Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and Read more...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks is a mentoring organization, focusing on serving children facing adversity in our local community. Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers Read more...

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children in the Ozarks, including Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald House programs, the Tooth Truck (our mobile dental clinic), and the Healthy Smiles Academy, an onsite, daily tooth-brushing program for children. Our first priority is to provide Read more...

The American Red Cross has served the people of Southern Missouri for more than 100 years. Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to Read more...

Give 5 is a newly created social program that matches innovative volunteer opportunities with retired (or almost retired) baby boomers ages 60+ who live in Greene County. Each Give 5 Class meets 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., once a week for five weeks, visiting nearly two dozen nonprofits over the course of the program. Expect to have fun, make new friends and Read more...