Published: Nov. 7, 2020 at 10:19 AM CST https://www.ky3.com/2020/11/07/volunteer-ozarks-camp-barnabas-glamping-for-camping/ SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Camp Barnabas is hosting Glamping for Camping, a fundraiser going digital. The nonprofit’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Becky Conroy, talked to Daniel Posey about what they’re doing different for this year. The event starts at 6pm on Saturday, November 7. https://volunteerozarks.com/organizations/camp-barnabas/ Volunteer Ozarks Website Glamping … Read More

Published: Nov. 6, 2020 at 5:05 PM CST https://www.ky3.com/2020/11/06/volunteer-ozarks-springfield-little-theater/ SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The show must go on! It just looks a little different. Springfield Little Theater has put their creativity to use in a whole new way to keep their plays going amid the pandemic. Springfield Little Theater Executive Director, Beth Domann, talked to Daniel Posey about how they’ve adapted … Read More

Published: Oct. 28, 2020 at 8:19 PM CDT|Updated: 12 hours ago Webster County, Mo. (KY3) – The Ozark Trails Council for the Boy Scouts of America had to modify its summer program amid the pandemic. The nonprofit took Daniel Posey on a socially distanced field trip to show how they kept core elements intact so they can still teach scouts outdoor skills. … Read More

Published: Oct. 28, 2020 at 7:53 PM CDT|Updated: 12 hours ago https://www.ky3.com/2020/10/29/volunteer-ozarks-care-to-learn/ SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Care to Learn Executive Director, Christian Mechlin, talked to Daniel Posey about the nonprofit’s October campaign, Scare to Learn. Mechlin explained that the organization’s main goal for Scare to Learn is to gather essential items for children to help them become more successful at school and … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Oct. 21, 2020 at 12:56 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is hosting its 11th annual Habitat Home Run, Saturday, October 24. The money raised for the event goes to the nonprofit’s revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights. Abby Glenn, Development Director of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, talked to Daniel Posey … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Oct. 20, 2020 at 6:07 PM CDT|Updated: 14 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Domestic Violence Awareness Month occurs every October, and to raise awareness about the problem within the Ozarks, Harmony House hosts iCare. Director of Development for Harmony House, Jared Alexander, talked to Daniel Posey about the event and how you can participate. https://www.ky3.com/2020/10/20/volunteer-ozarks-icare/ Volunteer Ozarks … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Oct. 14, 2020 at 5:58 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The annual Halloween Hustle is going virtual this year and extending the window of time for how long you can participate. The event will run for the entire month of October, ending on Saturday, October 31st. Jared Alexander, Director of Development for Harmony House, talked … Read More

Ozarks Food Harvest/Springfield, Mo.(KY3) By KY3 Staff Published: Oct. 13, 2020 at 10:33 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – McDonald’s and Tyson Foods, Inc. donated 67,000 pounds of food to Ozarks Food Harvest on Tuesday. The protein will assist families struggling with hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. The food pantry reports protein-rich foods are one of the most-requested items. This … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Oct. 6, 2020 at 4:56 PM CDT|Updated: 22 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth honored National Child Health Day on October 5. CMNH Executive Director, Tim Siebert, sat down with Daniel Posey to discuss the importance of this day. Siebert said it’s an important time for the local nonprofit since they’re expecting an … Read More

By Nikki Ogle Published: Sep. 29, 2020 at 6:02 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Smoke alarms are the first line of defense against a fire, but many homes in the Ozarks don’t have them. Hundreds of smoke detectors were handed out to local fire departments Tuesday, making a potentially life-saving difference for their neighbors. “Smoke alarms, especially in today’s day and … Read More