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OACAC Volunteer Spotlight Joyce DeVault Page 7
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MAY 2014 7 Volunteer Spotlight: Joyce DeVault
10 850 in Foster Care in Greene County
OACAC
Children’s Division
8 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness 11 What Do Credit Counseling Agencies Do? Festival Events Boy Scouts of America Ozark Trails Council
12 Run for REDiness & March for Military American Red Cross
10 Gateway to Great Futures
Killuminati Foundation
Springfield CARES members listing
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Letters from the editor and publisher
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield
13 Killuminati’s Casino Night
Membership Directory
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Isabel’s House
9 Fundraising Event
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14 Event Coverage: Pancakes for Paws
19 games
Republic Paw Pantry
staff Guide
Amy Michael Publisher
15-18 Calendar of Events For May
Cara Trask Editor Phil Dellasega Creative Director
20 Preparing for the Storms
Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance
The Center for Nonprofit Communication
22 Welcome New Member
25 Welcome New Member
Junior Achievement
23 Cut Out Child Abuse in the Ozarks During Foster Care Awareness Month Ambassadors for Children
24 Trust: Our Time Proven Strategy for Your Success
Southwest Missouri Office on Aging
26 Introducing CARES tv!! CARES Magazine
28 ScholarPrep 28 Win Free Food! Qdoba
The Whitlock Co./CPAs & Consultants
advisory panel Gerry Catapang PT, DPT Ken Childers Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L Nancy O’Reilly Becky Overend Chris Shaefer Tony Shalloup Robert Stoops
29 How Your Beliefs Can Guide or Misguide Your Life
30 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Cara Trask
Special Section
Women Connect4Good
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Membership ership p Dire Directory Directorryy Drury Univer sity University 900 N Benton Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-873-7879 www.drury.edu www .drury.edu
American Red oss R Cr Cross Southern Missouri M Region 1545 N West Wesst Bypass Springfield, d MO 65803 417-832-95 500 417-832-9500 www w.redcro .redcross oss.org www.redcross.org
Equi-Librium Therapy Therapy Center 8710 E State Hwy AD Rogersville, Rogersville ll , MO 65742 417-830-1409 www.etctherapy.org www .etctherapy..org
Bass Pr o Outdoor Pro O Fitness FFestival estival 1935 South Campbell Ave Springfield, i fi ld MO 65807 417-891-5334 417-891-53 334 www.fitness.basspro.com www .fitness.basspro.com
Female Leaders Female Leaders in Philanthropy Philanthr opy py (FLiP) f Ave 320 N Jefferson Springfield, p g MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp www .uwozarks.com/flip.asp
Big Br otheers Big Sister Brothers Sisterss ((BBBS) BBBS) 3372 W Bat ttlefield St Battlefield Springfield, MO 65807 417-889-91 36 417-889-9136 www w..bigbroo.com www.bigbro.com
Foundation for Springfield Foundation Public bl Schools h l 1131 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802 417-523-0144 www.supportsps.org www .supportsps.org
Boys and G Girls Club 1410 N FFremont remont Ave Springfield, MO M 65802 417-862-9249 417-862-9249 www.bgclubspringfield.org www.bgclubsspringfield.org
Boyy Scoutss of America Ozarkk Trails Trail illls Council Eastgate 1616 S East tgate Ave Springfield, i fi ld MO 65809 417.883.1636 P 417.883.1 1636 x233 www w.ozarkt .ozarktrailsbsa.org ktrailsbsa.org www.ozarktrailsbsa.org Giving Help & Hope to Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Breast Can ncer Foundation Foundation Ozarks of the Oza rks (BCFO) ( Jefferson 330 N Jeffe ff rson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-862-3838 417-862-38 838 www.bcfo.org www w.bcfo.oorg Bridges g fo forr Youth Yo outh Nichols 1039 W Nic chols h Springfield, MO 65802 417-864-41 67 417-864-4167 www w.bridge .bridgesforyouth.net esforyouth.net www.bridgesforyouth.net Care to Lea Care Learn arn Sherman 411 N Sherm Sh man PParkway arkw k ay Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-7771 417-862-77 771 www w.careto .caretolearnfund.org olearnfund.org www.caretolearnfund.org Children’s Mir Children’s Miracle acle Network 3525 S Nati ional Ave National Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 417-269-54 437 417-269-5437 www w.coxhe .coxhealthcmn.com ealthcmn.com www.coxhealthcmn.com Community Partnership Community Partnership 330 N Jeffe ff rson Ave Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 417-888-2020 417 417-888-20 888 20020 www.commpartnership.org www w.comm .commpartnership mpartnership.org
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GYN Cancer Cancerss Alliance (GYNCA) 3023 S FFort, ort, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 www .gynca.org www.gynca.org
Wish I Mayy Wish 1700 W. W. Walnut Walnut l Springfield, Springf ield, MO 65806 417-844-6195 417-844 4-6195 www .w wishimay. y.orgg www.wishimay.org
Harmonyy House h 519 E Cherry St Springfield, f ld MO 65806 417-837-7700 www .myharmonyhouse.org www.myharmonyhouse.org
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The Humane Society 3161 W Norton Rdd Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2526 www.swh.org www .swh.org
Women Women n in Need (WIN) PP.O. .O. Boxx 4626 Springf ield, MO 65808 Springfield, 417-234-7338 417-234 4-7338 www.womeninneedoftheozarks.org www .w womeninneedoftheozarks.org
Isabel’s House Isabel’s 2750 W Bennett S i fi ld, MO 65802 Springfield, 417-865-CARE www.isabelshouse.org www .isabelshouse.org
Youth Y outh of the Ozarks Thrift Stor Store e ((YOTO) YO OTO) 1731 N Glenstone Ave Springf ield, MO 65803 Springfield, 417-890 0-7283 417-890-7283 www .yootothriftstore.org www.yotothriftstore.org
Junior Achievement Junior Drury University- Lay Hall 900 N N.. Benton Springfield, Mo 65802 417-873-6989 www.jamvi.org www .jamvi.org Killuminati FFoundation oundation www .killuminatiFoundation.org www.killuminatiFoundation.org March Mar ch of Dimes 1722 S Glenstone W110 Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-9397 www .marchofdimes.com www.marchofdimes.com National Multiple Sclerosis Society i y 1675-J East Seminole Springfield, MO 65804 417-882-8128 www .msmidamerica.org www.msmidamerica.org Ozarks Area Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Corporation (O ACAC) 215 S Barnes Ave Springfield, p g MO 65802 417-862-4314 www .oacac-caa.org www.oacac-caa.org Pregnancy Care Pregnancy Care Center 1342 E Primrose Street Springfield, g MO 65804-4224 h www .pccchoices .com www.pccchoices.com Republic P Paw aw P Pantry antry PP.O. .O. Box 670 Republic, MO 65738 417-893-0086 www .republicpawpantry.org www.republicpawpantry.org
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Letter from the Editor Hello! Hello! Beautiful Springfield! Has old man winter left town? I hope so! I am loving this gorgeous weather! I cleaned out my rain gutters in preparation for the rain and it hasn’t been done in so long I have flower beds up there! Who knew gutter cleaning was such an ordeal! I almost planted some daisies instead! I don’t mind, I’ll take it over the snow any day! I promise not to whine about how hot it is till at least July! In this gorgeous month of May we have some great articles. On page 7, OACAC shares Joyce DaVault’s experiences in volunteer work and the positive impact it has had on her and those she has helped. Dan Prater’s article on page 20 and 21 helps nonprofits be prepared to weather the “Storms” that can come up.This way they can come out of it with minimal damage to them or their reputation. An important read for all nonprofits in our community! There are lots of ways to get involved in Springfield this summer. You can volunteer your time or skills to help an event go smoothly. If that’s not your style, simply attending some of these great events is a huge support! Check out our calendar starting on page 16 to find different events you might like to attend. Visit our website for ways you can volunteer! www. goicare.com Enjoy this beautiful May weather!
Cara Trask
Positive thoughts and warm wishes to all!
Contributing Editor editor@goicare.com
Letter from the Publisher Hello Southwest Missouri! One of my favorite months of the year is here! As I write this, I am gazing out the window of our downtown office at the blue skies and green leaves on the trees. I see people out and about enjoying the square, and they're playing music softly through the outdoor speakers. I think about how fortunate we are to have such a caring city, a place for people to gather and enjoy a lunch or a few moments in the sun. The History Museum is blossoming more and more each day and our neighbors are bustling with activity. If you're ever around the downtown area, you should come by and visit us! Our doors face South Street, and we are right there on the corner of South and the Square. We would love to meet you and show you around the CARES office! You'll also see our promotion for CARES tv that is airing in May 31st at 5:30pm, which will be to Highlight Who CARES in our community! Let's just say we have no shortage of great content because so many people do! Our May issue has some great new info for you! First we are welcoming in "Southwest Missouri Office on Aging" (page 22) as well as "Junior Achievement" (page 25). We are very excited to share their great mission, stories, goals and programs with you all! Check out their welcome articles and make a note of their upcoming events! Speaking of events... please take a short video clip (horizontal) or photos (vertical or horizontal) at the next nonprofit event you attend and send it to us at events@goicare.com OR post to facebook and tag CARES Magazine and we will add you into a drawing for a FREE gift card! Let's get to those events and show our support and share with the community!
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empowering women
Our community is full of strong, independent women whose actions inspire us to be better people everyday. This section is dedicated to those women. Through their words and the words of the nonprofits that support their cause, this section is meant to empower and give advice to the women of Springfield.
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Volunteer Spotlight Joyce DaVault We’ve all read many stories of how non-profits can benefit from the efforts and services of its volunteers; however, it is also true that volunteers can benefit greatly from the experience. In fact, the experience can change a life forever. Joyce DaVault was born in 1940 in the state of Oklahoma. Her parents moved frequently and she spent her childhood residing in Texas, California and Arizona. Eventually, her family moved back to panhandle of Texas where she remained until she married in 1960. Joyce and her husband moved to California where they raised two children, a son and a daughter. Joyce worked for a public school district for over 30 years until she retired. In 2002, Joyce now divorced and on her own, moved to Marshfield, MO to be near her daughter and family. Joyce spent the next ten years alone at home or with family members because she did not know very many people in her neighborhood. She attended the senior fair sponsored by OACAC’s Webster County Neighborhood Center in the Spring of 2013 and she began thinking about becoming a volunteer. Joyce was reluctant to contact OACAC about volunteering as she had been out of the workforce for a long time, knew very few residents in her community, and had never volunteered for an organization before. However, after talking with Debra Johnson, the OACAC Supervisor, she agreed to volunteer two days a week. Debra recalls that, “Joyce immediately made a difference her first week here. She willingly took on the challenge of sorting our clothing donations and helping with our Back-to-School Fair.” Joyce fondly remembers working on the Back-to-School Fair distributing backpacks and gift cards to underprivileged children knowing it would mean so much to them arriving for the first day of school with new school supplies and clothes. When talking about them, Joyce could not help but become teary-eyed and thankful she was allowed to be part of the experience.
Before long, Joyce increased her hours, sometimes 25-30 per week, to help answer the phone and assist walk-in clients. Debra witnessed Joyce’s compassion and empathy toward prospective clients in easing their minds about seeking assistance. Joyce assisted a distraught client and offered her words of encouragement that visibly relieved her stress. This client had come to OACAC ashamed and fearful and later expressed her appreciation towards the staff members who were so very nice and helped her see the good in her experience. Joyce says volunteering has changed her life as it has brought more people into her heart and given her more interaction with her community. She feels better about herself since volunteering and the part she plays in assisting those in need. She has noticed changes in clients from the time they arrive seeking assistance to when they graduate from case management and credits OACAC for moving them “up.” Simply put, Joyce will tell you, “I am proud to be a small part of what OACAC is all about.” OACAC was founded in November of 1965 as a private nonprofit corporation to help low-income families become self-sufficient. OACAC sponsors Family Planning, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Housing Assistance, LIHEAP, Neighborhood Centers, and Weatherization programs. For more information visit www.oac.ac.
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Enjoy Outdoor Fitness Festival Events and Support Local Non-Profits! Form a Team. Run for a Cause. We have several charities that use our events to make money while raising awareness of their missions. For example, Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri runs the News-Leader 5K every year; a sea of girls moves out of the start line on Sunday morning, with their running buddies in tow. This group also has a fundraising arm called Solemates who raise money for scholarships so that all girls have access to this program, which teaches them to be responsible, strong, positive and healthy.
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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Isabel’s House, Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, is a Partner Charity of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival. You can help support their mission by running in one of the Marathon Weekend races. Isabel’s House provides immediate refuge for children ages birth to 12 whose families are in crisis. By partnering with families and the community, they strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Running, walking or biking our events helps children and families in crisis while helping our community become more healthy overall. Support Isabel’s House by putting together a team today!
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FACT: The goal of the counselor is to provide both short-term and long-term solutions for consumers. Each person is provided with a written Action Plan which provides concrete steps that address immediate concerns and lay the groundwork for a finanthe
cially stable tomorrow. The Debt Management Plan is an
National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s (NFCC)
example of one solution that may be offered. When utilizing this
recent Financial Literacy Survey, many consumers have misper-
tool, the counselor negotiates with the creditor for a lower
to
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monthly payment, a lower interest rate, and late fees and over-
that is preventing them from reaching out for the help they
limit fees stopped or lowered. Once in place, the DMP provides
need.
immediate relief for those struggling to meet debt obligations.
When struggling with debt and other personal finance issues,
Some thought that debt settlement or bankruptcy were better
consumers do themselves and their families a disservice by not
or easier options.
seeking advice from a trusted professional nonprofit credit
FACT: Debt settlement and bankruptcy are both serious financial
counseling agency. However, there can be major differences
decisions, and typically have negative consequences for a
among agencies. NFCC Member Agencies are required to be
person’s credit report and score. They may be the right answer
accredited by an independent third party, and all counselors
for some situations, but should only be considered after having
must become certified. Additionally
first reviewed all other resolution options.
members must adhere to
the NFCC’s stringent Member Quality Standards, thus setting members apart from others in the sector.
When experiencing financial difficulties, it is important to recognize the problem, and then promptly contact a professional
The survey revealed the following examples of the confusion
credit counseling agency. There is no benefit to delaying action.
associated with credit counseling:
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Respondents did not know which agency to turn to
matters worse.
for assistance. FACT: It is smart to be cautious, particularly when dealing with financial matters, but it is not smart to let confusion stand between you and the help you need. To find legitimate help, consumers should look for an agency associated with a membership organization such as the NFCC, then check with the Better Business Bureau and their
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Saturday, July 26
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Member Event Coverage
Pancakes For Paws | March 22nd
Our goal is to prevent dogs and cats from being abandoned or surrendered due to financial crisis by providing temporary assistance to families in Republic and the surrounding area.
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Business Resource Guide
Hello Cares Friends! 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 nonpro !" 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
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Farmers Market of the Ozarks 4139 S. Nature Center Way Rd.
The Farmers Market of the Ozarks combines farm freash goodies, hand-crafted products, and local eateries all in one location easily accessible to our community. Shop for groceries, find unique gifts, have breakfast or lunch, enjoy local music in the brand new pavilion in the Ozarks. The Market accepts SNAP, debit, and credit cards.
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Spring Mountain Air Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
Spring Mountain Air Heating and Air Conditioning will donate a portion of service calls and new system installation to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks during the month of May-August. For more information call Spring Mountain Air at 417-831-4036 or visit their website www.springmountainair.com
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The CASA Superhero 5K Run features masked and caped runners and family friendly activities! We hope you will join the league of superheroes! Registration includes a race shirt, music, and post race snacks. Prizes for the fastest runner and the best costume. Proceeds benefit CASA of Southwest Missouri. Start time is 9am at 1111 S. Glenstone in Springfield MO. The racing fee is $20 in advance and $25 the day of race, age based pricing will be available.
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A friendly rivalry continues between Springfield Police Department and Greene County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office in the annual Battle of the Badges basketball game at Glendale Highschool starting at 6pm. The bigger and better Kids FEST kicks-off before the basketball game from 2-6pm.
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March of Dimes Join your friends, co-workers, and families as we walk to support the health of all babies during a stroll through Jordan Valley Park. March for Babies is a great event for families with lots of child-friendly activities. Get your team together and sign up today. Registration is at 10am and the walk starts at 11am! Please visit their website www.marchforbabies.org for more information or contact Sharyn Dawson by phone 417-315-1777 or by email swilkinsdawson@marchofdimes.com
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This luncheon is held specifically for mothers and daughters to join together to support The Victim Center in our efforts to serve victims of violent or sexual crimes. The event will be held at Hickory Hills Country Club at 12pm until 1pm.
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The 15th annual Rock N’ Ribs BBQ Festival benefits 7 local children’s charities. Be one of the thousands of samplers who enjoy chicken, pork, and beef starting at 1pm. There will be live music, a kids zone, motorcycle show, and of course plenty of food and drinks! Admission is $10 at the gate and free for children under 12.
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The Victim Center will be hosting this years Tournament of Hope at the Hickory Hills Country Club! The tournament will feature divisions for both men and women. The format is a 4-person scramble on 18 holes. For more information email hope@thevictimcenter.org
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Don’t miss the 4th Annual Memorial Balloon Release & 5K, last years event over 600 runners participated! Let’s make this year even bigger! The race starts at 7pm at Jordan Valley Park and the course runs through scenic downtown Springfield. Balloon sales/pick up: 5:30pm, Balloon Release Program 6:15pm at Jordan Valley Park, 5K Run/Walk 7pm at Jordan Valley Park, and an after party at the Springfield Brew-Co from 7pm-10pm.
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by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu
May is a wonderful time of the year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the flowers, green grass and lots of sunshine. But May also brings dangerous storms, usually in the form of high winds, lightning, hail and tornadoes. In the spring we hear a lot of news stories about emergency planning. We are reminded to replace batteries in smoke alarms, pay attention to weather alerts, have an emergency supply kit, and never cross a flooded street. Of course, a lot of people ignore these warnings. They have the it-will-never-happen-to-me attitude. Many nonprofit organizations take the same position when it comes to preparing for a crisis or an emergency. Not all emergencies evolve into a crisis, but without proper management it's possible that a minor event could grow into a significant issue for an organization. It is unlikely your nonprofit will ever experience a crisis as highly publicized or as damaging as the one at Penn State University. But almost any event (large or small) has the potential to disrupt your organization and jeopardize your stability. Here are five simple steps every nonprofit organization can take to manage a crisis:
1. Define a crisis. Make a list of possible types of crises based upon what might happen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for example, a fire could happen to any organization. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t focus just on natural events; include other storms, such as corruption, employee problems, financial mismanagement, harm to clients, loss of major funder, etc.
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2. Assign a crisis team. This group is usually made up of executives, managers and key employees. Make a list of basic steps that should be taken when an incident occurs. The crisis team will conduct an assessment of the situation to determine what happened, who was affected, what is being done, what additional information is needed, and what the organization should do next.
3. Develop a communication plan. It is critical in times of crisis to have a communication strategy already in place. Identify a spokesperson to handle all media requests. This will ensure one voice and a consistent message for your organization. This person may or may not be the organization's leader, but must be someone who is knowledgeable and articulate. Determine what you want to say during the crisis. Keep the message simple and focused, and always emphasize your organization's purpose and mission. Compassion — If the situation involves some type of damage or injury, it is important to express sympathy for the victims. In addition, demonstrate an understanding for other people's concerns and frustrations and their need for more information. Conviction — Explain what happened and how you are working to find out why it occurred. Optimism — Describe how you are taking steps to ensure this will be resolved quickly and doing what is necessary so it does not happen again. Crises create the need for information and explanation, reassuring stakeholders and the general public that your organization is aware and engaged.
4. Prepare a notification list. It is crucial to identify a plan for notifying key stakeholders, both internally and externally. Develop an emergency list with phone numbers, cell phones, and email addresses for contacts. Staff and board members should be notified first. In some cases, your organization's volunteers would be included in this list. All members should be reminded that outside inquiries (media, members, etc.) should be referred to
the one designated spokesperson and that they should refrain from commenting. External contacts should include key partnering agencies, local public officials, major supporters, such as foundations, and possibly the media. Your notification list should clearly identify which person is responsible for contacting certain groups. The list should be maintained by select individuals and should be kept in both print form and electronically in multiple locations.
5. Work with the Media. There may be cases when you feel it is best not to contact the media. But even if you are not proactive in notifying them, it is important to have key messages and position statements prepared if the media contact you. During a crisis, your organization is guilty until proven innocent, and what you do not say can and will be held against you! "No comment" is a profound comment. A refusal to comment is usually interpreted as a sign of guilt. In times of crisis, maintaining effective media relationships will be particularly critical in bolstering public confidence in your organization and the sector as a whole. It is not necessary to always tell everything you know — especially if there are ongoing investigations or potential legal issues involved. However, it is necessary to always tell the truth, even if it does not reflect favorably on your organization. The goal in any crisis situation is to put the event behind you as quickly as possible and resume normal business operations, hopefully with minimal damage to your nonprofit's reputation. In some cases, you may actually improve your organization's public image and strengthen your operation with a crisis managed well. This would make it, as Homer Simpson says, a "crisitunity." There is no magical formula that will guarantee success, but organizations that take the time to prepare for and manage crises are almost always able to withstand the storms with minimal damage.
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CARES Magazine welcomes new member What is your mission? The mission of Junior Achievement is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. What kind of volunteer opportunities do you have? How can someone get involved? The success of Junior Achievement programs depends on the efforts of business and community volunteers. Volunteers present age-appropriate, hands-on activities that teach FINANCIAL LITERACY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP and WORK READINESS for students in the Kindergarten through 12th grade. JA provides a prepared kit of sequential lesson guides, discussion points, activity materials, and follow-up discussion opportunities for volunteers to deliver these valuable lessons. The volunteers bring a real-world experience to the learning environment that helps students understand the connection between what they learn in school and how it is used in the workplace. To find out more about Junior Achievement volunteer opportunities, please contact Heidi, 417-224-5003, or hmariediemer@aol.com.
Specifically, who/how do you help the community? The youth in our communities are the beneficiaries of our efforts. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. JA’s high school programs help students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and foster skills that will be highly useful in the business world.
Could you tell a short story of someone you have helped? Feel free to change names if necessary. This volunteer is a Business Development Officer: “I found the experience to be extremely entertaining. I was a bit nervous to teach 1st grade for some reason but it was a lot of fun. I did not think the children would be interested in what I do at all, because business lending is not firefighting or something else that children typically find exciting. I was surprised to find they were profoundly interested. Because of this, on the final day, I put together a very simple business plan for a lemonade stand. I printed fake money and walked them through the financing, materials, stand purchase, sales process, and profitability. They loved it! Last week, I was having a bad day, and as I was driving down the street I saw a lemonade stand. I stopped to patronize the 22
stand, and it was one of my students from class with his sisters and mother. He was very excited to see me and his mom thanked me and said that he was anxious to do a lemonade stand since the class and she thought what I did was really neat. It turned a bad day into an excellent week. I was very glad I helped to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit of a 1st grader, and that he had a wonderful mom who was willing to see him through it.”
Any upcoming events? Junior Achievement in Southwest Missouri is hosting a Trivia Night on May 2, 2014 at 319 Event Center, 319 W. Walnut St. in downtown Springfield. Please join us for a fun filled evening of trivia, and help support our local Junior Achievement program! A 50/50 drawing and other games will be held, as well as prizes for a table decorating contest! Doors open at 6:30, trivia starting at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Heidi Diemer, 417-224-5003, or hmariediemer@aol.com.
If you could thank one person/business in the community that has shown that they CARE, who would it be and why? We are pleased to have the support of people like Tom and Marsha Slaight. Tom has personally or professionally been involved in all aspects of Junior Achievement and understands and believes in the benefits of supporting JA. Junior Achievement in the Springfield area has experienced many changes throughout its history but is strong and dedicated to preparing the students for a successful future. Tom and Marsha’s belief in the boundless potential of our youth is evident in their commitment and actions. "Junior Achievement programs provide practical education to young people on topics from personal financial literacy to understanding how the free enterprise system works. When we speak of putting kids first, there is no better way than empowering each child to own their economic future and success. Marsha and I are proud to support Junior Achievement in the Springfield area and to provide assistance that will help JA reach even more students." commented Tom Slaight.
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Cares Magazine welcomes new member 1. What is your mission? Southwest Missouri Office on Aging is the single entry point for identifying resources and providing assistance to enrich the quality of life for all seniors and their families. We are the first call for help and hope! 2. What kind of volunteer opportunities do you have and how can you get involved? We have many volunteer opportunities available within our 37 senior centers located in 17 Counties throughout southwest Missouri. Home delivered meal drivers is one of our biggest needs at the present time. Drivers deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors who are unable to provide for themselves. We also seek upbeat volunteers to assist with daily operations of our centers including food servers, hospitality, greeters, and ambitious fundraisers. Interested parties can contact our senior centers direct or visit swmoa.com for a list of our locations. At the home office, we need volunteer tax counselors, Silver-haired legislature representatives, and a variety of roles at our Foundation fundraising events. 3. Specifically, who/how do you help the community? SWMOA serves the 60+ population by providing essential resources and services that enable seniors to remain independent at home. We provide information and assistance, care coordination and counseling, in-home services, caregiver encouragement, transportation assistance, tax preparation, Medicare enrollment, and meal programs to home-bound and congregate clients.
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For 58 years Amos had slain the dragons, managed the bills, brought home the bacon, and reached the dangling cobwebs Elsie couldn’t get to. When Amos met the dragon he couldn’t slay, Elsie’s grief was inconsolable. She spent their modest savings on his service, and faced life without him at her side. When she received a property tax notice demanding $900 from an income suddenly reduced by half, she tucked the bill away in horror, and did the only thing she could think to do. She told God how foolish she’d been not to see this coming... and waited patiently for the miracle she prayed for. After two years and no miracle, Elsie faced another unthinkable loss; her home was going on the auction block. It was when Ms. Elsie called SWMOA that her miracle appeared. SWMOA Care Coordinator Cindy realized she’d never filed for property tax rebates. With $2,200 in back rebates, and a little help from Greene County Special Needs Funds, her taxes were caught up. Elsie learned that with a little help, she could slay dragons too.
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It would be Gladys. She sends us thank you notes every month. Today we got one that starts out, "Thanks so much to SWMOA for the wonderful service made possible by you. I don't want to ever take it for granted and I am so grateful. Thank you from my heart." Thank you, Gladys, and the hundreds of other seniors who take the time to send us hugs of encouragement.
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Join us on Saturday, May 31st at 5:30pm for the Premier of CARES tv! We will share great photos of events, upcoming events, interviews with nonprofits and an indepth interview with one of the leading philanthropists in our community. Tune in to watch Cara and Amy as they spend some time Highlighting Who CARES in our community!
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fter producing the movie, “What the Bleep Do We Know?” Betsy Chasse became the expert on quantum physics and traveled the world speaking about how consciousness works. She taught the new age concepts of the laws of attraction and creating your own reality. She told others, “Think it and you will be happy.” Yet she found that she wasn’t really happy herself. Her newest book, Tipping Sacred Cows: An Uplifting Story of Spilt Milk and Finding Your Own Spiritual Path in a Hectic World, tells how she stopped seeking enlightenment. Instead, she faced facts, got divorced, became practical and accepted the simple fact that she would not always be happy.
It’s Just Life Betsy says that being practical may appear very unsexy and unspiritual, but it was her best solution to making life easier. The most practical thing she did was change her perception of things. She says that some days will suck and some will be outstanding, with lots in between. We can’t control that; what we can control is the way we perceive it. The most empowering thing for Betsy was the realization that she doesn’t have to have a meltdown over an unexpected event. She says we get to choose lots of things: the way we perceive it, respond to it and use it to achieve what we want.
Dr. Nancy agrees that conflict creates opportunity and that she likes the Chinese symbol that means both chaos and opportunity. The important thing, she says, is to take responsibility for your life. Too many people blame other things or other people for their life circumstances. The key to resilience is to continue to look at challenges as opportunities for change and for learning. Life is a process, she says, and she feels that sometimes she is the teacher and sometimes she is the student.
The Power Of Thought Betsy still has a strong belief in the power of thought. The most powerful thing about our thoughts is what we are thinking becomes what we believe. What we believe about everything around us causes us to act in particular ways. For example, if we’re consumed with thoughts about what a jerk our significant other has been and have decided to end the relationship, we won’t even see the beautiful flowers he sent, even if they’re right in front of us.
More On Sacred Cows Listen to this lively, insightful conversation for more about Betsy’s sacred cows and Dr. Nancy’s ideas about the laws of attraction, creating your own reality, whether there is such a thing as balance, and much more. Then check out Betsy’s blog, her radio show, speaking schedule and her book. Her story is full of empowering messages and candid admissions about her own life as a single mom that we can all relate to.
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