About Us
Our Mission
Wellspring’s mission is to create an economy that is cooperative, equitable, democratic, and sustainable. We work with historically under-served communities in the Greater Springfield region by developing a network of worker cooperatives and by supporting community-led initiatives to cultivate cooperatives and collective well-being.
Our Values
Wellspring’s focus on supporting co-op development in the community is an expression of our commitment to these values:
Solidarity & Cooperation
are guiding principles of cooperatives and rooted in democratic values.
Equity
Wellspring helps to build co-ops in Springfield's underserved communities. Within the co-ops, workers share profits equitably and build wealth as the businesses thrive.
Democracy
co-ops are democratically owned and controlled by their members.
Sustainability
Local ownership strengthens the local economy and resilience. Shorter supply chains reduce the carbon footprint and keep money circulating in the community.
Pluralislm
We strive to always be humble and open to new ideas, learning, and action.
Our values align with the values and principles of the solidarity economy. Link to SE section
