United Way of the Ozarks is participating in an unprecedented statewide partnership of United Ways designed to uplift at-risk families across Missouri. For the first time, UWO is receiving funds from a state allocation of $5 million distributed across Missouri in partnership with the Missouri … Read More
A life beyond paycheck-to-paycheck
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
Springfield Launches Missouri Apprentice Ready Program
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
Redesign of community investment process awards 21 grants
Following a five-month highly competitive process, United Way of the Ozarks (UWO) has a new community investment plan and a new line up to focus on Championing Children and creating Pathways Out of Poverty. Beginning July 1, 21 grants will be awarded to 14 nonprofit … Read More
Championing children by connecting cycles to smiles
United Way of the Ozarks and Cummins partner to supply bicycles to needy, deserving kids Thirty future cyclists were surprised with the gift of a new bike, thanks to employees at Cummins Sales and Service, a local power system manufacturer. The bikes were distributed May … Read More
From Hello to Help, 211 is Here
United Way of the Ozarks Celebrates 2-1-1 Day 211 is a free and confidential resource, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Similar to 911, calls to 211 are received by specialists with access to resources available from private and public health and … Read More
Now, here’s a tool for the triple bottom line
The Talent Puzzle is a three-part series focusing on employee talent recruitment and retention, by emphasizing Corporate Citizenship. It was originally published in the Springfield Business Journal. In concert with the new podcast Citizen Inc., co-hosted by Greg Burris and Eric Olson of the Springfield … Read More
There’s a shift in talent attraction. Are you ready?
The Talent Puzzle is a three-part series focusing on employee talent attraction and retention. It was originally published in the Springfield Business Journal. In advance of the new podcast Citizen Inc., co-hosted by Greg Burris and Eric Olson of the Springfield Business Journal, we are … Read More
Unions Ring the Bell to Help Neighbors in Need
UNION MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES VOLUNTEERED DEC. 4 TO RING THE SALVATION ARMY BELL. Union Bell Ringing Day for the Salvation Army has been a long standing tradition. For more than 25 years, members of numerous unions become volunteer bell ringers. As a result, more … Read More
Thinking of volunteering this season? United Way has 5 organizations that need your help.
This holiday season, United Way of the Ozarks is highlighting the importance of volunteering to help RESPOND. REIMAGINE. REBUILD the community. The Covid-19 pandemic is continuing to affect our community and those most vulnerable. The importance of giving is needed now more than ever. In … Read More
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