By KY3 Staff Published: Jul. 20, 2021 at 9:32 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – It only takes a small act of kindness to make a big difference. Leading up to National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, 2021, KY3 and the University of Missouri Extension office are teaming up to provide 100 Acts of Kindness through KY3 for Kids. The … Read More

By Shoshana Stahl Published: Aug. 17, 2021 at 8:32 PM CDT|Updated: 13 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Kids across Springfield spend days after school at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield. The clubs open for the fall semester on Monday, August 23, with added safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Director of Operations Jeff Long says eight different sites … Read More

By Daniel Posey Updated: Jun. 22, 2021 at 12:42 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Girl Scouts are known for their famous cookies, but they’re so much more than that. Daniel Posey caught up with a nonprofit leader within Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland to find out how this organization works throughout the year to empower young women in our … Read More

By KY3 Staff Updated: 1 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – More than 40 organizations volunteered on several projects for the United Way of the Ozarks Day of Caring.  More than 500 spread out among the community, painting buildings, cleaning, and gardening. There are 92 projects in all. A team from KY3 News spent the morning at Springfield’s Salvation Army. Because … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Jun. 7, 2021 at 12:14 PM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – In this edition of Volunteer Ozarks, we’re talking with the Ozarks Food Harvest and how their volunteers make a difference in our community. https://www.ky3.com/2021/06/07/place-make-difference-with-ozarks-food-harvest/ For Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer Ozarks: Ozarks Food Harvest To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected] Copyright 2021 KY3. All rights … Read More

Clean Green/Springfield, Mo.(KY3) By KY3 Staff Published: May. 19, 2021 at 11:40 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Special disposal opportunities offered through the City’s Clean Green Springfield initiative will happen this weekend with a tire recycling event that will include a second opportunity to recycle mattresses at no cost. Low-cost or no-cost recycling for electronic items continue through the end … Read More

By Linda Simmons Published: May. 13, 2021 at 11:44 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Volunteering abruptly stopped once the pandemic began in the Ozarks. Nearly a year later, non-profits are welcoming back volunteers. Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri suspended volunteer activities during the pandemic. The charity kept its garden going since it allowed for social distancing. Organizers usually use volunteers for … Read More