United Way of the Ozarks welcomes new board members, names officers, and extends appreciation to departing members. Four new members have joined the United Way of the Ozarks Board of Directors, expanding the group’s diverse representation of skills, backgrounds, and expertise. New members serving three-year … Read More
2023 Campaign Co-Chairs and Cabinet
United Way of the Ozarks is pleased to announce Morey Mechlin, community volunteer, and Brent Baldwin, Executive Vice President, Commercial Division Manager for Commerce Bank as co-chairs for its 2023 campaign and cabinet. Mechlin and Baldwin will be joined by a team of 21 volunteers, … Read More
Volunteerism in 2023
What is the value of volunteerism? Volunteers are essential for sustaining the mission of many local nonprofits. The current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95. When we choose to give our time and talents to local agencies, we’re directly investing in the … Read More
Union Bell Ringing Day 2022
Union Bell Ringing Day for the Salvation Army is a long-standing tradition. For more than 25 years, members of numerous unions have become volunteer bell ringers. As a result, more money is raised for our local community’s children and families. The tradition takes place every year … Read More
Building a Career: Missouri Apprentice Ready Program
United Way of the Ozarks is dedicated to helping our community members get jobs, earn better incomes, and become self-sufficient. United Way of the Ozarks is sharpening our focus on upstream, root causes of social issues in our community. These efforts include striving to reduce … Read More
Amber Alcorn named Director of Communication & Volunteerism
United Way of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the naming of Amber Alcorn as director of communication and volunteerism. The director of communication and volunteerism is a vital member of UWO’s team. In this role, Alcorn will serve as the primary public relations leader. … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks announces 2022 Campaign Co-Chairs and Cabinet
United Way of the Ozarks has kicked off its 2022 Campaign by announcing that Gary Gibson, President and CEO at City Utilities of Springfield, and Morey Mechlin, community volunteer, will co-chair this year’s campaign and Cabinet. They will be joined by 25 volunteers who will … Read More
Life changing programs lead to trades career
By United Way of the Ozarks volunteer writer Jeremy Nichols is a father who participated in the first cohort of a new program to the Ozark area, Missouri Apprentice Ready. Finding and keeping a job that paid a living wage had become a disheartening struggle. … 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