DCO is a non-profit that has been serving the community for over 70 years. We provide services and support for individuals and families of individuals with disabilities. Our childcare building offers early intervention pediatric therapies while on campus, we have an inclusive childcare for all in the community (age range: Birth – 6 years). DCO also provides adult care and Read more...

Diaper Bank of the Ozarks keeps babies healthy and happy by distributing diapers – disposable and cloth – through partner agencies and to families in need throughout the Ozarks. The top three responses to partner agency surveys show that diapers have allowed families to have: – Reduced Stress: Lowers the chance of maternal depression, domestic abuse, and child abuse related Read more...

United Way of the Ozarks is our community’s unifying force. Our role is to see our community’s big picture. We see its challenges, its resources – and the gap in between where needs go unmet. For more than 90 years we have brought together individuals and organizations to go after our community’s toughest problems. Our ability to partner with every Read more...

Music Therapy of the Ozarks was founded as a means to provide music therapy services to those who would benefit from but cannot afford them. Our board of directors had a vision for the accessibility and affordability of music therapy, which led us to where we are today! In order to give scholarships for music therapy services to those who Read more...

Life360 Community Services (LCS) exists to spur community, courage, and commitment through efforts to feed, house, educate, and empower individuals, families, and communities. Read more...

Promotes Science, Engineering, The Arts, and Mathematics throughout the entire Ozarks region What is O-STEAM? SERVICE Organization which strives to… • Engage the public through a news and informational website with a regional Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math focus. • Engage the public through events andspeaking engagements on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. • Provide information Read more...

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a non-profit agency that works to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in the 10 counties we serve; Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster. As part of a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies, OACAC offers innovative services to move the needle on poverty. From developing programs Read more...

Child Care Food Program is a reimbursement program for licensed and registered day care/group home providers. It is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and managed and directed by the Missouri Department of Health. Read more...

In our Reading Buddies program, volunteers serve a Kindergarten-3rd grade student for 30 minutes weekly. Buddies read books together and engage in activities to build literacy skills. Volunteers are trained in literacy strategies and working with at-risk students. In our Math Buddies program, volunteers serve a 1st or2nd grade student for 30 minutes twice weekly. Buddies play hands-on games and Read more...

The Discovery Center of Springfield is an interactive, hands-on museum committed to inspiring people of all ages with a life-long love of learning and an appreciation for the world and our place in it. Because we are a non-profit organization we depend on the time and effort of volunteers to make the Discovery Center a success. Read more...