Claws and Paws Animal Adoption Center’s purpose is to find forever homes for dogs and cats in Laclede County. We are looking for volunteers to help with anything from socializing and walking dogs, to social media, fundraising and special events. Please feel free to contact us by phone. Read more...

Our mission is to passionately advocate for and provide the essential resources, education, and services needed to help people keep their cherished pets at home. We understand the deep bond between pets and their humans, and we’re here to support and empower responsible pet owners so they never have to face separation due to hardship. Imagine a world where no Read more...

Literacy advocacy providing free reading tutoring for children and adults Read more...

Rescue One is a state-licensed, 501(c)(3), foster-based rescue located in Springfield, MO. All of the animals in our care live in foster homes until a forever home can be found. We rescue without regard to breed, age, or ease of placement. Our mission is not only to rescue animals in need, but to also educate the public on responsible pet Read more...

We focus on being a direct line of support to those in need in our community. We run a thrift store in Ozark, provide free clothing and essentials to families in need, offer a food pantry seven days a week, host an annual free prom dress event, and provide new-tag clothing to families in need at Christmas. Read more...

Family Connection is a program that creates a safe space and supervision during parent-child visits for families who are working towards reunification in the foster care system. We use the safe spaces inside of churches, non-profits, and house-like buildings run by these organizations to meet the gap of safe, comfortable, and private visits spaces, and trains community volunteers to provide Read more...

For almost 30 years, Community Partnership has been a trusted leader, catalyst for change, and a valued resource in Springfield and the surrounding region. We are the “go-to” organization when an emerging issue needs to be addressed; we bring people together to create solutions. Our four primary focus areas as follows: Affordable Housing & Homeless Prevention Community & Neighborhood Development Read more...

The Ozark Arts Council is a cultural treasure created with and sustained by money, labor, materials, and support from the entire community in pursuing its Mission: To enrich lives by promoting the arts in Harrison and North Arkansas through exhibitions, performances, and education. The primary means for fulfilling this mission is through the OAC’s ownership and operation of the historic Read more...