April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to help raise awareness, United Way of the Ozarks is Connecting the Dots about family violence in the Ozarks. We recognize this is a pressing issue that must be destigmatized in our community. To do so, it has … Read More
Connect the Dots: Reading for Community Success
In this month’s edition of Connect the Dots, United Way of the Ozarks and our partners discuss why developing reading skills at a young age is fundamental to a person’s success in school, work, and life. In the U.S., children who read proficiently by third … Read More
Connect the Dots: Fostering Inclusion and Belonging
At United Way of the Ozarks, we are dedicated to fighting for equality and justice for every individual in our community. As we continue to embrace the importance of diversity, we recognize that every person brings their own unique experiences and perspectives to our Ozarks … Read More
Connect the Dots: Be A Mentor
This year at United Way of the Ozarks, we’re working to Connect the Dots between you and your community. January is National Mentoring Month, so we want to highlight a few of our partners that provide creative, effective mentoring opportunities to local students. Having a mentor greatly increases … Read More
Arvest Foundation supports United Way of the Ozarks
Arvest Foundation supports United Way of the Ozarks; renews gold-level sponsorship for Springfield Give 5 Program Arvest Bank presented a check to United Way of the Ozarks on Wednesday, January 6th for almost $65,000. Additionally, the Arvest Foundation simultaneously announced a $24,500 gift to United … Read More
Connect the Dots: Education for All
by Tori Reaves, Marketing & Communications Intern Did you know that one of the best ways to reduce poverty is through education? One of our community-wide priorities is to improve educational opportunities for all students. We work towards this goal by connecting the dots … Read More
Connecting the Dots: Healthy Beginnings
What comes to mind when you think of a healthy community? In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has been top of mind for many of us, but health is more than just the absence of illness. United Way of the Ozarks’ goal to fight for the … Read More
Connect the Dots: Ending Homelessness
Did you know that on any given night, there are about 500 individuals in our community who experience homelessness? Homelessness is one of the toughest issues that our community faces, and United Way of the Ozarks wants to help you connect the dots so we … Read More
Connect the Dots Between You and Your Community
United Way of the Ozarks is excited to launch our 2020 campaign Connect the Dots. This year, we are connecting the dots by helping people understand the linkages between the individuals, businesses, and government and nonprofit agencies that help our community thrive. Each month, you’ll … Read More