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...

OUR VISION OAI works with Communities, Organizations, and Residents throughout the South Central Ozarks in order to make sure that: The opportunity and resources are present for individuals and families to move from poverty to self-sufficiency. Ensure all citizens are empowered to realize their full potential and participate in decisions that affect them and improve their lives. Communities mobilize broad partnerships involving Read more...

A place where people who are struggling in any area of life come together in community and have access the resources they need. At Life Change SWMO we believe as Paul said in his letter to the Corinthians: “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together” We accomplish this by offering a variety Read more...

There are 655 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across the United States. When seniors need help within our communities, we are the first call. We encourage, coordinate, and deliver community-based services that link local, public, private, voluntary, and corporate resources. In Missouri, there are 10 AAAs, each serving a different region of the state. We serve Region 1 which includes Read more...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death, yet suicide doesn’t get anywhere near the research funding given to other leading causes. We Read more...