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
United Way of the Ozarks strives to meet the needs of our nonprofit community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially in times of crisis, ensuring the safety of our community and its members is a top priority. Through the Coronavirus Response Fund, Great Circle was able … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks’ partner nonprofits have worked diligently to overcome the challenges that come with facing the COVID-19 pandemic. This unprecedented time is especially hard on those who are the most vulnerable. CASA of Southwest Missouri strives “to recruit, train and support community … Read More
For the past 80 years, United Way of the Ozarks has been committed to meeting the needs of our community. When Coronavirus reached the Ozarks in March 2020, United Way of the Ozarks knew that our local nonprofits would be needed more than ever before. … Read More
This year at United Way of the Ozarks, we’re working to Connect the Dots between you and your community. January is National Mentoring Month, so we want to highlight a few of our partners that provide creative, effective mentoring opportunities to local students. Having a mentor greatly increases … Read More
Arvest Foundation supports United Way of the Ozarks; renews gold-level sponsorship for Springfield Give 5 Program Arvest Bank presented a check to United Way of the Ozarks on Wednesday, January 6th for almost $65,000. Additionally, the Arvest Foundation simultaneously announced a $24,500 gift to United … Read More
by Tori Reaves, Marketing & Communications Intern Did you know that one of the best ways to reduce poverty is through education? One of our community-wide priorities is to improve educational opportunities for all students. We work towards this goal by connecting the dots … Read More
What comes to mind when you think of a healthy community? In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has been top of mind for many of us, but health is more than just the absence of illness. United Way of the Ozarks’ goal to fight for the … Read More
Did you know that on any given night, there are about 500 individuals in our community who experience homelessness? Homelessness is one of the toughest issues that our community faces, and United Way of the Ozarks wants to help you connect the dots so we … Read More
