SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The City of Springfield will be announcing a new initiative to help unhoused people.  Historic Springfield theater to reopen after major renovation Project Hope 2.0 involves multiple city departments including police, housing, community development, public works, and agency partners like the Behavioral Health Network, the Center for Human Development, United Way of Pioneer Valley, and Mercy Medical Center.  The goal is to enhance support services for people without a place to live and reduce panhandling on city streets. The announcement is set to take place on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Springfield City Hall. Local News Headlines City of Springfield to announce Project Hope 2.0 Election Day 2024: What to know before you vote Local fire departments urge caution amid brush fires Historic Springfield theater to reopen after major renovation WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.