Photos line the walls of the tidy home of Ms. Jewell Headlee. Photos from years long passed, she and her siblings, one of her now deceased son, and the loveliest photo of a toddler, Jewell herself. On the table near the window sits a framed … Read More
Giving Back: Alisha’s Story
Alisha moved to Springfield from Nixa when she was 13 years old. New neighborhood, new school, changes at home, all these things made transition uncomfortable. She learned about “The Club” from some of the kids at her new school and decided to check it out. … Read More
Finding The Future: Chandler’s Story
In the spring of 2015, there were 64 at risk seniors who were part of the OTC Middle College program. All but one of those students completed the program, graduating from high school and the middle college program. Currently, 90 percent of those students are either enrolled … Read More
Volunteers are the essence of Day of Caring
We hope your experience with United Way of the Ozarks Day of Caring was rewarding and you feel great knowing you were part of something valuable and impactful here in the Ozarks. It would not have been possible without you! And if you didn’t get … Read More