Academia Chépica

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About Us

Academia Chépica is a volunteer-driven community hub in Chépica, fostering learning and growth through shared knowledge and collaboration.
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A group of people gathered around a table covered by a canopy situated in an urban neighborhood setting. They are engaged in conversation or community activities. The area has various houses and buildings with visible electric poles and wires overhead. Children and adults are present, some standing and others seated.
A group of people are actively participating in cleaning an outdoor area. Some are using brooms and shovels to clear debris and water from a pathway, while others work together to manage the surroundings. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a building, with bright sunlight highlighting the activity.

Voices

Thanks to academia chépica, I gained skills that helped me start my own small business.
The workshops brought our community closer and gave us tools to grow together.
Volunteering here opened my eyes to the power of collective learning and inspired me to keep contributing.

Our Gallery

Snapshots of community learning, collaboration, and growth in Chépica.

Several individuals are engaged in a community cleanup, collecting trash from a gutter. They are dressed casually and are focused on picking up plastic bottles and litter. The setting is outdoors, with bags to collect the trash.
A mural on a building wall depicts a woman with long hair, holding a child. They both have raised fists, symbolizing empowerment and strength. The woman has a flower in her hair and a vibrant shawl with a pattern resembling the American flag. Above them, the word 'EQUALITY' is inscribed within a circular frame.
A group of people sits under a colorful tent made of red, yellow, and orange fabric. They appear to be attending a workshop or class. A chalkboard on the left lists a schedule with topics like 'Food as Medicine' and 'Healthy Lifestyle.' The participants sit on mats and blankets, listening to someone speaking at the front. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed with shoes and personal items placed on the grass nearby.
A diverse group of people are gathered for a protest or awareness event, holding various colorful signs advocating for disability rights and inclusion. Some signs have text promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in sports and society, with messages like 'I want to turn my disability into ability' and 'Support Disability Rights.' The participants appear engaged and passionate about the cause.
Two individuals stand in front of a whiteboard covered with multicolored sticky notes and arrows. One person points towards the whiteboard, which has handwritten words like 'User-Generated Content', 'Engagement', 'Event', and 'Social Wall'. The setting appears to be a collaborative or educational environment.
A black and white poster is taped to a pole, containing text about ways to help social justice causes. The poster mentions donating to various funds, signing petitions, getting educated on issues, and using personal privilege to speak up.
Several people are collaboratively working on a vibrant outdoor mosaic art project. The mosaic features a wide array of colorful tiles forming an intricate pattern, mounted on a curved wall. The participants are using tools and materials like buckets, paint, and brushes, indicating an active creation process. The scene suggests a community or group effort to beautify a public space.
A brick wall of a community school is covered with large, stylized graffiti featuring bubble letters in black and silver. The school name, T. Wendell Williams Community School, is displayed in white block letters above the graffiti. The graffiti includes various tags and symbols.

Our Home

Rooted in Chépica, heart of community

Our Space

697 Hilltop Street, Springfield, MA, USA

Our People

9am – 6pm