SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Hundreds of pantries in Springfield are full after Ozarks Food Harvest handed out meals to families Tuesday morning at Reed Academy. OFH is setting up mobile food distribution sites across town in an effort to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pantry had to suspend its volunteer program, so 45 members of the Missouri National … Read More

Meet Executive Director for CASA of Southwest Missouri, Laura Farmer. She explains after getting involved with Volunteer Ozarks, volunteer requests have quadrupled for CASA of SWMO, meaning they have helped more than 150 children in foster care who otherwise could have gone without needed assistance and guidance.

Becky Stegner now serves as Lead Volunteer at Convoy of Hope, and shares what it has been like volunteering at this nonprofit for more than 10 years.

By Linda Simmons | Posted: Wed 11:34 AM, Jan 29, 2020  |  Updated: Wed 4:57 PM, Jan 29, 2020 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The founders of a community of tiny homes known as Eden Village want to move forward. Organizers now have a second site in sight for Eden Village 2. The group is looking at building more tiny homes at off of West Brower … Read More

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release) — The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) provided an emergency grant of $5,560.49 to support repairs to Habitat for Humanity of Springfield after thieves stole catalytic converters from vehicles. The vehicles included two box trucks used to transport donations to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a major funding source for Habitat’s mission, and four vehicles … Read More

A ‘big’ thanks to mentors. January is National Mentoring Month. On Your Side reporter Ashley Reynolds was the emcee at a luncheon to support Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Ozarks. Ashley is a Big sister. Dana Ford, Missouri State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach was the featured speaker. The Big Deal event happened at the Glendalough Convention Center in … Read More

Michelle Sturm shares what it’s like volunteering on-stage and behind the scenes at Springfield Little Theater.

By Christine Morton  | Posted: Sun 7:40 PM, Nov 03, 2019  |  Updated: Sun 9:47 PM, Nov 03, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Classic and modern cars lined up on Glenstone Sunday afternoon. “It’s a beautiful day and I am just looking forward to the drive,” Todd Kraus. Kraus says it was his first time bringing his car out. He has a Chevy that has been … Read More

By Lexi Spivak, KY3/KSPR News SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/KSPR) – The Springfield-Greene County Health Department stated nearly one in every five adults older than 55 years of age will experience a mental health concern. Department representatives have found many senior adults don’t receive the emotional and social support they need. That’s why they created a new Senior Peer Support group. The Senior … Read More

By Joe Hickman SPRINGFIELD, Mo. The Ozarks is a long way from the Bahamas, but the area is certainly doing it’s part to help those whose lives were forever changed by the recent damage caused by Hurricane Dorian. A relief program called “Anglers for the Bahamas” was unveiled this past week in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida just 65 miles from the islands. But … Read More