SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – The poverty rate in Springfield is more than double the national average according to U.S. Census data. Studies have shown people living in poverty have a higher risk for behavioral health issues like anxiety and depression, especially for black and brown communities.
Now, a local nonprofit organization in Springfield is trying to help combat the issue.
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