Two prominent community champions – Brent Baldwin and Dr. Grenita Lathan – are co-chairing United Way of the Ozarks 2024-25 Community Campaign. The pair is heading a 16-person cabinet focused on encouraging donors to help United Way of the Ozarks (UWO) lead the way to … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks provides new two-year funding for 20 programs that champion children and provide pathways out of poverty
Following a highly competitive seven-month process, beginning July 1, United Way of the Ozarks (UWO) is funding a new lineup of programs focused on championing children and providing pathways out of poverty. Money for the grants is provided by donations to UWO’s Community Investment fund. … Read More
Jeff Frederick, Drury University president, joins United Way of the Ozarks board of directors
United Way of the Ozarks board of directors has announced the selection of the organization’s newest director, Dr. Jeff Frederick, president of Drury University. Frederick’s appointment is effective July 1, 2024, and his term runs through March 31, 2027. Frederick looks forward to joining the … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks announces next President/CEO
United Way of the Ozarks’ board of directors has announced the selection of Brandi VanAntwerp as the organization’s next president/CEO. The nonprofit leader, well-known in Springfield and across Missouri, will join United Way of the Ozarks (UWO) on June 17, 2024. She will enter as … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks welcomes new board members, names officers
Four new members have joined United Way of the Ozarks’ Board of Directors, enhancing representation across sectors. New members serving three-year terms beginning April 1, 2024, are: Matt Aug, president, Cox HealthPlans; Tyler Hesser, chief financial officer, Springfield ReManufacturing Corp. (SRC); Dee King, chief of … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks in statewide network distributing $5 million grant to help our neighbors in need
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
Reliable Subaru helps UWO partners keep children warm
In collaboration with United Way of the Ozarks and Operation Warm, Reliable Subaru has provided 480 brand-new coats to children across the Ozarks. The coats were all delivered to UWO on January 29, 2024, at an event bringing together representatives from Subaru and UWO nonprofit … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks initiates search for next President/CEO
United Way of the Ozarks’ Board of Directors has announced it is initiating a national search for the organization’s next President/CEO. Greg Burris, who has served in the role since 2019, intends to retire June 30, 2024. “We thank Greg for steering United Way of … Read More
INSIGHTS: Looking forward with Greg Burris
As United Way of the Ozarks opens a new era of leadership, Greg Burris prepares to retire from his role as UWO president/CEO on June 30, 2024. We took this opportunity to talk about UWO’s and Burris’ past, present and exciting future. Why is this … Read More