UNION MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES VOLUNTEERED DEC. 4 TO RING THE SALVATION ARMY BELL. Union Bell Ringing Day for the Salvation Army has been a long standing tradition. For more than 25 years, members of numerous unions become volunteer bell ringers. As a result, more … Read More
New fund supports nonprofits with an entrepreneurial and competitive spirit Our region’s challenges require new and innovative approaches. United Way of the Ozarks’ new Community Investment strategy includes a unique approach to addressing our community’s needs and emerging challenges. Starting this year, 10 percent of the … Read More
Retirements. New opportunities. And a pandemic. All were contributing factors to multiple vacancies experienced by the United Way of the Ozarks team beginning in 2019. After lifting a hiring freeze and conducting a strategic reorganization, the office is now fully staffed. It’s also embarking on … Read More
This holiday season, United Way of the Ozarks is highlighting the importance of volunteering to help RESPOND. REIMAGINE. REBUILD the community. The Covid-19 pandemic is continuing to affect our community and those most vulnerable. The importance of giving is needed now more than ever. In … Read More
Members of Rotary Club of Springfield, Springfield Police Department and Springfield Fire Department recently made a one-day investment to improve where the live, work and play. In total, 63 members of the community attended two sessions of the United Academy for Inclusion and Belonging held … Read More
More local veterans will gain assistance this year thanks to a gift from the Veterans United Foundation and local Paddio mortgage company. The organizations presented a check to United Way of the Ozarks on Sept. 16 for $20,000 to provide aid through the Veterans Emergency Assistance Fund. “We are … Read More
“It’s been a hard past year, and we’ve been fortunate,” said Clarissa Shea, claims coordinator for American National during United Way of the Ozarks Day of Caring. “We met a lot of really cool people from another company in town. We got to build new relationships and learn about the Girl … Read More
During this past year, United Way of the Ozarks has been focused on bringing the gap from immediate response to long term recovery. Investment in children is an essential part of this equation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, one of United Way of … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks has worked diligently to connect communities and people during this past year. Through facing a health crisis, our community has persevered to navigate the new innovations, protocols, and needs that the COVID-19 crisis has inflicted in our community. Our partner … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks is committed to supporting our partner nonprofits, including Ozarks Literacy Council. Ozarks Literacy Council seeks to “unlock the life-changing power of literacy for every willing learner.” It provides programs, including free one-on-one tutoring, to promote literacy in Southwest Missouri. During … Read More
