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Promoting non profit communication and awarness in our community.
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promoting non profitcommunication andawareness in ourcommunity
Back toSchoolpage 16
Teal to HealGYNCApage 15
VolunteerSpotlightShirley Scottpage 25
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Have you ever wondered who creates the beautiful adsand pages we feature in Springfield CARES magazineevery month?
Wonder no more.
d.v. LaRue is the sister company to Springfield CARES.We not only create the ads and layouts for the mag-azine, we developed the companion website,www.goicare.com. We also offer a wide variety ofcreative and print services for the business community.
Let us provide you with the same creative expertiseand experience we use to develop the magazine eachmonth.
If you like what we do for Springfield CARES, you’lllove what we can do for you.
dvLaRue Design and Printing offers special pricing toall Non Profits in the community. For Social ProfitMembers of Springfield CARES Magazine, these ratesare even more discounted. Please contact us if we canhelp you with your Design and/or Printing needs.
Amy MichaelOwner/d.v. LaRuePublisher/Springfield CARES
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3 Table of Contents
4 Letter from the PublisherSpringfield Cares kicks off its third year
5 Membership DirectorySpringfield Cares members listing
6 Christmas in JulyCASA Greeting Card Fundraiser
7 Volunteers: The Heart of Lost & FoundLost & Found Grief Center
8 ANPAC 13th Annual Car ShowUnited Way
13 Taste of the Ozarks Event CoverageBig Brothers Big Sisters
14 Calendar of EventsCharity Events for August
15 Teal to Heal EventGYNCA
16 Back to SchoolUseful Information for the Coming School Year
21 New Member SpotlightCommunity Partnership
22 Connecting with the CommunityThe Center for Nonprofit Communication
25 Volunteer SpotlightShirley Scott
26 Credits, Champion and Cards...Oh My!CASA
27 It’s All About the Kids!Bridges for Youth Centers
28 GamesFun Stuff
contents august 2012
staff advisory panelAmy MichaelPublisher
Phil DellasegaCreative Director
Cara TraskEditor
Michelle DeWittGraphic Design/Web MaintenanceTom MezzacapaGraphic Design
Gerry Catapang PT, DPTKen ChildersPeter Edwards CIARebbecca Fenton COTA/LJeff GossmanBecky OverendSharna RittmasterBeverly RobertsChris ShaeferRoss StoopsMary Valloni
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901 E. St. Louis St. • Suite 104 • Springfield, MO 65806417.849.CARE • www.goicare.com
CARESCARES
A Letter From the Publisher
Hello Springfield!
July 2012 represented a great accomplishment for us here at Springfield CARES Magazine. We have officiallykicked off our 3rd year in publication! I couldn’t have done it without the support of my beautiful and won-derful children, Alyssa, Brooklyn and Nicholas. My uncle Roland kindly volunteering to deliver CARES for thelast two years and his commitment to continue in our expansion. My sweet sister Cara, who put her goals onhold for two years to help me get started, my dear friend Phil who makes the magazine look so beautiful eachmonth, and the patient and loving man in my life, Ross, who never complains when I’m working odd hoursbut has instead encouraged me tocontinue to grow. I am also so thank-ful for Michelle, who is always there tohelp in any capacity needed, Sharnafor all of her support and to the gener-ous support of the Sponsors of ourSocial Profit Memberships. I truly lovewhat I do with Springfield CARES andam eager to continue to expand andgrow CARES here in our community!
There are so many amazing SocialProfits (our term for Non Profits) herein Springfield doing incredible work.They are truly profiting our commu-nity on a social level. We share storiesfrom our 21 Social Profit Members aswell as many other events and infofrom others. It is my hope that we areable to help more Social Profits increase the awareness of what they are doing to help. If you’re interested inbeing a member, just give us a call and we can fill you in on all the details. A full year of marketing and com-munication in Springfield CARES along with event coverage and many other benefits!
I would love to get your feedback as well! What can we do to improve the information in the magazine?What would you like to see in the magazine? Please email your ideas to me at [email protected]!
Also, if you’re a writer or a photographer, we are always looking for articles to be contributed and photos forour cover. You can email those to me as well.
Branson CARES will be launching in January of 2012! We are SO excited to be expanding to a new location. Ibelieve that every community needs a guide to their non profits and what they offer. If you’re interested inworking as a volunteer or an intern with Branson CARES please let me know.
Here’s to another wonderful year!
Amy MichaelPublisher
Branson CARES Magazine tolaunch January of 2013!
Springfield CARES kicks off its3rd year in publication!
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Ambassadors For Children627 N Glenstone AveSpringfield, MO. 65802417-862-3586 ext. 236www.ambassadors4children.org
American Cancer Society (ACS)3322 S Campbell Ave # GSpringfield, MO. 65807417-881-4668www.cancer.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)3372 W Battlefield StSpringfield, MO. 65807417-889-9136
Breast Cancer Foundation ofthe Ozarks (BCFO)330 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO. 65806417-862-3838www.bcfo.org
Bridges for Youth1039 W NicholsSpringfield, MO. 65802417-864-4167www.bridgesforyouth.net
Children’s Miracle Network3525 S National Ave Suite 203Springfield, MO 65807417-269-5437www.coxhealth.com/cmn
Community Partnership330 N. Jefferson Ave.Springfield, MO 65806417-888-2020http://www.commpartnership.org/
Court Appointed SpecialAdvocates (CASA)1111 S Glenstone AveSpringfield, MO. 65804417-864-6202www.casaswmo.org
Female Leaders in Philanthropy(FLiP)320 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO. 65806417-863-7700www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch424 E Norton RdSpringfield, MO. 65803417-864-6698www.ranchlife.org
GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA)3023 South Fort, Suite BSpringfield, MO 65807417-869-2220www.gynca.org
The Humane Society3161 W Norton RdSpringfield, MO. 65803417-833-2526www.swh.org
Killuminati Foundationwww.killuminatiFoundation.org
Lost & Found Grief Center2840 E. Chestnut Expressway, Suite CSpringfield, MO. 65802417-865-9998www.lostandfoundozarks.com
March of Dimes1722 S Glenstone W110Springfield, MO 65804417-889-9397www.marchofdimes.com
Pregnancy Care Center1342 East Primrose StreetSpringfield, MO 65804-4224www.pcchoices.com
United Way of the Ozarks320 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO. 65806417-863-7700www.uwozarks.com
The Victim Center819 N Boonville AveSpringfield, MO. 65802417-863-7273www.thevictimcenter.org
Women [email protected]/womenspkwww.Facebook.com/WomenSpkwww.Womenspeak.com/connect4good/
Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store(YOTO)2140 S. CampbellSpringfield, MO. 65807417-890-7283www.thevictimcenter.org
The following persons or businesseshave sponsored our members:Women Speak, William H Darr,Tom Slaight, ANPAC, Elliot & Robinson,Southwestern Womens Health, dvLaRueDesign and Development
Springfield CARES would like to introduce the following Members of the magazine.Members must have non-profit status and provide services to our community. If youare interested in becoming a member, please give us a call for more information!
Mission: Springfield CARES and GOiCARE.com provide online and print media to thepublic to create awareness of charitable giving and healthy living in the area as wellas give acknowledgment to local businesses that give back to our community. It isour goal to promote local business, provide information and savings to consumersand support the work of the charities where we live.
Membership Directory
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It’s that time of year! CASA of SouthwestMissouri is kicking off their greeting cardfundraiser with their Annual Christmas inJuly Event.
Greeting cards ranging from Christmas cards toGet Well cards to Mother’s Day and Birthdaycards, CASA has whatyou need!You can go to their web site or call for moreinformation. Help support the childrenin the community by getting yourholiday and greeting cards from CASA!
CASA of Southwest MIssouri1111 S. Glenstone Ave.Springfield, MO 65804
417.864.6204
www.casaswmo.org
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At Lost & Found Grief Center, we provide grief support services in a safe and
supportive environment, at no charge, for children and families grieving the
death of a loved one.
“Every night, the volunteers experience the reward of seeing progress in a
child who is suddenly able to talk about a painful feeling never shared
before, or a child who is able to smile and remember the good times with
their loved one,” said Scott.
Although it is a sad situation that brings our families here, it is not a sad
place—the bonds and friendships that are created make it a place children
and families enjoy coming to as they work to find a new normal. We work
to truly mend the hearts of grieving children and families.
Grief support is so important because unresolved grief can result
in physical and mental health problems, academic and behavioral
problems, juvenile delinquency, and/or substance abuse. The vol-
unteer Facilitators at Lost & Found Grief Center are key to guiding
the children and families through their grief process. The
Facilitators assist Group Coordinators, who have a Master’s Degree
in counseling and are able to lead the grief support sessions.
Twice a year Lost & Found Grief Center provides training for poten-
tial Facilitators. After completing the training, each volunteer is
assigned to a specific group where they work under the guidance
of a coordinator with a Master’s Degree in counseling. They will be
placed in a group that meets two evenings a month. Volunteers
are asked to make a one year commitment.
The next training will be Friday evening, September 14 and all day
Saturday, September 15, 2012. If you or someone you know is in-
terested in becoming a volunteer Facilitator for Lost & Found Grief
Center, please contact Nannette Thomas at nthomas@lostand-
foundozarks.com or at 417-865-9998.
“Quality, committed volunteers are the heart and soul of what
makes Lost & Found Grief Center such an effective lifeline for
grieving children and their parents,” explained Dr. Karen Scott,
Executive Director of the center.
“Our volunteers make a commitment to provide stability and
support for the grieving children in their groups. In the process,
they receive the wonderful feeling that comes from knowing
you have helped someone through the most difficult time of
their lives and have helped in ensure a brighter future for
them.”
Our society is a death-denying society, with unrealistic expectations about the duration of the grieving process. Grief
takes a long time, so the bereaved feel isolated and alone as their friends grow tired of talking about the loss and
expect them to “get over it” in a short timeframe. Children are especially isolated, as their peers lack the knowl-
edge or capacity to offer support. Family members are drowning in their own grief and can’t help each other.
Volunteers: TheHeart of Lost &Found
Sponsor | Mr. & Mrs. William H. Darr
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Now-August 31:Springfield Victoy Mission Center, Disney, Hanes and the Association of Gospel Rescue Mission (AGRM) for the “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” Sock Drive, a North American initiative that launched on July 9. We’ll be collecting new pairs of socks for men, women and children from now until Aug. 31. Visit www.victorymission.com for drop off locations.
Now-September 30:Discovery Center is collecting new school supplies for The Salvation Army The drive began July 1, 2012 and ends September 30, 2012. A barrel has been placed inside the Discovery Center lobby for supplies to be dropped off during regular hours of operation. Discovery Center Members will receive a free guest pass for items brought in, and non-members will receive a buy-one-get-one-free admission pass for items donated. Donated supplies must be new and in original packaging.
August 03:Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park - Fun Family Fishing night: Fridays, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17; times vary.
August 08:The Hamels Foundation Nighttime Golf Classic at the Millwood Golf & Racquet Club in Ozark, MO! For more information on tickets or sponsorship packages please contact: [email protected] golfer will be provided glow-in-dark golf balls and finish out their round under the stars!
August 18 7:00pm:Discovery Center Moonlight Bike Ride. Pre-registration cost is $20 adults (16+) and Youth $15 (age 3-15). Registration increases day of ride to $25 adults and $20 Youth. Call 862-9910 for more information or check the website for registration form.
August 23 : United Way of the Ozarks - United Way's annual Day of Caring:) Volunteers of nearly any age can come and help out on multiple different projects for others in need right here in your own community. You can even bring your children!!! For more information call: (417) 863-7700
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Back to School!School supply donations will be accepted at any time in the Coun-seling Services office, located in the Doling building at 1423 W.Atlantic. Also donations can be made to the donors' school ofchoice. If necessary, arrangements can be made for pick up ofdonated school supplies. You may also participate in Stuff the Busbetween July 21 and Aug. 4.
School supplies will be available for distribution to students at theirschool when staff returns (please call first to check on availability).There will also be two distributions at the Counseling Services officefrom 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, and from 9 a.m. to noonSaturday, Aug. 11. Read more.
The Clothing and Shoe Banks are located at Bailey Alternative HighSchool, 501 W. Central. Vouchers for clothing or shoes must beobtained from the school secretary or nurse before visiting theClothing Bank or Shoe Bank.
The first day open for the Clothing Bank and Shoe Bank will beWednesday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to noon. The second day will be Satur-day, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. to noon. Additional days in August will be Aug.8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, and Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Clothingand Shoe Banks will begin their regular operating schedule on Sept.12, which is every Wednesday of the month, except the firstWednesday of each month while school is in session. If schooldismisses early on a Wednesday, The PTA Clothing Bank closes atnoon. They will be closed the months of December and May.
Additional Saturday dates of operation for the Clothing andShoe Banks are (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.):
Oct. 6, 2012Nov. 3, 2012Dec. 1, 2012Feb. 2, 2013March 2, 2013April 6, 2013
SPS families with students who qualify for free or reduced pricelunch qualify to access the Clothing and Shoe Banks. Families cancome to the Clothing Bank three different times during the yearand the Shoe Bank once during the year. For more information, call523-2771 or call Sharron Keith at 523-1630 or Anita Green at523-1632.
Missouri's Tax Free Weekend forback-to-school supplies and clothingruns from August 3-5, 2012 andapplies to the following items:
Clothing under $100School supplies under $50Computer software under $350Computers/computer equipmentunder $3,500
Purchases made in Springfield and GreeneCounty will still have local sales taxes assessed.
http://www.springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/back-to-school.htm
Stuff the Bus!James River Assembly, in cooperation with Care to Learn andChick-fil-A, has launched a new community initiative called“Stuff the Bus," with a focus on providing backpacks andschool supplies to children who attend Springfield PublicSchools.“For several years, we have provided backpacks and schoolsupplies to children in the area. This year, we wanted tobuild on this great opportunity by expanding this initiativeto include other charitable organizations and business part-ners in the community. Care to Learn and Chick-fil-A share inthis vision, and we're pleased to have them and many otherorganizations in the area partnering with us to bless thecommunity,” said JoshHackworth, JRA direc-tor of church andcommunity care.The community maydrop off backpacksand school suppliesdonations at theschool bus, which willbe parked at the fol-lowing locations:
· Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., South Campbell Wal-Mart
· Sunday, July 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., James River Assembly/South Campus
· Monday, July 23, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunrise Communications
· Monday, July 23, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Hammons Field
· Tuesday, July 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., James River Assembly/South Campus
· Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prime Inc.
· Friday, July 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Cox South
· Saturday, July 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Independence Road Wal-Mart
· Sunday, July 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., James River Assembly/West Campus
· Tuesday, July 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Drury University
· Tuesday, July 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Chick-fil-A
· Wednesday, Aug. 1, noon-2 p.m., City of Springfield, Greene County& City Utilities offices
· Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mercy Hospital
· Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Battlefield Mall parking lot (taxfree weekend)
The backpacks and supplies will be delivered to the childrenafter Aug. 8 through Care to Learn, Salvation Army andSpringfield Public Schools
Elementary registration: Begins August 1
Sixth-grade orientation:
Carver- August 7, 9 a.m.
Cherokee- August 6, 5 p.m.
Hickory Hills- August 9, 6 p.m.
Jarrett- August 7, 5 p.m.
Pershing- August 9, 6 p.m.
Pipkin- August 7, 5:30 p.m.
Pleasant View- August 7, 6:30 p.m.
Reed- August 9, 6 p.m.
Study- August 7, 9 a.m.
Wilson's Creek-August 9, 5:30 p.m.
Freshman orientation:Parkview- August 3, 8 a.m.Glendale- August 7, 6 p.m.Kickapoo- August 7, 7 p.m.Central- August 8, 9 a.m.Hillcrest- August 9, 6 p.m.First day of school: Aug. 15High school open house: Sept. 6Middle school open house: Sept. 13Thanksgiving break: Nov. 22-23 (Students are also out Nov. 21 due tostaff professional learning.)Winter break: Dec. 22 - Jan. 1 (Students are also out Dec. 21 due to staffprofessional learning. Classes resume Jan. 3)Spring break: March 11-15Commencement exercises: May 9-10Last day of school: May 23 (could be as early as May 15)
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WelcomeWhat is your mission?To facilitate and promote the building of resilient children, healthy
families, and strong neighborhoods and communities through col-
laboration, programming, and resource development.
What kind of volunteer opportunities do youhave? How can someone get involved?We have numerous volunteer opportunities in each of our three
Divisions; Neighborhood and Community Development, Children and
Child Well-Being, and Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention.
Volunteer opportunities range from helping with single day events
like neighborhood clean ups, Homeless Connection, Playday, and pre-
scription drug take back events, to more regular volunteer help
through our Neighborhood Resource Center, Regional Support Center,
or our main office. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact
Sarah Garcia at 888-2020 or [email protected]
Specifically, who/how do you help thecommunity?Community Partnership brings the community together to identify
and solve community problems. We have programs that serve popu-
lations from expecting parents all the way through seniors, so we re-
ally run the gamut as far as who we serve.
Could you tell a short story of someone youhave helped? Feel free to change names ifnecessary.When an injury at work turned into a life threatening condition,
Holly’s fiancé became totally dependent on her. She suddenly found
herself as the sole provider for her family, as her fiancé could no
longer work and spent a good amount of time in the hospital. All at
once their two income household dropped to one part-time income,
as Holly had to cut her hours so that she could manage the schedule
of the children, while travelling to and from the hospital to check on
her fiancé and talk with doctors. She found herself not able to cover
her rent, utilities or gas for her vehicle. Our social workers were able
to connect with Holly through her child’s school and step in to help
her sort through all of the chaos and confusion of her situation. She
had some family to help in some ways, but they too were unable to
help her with any financial needs. Our social workers helped Holly
apply for assistance with various agencies, and helped her create a
plan to get caught up on her bills. Holly’s situation has finally stabi-
lized. During her crisis, she felt like see didn’t have anywhere else to
turn and has shared how appreciative she is for everything the social
workers helped her with, but most of all, for the support during a very
difficult time.
Any upcoming events?We are collaborating with the City of Springfield, Springfield Police
department, and many other organizations to coordinate the National
Night Out event in Springfield on August 7th. We are also collabo-
rating with many neighborhood associations in Springfield to coordi-
nate Neighborhood Night Out events later in August as well. We are
coordinating more than a dozen neighborhood block parties in Joplin,
to help connect residents impacted by the tornado a year ago, to both
their neighbors and other resources in the community. We are plan-
ning a large mini-golf tournament fundraiser, the Partnership Open,
on January 27, 2013 at the Hickory Hills Country Club clubhouse. We
are also collaborating with the DEA and many of our 25 coalitions
across southwest Missouri to coordinate prescription drug take back
events planned for September 29. Other events we are involved with
are listed below:
Hitched or Not and Hatching – August 25. We are not
the primary planner, but a partner.
AEYC-MO Fall Conference – September 21 and 22. We
are a planning partner, not the primary player
Child Care Provider Health Conference – October 6.
We are a major partner.
Hope Connection, Kids Zone – November. We are a
primary partner in the Kids Zone
Ongoing monthly support group for child care providers.
We are it!
Play Day – April 27
Child Care Provider Appreciation Night – May
If you could thank one person/business in thecommunity that has shown that they CARE,who would it be and why?While there are many individuals that have supported Community
Partnership in many ways over the years, we really must thank the
community in general. Without the passion and compassion of our
many partners, volunteers and others in the community who strive
every day to improve the lives of children and adults, there would be
no Community Partnership. It is for the community, and because of the
community, that we exist and are able to help accomplish all the good
that we are involved in.
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COMMUNITYBefore nonprofit organizations can reallyserve the community, they must connect
with the community
by Dan PraterThe Center for Nonprofit Communication
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There are many ways nonprofit or-ganizations can connect with acommunity. By connecting, reachingout beyond their four walls, nonprof-its can achieve community buy-in andraise awareness of local needs.
Here are five budget-friendly waysevery nonprofit can elevate its credi-bility and expand its influence in acommunity. These activities are crucialto the overall success and sustainabil-ity of the organization.
1. LISTENSometimes it is difficult to have an objective perspective of your own organization.You can get a glimpse of how leaders and other community members perceive yourorganization by conducting a focus group.
Another way to listen is by holding a strategic planning session and inviting key com-munity leaders. This provides an opportunity for them to learn about your work andto have a voice in how your organization operates. It also demonstrates your orga-nization's willingness to have transparency.
2. SHARECo-sponsor an event: Open up your facility and partner with another organizationto support a local meeting or community event, even if it is unrelated to your spe-cific cause. (Of course, it should be something that benefits the overall good of thecommunity.)
This will bring new people into your building and give them a chance to meet yourleadership and learn more about the work you do. It will also let others know thatyour nonprofit exists to serve and cares about the community as a whole.
4. EXPANDTo be known by the community, you must actually bein the community.
Join the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Lion'sClub, Kiwanis, Sertoma, BNI, or some other group. Clubmembers are often prominent people - the very peoplewho should know who you are and what you do.
If you cannot afford their membership fees, try to getinto these clubs as a regular guest speaker.
Have presence at local expos, fairs, and festivals. Workhard to make your organization highly visible.
5. ADVOCATENonprofit leaders and staff should be experts on their organization's causes. Whetherit's child abuse, addictions, literacy, or poverty, nonprofit leaders should have a promi-nent voice in the community on their specific issue.
One of the best ways to do this is through the media. Anytime there is a news storyon your organization's topic, your voice should be heard. As a leader, you should be akey influencer who shares an opinion and brings clarity to the issue. Be proactive indoing interviews and writing letters to publications.
Another great way to advocate is by guest-lecturing at local colleges and universities.Contact professors who teach on your subject and let them know you have relevantinformation that could be an asset to the classroom experience. Your real-world expe-rience will help students have a clearer picture of the issues at hand.
Moving beyond your walls is essentialto connecting with your community.Elevated visibility cannot happen ifpeople don't know anything aboutyour organization or the people whowork there.
Visibility is being seen, heard, and un-derstood. The more your organizationis seen, heard, and understood, themore likely the community will acceptand embrace you.
3. INVOLVEFor many organizations, being a board member or donating money is the only wayfor the public to get involved. There are no other options. What about those whowould like to get involved, but don't have money or don't have the time or expert-ise to sit on the board? Maybe they could help with a mailing or serve as a part-timeoffice assistant? Expanding your organization's volunteer options is an excellent wayto make new contacts. And in this economy, it could save some much-needed moneyfor other essentials.
Another good way to increase volunteer opportunities is to form committees andinvite community experts to participate. As an example, a local HR director can pro-vide great input for your HR Committee. Attorneys, marketing experts, andaccountants all bring a high level of knowledge to your organization that you mostlikely could not afford.
As committee members, they don't have the same time commitment as a member ofthe Board of Directors. But they feel good about their involvement and are likely tosupport you through donations and word-of-mouth.
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Fulpower EnterprisesFulpower EnterprisesIndoor and Outdoor Services
[email protected]. Box 9702 Spring!eld MO 65801
Tree Care & Removal ! Stump RemovalTree Hazard Assessments ! Landscaping
Gardens ! Fences ! ExcavationsPreventive Maintenance ! Lot Clearing
Clean Up and HaulingImprovments ! Home MaintenanceRepairs ! Water Drainage Solutions
Taking initiative and leading the community are what describes volunteer, Shirley Scott. Shirley dedicates her time to volunteer-ing with a variety of churches and non-profits in the Springfield area. In fact, over 10 different organizations have had the plea-sure of working with her in the community. Within this feature, Shirley speaks of the various places she has helped out, her passions, and her accomplishments.
Where do you volunteer?Nixa Christian Church
Outreach Team Leader
Council of Churches of the Ozarks
Ambassadors for Children
Social Action Coordinator
Disciples Women, Ozark Lakes Area
Secretary
Disciples Women, Nixa Christian Church
President
Church Women United
Southwest Missouri Area Chair
Missouri Compassion
Southwest Missouri Chair
Order of the Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter #98
Price Cutter Charity Championship (on behalf of Ambassadors for Children and
Least of These)
Crosslines
American Cancer Society
Cattle Baron’s Ball Volunteer
Hospitality
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Annual Lock-Up
Christian County Lions Club
Sunshine Chair
Membership Chair
Disciples Women, Mid-America
Region
Why do you commit time to volunteer?I feel that I am called to serve others and volunteering in my
community is one way in which I can serve others.
What kind of responsibilities do you have as a volun-teer?I have done everything from dealing with the public to taking
out the trash.
How long have you been an active volunteer?I have always volunteered in a small way and have gradually
become more active as my youngest child gets older and my
husband has retired.
What are you most passionate about in the community?Homelessness, abuse and human trafficking.
How does volunteering affect you personally?Volunteering is a humbling experience.
From your experience, what are some major benefits of volunteering?Serving your fellow man, learning new skills, meeting new people.
What kind of accomplishments have you made through volunteering?Volunteer of the Month at Ambassadors for Children (August 2011).
Co-recipient of the Loyalty Award at Nixa Christian Church (2010).
Nominated as a Woman of Distinction by the Ozarks Alliance for
Professional Organizations (2008).
Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient for OACAC Head Start Area 3
(1999-2000).
However, the awards are not what is important. What is important is
serving my fellow human being and praying that I am making a
difference in someone's life.!What are your next future goals?Goals? I am doing exactly what I want - I am a child of God, a wife, a
mother, and a volunteer. I can't think of anything else I would like to
be doing.
Is there anything else you would like to add?I am truly blessed to have these wonderful opportunities to volunteer
available.
Pictured from left to right: Denée Bath, Shirley Scott, Sondra Uzzell
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CASA of Southwest Missouri has a lot going on thisSummer!
In fact, with the quickly approaching expiration of the Children in Crisis Tax Credits, the organization is trying to get the word out to everyone that in order to qualify for your tax credits this year, donations must be received by August 28! Any contribution over $100 qualifies for the tax credit, which will give you up to 50% (of theamount donated) off of your Missouri state taxes; and can be used over 5years!If you would like to make a contribu-tion to CASA to help support theprogram, volunteers, and children inthe foster care system in SouthwestMissouri you can send your supportto: CASA of Southwest Missouri, POBox 14394, Springfield, MO 65814,call Matthew Evans, Co-Executive Director at 417.864.6202, or email
[email protected] for more information.CASA is also excited to announce the 2012 Cham-pion for Children honoree, Senator “Aunt” Norma Champion. Senator Champion has championed children’s causes for decades, beginning as the host of “Children’s Hour” and proceeding as a teacher, City Councilwoman, State Representative, and mostrecently as a State Senator. The Champion for Children event will be held on Thursday, November 8th at the Christopher Bond Conference Center at the Darr AgriculturalComplex. This year’s event will be a 3-D Gala, incor-porating Desserts, Drinks, and Dancing. Restaurants from around the area will compete for awards andwill provide attendees with all-you-can-eat desserts.
Two specialty dessert drinks will also be provided for each ticket holder as well as music from a local band (to be announced in August). A silent andlive auction will also be held with the culmination of the evening resultingin a raffle drawing where someone will be able to open the “Prize Castle” for absolutely wonderful prizes! Keep checking www.casaswmo.org for more information on the event and to find out how you can purchase spon-sorships or individual tickets to attend!Finally, CASA has been celebrating Christmas in July by unveiling the 2012Christmas card line. Hundreds of kids across the Ozarks have competed tobe selected as the winning artists. They were announced at a ceremony onJuly 6th at the Library Center and the winning cards are available forpurchase on the CASA website, the CASA office at 1111 S Glenstone, and for view on CASA’s facebook page.
If you would like more information about CASA, the Children in Crisis Tax Credits, Champion for Children – a 3-D Gala, or CASA Greeting Cards, visit www.casaswmo.org or call 417.864.6202.
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As you can see below we have experienced amiraculous history that has blessed us with beingable to impact the lives of thousands of kids overour 18 year history. Our hope is that you can findvalue in our work on the frontlines at the BridgesFor Youth Centers and support our cause in “It’sall about the Kids” Friendraiser 2012.
Bridges For Youth founded and met at HareHousehold on Monday night 1994-1995
Moved Monday night Bridges to Daybreak AdultDaycare 1995-1996
Moved Monday night Bridges to Jefferson Ave.Baptist-Basement 1996-1998
Met on Monday nights at Stained Glass TheatreBasement/Benton 1998
Picnics in the Park 1996- 2001, 35 neighborhoodpicnics with games and free food
Bridges For Youth #1Our first youth center, 834 N. National- OpenedOctober, 1998
Bridges For Youth #21033 W. Nichols-Opened August, 2001
Bridges For Youth #32236 S. Ingram Mill-Open January 2003-May 2010
Bridges For Youth #4Family Violence Center- Open January 2004-May2006
Bridges For Youth #52143 W. High Street-Opened Feb. 2006
Bridges For Youth #6302 S.Clay, Marshfield-Opened March. 2006.
Acquired our own building in Marshfield at 403 S.Marshall in May 2011.
Bridges For Youth Summer Camp- Began in 2008.In 2012, Cave Springs, Oklahoma
Bridges For Youth #71230 W. Madison-Acquired 2009, Remodeling,Opening in Fall
Our goal for Friend Raiser is $60,000 in donations to help us provide the 5
Bridges For Youth Centers in the coming school year. Opening our Bridges cen-
ters on August 15th is dependent on strong support for Friend Raiser which
ends August 31.
Bridges For Youth is defined by our consistency in setting healthy boundaries
for kids and an accompanying passion to be available every day after school.
Compassion, forgiveness, and a firm stand to never give up on any kid is what
has fashioned us into unique neighborhood youth centers that are available
for kids, ages 6 to 18.
23,388 was our total attendance at the 4 Bridges centers over the last 12
months. Attendance increased by 5,262 over the previous year. WOW!
168 days of the past year our Bridges centers were open. Our after school pro-
gram begins the first day of school and runs through the very last day of
school. Open for all early release days in Marshfield, Mo. which provides a
great relief to all our working parents.
343 kids, ages 6-18, Aug. 2011-May 2012 were registered to attend the
National, Nichols and High Street Centers in Springfield, Missouri. If you add
the parents, grandparents and caregivers that we work with in serving the
kids, then the impact is well over 1000 people. If you look at the impact on the
neighborhoods you can multiply that even more.
Bridges for Youth Friend Raiser
Sponsor | Mr. & Mrs. William H. Darr
Bridges For Youth1039 W. Nichols
Springfield, Mo. 65802417-864-4167
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Perfect for those in education, health care, faith-based, charitable, civic, public sector, and community/business leaders!
Developing a Message PlatformMedia: Print & TV SuccessBuilding Community PartnersTechnology on a Nonprofit BudgetStorytelling with VideoStrategic PlanningCommunicating with your BoardSocial Media ROI
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Large or small, your organization will benefit from being a better communicator. !e 2012 Nonprofit Communication Conference will focus on topics that help you grow your orga-nization and engage donors, volunteers, and community partners.
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