Members of CASA southwest Missouri celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Springfield.(KY3) By KY3 Staff Published: May. 23, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT|Updated: 17 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Members of CASA southwest Missouri celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Springfield. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA helps children navigate the court system. The headquarters is … Read More
Springfield Salvation Army sorting through 15 tons of donations from Stamp Out Hunger Campaign
By KY3 Staff Published: May. 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT|Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Food is piled high at charities across the country following the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this past weekend. People at the Salvation Army here in Springfield are sorting through mountains of donations, nearly 15 tons worth. In … Read More
FosterAdopt Connect’s Sock & Undie Rundie 5K 2023
FosterAdopt Connect’s Eryn Pruitt talked to Daniel Posey about what to expect from the event and the way it will collect needed items for kids in our community. By Daniel Posey Published: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:24 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Suit up for FosterAdopt Connect’s Sock & Undie Rundie 5K happening Saturday, March 25 at Rutledge Wilson Farm … Read More
Ozarks Life: Helping area kids sleep in heavenly peace
By Chad Plein Published: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:18 AM CST|Updated: 5 hours ago CASSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) – On a Saturday afternoon in Cassville, the Crowder College Community Building is buzzing. “We’re building 20 beds today,” volunteer Teresa Alverson said. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit organization making sure kids have something we all take for granted; a place to lay our … Read More
The Place – FosterAdopt Connect YouthConnect Center
Daniel Posey gives you an in-depth look at the new FosterAdopt Connect YouthConnect Center in Downtown Springfield. By Daniel Posey Published: Jan. 5, 2023 at 4:45 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – FosterAdopt Connect opened its brand-new YouthConnect Center in Downtown Springfield. The center offers teenagers a place of shelter, food, and various personal and community resources. Daniel Posey gives you … Read More
KY3 for Kids & Care to Learn: Winter Weather Essentials & Safety
KY3 for Kids and Care to Learn are teaming up to share how winter weather essentials can help a child stay safe and succeed.(ky3) By KY3 Staff Published: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:52 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Bundling up is essential in battling the bitter cold in the Ozarks, but many kids don’t have essential winter weather gear. That’s why … Read More
Do Good with Daniel: Treehouse Nonprofit Helping Veterans
Daniel Posey spoke with Leah Houchin, co-founder of Treehouse, about her nonprofit that helps veterans with mental health education through outdoor excursions. By Daniel Posey Published: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:22 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – A husband and wife, inspired by their two sons returning home from military service, are making it their mission to help local veterans here in … Read More
Springfield’s Musgrave Foundation, Community Foundation of the Ozarks award 38 nonprofits $350,000 in grants
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
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
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