News/Updates
5.06.2011 - Nadia Cavner and Carol Jones Present Gifts to United Way of the Ozarks and FLiP
March 29, 2011 (Springfield, MO)…the Cavner family, Nadia, Howard and Maral and Springfield business woman, Carol Jones, recently presented gifts to United Way and Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP), to support the Ozarks Food Harvest Backpack program in two Springfield public elementary schools.
5.06.2011 - Ft Leonard Wood Soldiers Return to Springfield to Help County Seniors
March 5, 2011 (Springfield, MO)…This will be the third group of soldiers from Ft Leonard Wood who have travelled to Springfield to work on home maintenance projects for Greene County Senior Citizens through the Hands on for Seniors initiative.
3.11.2011 - United Way of the Ozarks Celebrates and Honors 2010
March 9, 2011(Springfield, MO)…United Way of the Ozarks celebrated the successes of 2010 and elected their board of directors at their Annual Meeting and Recognition event, Wednesday, March 9 at the University Plaza Hotel.
8.20.2010 - Ft Leonard Wood Unit Returns to Lend a Hand to Hands on For Seniors
U.S. Army soldiers from ECHO Company 787 Military Police Battalion, 14th Military Police Bge., headquartered at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, are lending their time, muscle and expertise to Hands on for Seniors, a community impact initiative of United Way of the Ozarks, Saturday, August 21.
8.19.2010 - United Way's Suit Yourself Boutique to Open on Day of Caring, Thursday, August 19
A new Boutique is opening Thursday, August 19…Suit Yourself Boutique is a referral boutique for women to shop at no charge, when they cannot afford appropriate interview or workplace clothing.
8.19.2010 - United Way's 18th Annual Day of Caring-Largest Ever!
Over 1800 community volunteers from 90 companies, will give of their time, talent and muscle today to work on 160 projects for partner agencies of United Way of the Ozarks. This is the 18th annual Day of Caring in Springfield, which has become one of the largest United Way Day of Caring events in the United States.
4.3.2010 - 'Formally Yours' Readies Local Girls For Prom Season
Today, over 100 girls from Springfield Public Schools will be ready for prom. Female Leaders in Philanthropy, (FLIP), spun this project off of their successful initiative, Suit Yourself. Formally Yours helped to outfit young women who might not otherwise be able to go to prom.
3.9.2010 - United Way of the Ozarks Celebrates and Honors 2009
United Way of the Ozarks celebrated the successes of 2009 and elected their board of directors at their Annual Meeting and Recognition event, Tuesday, March 9 at the University Plaza Hotel.
8.21.09 - United Way's 17th Annual Day of Caring
Thursday over 1400 community volunteers gave of their time, talent and muscle to work on 150 projects for the 23 partner agencies of United Way of the Ozarks. This was the 17th annual Day of Caring in Springfield, which has become one of the largest United Way Day of Caring events in the United States.
8.20.09 - Mayor Announces Year of Caring
Springfield-Greene County leaders marked today's 17th annual "Day of Caring" by announcing an initiative to launch 2010 as the "Year of Caring" with the creation of new clearinghouse for prospective volunteers and organizations that need volunteer assistance.
03.03.09 - BKD Foundation Gifts $105,000 to United Way of the Ozarks Partner Agencies
At the end of the United Way of the Ozarks annual meeting and recognition dinner, Jim Jura, 2008 United Way Board Chair announced that The BKD Foundation was gifting $105,000 to the 23 partner agencies of the United Way of the Ozarks to 'fill the gap' and to bring the agency allocation funding level to original 2008 totals.
Thank you BKD Southern Missouri Foundation!
11.12.08 - United Way Raises More Funds This Year
Exceptional Effort by Volunteers Applauded
United Way of the Ozarks announced today that it is projecting $3,443,698 raised during its annual campaign, which is $2,627 more than last year. United Way's Campaign Cabinet and other volunteers gather tonight to celebrate and applaud outstanding efforts. The cabinet will also discuss overall campaign progress and great company and organization campaigns that helped United Way reach this point.
11.12.08 - United Way celebrates one-year anniversary of its Missouri 2-1-1 help line
Now available across the state, 2-1-1 is the number to call to give or get help
Springfield, MO (November 12, 2008) - More than 87,490 calls have been placed to United Way's Missouri 2-1-1 help line since November 13, 2007. With one year running, the Missouri 2-1-1 help line has exceeded expectations across the state. This fast, free, confidential give or get help line for health and human services is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the state of Missouri for those calling from a land line or AT&T cell phones. Other cell phone users and metro-east Illinois residents should call 800-427-4626 for the same service.
10.16.08 - United Way campaign shows community cares
With approximately one month left in the annual campaign, United Way of the Ozarks revealed this morning that $1,999,645 has been raised - or 58% of the campaign goal. The progress was celebrated at the report breakfast held at Boys & Girls Town of Missouri with many community partners and volunteers.
10.13.08 - Community celebrates progress of United Way campaign
Thursday, October 16, United Way will have a report breakfast to announce mid-campaign progress to community partners and volunteers. During the program, select companies will highlight the amount raised from their fundraising efforts, and United Way will chart the path to success in raising funding for 23 agencies and health and human service programs that address critical issues in a 14 county area.
08.28.08 - United Way Calls Community to Action Make a Positive Impact and Change Lives
United Way of the Ozarks launched its Campaign Kick-off at 5:30 PM, August 28 at Hammons Field, acknowledged Pacesetter Companies and announced the 2008 campaign goal. Over 350 participants and sponsors attended the event. The Kick-off was sponsored by Associated Electric Cooperative; Commerce Bank; Cox Health; Great Southern Bank; and Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy.
08.26.08 - United Way Kick-off Launches 2008 Campaign
United Way of the Ozarks Campaign Kick-off, scheduled for Thursday, August 28 at Hammons Field, will acknowledge Pacesetter companies and announce to a crowd of 350 participants the 2008 campaign goal. The United Way campaign will run August 28 through November 5.
07.11.08 - United Way Campaign Kick-off Builds Excitement for Impacting Community
United Way of the Ozarks invites the entire community to step up to the plate as they Kick-off the Campaign at Hammons Field Thursday, August 28. Admission is $15, which includes a Bullpen Patio Picnic at 5:30 p.m. and a ticket to the game at 7:10 p.m. During the Kick-off, United Way will celebrate the successful conclusion of the Pacesetter Campaign, as well as announce the campaign theme and goal. The Kick-off is sponsored by Associated Electric Cooperative; Commerce Bank; Cox Health; Great Southern Bank; and Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy.
06.02.08 - Community Unites for United Way Day of Caring
Volunteering...giving back...philanthropy. These are essential in a well-balanced community, and this is the philosophy behind United Way Day of Caring. Scheduled for Thursday, August 14, this event will have volunteers from the Ozarks area donating their time and learning about the services United Way agencies provide to the community.
05.28.08 - Female Leaders in Philanthropy gather to get to 'Know Your Mamas'
Know Your Mamas: Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLIP) Celebrates Five Years of Making a Difference will be held Thursday, June 5! Mark your calendars, and call now to reserve your spot for this exciting time! Registration is only $15 (includes lunch).
04.04.08 - United Way of the Ozarks Announces Jennifer Kennally as New President/CEO
The United Way of the Ozarks' Board of Directors is proud to announce its new President and CEO Jennifer Kennally. She replaces John Rush who recently retired after 20 years as CEO. Jennifer will officially assume her new responsibilities on May 18, 2008.
01.31.08 - United Way of the Ozarks Announces Associated Wholesale Grocers Corporate Humanitarian
United Way of the Ozarks announced Associated Wholesale Grocers as the 2008 Corporate Humanitarian of the Year. This is the highest honor the United Way of the Ozarks can bestow on a company and its employees.
01.15.08 - Twain elementary repeats as largest United Way donor
For the second year in a row, employees of Twain Elementary School made the largest contribution per person to Springfield Public Schools' United Way campaign. On Friday, Jan. 18, Superintendent Dr. Norm Ridder will recognize them for their generosity.
01.03.08 - Ozarks Spirit
From the Springfield NewsLeader
At holiday time, Boys & Girls Town works with generous organizations and individuals to provide gifts for the children in their care. With close to 400 children in treatment programs and foster care partnerships, many gifts are needed.
10.22.07
- Annual
ANPAC® Car Show For Kids A Success
Greg Ostergren, ANPAC® CEO, presents John Rush, United Way of the Ozarks President, with a $20,000 check from the 8th Annual ANPAC® Car Show For Kids which was held September 22, 2007.
Springfield, MO - United Way's Women's Initiative; Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLIP) will announce the successful expansion of the backpack program available in eligible Springfield public elementary schools and the future of the campaign, Hunger Hurts Kids, which made the expansion possible, at a news conference at United Way of the Ozarks at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2007.
10.18.07 - UNITED
WAY OF THE OZARKS PRESENTED WITH $10,000 DONATION FROM BNSF RAILWAY
Trainmaster John Clarke representing BNSF Railway presents John Rush, President & CEO of United Way of the Ozarks with a donation of $10,000.
09.20.07 - United Way of the Ozarks receives a $16,000 corporate gift from Kraft Inc. Nancy Fazzino with United Way, Renee Bartlett with Kraft Inc. and campaign chair John Wilson with US Bank.
09.14.07 - United Way's Women's Initiative, Female
Leaders in Philanthropy (FLIP) chair, Dr. Nancy O'Reilly was honored as one of
Springfield Business Journal's 20 Most Influential Women of 2007.
9.10.07 -
Day of Caring volunteers make a special connection with one United Way recipient.
United Way's Day of Caring is a special day for many people in our community. This year, it was especially unique for two United Way volunteers, Tom Cobb and Brad Prost, employees at Interactive Hotel Solutions. This year Tom, Brad and the rest of the volunteers from Interactive Hotel Solutions were introduced to Adam.
8.22.07 - Robin House and Pat Dierking with City
Utilities presented Nancy Fazzino, Vice President of United Way of the
Ozarks with a $3,844.58 donation raised by City Utilities employees. This
money will go toward United Ways' Hunger Hurts Kids campaign.
For more information, please contact the United Way of the Ozarks at 417-863-7700.