LARGEST ALLOCATION YET WILL ADDRESS MOST CRITICAL NEEDS United Way of the Ozarks recognizes the great work being done by its nonprofit partner agencies and released the third round of funding from their Coronavirus Response Fund to address the most critical needs. The $70,731 awarded … Read More
Philanthropy Row Stands Together Against Racism
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, and United Way of the Ozarks stand together to denounce racism and discrimination. We care deeply about recent events that have once again brought this systemic problem to the forefront, as well as the … Read More
8 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers
How will you participate in #GivingTuesdayNow? Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. Nonprofit staff and volunteers. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They continue to help keep our Ozarks … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks Releases First Round of Coronavirus Response Funding to Agency Partners
FUNDING TO ADDRESS URGENT SERVICE NEEDS United Way of the Ozarks recognizes the strain its nonprofit partner agencies are under and releases the first round of funding from their Coronavirus Response Fund. United Way of the Ozarks met (via Zoom) with their agency partners on … Read More
United Way Issues Community Challenge: Coronavirus Emergency Fund Established
The United Way of the Ozarks met with their agency partners to discuss organizational and community needs on Monday, March 16. Leaders discussed ways they can collaborate to help one another. For example, many agencies are struggling to cover overtime and other operational costs required … Read More
Year-End Gifting Strategies
By Travis Liles, CFP® Senior Advisor | BKD Wealth Advisors As the holiday season approaches, generosity and giving are on the forefront of people’s minds. As you think about making your year-end charitable gifts, consider these tips to help ensure your donation has the greatest … Read More
Ask me why iCare
By Jackie Langdon Marketing and Communications Director, Harmony House October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And with rates as high as 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men, chances are you know someone impacted by domestic violence. It exists in every neighborhood … Read More
Longtime accounting professional joins United Way of the Ozarks
Marti Cashel will begin her role as VP of Finance/COO on Oct. 10 Longtime accounting professional Marti Cashel joins United Way of the Ozarks as the Vice President of Finance/Chief Operating Officer effective Oct. 10. Cashel brings more than 38 years of accounting experience to … Read More
Greg Burris selected as next CEO for United Way of the Ozarks
After one year serving as United Way of the Ozarks’ executive in residence/Give 5 executive director, Greg Burris will lead the organization as the new President/CEO effective Aug. 2. Burris succeeds Debi Meeds, who will retire after five years with the organization on Aug. 1. … Read More
Long-time nonprofit leader to retire Aug. 1
After decades of serving communities in which she’s lived, United Way of the Ozarks President/CEO Debi Meeds will retire effective Aug. 1, 2019. Meeds joined United Way of the Ozarks as the President/CEO in September 2014 after serving more than 25 years with American Red … Read More