SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield residents voiced their concerns Thursday night advocating for change in their neighborhoods. Local nonprofit Wayfinders 'Voices of the People,' held a community dinner Thursday night. At the event, people had the opportunity to share what changes they'd like to see, such as more affordable housing, better infrastructure, or student outreach programs. "Don't be afraid to go to a meeting to be afraid to have your kids involved them seeing you step up or advocate for change will help them become the next policy makers," says Resident Advocate Renee Dingman. If would like to get involved, 'Voices of the People holds meetings on the first Thursday of every month over Zoom. Local News Headlines Local sexual abuse survivor speaks out during April’s month of awareness Springfield residents voice concerns, push for change at community dinner Closure, construction planned for Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Bridge New Springfield autism center offers services for children 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. ...read more read less