Retirements. New opportunities. And a pandemic. All were contributing factors to multiple vacancies experienced by the United Way of the Ozarks team beginning in 2019. After lifting a hiring freeze and conducting a strategic reorganization, the office is now fully staffed. It’s also embarking on … Read More
Thinking of volunteering this season? United Way has 5 organizations that need your help.
This holiday season, United Way of the Ozarks is highlighting the importance of volunteering to help RESPOND. REIMAGINE. REBUILD the community. The Covid-19 pandemic is continuing to affect our community and those most vulnerable. The importance of giving is needed now more than ever. In … Read More
Rotarians and First Responders Pursue Inclusive Excellence
Members of Rotary Club of Springfield, Springfield Police Department and Springfield Fire Department recently made a one-day investment to improve where the live, work and play. In total, 63 members of the community attended two sessions of the United Academy for Inclusion and Belonging held … Read More
Veterans United Foundation supports United Way’s Veterans Emergency Assistance Fund with $20,000 donation
More local veterans will gain assistance this year thanks to a gift from the Veterans United Foundation and local Paddio mortgage company. The organizations presented a check to United Way of the Ozarks on Sept. 16 for $20,000 to provide aid through the Veterans Emergency Assistance Fund. “We are … Read More
More than 200 volunteers rally around area nonprofits during the second United Way of the Ozarks Day of Caring in 2021
“It’s been a hard past year, and we’ve been fortunate,” said Clarissa Shea, claims coordinator for American National during United Way of the Ozarks Day of Caring. “We met a lot of really cool people from another company in town. We got to build new relationships and learn about the Girl … Read More
COVID-19 Response: Investing in a Child’s Future
During this past year, United Way of the Ozarks has been focused on bringing the gap from immediate response to long term recovery. Investment in children is an essential part of this equation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, one of United Way of … Read More
COVID-19 Response: Mental Health Advocacy
United Way of the Ozarks has worked diligently to connect communities and people during this past year. Through facing a health crisis, our community has persevered to navigate the new innovations, protocols, and needs that the COVID-19 crisis has inflicted in our community. Our partner … Read More
COVID-19 Response: Changing lives through literacy
United Way of the Ozarks is committed to supporting our partner nonprofits, including Ozarks Literacy Council. Ozarks Literacy Council seeks to “unlock the life-changing power of literacy for every willing learner.” It provides programs, including free one-on-one tutoring, to promote literacy in Southwest Missouri. During … Read More
COVID-19 Response: Knitting for a Cause
Throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, United Way of the Ozarks continued support of local partner nonprofits, including Harmony House. Harmony House “provides shelter, advocacy and education to survivors of domestic violence and promotes the principle that all individuals have the right to a life free … Read More
Rachael Walsh named Vice President of Resource Development
United Way of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the naming of Rachael Walsh as vice president of resource development. Walsh began the role May 10 after serving as the organization’s director of resource development since 2018. The vice president of resource development is a key member of the United Way of the Ozarks’ leadership team and serves as … Read More