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...

We are a Community Bike Shop – offering used bikes for sale and bike repair services to the Grant Beach neighborhood and beyond. Open Mondays (mechanics night) and Wednesdays (shop open to the public) 6-8pm April-Sept. Read more...

The Ozarks Regional YMCA’s School Age Services branch we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. By providing quality, structured programs we provide a place for children to explore, learn, feel safe, cared for and celebrated. In 2019 we served almost 3,000 children through YMCA Before & After Read more...

We are a non-profit faith-based agency that seeks to improve the lives of the vulnerable by providing quality, compassionate social services, which meet local needs. Read more...

Guardians Brotherhood is a nonprofit organization founded by veterans with a strong desire to continue to serve in our communities. Our main focus is feeding families in need and Disaster Support by responding to disasters and providing food for first responders, volunteers and those affected by disaster. We are a 100% volunteer organization serving all of the Ozarks. Read more...

September 2007 a group of individuals from local animal welfare agencies began meeting to discuss ways we could partner with Springfield-Greene County Animal Control to address animal welfare issues. The result: Springfield Animal Advocacy Foundation (SAAF). Our dream: A no-kill community by 2018. We took a significant step towards that dream with the opening of S.A.A.F. Spay Neuter Clinic in Read more...

We are an organization that builds and delivers hand-made beds to children who do not have a bed. Our motto: “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!” There are so many great charities that provide clothing, meals and toys for families in need, but as wonderful as they are, little help goes to something as permanent as providing Read more...

Springfield Little Theatre is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization energized by the highest artistic ideals that strives to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live theatrical productions and in the preservation of the historic Landers Theatre. We offer numerous volunteer opportunities for all in the community at all interest levels. 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...