CARES Magazine August 2014 by CARES Magazine

The Tooth Truck is Coming! Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks Page 9

Health•Hunger•Hygiene Care to Learn Page 14

Girls on the Run! Page 15

Membership bership p Dire Directory ctor tory SSpringfield i fi ld CARE CARESS would ld lik likee to introduce i d the h following f ll i Members M b of the magazine magazine. e. Members must have nonprofit status and provide services to our community community.. If you are interested in becoming a mem member, mberr, please call us at 417-849-2273 4 for more information.

900 N Benton Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-873-7879 www.drury.edu www .drury.edu

Equi-Librium Ther Therapy apy Center 8710 E State Hwy AD Rogersville,, MO 65742 Rogersville 417-830-1409 www.etctherapy.org www .etctherapy.org

Boy Scouts of America A Ozark TTrails rails Cou Council uncil

Alzheimer’s Alzhe eimer’s Association 1630 W West est Elfindale Springfield Spring gfield Mo 65807 (417) 886-2199 alz.org/greatermissouri alz.org g/greatermissouri

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1616 S Eastgate Avee Springfield, MO 65809 658009 P 417.883.1636 x23 x2333 www.ozarktrailsbsa.org www .ozarktrailsbsa.org .org

Giiving Help & Hope to Families Giving Impacted mpacted by Breast Cancer

1545 N W West est Bypass Springfield, Spring gfield, MO 65803 417-832-9500 417-8 32-9500 www.redcross.org www .redcross.org

Female Leaders Female Leaders in Philanthropy Philanthr opy (FLiP) 320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp .uwozarks.com/flip.asp

Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Foundation o of the Ozarks (B (BCFO) BCFO) 330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 6580 65806 06 417-862-3838 www.bcfo.org www .bcfo.org

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1131 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802 417-523-0144 www.supportsps.org www .supportsps.org

1039 W Nichols Springfield, S i fi ld MO 65802 658002 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net www.bridgesforyoutth.net

Bass Pr Pro o Outdoor Fitness FFestival estiival 1935 South S Campbell Ave Springfield, Spring gfield, MO 65807 417-891-5334 417-8 91-5334 www.fitness.basspro.com www .fitness.basspro.com

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1722 S Glenstone Glenstone,, Suite JJ Springfield, MO 65804 417-763-3646 http://gotrswmo.org http://gotrswmo .org

411 N Sherman PParkway arkway Springfield, MO 658 65802 802 417-862-7771 www.caretolearnfund.org www .caretolearnfund.org nd.org

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330 N Jefferson Avee Springfield, MO 65806 658806 417-888-2020 www.commpartnership.org www .commpartnersship.org

519 E Cherry St Springfield, MO 65806 417-837-7700 www www.myharmonyhouse.org .myharmonyhouse.org

Consumer Cr Credit ed dit Counseling Service vice 1515 S Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 658804 417-889-7474 www.cccsoftheozarks.org www .cccsoftheozarrks.org

Council of Chur Churches rches of the Ozarks 627 N Glenstone Av Avee Springfield, MO 658 65802 02 417-862-3586 www.ccozarks.org www .ccozarks.org

Developmentall Center of th Ozarks the O k 1545 E Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 658802 417-892-0896 www.dcoonline.com www .dcoonline.com m

Boyss and Girls Club 1410 N FFremont remont Ave Spring Springfield, gfield, MO 65802 417-8 417-862-9249 62-9249 www www.bgclubspringfield.org .bgclubspringfield.org 2

GYN Cancer Cancerss Alliance (GYNCA)

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JJunior unior Achievement Drury University- Lay Hall 900 N N.. Benton Springfield, Mo 65802 417-873-6989 www.jamvi.org www .jamvi.org

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March Ma arch of Dimes 17222 S Glenstone W110 1722 Springfield, Spr ingfield, MO 65804 417 417-889-9397 7-889-9397 ww www.marchofdimes.com ww.marchofdimes h fdi .com

Na National ational Multiple Sclerosis Scl lerosis Society Soc ciety 16775-J East Seminole 1675-J Springfield, Spri ingfield, MO 65804 417-882-8128 417 7-882-8128 www.msmidamerica.org ww ww.msmidamerica.org

Ozaarks Ar Ozarks Area ea Community Action A Act ti tion t Corpor C Corporation ation ti ((OACAC) OAC ACAC) 2155 S Barnes Ave Springfield, Spri ingfield, MO 65802 417 417-862-4314 7-862-4314 ww www.oac.ac ww.oac.ac

Pregnancy Pr e egnancy Car Care e Center 13442 E Primrose Street 1342 Springfield, Spr ingfield, MO 65804-4224 www.pccchoices.com ww ww.pccchoices.com

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Ronald Ron nald McDonald House 9499 E Primrose Street Springfield, Spri ingfield, MO 65807 (417) (417 7) 886-0225 http://www.rmhcozarks.org http p://www.rmhcozarks.org

Springfield Regional ional Arts Council 411 N Sherman Pkwyy Springfield, MO 6580 65802 02 (417) 862-2787 http://springfieldarts.org http://springfieldarts .org

Women W omen Connect4Good DrNancy@womenspeak.com TTwitter.com/womenspk witterr.com/womenspk www.Facebook.com/WomenSpk www .Facebook.com/WomenSpk www.Womenspeak.com/connect4good www .W Womenspeak.com/connect4good

Women W omen in Need (WIN) Southwest Missouri uri Office on Aging FFoundation oundation 1735 S FFort ort Avenue Springfield, MO 6580 65807 07 417-862-0762 800-497-0822 www.swmoa.com www .swmoa.com

The Victim Victim Center Centeer 819 N Boonville Ave Sprinvgfield, MO 658 65802 802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org www .thevictimcenterr.org

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Springfield, MO 65808 417-234-7338 www.womeninneedoftheozarks.org www .womeninneedoftheozarks.org

o of the Ozarks Youth Y outh Store Thrift Stor e ((YOTO) YOTO) 1731 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65803 417 890 7283 417-890-7283 www.yotothriftstore.org www .yotothriftstore.org

Victory V ictory TTrade rade Sc School hool 1715 N Boonville Springfield, MO 6580 65803 03 417-864-2221 www.victorytradeschool.edu www .victorytradeschool.edu hool.edu

Wish W ish I May 1700 W. W. W Walnut alnut Springfield, MO 6580 65806 06 417-844-6195 www.wishimay.org www .wishimay.org

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Letter from the Editor Good day to you Springfield! Wow, wasn't July a blast! Great weekends for visiting the lake and the fireworks were amazing! I went on a float trip and had so much fun I want to do it every weekend! I told you I wouldn't complain about the heat until at least July, but the weather has been so wonderful I can't complain at all! Did any of you get some great pictures or videos at any of July's events? We would LOVE to share them. Please send them over to events@goicare.com. Before all the fun began in the month of July I had a great meeting with Kristine from Voyage Global Network. It's safe to say we became fast friends. She dedicates herself to VGN every day and is an amazing woman. Read more about VGN on page 12. This issue is full of wonderful information for back to school and children in general. I hope you enjoyed last month’s episode of CARES TV on channel 27 KOZL highlighting nonprofits who benefit children. We really love sharing all this wonderful information, which helps not only our nonprofits but also the children they serve. As always a big thanks to our generous town of Springfield for all of your support, and to our amazing nonprofits who work so hard for our community. What would we do without you?!

Cara Trask Contributing Editor editor@goicare.com

Letter from the Publisher Hello Springfield, Well, Summer is coming to an end and school is starting soon. As we prepare our children for school with new backpacks and supplies, nonprofits are also gearing up for their busy time of the year. This month’s issue shares details about the nonprofits that are helping our kids in school, from poverty to health to safety. We share with you how each one helps kids and how you can get involved. The CARES TV show that aired on Saturday, July 26th also highlighted our kids in school and nonprofits. We talked with Doug Pitt from Care to Learn and with Natalie Murdock from the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools. If you missed the show, please check out our website to view it. Outside of the featured Kids Back to School section, you will find great articles from many of the 43 nonprofits that we work with each month. CARES is here to help you understand the various programs offered by agencies in the community, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events! Please take a look and find something fun to do while helping a great cause. Next month I'm excited that we will highlight pets and other animals on our TV show and in our September Issue of CARES Magazine. If you have cute pet pics or videos, or a story of how you adopted your pet please email them over so I can share them: info@goicare.com.

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contents

AUGUST 2014 [back to school] Big Rig Event .................................................................. 7

Writing for the Soul Workshop...................................... 12

Community Partnership of the Ozarks

V.O.Y.A.G.E. Global Network

It Only Takes a Little to be a Big ..................................... 8

Back to School.............................................................. 13

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks

V.O.Y.A.G.E. Global Network

The Tooth Truck is Coming! ............................................. 9

HealthsHungersHygiene ............................................. 14

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks

Care to Learn

Kindergarten Camp....................................................... 10 Community Partnership of the Ozarks

Girls on the Run............................................................ 15 Teaching Kids to Dream Big!......................................... 16

Back to School Grants Fulfill Needs............................... 11

Junior Achievement

Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

Membership Directory Springfield CARES members listing

Letters from the editor and publisher

[calendar of events] Introduction.................................................................. 17 80th Season: Soaring to New Heights ........................... 18

The Not-So Newlywed Game ........................................ 21

Springfield Little Theatre

Stand Down Springfield MO.......................................... 21

Sondra Hagerman/Springfield Baseball ......................... 19

Community Partnership of the Ozarks/American Red Cross

Ozark Counseling Center

Murney Associates Realtors

staff

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bigâ&#x20AC;? Bob Ingold.......................................................... 20 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks

Amy Michael Publisher

[nonprofit education]

Cara Trask Editor

Contingency Planning: Resorting to Plan B.................... 22 The Center for Nonprofit Education

Phil Dellasega Creative Director

[letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get local] Expedia Cares............................................................... 24 SRAC Presents the Ozzie Awards................................... 25

Help â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Strike Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s!........................................ 27

Springfield Regional Arts Council

Enjoy Outdoor Fitness Events and Support Local Nonprofits .............................................. 28

6th Annual Ozark Mountain Monopoly Tournament ...... 26 Stone County OACAC

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival

[furry friends]

Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance

advisory panel Gerry Catapang PT, DPT

2nd Annual Dinner & Auction........................................ 29

Pac Man for Pups.......................................................... 30

Republic Paw Pantry

Killuminati Foundation

Ken Childers Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L Nancy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly

[empowering women] Bella Medici Medical Spa.............................................. 31

Changing Futures One Woman at a Time....................... 35

Female Leaders in Philanthropy..................................... 32

Harmony House

FLiP

, s,EARN ,EAD 3IMULCAST %VENT Personal Shoppers Give Hope ....................................... 34 Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks

Glenstone Square ......................................................... 35 RUNWAYLOUD............................................................. 36

Becky Overend Chris Shaefer Tony Shalloup Robert Stoops Cara Trask

March of Dimes

Night of Caring............................................................. 37 Doula Foundation

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. ÂŠ 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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Who qualify for free or reduced lunch program, do not have private dental insurance, and who do not have a dentist. The Tooth Truck works to establish healthy dental hygiene habits in a positive environment. Our goal is to create cavity-free smiles for now and the future. For questions or an application contact your school nurse. Or contact the Tooth Truck at 417.891.1238.

417.875.3505 www.toothtruck.org

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Back to school grants fulfill needs in classrooms across springfield This program provides support to classrooms and schools to implement innovative and engaging projects impacting over 25,000 students this September!

your gift of support will offer a world of opportunities for students. Funds will be awarded in September. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to make that impact....donate today!

GIVE ONLINE TODAY! @ WWW.SUPPORTSPS.ORG or call 417-523-0144 11

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It was hot in our office because the air conditioning wasn’t working the week before July 4th. Amy and I were working away when our 10 am appointment rang the bell. Since Amy had made the appointment I figured she had it handled, but when my niece walked in at the same time feeling awful, Amy had to excuse herself to take her to the doctor. I met Kristine Johnson with Voyage Global Network that morning, and though the room was too hot, she and I had a wonderful conversation. Not only did I learn that Kristine and her family were survivors of the terrible tornado in Joplin, but I also learned about a nonprofit that touched my heart. Kristine’s story blew me away, and I had a strong urge to give her a big hug. She has been through so much and her trials and hardships gave me a wake up call. She sat there that day so wrapped up in VGN and the children it helps, giving everything she has and struggling to keep this wonderful nonprofit afloat. I believe in this nonprofit and I want you to learn more about it too. Maybe it will touch your heart the way that it did mine.

What is Writing for the Soul Workshop™? Writing for the Soul Workshop

is a vibrant program that develops a passion for writing,

resources for healing, and skills for a lifetime. Writing for the Soul Workshop was developed by TM

Eric L. Jones, Sr., and was successfully replicated in 2013 through collaborations with educators, psychologists, sociologists, clergymen and business consultants around the world. So far, there is not another writing program like it in the world that improves performance on state test results, and reduces repeat juvenile offenders -while stimulating our economy by creating tomorrow’s writers ...today. Better writers develop into better readers. It’s a proven fact that better readers do better in life. Writing for the Soul Workshop has not only PROVEN to be a very viable and powerful tool for TM

our program providers, but their participants also benefit in multiple ways. Writing for the Soul Workshop differs from other “writing as therapy” type programs because our participants TM

have the opportunity to become published authors, and earn an income based on a self-created marketing strategy with expert advice. This long term financial opportunity for participants creates a strong desire to continue moving forward, and to keep making positive life choices. We have a curriculum that exceeds federal common core standards that we follow which has lesson plans for each week; teaching the participants the basics of writing, comprehension, ability to process what they read and write; along with tools like how to market, brand and sell their books (if they chose to publish). Contined on page 13

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VGN Article Continued From Page 12 Writing for the Soul WorkshopTM is an imprint of TGIM Digital Publishing LLC© and the reason that the publishing company was created. We didn’t just want to teach the kids how to make better choices for now; but rather how to continue to make better choices by showing them how they can become self-sufficient in an already unstable and uncertain economy. We don’t sell anything during the workshops; we teach them how to do that out in the community. We are also open to adults joining the workshop, and in fact, had our first adult participants last November. Each new participant to the workshop receives $50 in download cards that they get to sell out in the community and keep all the money for themselves. To date, over the last year, we have given away over $30,000 in products and services to the youth and adults we serve. As a servant lead company, our goal is to give away a billion dollars and impact a billion lives.

VGN is committed to helping youth get everything they need for the new school year! With school starting in August, many youth are going to need clothes, shoes, backpacks and supplies. Many youth stress out when they don’t have the things they need and VGN is taking a stand to eliminate this stress. When a child goes to school with everything they need, their minds are not cluttered with what they don’t have and are open to learning. VGN is proud to use the TGIM Digital Publishing LLC© Affiliates Program as our way of supporting youth in their efforts to make real money. The Affiliates Program is a great way to anyone ages 7 and up to earn money selling Writing for the Soul Workshop™ products and services with 5 star support to help them every step of the way.

On how you can get involved and change the lives of your local youth, email kjohnson@voyageglobal.net or call 417.315.8381

During the 2014-2015 school year over 150 students will walk out of the Harmony House doors and into a Springfield Public School. Schools provide opportunities for children to grow - academically and socially. To make the most of the school year, every child should have basic school supplies. You can make a difference in the life of a child impacted by domestic violence by donating school supplies to Harmony House.

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BBack ack packs Folders Lunch boxes Glu Glue Crayons Scissorss Scissors #2 Pencils P Post-It Notes Paper Than Thank nk you for helping Harmony House change futures ures one family at a time! Harmony Ha armony House | www.myharmonyhouse. yhaarmonyhouse.org | (417) 837-7700 8377-7700 13

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HUNGER HU HUN UNGER NGER IIn just j t seven years since i th the t founding f di off Care C t Learn to L n by b Springfieldian Doug Pitt, Pittt, Care to Learn has fulfilled over o reque ests from students in the areass of 250,000 emergent requests hygie ene. In this month’s month’s issue of Cares ares health, hunger and hygiene. h Magazine, the issue of hunger is discussed. g and avoidable. A child’s child’s malnumalnuHunger is both damaging o a trition influences not only his immediate health and la ater development. Hunger has ha as a well-being but also his later children’s ability to learn in school. ool. negative impact on children’s w concenSchool-aged children who are hungry cannot concenothers on the tasks they need d to trate or do as well as others hat perform to learn the basics. Research indicates that w nce low-income children who receive hunger assistance n standardized test scores and da showed improvement in a decrease in tardiness and absenteeism compared to hung ger low-income students who did not have hunger research about child nutrition shows ows assistance. Recent research that, in addition to hav ving a detrimental ef fect on the t having effect cognitive developmentt of children, under -nutrition under-nutrition results in lost knowledg ge, brainpower and productivity vity knowledge, f the th nation. ti for suffer from f any Hungry children suffer two to four times as many proble ems, such as unwanted weight weight individual health problems, headache es, irritability, irritabilityy, inability to loss, fatigue, headaches, frequent colds. Hungry children concentrate and frequent a absent from school. are more likely to be ill and ab bout whether a family Hunger and insecurity about en nough food to avoid will be able to obtain enough em motional impact on hunger also have an emotional Anxietyy, negative negative feelings about children. Anxiety, hostility towards the self-worth and hostility resu ult from chronic outside world can result insecurrity. hunger and food insecurity. scchool personnel Care to Learn helps school characteristtics of a hungry identify the characteristics inactivityy, lethargy, lethargy letharrgyy, reduction in child – inactivity, i acquisiplay and exploration, impaired acquisicommunication n, reasoning and tion of communication, problem-solving skills. Nutritional meals p students through g the are then provided to students progrram as well as school popular backpack program close ets. Care to Learn also pantries and snack closets. o school breakfasts and assists with the cost of wh ho may not qualify for the lunches for students who luncch program but do not have th e free and/or reduced lunch the money for school meals.

Story: A counselor St l rec cently tl wrote t to t us and d said, id “W We had h d recently “We a student in our building ding who came to school one morn morn-cher that he was very hungry. hungryy. They ing and told his teacher didn’t have any food d in the house so he didn’t didn’t get get any didn’t ore. The student is new to ourr buildbuilddinner the night before. a asked him if he would allow ow me ing. I called the dad and s send food home. He broke down and cried, and said he would take any help he could get because he was out of now w. He said sa aid he didn’t didn’t know where to turn urn for a job right now. nkful that we took the time to t care help, and was so thankful e that his son had what he needed n enough to make sure t wiith this during a bad spell in their lives. When I hung up with sttill in tears and so was I.” Because Beca ause of gentleman, he was still Learn, this child child is no longer hungry. hungry. Care to Learn, immediate The mission of Care to Learn is to provide immediate eme ergent health, hunger and hygiene hyygiene funding to meet emergent In next needs so every child can be successful in school. In month’s issue, we will discuss the very sensitive issues month’s surrounding student hygiene.

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“I never thought I could run a 5k and now at only 12 years old I have completed over ten - 5k races! My parents had never run a 5k until after I completed my first 5k with a buddy. When they saw what I accomplished they made it a goal for my entire family to start running and now we participate in several 5k’s a year. Girls on the Run® introduced my whole family to the joy of running. GOTR helped me realize I could do anything I set my mind to and that setting small goals can help me achieve big ones. I loved being a part of GOTR!” Callie Cochran - age 12 (participated in Republic at Price Elementary in 3rd grade and Greenwood Lab 4th & 5th grade). The life of a young girl in Southwest Missouri can be a challenging one. Pressure to perform well in school, look a certain way and know the right things to say and do can be overwhelming at times. Now couple this with possibly not having a peer group, family members, or role models to help navigate these everyday challenges. That’s where Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri fits in. Through a ten week program, girls build self-esteem, sharpen social skills, and learn how to become positive forces in their communities. The program is available for 3rd-8th graders through area schools. As part of a twenty lesson curriculum, led by certified coaches, the girls learn to understand themselves, value teamwork, and how they connect and shape the world at large. The program culminates with a group chosen and conducted community service project and team run 5K race.

Throughout the lessons, the coaches lead the girls to reflect on the “5 C’s”: Caring: Girls build skills to treat others, as well as themselves nicely. Competence: Interpersonal skills, goal setting, reaching the 5k. Connection: Form bonds with adults and other teammates. Confidence: Unleashing potential and feeling continued support. Character: Giving back to the community and shaping the world.

Please help us further the Girls on the Run mission to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running!

If you or someone you know is interested in registering to be a part of Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri, either as a participant or coach, please visit our website at: www.gotrswmo.org t Fall Session: Ten week program meeting twice a week from September through November t Spring Session: Ten week program meeting twice a week from February through May Registration for our fall session opens July 28th 2014 and closes at 5pm on August 22nd 2014. Our fall program will begin on September 2nd and end November 6th.

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background, lack Regardless of economic back kground many students today lack kground, their n order to achieve success in the eir the knowledge they need in future careers and life. Theyy simply may not understand ho how ow learning in school connects to future success. Here at Junior Junior start are Achievement- we like to star rt with a basic question; "What a re We kids have your dreams?â&#x20AC;? W e want ki ds to dream bigger dreams, hav ve achieve! bigger goals, feel motivated and CONFIDENT they can achiev ve! volunteers Our program encourages vo olunteers to serve as role models as teach they use their professional skills and life experience to teac ch navigate young people. Our goal is to help students successfully naviga te and their futures, their careers, a nd their dreams. the Since its inception in 1919, Junior Achievementt has had th he financial literacy, and mission to teach kids financ cial literacy y, entrepreneurship, an nd We work readiness. W e strive to prepare p young people for success in connect life the global economy and co onnect school learning to real li fe program students success in the future. Our pro ogram is for all school age studen nts business K-12 and is taught by busin ness and community volunteers. At A Achievement child's every grade level Junior Ac chievementt reinforces your child d's community fun, understanding of commun nity and economy through fu un, We engaging lessons. Its never too early to plan for success. W e potential Junior believe kids have the pote ential to do just that- and Juni or them We them Achievementt can help pg give th hem that extra edge. g W e help p the em regarding and navigate the questions rega arding what careers to choose an nd how much education it will take t to get there. Survey results prove time and d again that JA at all grade levelss is students financial helping to prepare stud dents with successful financi ial empowering the management habits, emp powering them to explore th he entrepreneurship, potential in entrepreneurshi p, and providing them with skills to t force. that succeed in the work force e. External evaluators show th at participate higher elementary students who pa articipate in JA demonstrate high er and critical thinking and problem m solving skills. 95% of teachers an nd better 92% of volunteers reports tthat JA elementary have a bett ter Teachers and understanding of how the real world operates. T eachers an nd volunteers also report that tthey hey learn to work better as a team am program. after participating in the pro ogram. students Middle and High School stud ents reports that JA helped them to t recognize the importance off education and motivated them to t harder.. Studies show th that personal work harder hat they better understood person nal economic finance, business, and econo omic concepts after the program. A that their majority of students say th hat JA positively influenced the eir transition at tude abo attitudes about continuing u e education, and made the transitio on easier.. V Visit fr m High from High School S ho to colle to ccollege o lege easier isit our website at www.ja.org reference external www w.ja.org o for a full refere ence on our programs and extern nal evaluators! e ev valuators! luat ators a

positive Our volunteers always sstrive trive to create a fun and pos sitive Activities varied learning environment. Act tivities and methods can be varie ed to students. We importance capture and engage stud dents. W e realize the importanc ce to differently, accept that each student will w respond dif ferentlyy, and students stud dents way.. Ju Junior learn and communicate in their own unique way unior Achievement is often a fun and rewarding break from the parent typical work day for ourr professional volunteers. For pa arent volunteers, it provides a way for them to spend more time with experience their children and experie nce first-hand what their school llife ife is Volunteers like. V olunteers have the e unique opportunity to help inspire insspire students as a role model, to motivate them for their own first job, help students explore what their dream job may be, choose connect values to support those dreams, and help them connec val ct to them mentors who can help the me em get there. Junior Every child is filled with w limitless potential. At Ju unior Achievementt we believe that t every child deserves to have that inspired potential nurtured and in nspired for success regardless of their t background. At every age we strive to serve as a connection to success, necessary learning and future succe ess, teaching students the neces ssary skills. If you are interested in having Junior Achievementt in your interested child's classroom, or if you u or your business would be intere ested in becoming active volunteers, please contact District Manager information; hmariediemer@aol.com, Heidi Diemer for more inf ormation; hmariediemer@aol.com m, or 417-224-5003.

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Farmers Market of the Ozarks 4139 S. Nature Center Way Rd.

The Farmers Market of the Ozarks combines farm fresh 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. March - October Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 PM

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Made to Work Convoy of Hope

What truly sets us apart is an emphasis on personal connections. We invite you to embark on a journey with job seekers just like you, supported by people who care. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month you can be Made to Work! Call Ryan Rust at 417-851-4510 for more information.

Now- Movies at Founders Park August 29 Presented by Mediacom All summer long Fridays & Saturdays beginning at dusk Founders Park will be hosting movie night at the park! Advance ticket 4-packs are free and available each Monday before the movie. Please bring your lawnchairs or blankets! For movie list visit www.parkboard.org/founders_park/movies.htm

First Friday Art Walk Springfield Regional Arts Council

First Friday Art Walk offers original art, live music, art demonstrations, food, fun, and more in 27 participating venues. Also, as part of the Art Walk, enjoy Art Walk Live! Featuring art, live music, cocktail specials, and a shuttle from UP to Downtown Springfield.

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Bring two canned food items to any of the entrance gates during the Ozark Empire Fair and receive $1 off of a general admission ticket! All food items donated will be given directly to families in need in Greene County.

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Springfield’s favoritee baseball team, the Springfie Springfield eld Cards will be jerseys sporting pink jersey ys this game for the Breast Cancer Caancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Theree will also be a Silent Auctionn and more! Call BCFO at 417-862-3838 to purchase tickets. Only tickets ordered from BCFO will have a portion of the proceeds help and hope to impacted local families impac ted by breast cancer.

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PacMan Man for Pups Killuminati inati Foundation

The Killuminati Fou Foundation, ndation, Nixa Animal Hospital, Hospitaal, Panera Bread, Puppy Love, Pizza House, H and 1984 Arcade pre esent the Annual present PacMan event. This event will be held at the 198 19844 Arcade on 400 E. Walnut downtow wn Springfield. There will bee arcade games, downtown pizza and cookies. The Killuminati Foundation will w benefit from this event.

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The Main Event: Sports Trivia Benefiting The Kitchen, Inc.

Heart of America beverage company presents a competitive night of sports trivia, The Main Event, benefiting The Kitchen, Inc. Teams of ten players compete to answer questions in ten categories of sports knowledge for cash prizes. 1st place $1,000. 2nd place $500. 3rd place $250. Beer and Snacks provided. Special appearance by KY3 sports director Ned Reynolds. Registration form and fee must be received by August 15th, 2014. Gather your team! Doors open at 5pm, Trivia starts at 6pm. Call 417-837-1500 for prices and more information.

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Diva Dash 5K Run/Walk Diva Dash Be a part of the fun in this women-only 5K and get your Diva on! All participants will revieve a tech shirt, a large finishers medal with detachable charm, and lots of great food and beverages at the event. The 5K is followed by the Lil’ Princess Fun Run for girls 8 and under and all participants will recieve a cotton shirt, tiara and Lil’ Princess medal!

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Bark in the Park Republic Paw Pantry

Come out to Bark in the Park with RPP at Hammons Field. Seats are in section C, rows 16 & 17. You can purchase a RPP t-shirt and ticket for $25. Call 417-893-0086 or 417-893-0076 to reserve your tickets. You can also send an email to info@republicpawpantry.org All proceeds benefit the Republic Paw Pantry and their efforts in assisting families and their pets needs. Go to our website at www.republicpawpantry.com for more exciting events!

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AFree Standard Flower Show Library Center, 4653 S Campbell

The public is invited to enjoy a free Standard Flower Show themed Life’s Celebrations at The Library Center Auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield, Mo., noon to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 29 and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30. The flower show is sponsored by the Springfield Council of Federated Garden Clubs.

of the Ozarks Bob Ingold, 63, is not only “Big” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, but he is also a veteran. Mr. Ingold served in the United States Marine Corps; he was on active duty from 1972 to 1981 and retired in 1994, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During that time, Mr. Ingold was admitted to the Missouri Bar, served as a judge advocate, and was called to active duty during Desert Storm with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. When being matched with his “Little” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, he mentioned one of his interests is reading military and political biographies. So far, Mr. Ingold has said that he enjoys having lunch with his “Little,” who is talkative and energetic.

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CAREStv CARES Magazine

CARES TV airs a the last Saturday of each month at 5:30pm on KOZL 27. CARES Magazine Publisher Amy Mic chael hosts the show with Michael Editor Cara Trask, highlighting Who CARES ES in our community. Learn great about the gr reat nonprofits in Springfield that hat are making a difference every day! The T show on August 30th will highlight Pets and Animals and of course se there will be furry guests on the show so please tune it! To share photos or stories about your pets please email: info@goicare.com, info@goicar re.com, to share an event in our o events segment please events@goicare.com email: event ts@goicare.com

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Mainstage The Skinny Improv

Join the Skinny nny Improv for their Mainstagee Show every Friday night at 8:00 pm. Th The he Mainstage admission is $10-$12. 0-$12. Stick around if you want to seee more for the Pay What You Will Show at 10:00 pm. The admission iss pay what you will.

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Contigency Planning: Resorting to

nonprofit education fundraising & nonprofit support

by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu

The hurricane known as the Great Recession has subsided, but

question: What do I do now? How do we move forward?

the after-effects linger.

Before completely capsizing, leaders must make tough deci-

Many nonprofit ships have gone under, and many are still stuck

sions. These decisions, much like those in disaster recovery,

in stormy waters, barely able to stay afloat.

must be quick, responsive, and wise. Indecision can be fatal.

The storm for most organizations is simple: funding has gone

One of the first actions is to corral the board and explain the

away. The money needed to operate the programs, pay salaries

situation in a clear and honest manner. Don't assume all of

and keep the doors open just isn't there.

your key stakeholders are aware of the magnitude of the

Each week concerned nonprofit leaders and board members

predicament.

contact the Drury University Center for Nonprofit Communica-

Once the leadership team has a clear picture of the problem,

tion, asking for advice on how to move forward.

the next step is the development of a contingency planâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an

I met recently with an executive director who had been at the

emergency course of action.

helm of a nonprofit for about nine months. She had an excel-

Pick your Priorities

lent work history, having successfully led other nonprofits with similar missions. But upon entering my office she was shellshocked, in complete panic mode, realizing her organization

wait, while some demand immediate attention.

was out of money. The discovery was not overnight; it was

Your primary goal is to maintain the operation. Ask what re-

gradual, a month-by-month awakening.

sources are required to deliver a minimum level of service.

Her questions and frustrations are common among leaders who are trying to carry a struggling organization. Her biggest 22

Not every organizational decision or action is equal; some can

This may mean operating at a bare bones level for a few months, but it will help ensure your nonprofit will be serving the public for years to come.

nonprofit education fundraising & nonprofit support

Moving to a new scaled-back program may require you to operate on a budget cut by 10, 25, or even 50 percent until stability can be achieved.

Identify the Instigator

Communicate Clearly Clear communication is critical for nonprofit organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially during times of crises. No one wants to publicly advertise their problems, but keep

If possible, identify what event or decision within your organ-

in mind that nonprofits belong to the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not to the

ization resulted in the current predicament. In some cases, it

board of directors, funders, or the employees. Therefore, the

was a decision to expand services before funding was secured.

community has a right to know when you need help.

Or maybe the addition of new programs and staff members pushed the nonprofit into instability.

In her book, Nonprofit Finance for Hard Times, Susan U. Raymond says that most people who stop supporting non-

It is possible the trigger was an outside force, beyond your in-

profits do so because they feel uninvolved. It is important

ternal control.

to let supporters and the community know you need help.

Explore all Options

Remind them of your mission, the urgent service your

At this point, everything is on the table. Every aspect of the operation must be scrutinized. When staff and board begin the discussion of cutting costs and identifying new funding sources, it is helpful to develop a

organization performs, and how the work cannot continue without their involvement. Engage in conversation, in planning, and in brainstorming. People want to have a stake in your organization.

worksheet. This document is a simple checklist that examines

Dare to Diversify

three major areas:

Your organization, regardless of the size or scope, is impor-

Financial Control (purchases, staffing, payables,

tant. But to survive, you must be willing to explore new

facilities)

methods of operation. I am often amazed at the number of

Structural Strategies (organization mission, structure,

nonprofit organizations stuck in a mindset of yesterday, re-

culture)

fusing to consider fresh ideas. What worked 5, 10, or 20 years

Engagement Strategies (other nonprofits, businesses, community, government)

ago may no longer work. The types of fundraising events that used to yield high returns may now be outdated and ineffective. The way you deliver your program or services may

This tool is a great starting point that can help bring clarity to the process of evaluating your organization.

have served you well for decades, but a changing economy and a shifting demographic may force you to develop new,

Set a Timetable

innovative approaches.

During turbulent times, it is important to have a plan with spe-

Don't let tradition drag you into oblivion.

cific goals and objectives tied to a calendar. Determine what

Through the process of writing and implementing a contin-

should be accomplished by week one, in 30-days, in 90-days.

gency plan, avoid making knee-jerk decisions that could fur-

Attached to these dates should be clear steps to be taken, with

ther jeopardize your organization. If cutting or trimming

people assigned to each task.

must be done, use a scalpel rather than an ax. And always

This plan must involve both staff and board. If everyone is not

keep the mission at the front of your decisions.

engaged, success is unlikely. Once this is set, key leadership should plan to meet frequently to hold each other accountable and to gauge progress.

www.Drury.edu/Nonprofit

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Expedia, Inc. began operations in Springfield in 2004. Starting from a small

yearr, our holiday toy drive to food drives...it drives rives...it just adoption at the end of the year,

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how much of a positive impact we can can have on organizations based on how

feew of Expedia’s Expedia’s organizations, organizations, events, eventss, and Expedia, Inc. to highlight just a few

organizations.” those organizations.”

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TRACY:: “The “The Making Stridess Against Breast Cancer on October 25th. We We are TRACY: walk this year.” yearr.” a sponsor for that walk How can the community get involved with your events? TRACY:: “Really, “Reallyy, just comingg out and seeing us at the events thatt we participarticiTRACY: ooth at Sertoma Chili Cook-off...going Cook-off...going ng out and pate in...coming to our booth w or Breast walking in the upcoming event in October at the Making Strides For Cancerr.” Cancer.” Expedia’s Springfield officee is their largest operations center ter globally. globally. Expedia’s take part in the company’s company’s Global Gllobal Day of Expedia offices around the world take These events nts are conducted at a global scale and a are just Caring each fall. These way Expedia is helping ping to make make this world a better place. place ce. Expedia’s Expedia’s another way expediacares.com. giving report can be viewedd at expediacares.com.

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This Every year, the Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) presents the Ozzie Awards to those who promote, personify, and/or support artistic achievement in the Springfield and southwest Missouri area arts scenes at the most celebrated collaborative arts gala of the year, Flights of Fancy.

event, held at the Springfield-Branson National Airport, welcomes hundreds of business and community leaders, arts patrons, and artists to celebrate with gourmet food and wine, performances by local music, dance, and theatre organizations, as well as fine art at the Sky Gallery. Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2014 to help honor five individuals and one business for their extraordinary support for the arts in southwest Missouri. Philanthropy Award: John and Beth Raidel For more than 30 years, John and Beth Raidel have provided time and financial support to many of Springfield's arts organizations. Mrs. Raidel is a past SRAC board President and has volunteered with the Springfield Art Museum and the Missouri Citizens for the Arts. The Raidels have played vital leading and supporting roles in events benefiting First Night, SRO Lyric Theatre, Springfield Ballet, Springfield Symphony, and Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Honoring the Arts Heroes Among Us Individual Award: Tom Parker

As an artist and professor, Tom Parker has impacted the lives of thousands of people. Mr. Parker serves as Emeritus Professor of Art and Art History at Drury University where he has taught since 1980. During his time at Drury, Mr. Parker served as Art Department Chair for 18 years and created the masters degree program in Studio Art and Theory. Thanks to his dedication and passion for the arts, many of Mr. Parker’s former students are professors themselves now and working artists. Mr. Parker also regularly exhibits his art in major museums around the country. Individual Award: Lou Whitney For nearly 40 years, Lou Whitney has been performing in the Springfield community and is considered by many to be the father of the "Springfield Sound.” Through his membership in local bands The Symptoms, The Morrells, and The Skeletons, he helped focus national attention on Springfield in the 70s and 80s. Lou has also been a sought-after producer, operating The Studio on South Street. Many musicians across the U.S., from Wilco to the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, credit Lou as the main inspiration and mentor in their careers. Corporate Award: Taylor Martin Group The Taylor Martin Group is a family of companies owned by Nathan Taylor and J. Kent Martin based in downtown Springfield. Companies include BridgeBlue Sourcing Partners, which specializes in furniture design and manufacturing for major retailers and Obelisk Home the company’s retail outlet in Springfield. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Martin are consistently involved helping to grow the changing art scene in Springfield. Local artists have regular opportunities to feature their latest work in the company’s retail space, while providing a space that is encouraging for the public to experience artistic forms that are not easy to find. Legacy Award: Phil Broyles In his role as Director of Public Works at the City of Springfield, Phil Broyles provided outstanding support for the arts from a public policy and civic management perspective. He was instrumental in the renovation of The Creamery Arts Center, a legacy that continues today. Mr. Broyles initiated the Public Works’ curation of its own public art efforts starting with the Sculpture Walk in Jubilee Park and continuing with the Sidewalk Poetry project on Mill Street. Mr. Broyles cared very deeply about the arts and did not care who got the credit for his work. Mr. Broyles passed away on March 29, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Legacy Award: Juanita K. Hammons Juanita K. Hammons along with her husband, the late John Q. Hammons, were true and passionate supporters of the arts in Springfield. Described as “unbelievably gracious,” Mrs. Hammons is considered on of the most prominent patrons of the arts in Missouri. She served on boards and committees and generously shared her time, money, and devotion. From the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on the campus of Missouri State University to the annual fundraiser the couple hosted entitled “Salute to the Arts,” her decades-long devotion to the local arts scene and the Springfield community can be seen across the city. Mrs. Hammons passed away on April 29, 2014 at the age of 96. For more information about the event and to RSVP, visit springfieldarts.org/ozzieawards. 25

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