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
Veterans United Foundation supports United Way’s Veterans Emergency Assistance Fund with $20,000 donation
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
More than 200 volunteers rally around area nonprofits during the second United Way of the Ozarks Day of Caring in 2021
“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
Rachael Walsh named Vice President of Resource Development
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
Campaign rallies more than financial aid
$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
Welcome, new VP of Communications & Volunteerism, Stacey Funderburk
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
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 Announces 2020 Campaign Cabinet
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
United Way of the Ozarks Allocates $22,000 to Community Partnership to Continue Sheltering Homeless
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
Message from our President & CEO, Greg Burris
Greetings from the United Way of the Ozarks, First and foremost, we hope you and your family and friends are safe and well. The phrase “be well” has taken on a whole new meaning over the past four months. As a community leader in the … Read More