$2.4 million raised to assist to local nonprofits In a year of uncertainty, the United Way of the Ozarks connected with Springfield and its surrounding communities to raise $2,483,401 – just one percent shy of last year’s total despite operating during a pandemic and economic … Read More
To continuously meet the needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, United Way of the Ozarks has provided extra funding to our partners, like the Victim Center, through the Coronavirus Response Fund. Their mission is to “foster safety and health in our communities by … Read More
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to help raise awareness, United Way of the Ozarks is Connecting the Dots about family violence in the Ozarks. We recognize this is a pressing issue that must be destigmatized in our community. To do so, it has … Read More
Over the past weeks, we have shared good news stories as our partner nonprofits continue to provide crucial services for members of our Ozarks community during the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way of the Ozarks would not have been able to meet the needs of our … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks selects Stacey Funderburk as Vice President of Communication and Volunteerism United Way of the Ozarks welcomes Stacey Funderburk to serve as the organization’s Vice President of Communication and Volunteerism. Ms. Funderburk will begin in this role April 5. United Way … Read More
When a crisis arises, United Way of the Ozarks works to meet the needs of our community and our nonprofit network. Our partner nonprofits have been diligent to implement and innovate as part of their COVID-19 response efforts. From the beginning of this health crisis … Read More
In this month’s edition of Connect the Dots, United Way of the Ozarks and our partners discuss why developing reading skills at a young age is fundamental to a person’s success in school, work, and life. In the U.S., children who read proficiently by third … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks is dedicated to ensuring that our partner nonprofits can purchase necessary supplies to face the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kitchen Inc., one of United Way of the Ozarks’ 22 partner nonprofits, went above and beyond to ensure that safety was a … Read More
At United Way of the Ozarks, we are dedicated to fighting for equality and justice for every individual in our community. As we continue to embrace the importance of diversity, we recognize that every person brings their own unique experiences and perspectives to our Ozarks … Read More
When COVID-19 hit the Ozarks in the spring of 2020, United Way of the Ozarks and our partner nonprofits had to cancel or postpone all fundraisers and awareness events scheduled due to safety concerns. Along with this, transitioning to working from home and utilizing new … Read More
