Last year, United Way of the Ozarks (UWO) raised $1.94 million to reinvest in communities across 14 counties in Southwest Missouri. And we didn’t do it alone. We are proud to recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals who led with excellence and caring during our … 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
Blasting for the Better nets $9,715 for the community
Donations to champion children; provide pathways out of poverty The “Blasting for the Better” fundraiser with City Utilities raised $9,715. Funds will be invested in our community, with specific focus in two areas: championing children and providing pathways out of poverty. Sister gifts opportunity to … Read More
Blasting for the Better
Power Station Stacks Implosion to Benefit United Way After providing electricity to Springfield more than 60 years, the five generators inside James River Power Station are retired and the stacks are coming down. Because of this historic and rare event, City Utilities is partnering with … Read More
Day of Caring celebrates 30 years
Save June 23 to take part in Day of Caring Day of Caring is the largest single-day community volunteer event in the Ozarks. This year, we’re celebrating 30 years of caring for the community. Be sure to mark June 23 on your calendar to champion … 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
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
8 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers
How will you participate in #GivingTuesdayNow? Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. Nonprofit staff and volunteers. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They continue to help keep our Ozarks … Read More