By United Way of the Ozarks volunteer writer Jeremy Nichols is a father who participated in the first cohort of a new program to the Ozark area, Missouri Apprentice Ready. Finding and keeping a job that paid a living wage had become a disheartening struggle. … Read More
By United Way of the Ozarks volunteer writer In early April 2022, Cijie Potts wanted to turn her life around, but she didn’t have the resources to make it happen. Her past hadn’t prepared her for a career. A single mom, she worked double shifts … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks Supports Workforce Development Programs The Missouri Apprentice Ready Program is a 5-week training course through the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Missouri AFL-CIO. Through a collaborative partnership with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce … Read More
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
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
We could all use a good news update every now and then! Here’s just one example of how we are working together with our partners to LIVE UNITED and support our community through the Coronavirus Response Fund. Thanks to a generous donation from Liberty Utilities … Read More
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
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
