From an early age, we’re taught that reading is fun. Reading takes you to far-off imaginary places where you can talk to animals or even fly. However, for many children across the Ozarks, reading isn’t fun because they can’t keep up with their peers. Kaden … Read More

Andrea Harp was thrilled with the excitement of being a first-time mom. Early on in her pregnancy, she found out her family was growing from 2 people to 4 with the expected arrival of her twin daughters in November 2015. That excitement quickly turned into … Read More

Tips for Tax Season from United Way of the Ozarks You’ve likely heard the adage, “Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes.” Well, thanks to United Way of the Ozarks at least one of those things is easier. United Way partners with industry … Read More

As you spend time with your loved ones this holiday season and reflect back on the year, we hope you take time to reflect about the great work United Way of the Ozarks has done. It is our hope that you continue to support the … Read More

By Sydney Clayton, 16 Saying that the club has positively affected me would be an understatement. The Club has changed me as a person. When I first started going to the Club, I was not in a good place; I had been bullied for a … Read More

It’s time for United Way’s DAY OF CARING!!! United Way of the Ozarks will hold the 25th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, June 22.  In case you’re not familiar, Day of Caring is the single largest one-day, community-wide volunteer event in Southwest Missouri. Local businesses and … Read More

25th Annual Food drive collects 225,000 pounds of food for local pantries The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is proud to announce the collection of nearly 225,000 pounds of food on Saturday during the 25thannual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. “This amount exceeded our … Read More

It’s the 25th anniversary for United Way of the Ozarks’ Day of Caring, and we have a lot in store for all our volunteers… including a NEW DATE! First, we’ve changed the date to Thursday, JUNE 22! If you’ve volunteered in the past, you know the … Read More

After more than six years serving on the Board of Directors for United Way of the Ozarks, it’s time for Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams to leave the board… not because he wants to necessarily, but because our bylaws insist that he does. Here at … Read More

Meet Katelynn Couch. She works with talent management at Commerce Bank as her “day job.” This position led her to United Way of the Ozarks three years ago… and the rest, they say, is history. “I continue to volunteer because I enjoy learning more about … Read More