United Way of the Ozarks

Need help with housing, utilities, food or caregiving? 📞 Call 211 to connect with resources in your community. We're here to support you, because no one should have to face challenges alone. 💙 Read the 211 Impact Survey: bit.ly/UWW-211ImpactBlog #417LeadingtheWay #211helps #UnitedIstheWay

Nonprofit project submissions are now OPEN! 🎉 Get ready for Day of Caring 2025! Submit your nonprofit’s projects today and be part of something incredible. 💙Learn how to submit your projects here: https://lnkd.in/gz57Xe5T #417LeadingtheWay #UnitedIstheWay #DayofCaring2025 #DayofCaring

A lovely group of Drury University faculty and staff joined us for a Community Field Trip, where they experienced the impact of United Way of the Ozarks and our partner agencies firsthand! A huge thank you to KVC Missouri, Child Advocacy Center - Springfield, MO and Ozarks Literacy Council for lending their voices to our morning panel, and to CASA of Southwest Missouri, Council of Churches of the Ozarks, Community Partnership of the Ozarks O'Reilly Center for Hope and Harmony House Family Violence Prevention Center for opening their doors and sharing their missions with us. These trips offer businesses and organizations an unforgettable opportunity to connect, learn and discover how they can make a difference. 💡 Looking for a hands-on way to engage your team? 🌍 Want to see the power of collective impact in action? 🚀 Ready to be part of the change? Join us for a Community Field Trip and experience the heart of our community like never before. 📩 https://lnkd.in/gwU-8rbq #417LeadingtheWay #UnitedIstheWay #LiveUnited #CommunityMatters #DruryUniversity #GiveBack

A heartfelt thank you to Stephanie Rutledge, Executive Vice President of Retail Banking at @Guaranty Bank, for her unwavering support and leadership! Stephanie, your dedication to our community and passion for making a difference truly inspire us. #417LeadingtheWay #UnitedIstheWay

Get ready for Day of Caring 2025! Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, for the largest single-day volunteer event in the Ozarks! Whether you sign up with your workplace, social group or civic organization — or host a project at a local nonprofit — this is your chance to make a real impact. 📅 Key Dates: 🛠 Project Registration: April 1 - April 18 🙌 Volunteer Registration: May 5 - May 30 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghvKQjjq Fill out the Day of Caring 2025 Interest Form: https://lnkd.in/grZyNssM

We’re excited to welcome Volt Credit Union to our workplace giving family! Volt has a strong reputation for giving back, and we’re thrilled to have them join us in championing children and creating pathways out of poverty. Welcome aboard, Volt! 🙌 #417LeadingtheWay #UnitedIstheWay

We're thrilled to welcome American Products as our newest workplace giving partner at United Way of the Ozarks! In early February, we kicked off with their 400 employees across four divisions. Their goal was 40% participation, and they EXCEEDED it with 42%! This is a huge win for our community! Thank you, Amprod, for stepping up and making a difference! #UnitedIstheWay #417LeadingtheWay

Grateful to have STEPHANIE MATTHEWS of Simmons Bank as a valued member of United Way of the Ozarks board of directors. Her commitment and deep passion for making a meaningful impact in our community are truly inspiring. Thank you, Stephanie, for your dedication to helping us achieve our mission and create lasting positive change! #417LeadingtheWay #UnitedIstheWay

This February, we're honoring the rich history and remarkable contributions of African Americans in Springfield and Greene County. One of the stops along the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail is the Mary Jean Price Walls Plaque at Missouri State University. 🔍 Visit the African American Heritage Trail to explore more stories like Mary Jean’s and learn about the diverse history that shaped our community: https://lnkd.in/eBdpmQg #417LeadingtheWay #UnitedIstheWay #BlackHistoryMonth

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