Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches nearly 50,000 individuals monthly and provides more than 20 million meals annually. Founded in 1983, Ozarks Food Harvest has a stated mission of Transforming Hunger into Hope. The simple statement serves as a visionary and meaningful Read more...

QPS is a global Clinical Research Organization supporting the discovery, preclinical and clinical development of new pharmaceutical products. QPS opened its Springfield, Missouri location in 1994 and has been conducting clinical research studies for over 20 years. During that time, more than 50,000 participants have joined us in our pursuit to accelerate the development of medicines, and we are always Read more...

The Missouri Institute of Natural Science is the first and only natural science museum in Missouri. Founded in 2001 after Riverbluff Cave was discovered, the museum is home to a vast collection of fossils from the cave and other locations around the world, gems, minerals, and Henry the Triceratops, the world’s largest triceratops. Admission is always free with donations gratefully Read more...

I Pour Life is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist at-risk or foster care youth through its LifeStrengths positive youth development program by helping youth identify and apply their unique strengths in order to experience a successful, self-sufficient transition into adulthood. Read more...

Our volunteers play a special role in Hospice patient comfort care, providing: To become a Regional Hospice Volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator. We will provide you with the appropriate training and you will make a difference in the final months of someones life. Volunteer Opportunities: • Direct Care Volunteers – provide companionship to patients, runs errand, does light housekeeping Read more...

The Youth Coding League is an innovative and complete learning program, built for schools and community organizations, that introduces 5th-8th graders to computer science and coding with a focus on access, inclusion, and self-efficacy. Read more...

On Angels’ Wings seeks to improve the mental health and wellness of families with medically fragile children (regardless of race, ethnicity, class status or orientation) through free therapeutic photography and grief recovery services. 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...

Drew Lewis Foundation is a nonprofit organzation that educates, empowers, and supports underserved families through personalized programs and coaching to increase quality of life and build more resilient communities. Read more...