Volunteer Ozarks – Volunteer Need at Habitat for Humanity
By Daniel Posey Published: Feb. 18, 2021 at 5:18 PM CST|Updated: 15 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – If you’re looking for some hands-on volunteer work, look no further! Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO needs your help to complete one of their homes for the Wilmoth family. Kayla Conyers from Habitat for Humanity talked to Daniel Posey about the different roles available … Read More
Volunteer Ozarks – Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
By Daniel Posey Published: Jan. 26, 2021 at 11:59 AM CST|Updated: 20 minutes ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – When Didem Koroglu interviewed for her current role as Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, she said her new passion project to connect kids in need and young professionals helped her land the job. Just seven months later, and the … Read More
Ozarks Food Harvest Dine Out for Hunger 2021
By Daniel Posey Published: Jan. 22, 2021 at 7:19 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Ozarks Food Harvest kicks off its second-annual event, “Dine Out for Hunger” on January 25 and it will last until January 31. Jordan Browning from the Ozarks’ nonprofit talked to Daniel Posey about how you can get involved this year and how buying a meal can help … Read More
Boy Scouts donate popcorn to frontline workers at Mercy Springfield, CoxHealth
Popcorn donations from the Boy Scouts Ozarks Trails Council. (Ozarks Trails Council) By KY3 Staff Published: Jan. 17, 2021 at 7:04 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Boy Scouts from the Ozarks Trails Council recently donated popcorn to Mercy Springfield and CoxHealth to thank frontline workers for their service. The Ozark Trails Council set up an American Hero Fund in October to … Read More
Church delivers 80 tons of food to organizations throughout the Ozarks
By KY3 Staff Published: Jan. 23, 2021 at 6:15 PM CST|Updated: Jan. 23, 2021 at 6:21 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints delivered more than 80 tons of food to organizations throughout the Ozarks. The church chose six organizations throughout the area to receives donations, making deliveries on Saturday. The donations allow the organizations … Read More
Volunteer Ozarks: Giving Tuesday
By Daniel Posey Published: Dec. 4, 2020 at 3:42 PM CST|Updated: 6 minutes ago https://www.ky3.com/2020/12/04/volunteer-ozarks-giving-tuesday/ SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Giving Tuesday is a national day designed to encourage more people to donate their time or money to charities. Abby Glenn from Habitat for Humanity of Springfield talked to Daniel Posey about what the local nonprofit is doing in recognition of the day, and … Read More
Volunteer Ozarks: Salvation Army
By Daniel Posey Published: Dec. 3, 2020 at 3:56 PM CST|Updated: 29 minutes ago https://www.ky3.com/2020/12/03/volunteer-ozarks-salvation-army/ SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Majors Jon & Kris Augenstein say they’ve been involved with the Salvation Army for more fifty years total. We sat down and talked to the Augensteins about their life-long experience with the nonprofit and the organization’s reach within our community. In addition to speaking … Read More
Volunteer Ozarks: Crosslines
By Daniel Posey Published: Nov. 26, 2020 at 12:05 AM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Since the start of the pandemic, Crosslines has changed how it’s getting food out to those in need in our community. Tom Faulkner, Director of Crosslines, talked to Daniel Posey about the food pantry’s shift to go mobile, and the two new ways the Springfield nonprofit has … Read More
Nonprofits in the Springfield area prepare for the season of giving
By Raquel Harrington Published: Nov. 22, 2020 at 10:51 AM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – While nonprofits and organizations are gearing up for a busy holiday season, many are looking forward to Giving Tuesday. The day falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which will be December 1. It’s dedicated to giving back to important causes and nonprofits around the world. Although Giving … Read More