United Community Change is a social justice organization dedicated to empowering underserved & marginalized communities; Particularly African Americans and of African diaspora decent; to connect with their land, homes, communities, culture, and worldwide history through programs and education that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our focus is on building strong and resilient communities centered on justice and equality. Read more...

The Missouri Institute of Natural Science is the first and only natural science museum in the state of Missouri. We are located just south of Springfield, Mo, and was founded in 2001 when Riverbluff Cave was opened. We are home to a vast collection of fossils, gems, minerals and Henry the Triceratops, the worlds largest triceratops thats ever been found. Read more...

The Ozark Trails Council services 31 counties and over 7,300 youth. The Ozark Trails Council provides the Scouting program to young boys and girls starting in Kindergarten all the way until 21 years of age. The 4 Programs each with their own aims and methods include: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing and Exploring. Camp Arrowhead, located in Marshfield, Missouri, is 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...

Changing the Future: One Person at a Time Awaken360 is a faith-based therapeutic center dedicated to restoring hope and empowering families through education, counseling, and family-focused care. ​ Our vision is to foster healing for struggling teens as they change the trajectory of their life, overcome adversity, and pursue their God-given purpose. Read more...

The Geek Foundation is an innovative non-profit providing free interactive education, resources, and support to future tech professionals, enthusiasts, and makers — especially to those who make the tech industry more diverse. We offer a variety of free computer programming classes to the community for children and adults in areas like web development, video game development, robotics, wearable technology, and Read more...

The Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair (OSEF) is a regional competition which brings together student scientists and engineers with outstanding research projects. It also serves as an excellent opportunity for students to experience working with local scientists and professionals. Participating students are from a 16 county region that includes Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, Shannon, 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...

Watershed Committee of the Ozarks is a 501c(3) not-for-profit whose mission is to sustain and improve the water resources of Springfield and Greene County through education and effective management of the region’s watersheds. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, and all of them focus on protecting our local water resources! This is your chance to get involved in the Read more...

Ozarks Literacy Council (OLC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of raising awareness and promoting literacy through free services to adults and children in Southwest Missouri. Ozarks Literacy Council offers free programs (One-on-One Tutoring, Preschool Readings, and Community Outreach Services) to raise awareness and promote literacy. Ozarks Literacy Council promotes literacy in Southwest Missouri by offering free one-on-one Read more...