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
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
United Way of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the naming of Rachael Walsh as vice president of resource development. Walsh began the role May 10 after serving as the organization’s director of resource development since 2018. The vice president of resource development is a key member of the United Way of the Ozarks’ leadership team and serves as … Read More
$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
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
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
United Way of the Ozarks is excited to announce this year’s Campaign Cabinet. The Campaign Cabinet’s role is to generate community support for the United Way of the Ozarks during its annual fundraising campaign. “Improving people’s lives in the Ozarks requires a team of committed … Read More
Funds include gift from BKD to support emerging community needs from pandemic United Way of the Ozarks approved an emergency allocation of $22,000 to Community Partnership of the Ozarks’ Merciful Nights campaign. These funds were donated to United Way from BKD’s special employee giving campaign … Read More
