End Hunger Now Council of Churches of the Ozarks Page 7
Evening of Hope Lost & Found Grief Center Page 26
5 Nonprofit Myths
The Center for Nonprofit Communication Page 20
What is a Disaster? American Red Cross Page 24
The Color Run is Back! Equi-Librium Therapy Center Page 13
13th Annual Spring Luncheon
GYNCA
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MARCH 2014 7 End Hunger Now Crosslines/Council of Churches of the Ozarks
8 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library United Way of the Ozarks
9 Scavenger Hunt OACAC
10 Donor Next Door Isabel’s House
11 Paper, Plastic or Prevention? Isabel’s House
11 Superhero 5K Run
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Membership Directory Springfield CARES members listing
CASA
12 Rock 4 Kids Paint the Run Bass Pro Shop Outdoor Fitness Festival
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Letters from the editor and publisher 13 The Color Run 2014 Equi-Librium Therapy Center
15 Save the Date: Pancakes for Paws Republic Paw Pantry
14 House of Friends Annual Auction Girls on the Run/The Child Advocacy Center/The Killuminati Foundation
Guide
staff
15-18 Calendar of Events For March
Amy Michael Publisher Kaitlyn Jaeger Editor
19 Experience Financial Freedom
22 Is Your Nonprofit Effective? Bohl & House Certified Public Accountants
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
20 5 Nonprofit Myths
Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance
The Center for Nonprofit Communication
23 The Robert Burns Supper Scottish St. Andrew’s Society of Springfield
24 What is a Disaster? American Red Cross Southwest Missouri Region
Phil Dellasega Creative Director
27 Cupcakes & Cocktails Wish I May
28 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon Children’s Miracle Network
advisory panel Gerry Catapang PT, DPT Ken Childers Peter Edwards CIA
26 Evening of Hope
Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L
Lost & Found Grief Center
Jeff Gossman Becky Overend
29 We Are Here for You The Victim Center
30 13th Annual GYN Cancers Alliance Spring Luncheon
30 First Annual Pipkin Middle School Pirate Dash 31 Collaboration: A Team Effort
GYNCA
Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Beverly Roberts Chris Shaefer Cara Trask Mary Valloni
our mission CARES Magazine is committed to providing our nonprofit community with a resource to inform and educate the public about their organizations. It is our goal to create awareness of charitable giving in the area as well as give to individuals and businesses that show they CARE. © 2014 CARES Magazine. All rights reserved. Contents of this magazine may not be reproduced in any manner without written consent from the publisher.
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Letter from the Editor As we begin the March issue, I must take the time to inform you that this letter will be my last. My time as editor has finally come to a close, and it is time for me to move on to the next chapter in my life. Although my time with CARES is ending, I can’t help but be thankful for all that it has taught me.Throughout the past year, my skills as an editor and designer have grown so much. But what I appreciate most about being a part of CARES is the fact that I was able to work with and got the chance to get to know the nonprofits here in Springfield. Before CARES, I knew only a few nonprofits and never truly realized just how big an impact they had on our community. Despite being uniquely different, they all work together to better the Springfield community and help those in need. It has truly been a pleasure working with all of our members and I thank each and every one of you for making the past year so great. So, as we move forward into March and hopefully warmer weather, I can only hope for the best for CARES. In this month’s issue, we’re featuring a great article from Dan Prater about the 5 Nonprofit Myths. We also have information about Equi-Librium Therapy Center’s upcoming Color Run as well as event coverage from the Scottish St. Andrew’s Society of Springfield’s Robert Burns Supper. I hope you all enjoy this month’s issue of CARES and will continue to support Springfield CARES in all that it does in the future.
Kaitlyn Jaeger
Have a great month!
Contributing Editor editor@goicare.com
Letter from the Publisher March is here and Spring is just around the corner! I'm sure everyone is excited at the prospect of sunshine and flowers here in the beautiful Ozarks. We have some great articles to share with you this month and some exciting events coming up that you won't want to miss! Make sure you take a look at our calendar in the center of the magazine. Speaking of events! The NEW 2014 Annual Catalogue and Datebook is available for pick up at our downtown office and at any of our member locations. If you want to plan ahead, our calendar has a list of events happening through the end of the year!
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Penney, Murray & Associates
As always, change is ever present in our day to day lives, be it personal or professional. CARES continues to change and grow as we learn how to best communicate the message of the nonprofits through our community. We are excited to see the continued growth of our nonprofit members. If you own a business and would like to have CARES available to your guests, please call our office (869-4175) and we will add you to our distribution at no cost to you!
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Isabel’s House monthly giving program, known as Donor Next Door, was created to help meet the continual funding challenges we face as we continue to care for the areas’ most vulnerable to abuse and/or neglect — the children. It’s simple, safe, and easy to use! Simply determine how much you want to contribute monthly and complete the form at the bottom of the page.
A Monthly Gift of:
$14.25 provides one day of meals for a child $114 provides meals for a child’s average stay at Isabel’s House $150 provides for the complete care of a child for one day; including meals $1,200 provides for the complete care of a child for the average stay of eight days; including meals, medicine (if needed), a hygiene kit, and more
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The mission of Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, is to provide immediate refuge for children ages birth to 12 whose families are in crisis. By partnering with families and the community, we will strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
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Saturday, April 26, 2014 Harrison Elementary School 3055 W Kildee Lane, Springfield MO Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 25th, Bass Pro Shops, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:30-7:00 PM Race Start: 10am: .25 mi. other races to follow Online registration: $15/participant Driving and parking instructions at fitness.basspro.com
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ADOPT A COLOR ZONE.
We had so much fun, we are doing it again!
The Color Run is coming back to help Springfield get their "happy" on! Equi-Librium Therapy Center has been named as the local Charity Partner (again!) and we are prepared to help make this year bigger and better than the inaugural event in 2013! April 5, 2014 will be here before you know it and we wanted to let you know how you can be involved!
REGISTER. We are expecting a sell out! Last year, more than 10,000 participants helped ETC change the color landscape of Springfield! We are ready for an even BIGGER turnout this year. Visit The Springfield Color Run website (www2.thecolorrun.com/springfield-missouri/#race_info) and show your Missouri pride! Don't forget to use the special coupon code "COLORETC14" to receive an extra $5.00 off the registration fee. Upon registration, you will also have the opportunity to donate to our local program. Every dollar makes a difference and we thank you in advance!
This year ETC is able to offer a select number of Special Registrations, in which 100% of the registration cost will benefit the local programs of Equi-Librium Therapy Center! If you are interested in learning more about this special opportunity, contact etctherapy@gmail.com! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for ETC and we thank you for your interest in our ever growing programs!
VOLUNTEER.
Speaking from experience... the volunteers, aka the "paint throwers," had a FANTASTIC time last year. It is not everyday that you get to soak your friends, family, and everyone else in colorful fun! As the charity partner, ETC has the opportunity to provide the ~175 fun loving volunteers needed to make the event a success! For each volunteer that ETC provides during either packet pick-up or the race itself, The Color Run will donate a portion of the proceeds back to our programs. If you participated last year... THANK YOU! If you are helping out this year... we can't wait to share this experience with you! Send an email to etctherapy@gmail.com and learn how to sign up!
This is your opportunity to bring 25 of your closest friends and take over one of the four Color Zones while being seen supporting ETC! It is a great opportunity for a business, exercise group, or maybe a dynamic group of gradmas to participate. The Color Zones are the heart of this event and here is your chance to experience fun like never before! Different adoption levels are available, contact etctherapy@gmail.com for more information!
CHALLENGE. Everyone participating in the 2014 Color Run is challenged to bring just $1.00 for ETC. Your running shoes can help our "hooves" WALK ON! Every dollar counts and ETC is counting on you! As you can tell, we are excited about partnering with The Color Run again! We look forward to April 5, and know that it will be out of this world! To remain "in the know" about the Springfield event, check out the "Bring The Color Run to Springfield, MO" Facebook page, Equi-Librium Therapy Center's Facebook page, or our newly reinvented website (www.etctherapy.org).
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Business Resource Guide
Hello Springfield Metro! We are so pleased to present this month’s Business Resource Guide! The following guide includes several of the businesses that work closely with our community’s nonprofits by offering both their time and special pricing and/or services. CARES is so thankful to have this opportunity to highlight these wonderful businesses as a part of our Business Resource Guide. We hope the BRG will lead you and the rest of the community to several local resources as well as provide support for these caring businesses. In this month’s issue, we’ve included information about upcoming events as well as information about several other local businesses. We hope you enjoy this month’s Business Resource Guide. The CARES Team 15
Distinguished Citizen Award
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Boy Scouts of America, Ozark Trails Council This annual or semi-annual event is held to recognize a local leader in the Springfield area that qualifies for as a Distinguished Citizen. Criteria include volunteer experiences, leadership qualities, and life time support of the Springfield community. Recipient announced byJanuary 1, 2014. Call 417.883.1636, email jared.alexander@scout ing.org, or visit www.ozarktrailsbsa.org for more information.
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We invite you to the second annual “Evening of Miracles” on Saturday, February 1st, 2014, from 6 PM – 10 PM at the Darr Agricultural Center. Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, live music, dancing, and silent auction. Call 417-836-5622, email nicoleyoung@missouristate.edu, or visit their website at www.coxhealthcmn.com/events/evening-ofmiracles for more information. Prices for the event are $75 per person, $120 for two, $350 for a table of 6, and $450 for a table of 8.
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Our signature fundraiser is an 18 hole indoor miniature golf tournament that offers a chance to learn more about our programs while putting through some of the wackiest holes imaginable. Includes food, a cash bar, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and live music by Innuendo. For more information please call 417-888-2020, email info@commpartnership.org, or visit their website at www.commpartnership.org/cpopen.
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Watch the Academy Awards live via KSPR telecast and experience an evening of glamour and giving. We hope you will join us on the Red Carpet in support of our area's children. Isabel's House offers a home away from home for children whose families are in crisis. Our goal is to strengthen families. For more information on this event, please call 417-865-2273 (CARE), email andreav@isabelshouse.org, or visit www.isabelshouse.org.
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Wear your green to benefit the furry friends at the Humane Society of Southwest Missoui on Saturday, March 15 at the University Plaza Convention Center. There will be a silent auction and cocktails at 6pm and traditional Irish Dinner served at 7pm call 417-833-2526 for more information, tickets, and table pricing.
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An evening filled with Irish cheer to raise funds for the Council of Churches of the Ozarks and the Foundation, Council of Churches. The evening's dinner will begin with a special Irish toast with lots of fun surprises along the way! For more information please call 417-862-3586, email c m o s e s @ c c o z a r k s . o r g , or visit www.ccozarks.org.
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Dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children, birth through age 18.
American Red Cross
This luncheon event is to honor men, women, and children from around the Southern Missouri area who have done extraordinary or heroic things during the 2013 calendar year. KY3 is the lead sponsor and the event is hosted each year by morning news anchor, Maria Neider. For more information please call 417-832-9500, email shawn.gallagher@ redcross.org, or visit their website at w w w .redcross.org/mo/springfield/heroes.
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Presented by Baron Financial Group for benefit of the Springfield Metro Rotary and the Arc of the Ozarks Foundation. There will be prizes, a live auction, food and drinks, and a high limit room. Come have a great time while benefiting two great organizations! For more information please call or email Robert Devore at 417-886-1111 or rdevore@ ntbinc.com .
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Highline Run for Scouting
Boy Scouts of America, Ozark Trails Council
5k and half marathon run to benefit Scouting in the Ozarks. Event is held along the Frisco Highline rail bed in Northwest Springfield. For registration and informaiont please call 417.883.1636, email jared.alexander@ scouting.org, or visit w w w .ozarktrailsbsa.org for more information.
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by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu
Let's face it—there is a lot of confusion about the nonprofit industry. One of the best parts of my job is bragging on nonprofit organizations to those in the business world and in the general public, helping explain more about this vital sector. It is during these conversations that I experience frustration, trying to debunk the oft-repeated myths surrounding the nonprofit world. Here is a look at some of the most popular myths I encounter:
MYTH 1 — Nonprofit organizations aren't supposed to make a profit. It's no wonder people think nonprofit organizations are not supposed to make a profit. After all, our name tells them we are "non" profit.
There is a prevailing attitude in the public that if a person wants to
And sadly, this idea is reinforced by some organizations that consis-
work in a nonprofit organization, he or she should not make much
tently fail to earn a profit.
money. By this theory, people who choose to work in the industry
Fact - Nonprofits can and should make a profit. The IRS does not prohibit organizations from making a profit (meaning they earn more
should be willing to sacrifice the basics of life—just for the honor of helping others.
than they spend). Rather, the law—referred to as the private inure-
Fact - As nonprofit organizations become more multifaceted and pro-
ment doctrine—dictates what organizations do with earnings. Non-
fessional in their operations, they require men and women with a
profit organizations cannot dispense profits to their directors, officers
high level of education and experience to lead them. In addition,
or other stakeholders. Instead, they must use the funds to improve
many of the nonprofit programs are complex and require highly
the organization's services and accomplish its mission.
skilled workers.
Healthy nonprofit organizations generate more than they spend, al-
In order to attract and retain these qualified personnel, organizations
lowing them to have a reserve in case of emergencies. And it allows
must pay a competitive salary and offer benefits. If they don't (or
them the flexibility to expand or enhance services.
can't), they will experience high turnover. Employees will work for
Without the stability of a cash reserve, organizations are forced to operate in the red, always behind, cutting corners, scaling back services, and spending way too much time trying to raise money. 20
MYTH 2 —People who work in nonprofits should not be paid as much those working in other industries.
the organizations long enough to gain experience and move on to a company that offers better pay and benefits.
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MYTH 3 - The best nonprofit organizations have lowest the overhead costs
nonprofit groups comprise around 10 percent of the total workforce. In some cities, that percentage is much higher. There are nearly 30 different types of nonprofit organizations, ranging
The amount of money a charitable organization spends on fundraising and administrative costs is referred to as "overhead" expenses.
from large health care facilities to universities, to the famous 501(c)(3) charitable groups. Other kinds include foundations, political parties,
In an idealistic world, every penny donated to an organization would
cooperatives, labor unions, veterans' organizations, business leagues,
go toward feeding children or helping the impoverished. But in the real
employee associations, credit unions, title-holding companies, and
world (the one organizations function in every day), there are costs as-
cemeteries.
sociated with doing business, such as utility bills, salaries, events, traincarrying out the program.
MYTH 5 - Nonprofit work is easy, for people who can't cut it in the business world.
A study by the Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statis-
There are those who believe that working at nonprofit organizations
tics and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University found that
means hanging out in a relaxed atmosphere, working at a slow pace
many nonprofit organizations, in their attempt to reduce "overhead"
with no structure or supervision. Along those lines, some have the idea
costs, were using nonfunctioning computers, employing staff members
that people who work in nonprofits don't have the skills to get a "real"
who lacked adequate training, and operating in dilapidated facilities.
job in the for-profit sector, so they ended up in nonprofits.
Fact - Overhead percentage is a poor measure of a charity’s perform-
Fact - There is nothing easy about the work of most nonprofits, such
ance. While good ethics and principled management are expected, or-
as helping people in traumatic situations (American Red Cross, Salva-
ganizations should not sacrifice quality of services simply to meet
tion Army, drug rehab centers) or working with vulnerable populations.
unrealistic benchmarks.
And there's nothing easy about tirelessly scratching for dollars to keep
ings, computers, promotional materials, and the basic expenses of
Nonprofits feel pressure to underfund overhead because the two main
a program afloat.
sources of financial support—foundations and individual donors—
In fact, the vast majority of nonprofit work is very difficult with long
often impose these expectations. To meet these requirements, some
hours and few benefits.
nonprofits use creative accounting (Gifts-in Kind) to show artificial over-
Among the ranks of nonprofit employees, you will find extremely
head expenses.
smart, dedicated, and creative people. Most of them have college de-
Accomplishing the mission is the ultimate measure of an organization's
grees, and most have worked in various industries, providing them with
success. To do so, organizations must be given the latitude to spend
a diverse background.
reasonable amounts on necessary items to stay strong and sustainable.
In some cases, people transition from the business world to nonprof-
MYTH 4 - Nonprofits are only small, charitable groups
its because of their desire to serve others and make the world a better place. Regardless of which of these myths you may have heard (and possibly
Many believe all nonprofits are small operations, limping by on shoestring budgets with a handful of paid employees and some good-
believed), the nonprofit sector of today is strong, professional, and is one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation.
hearted volunteers. Let's start retelling the story (the real one) about nonprofits! Fact - The nonprofit industry is varied and large, with all types and sizes of organizations. In many communities, nonprofits are the largest employers and contribute significantly to the local economy. Nationwide,
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What is a Disaster? By definition, a disaster is:
â&#x20AC;&#x153;something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, crash, etc.) that happens As a disaster relief agency, the American Red Cross aspires to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter, and hope. The vision of the Red Cross includes ensuring our communities are also ready and prepared for disaster. You can read more about the mission and the vision of the Red Cross on our website. Today, we would like to focus on how your Red Cross is responding to this task in southern Missouri. The Southern Missouri Region of the American Red Cross has helped more than 300 people after numerous fires and weather disasters during the first month of the New Year, which equals more than $61,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours in just 30 days.
Responding to more than 90 fires, volunteers were called out, on average, four times each day. To get a visual of this daily response, follow the Red Cross on twitter @SomoRedCross. While not every disaster is shared on twitter, we do share 140-character, or less, stories on a regular basis. For a big picture glance across the country, we encourage you to look at #DisasterRelief. It's pretty mind blowing. Responding to more than 90 fires, volunteers were called out, on average, four times each day. When you think about large disasters, the tornado in Joplin in 2011 or Hurricane Sandy in 2012, it is easy to see the scope of assistance required from the Red Cross. To
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put the daily fire response in southern Missouri into perspective, the Red Cross has responded to what is labeled a level 3 response on a scale of 1-5 in amount of assistance provided. This is equivalent to a response similar to that of the Branson tornado in February of last year. Disasters large and small are the same to those who are affected by them. Whether providing assistance for one person or the 10 people in a single family in Scott County, every disaster leaves its footprint on our community.
Some of the communities hardest hit by fire in January were Jasper and Greene counties, where flooding and store damage also occurred; with other incidents involving ice storms in Cape Girardeau County.
Disaster relief is free to those who receive it. People affected by these disasters are provided money for shelter, clothes, food, and, in some cases, replacement of medicines and eyeglasses. Along
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If you or someone you know would like to support the Red Cross mission and help those in need, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733- 2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to the local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.
with providing immediate emergency assistance, Red Cross volunteers will continue to provide support to these families going while moving forward. Caseworkers follow up with every family to ensure all needs are met, additional resources are provided, and it is determined that individuals and families have a clear path to recovery. Disaster relief is free to those who receive it. The Red Cross is not a government entity; therefore it does not receive any federal funding to provide assistance. For those people
who have homeowners insurance, while we may not provide as much monetary assistance, those who call on the Red Cross are provided the emergency assistance they need. No disaster assistance is ever billed to the homeowner or the insurance company. Whether insured or uninsured, along with monetary assistance, disaster relief can also include a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. Disaster mental health volunteers are available to provide a kind of support that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come in the form of a dollar bill.
The Red d Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on vol volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. Visit www.redcross.org for more information.
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On Saturday, January 25th, Lost & Found Grief Center held its annual Evening of Hope at Hickory Hills Country Club. This event helped provide an opportunity for more than 240 community advocates to come together to help mend the hearts of grieving children and families. The proceeds from the event went toward !"# % &!'()*" +,!-,./" .() 0122 provide hope and healing to the hundreds of families it serves.
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Sunday, April 6th 3-5pm At The Twin Oaks Country Club
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Wish I May would like to invites you to support “Happy Birthdays” with their Third Annual “Cupcakes and Cocktails” event! Your ticket will buy a signature cocktail, a small plate of Twin Oaks fabulous appetizers, and cupcakes from local bakeries. Guests will be invited to vote on their personal favorites while local judges will make their selection for best cupcakes in 4 categories. Raffle tickets will be available at the event to win some great local items. All ticket sales and donations will go towards Wish I May’s mission of providing “Happy Birthdays” to deserving area children.
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To register for this event, please visit www.pipkinptsa.wix.com. Those who register before March 21st at 3 p.m. are eligible to receive an Early Bird Registration of only $15. You can also sign-up on Race Day for $25 between 7-7:30 a.m.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Visit www.pipkinptsa.wix.com for more information. Your support, at any level, will help put Pipkin PTSA that much closer to their goal of providing the students with working lockers and a working sound system that reflect the pride they already have in their heir school. schoo
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Collaboration: The Team Effect By: Will Carter If there’s any one thing Community Partnership of the Ozarks does best, it’s bringing people to the table to address issues in our community. For more than 15 years, the organization has coordinated many collaborative initiatives, including the Environmental, Housing, Education and Early Care, and Senior Link to name a few. And the last year was no different, with three new collaborative groups/projects starting. It began in early 2013 with the formation of the Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Collaborative. This
group is made up of nearly two dozen agencies that believe that working together is more effective than the power of one. In 2012, in Greene County alone, there were 5,795 children reported to the child abuse and neglect hotline, according to the MO
In 2012, in Greene County alone, there were 5,795 children reported to the child abuse and neglect hotline.
Children’s Division Annual Report (CY 2012). So, the CAN Collaborative has identified six priorities to guide its work to end child abuse and neglect in the Ozarks. The group is already working heavily with the faith-based community to raise awareness and be supportive to any congregation wishing to learn more about the issue. The CAN Collaborative launched the website, HowItEnds.org, which acts as a community resource on child abuse and neglect and offers information
about how the community can get involved in the group’s efforts. In the summer, Community Partnership joined forces with the City of Springfield to open the Springfield Affordable Housing Center. This one stop shop provides centralized access to affordable housing and homeless prevention services. Currently, the Center has 10 partner agencies all working under one roof to remove the barriers many face on a daily basis. In its short time open, the Springfield Affordable Housing Center
The mission of Community Partnership of the Ozarks is to facilitate and promote the building of resilient children, healthy families, and strong neighborhoods & communities through collaboration, programming, and resource development. has helped assess and place approximately 800 people into housing, while answering more than 9,000 phone calls for assistance. In February 2014, the Center launched TheAffordableHOUSINGCenter.org, which provides 24/7 access to available, affordable housing properties in Greene, Christian, and Webster counties. The site also features a bi-lingual call center to help almost anyone through the process of applying for affordable housing. So, what’s next? Well, there’s one word that goes hand in hand with both of our current efforts, and that’s POVERTY. Community Partnership of the Ozarks recently formed the Poverty Collaborative alongside a new Impacting Poverty Commission. While both are in their infancy, we have high hopes that these two community-based groups will also help bring about change and solutions to yet another one of our community’s biggest “red flag” issues.
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