Springfield’s Musgrave Foundation, Community Foundation of the Ozarks award 38 nonprofits $350,000 in grants

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By KY3 Staff Published: Dec. 19, 2022 at 4:27 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – On behalf of the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $350,000 to 38 nonprofit agencies. The grants continue a legacy of support for Springfield-area causes established by the late Mrs. Musgrave. The Musgrave Foundation, established in 1983, is a private charitable foundation … Read More

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Community Partnership of the Ozarks helps hundreds with food and shelter during bitter cold

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By Lauren Schwentker Published: Dec. 14, 2022 at 8:50 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Many in Springfield seek shelter and life-saving help as the temperature drops. Wednesday night, more than 200 people in need of food and a warm place to stay lined up at Grace United Methodist Church downtown for food and a shuttle to a shelter. The line … Read More

Springfield’s Crosslines Holiday Assistance Program deadline nearing

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Crosslines helps thousands of families in Springfield with their Holiday Assistance Program. By Kaitlyn Schumacher Published: Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:57 AM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Crosslines helps thousands of families in Springfield with their Holiday Assistance Program. Families can apply to receive food and gifts for kids, but the deadline is quickly approaching. Crosslines distributes food to those in … Read More

Crosslines now accepting applications for holiday assistance

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undreds of families in need receive help through the Crosslines Holiday Food and Toy Assistance program every year.(KY3) By Kaitlyn Schumacher Published: Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:33 AM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Hundreds of families in need receive help through the Crosslines Holiday Food and Toy Assistance Program every year. The application to receive assistance opens on October 17 … Read More

The Kitchen has new home and an emphasis on finding homes for the homeless

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By Joe Hickman Published: Sep. 21, 2022 at 7:41 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – It was 1983 when Sister Lorraine Biebel began serving meals to the hungry in Springfield. So now, when many people think of The Kitchen, the non-profit organization she founded, they probably remember the soup kitchen feeding the homeless population on Commercial Street and the congregate housing The … Read More

Do Good with Daniel: Drew Lewis Foundation Part 4

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Daniel Posey gives you an inside-look at volunteer opportunities at the Drew Lewis Foundation and how the nonprofit founder hopes to make a positive change. By Daniel Posey Published: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:15 AM CDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – “Be ready to change.” That’s the advice and insight from Zack Wilson, who works on social media & marketing at … Read More

Habitat for Humanity partners with design company to build reinforced homes able to withstand high winds

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By Frances Watson Published: May. 4, 2022 at 9:21 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Technology is giving us a boost when it comes to staying safe in severe weather. In Joplin there’s a newer, safer, way of building homes. “When that tragic day happened that was a horrific situation. It was unbelievable devastation. A third of the town was destroyed and … Read More

Volunteers open donation center for Ukrainian refugees in Rogersville, Mo.

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By KY3 Staff Published: May. 6, 2022 at 1:15 PM CDT|Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT ROGERSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) – A group of volunteers from different churches around the Ozarks are assisting refugees of Ukraine with a donation center. Several churches assisted, including Faith Missionary, Bread of Life, Nixa Community Christian Church,New Life and more. It took weeks for many Ukrainian … Read More

The Place: Serve the Community with Volunteer Ozarks!

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By Alyssa Kelly Published: Jan. 25, 2022 at 5:06 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – We’re showing you KY3′s website: https://volunteerozarks.com and how you can find a great organization that’s the best fit for you. Full Story: Serve the Community with Volunteer Ozarks

Do Good with Daniel: Carrying On A 25-Year Tradition

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Daniel Posey spoke with Meleah Spencer from The Kitchen, Inc., & Michele Kauffman from Harter House about their team-up & how you can participate. By Daniel Posey Published: Mar. 4, 2022 at 5:56 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – For 25 years, Harter House has teamed up with The Kitchen, Inc., donating 5% of store earnings to the local nonprofit. You … Read More