Photograph provided by: Kathryn Whitney Photography
Aaron Buerge
All About Pets Special Section Page 10
A New Face
Equi-Librium Therapy Center Page 14
Membership Directory Springfield CARES would like to introduce the following Members of the magazine. Members must have nonprofit status and provide services to our community. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call us at 417-849-2273 for more information.
900 N Benton Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-873-7879 www.drury.edu
Equi-Librium Therapy Center 8710 E State Hwy AD Rogersville, MO 65742 417-830-1409 www.etctherapy.org
Boy Scouts of America Ozark Trails Council
Alzheimer’s Association 1630 West Elfindale Springfield Mo 65807 (417) 886-2199 alz.org/greatermissouri
American Red Cross: Southern Missouri Region
Drury University
1616 S Eastgate Ave Springfield, MO 65809 P 417.883.1636 x233 www.ozarktrailsbsa.org
Giving Help & Hope to Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP) 320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO)
1545 N West Bypass Springfield, MO 65803 417-832-9500 www.redcross.org
330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-862-3838 www.bcfo.org
Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival
Bridges for Youth
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools 1131 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802 417-523-0144 www.supportsps.org
1039 W Nichols Springfield, MO 65802 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net
1935 South Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65807 417-891-5334 www.fitness.basspro.com
Girls on the Run 1722 S Glenstone, Suite JJ Springfield, MO 65804 417-763-3646 http://gotrswmo.org
Care to Learn 411 N Sherman Parkway Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-7771 www.caretolearnfund.org
Volunteers Needed!!! Want to Volunteer but just don't know where to go, who needs you, and if you will fit with their schedule and skills needed? Log on to www.goicare.com and navigate to the Springfield location. Go to Volunteer and register for FREE! You can create a profile, select your skill set, choose which nonprofits you want to work with and even put in your availability! Visit our site now to register as a volunteer for FREE!!! Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) 3372 W Battlefield St Springfield, MO 65807 417-889-9136
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3023 S Fort, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 www.gynca.org
Children’s Miracle Network 3525 S National Ave Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 417-269-5437 www.coxhealthcmn.com
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1515 S Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-7474 www.cccsoftheozarks.org
Council of Churches of the Ozarks 627 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586 www.ccozarks.org
Developmental Center of the Ozarks 1545 E Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 417-892-0896 www.dcoonline.com
Boys and Girls Club 1410 N Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-9249 www.bgclubspringfield.org
GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA)
The Doula Foundation 330 N. Jefferson Ave. Springfield Mo 65806 (417) 832-9222 doulafoundation.org
Harmony House
Harmony House
519 E Cherry St Springfield, MO 65806 417-837-7700 www.myharmonyhouse.org
The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri 3161 W Norton Rd Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2526 www.swh.org
Isabel’s House 2750 W Bennett Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-CARE www.isabelshouse.org
Junior Achievement Drury University- Lay Hall 900 N. Benton Springfield, Mo 65802 417-873-6989 www.jamvi.org
Killuminati Foundation www.killuminatiFoundation.org
March of Dimes 1722 S Glenstone W110 Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-9397 www.marchofdimes.com
National Multiple Sclerosis Society 1675-J East Seminole Springfield, MO 65804 417-882-8128 www.msmidamerica.org
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) 215 S Barnes Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-4314 www.oac.ac
Pregnancy Care Center 1342 E Primrose Street Springfield, MO 65804-4224 www.pccchoices.com
Republic Paw Pantry P.O. Box 670 Republic, MO 65738 417-893-0086 www.republicpawpantry.org
Ronald McDonald House 949 E Primrose Street Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 886-0225 http://www.rmhcozarks.org
Springfield Regional Arts Council 411 N Sherman Pkwy Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 862-2787 http://springfieldarts.org
Women Connect4Good DrNancy@womenspeak.com Twitter.com/womenspk www.Facebook.com/WomenSpk www.Womenspeak.com/connect4good
Women in Need (WIN) Southwest Missouri Office on Aging Foundation 1735 S Fort Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 417-862-0762 800-497-0822 www.swmoa.com
The Victim Center 819 N Boonville Ave Sprinvgfield, MO 65802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org
P.O. Box 4626
Springfield, MO 65808 417-234-7338 www.womeninneedoftheozarks.org
Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store (YOTO) 1731 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65803 417-890-7283 www.yotothriftstore.org
Victory Trade School 1715 N Boonville Springfield, MO 65803 417-864-2221 www.victorytradeschool.edu
Wish I May 1700 W. Walnut Springfield, MO 65806 417-844-6195 www.wishimay.org
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Letter from the Editor Good Day Springfield! August was a busy month with school starting again. I enjoyed all of the 1st day back to school pictures that were shared on Facebook and Instagram. Hard to acknowledge our kids are growing up so fast since that means we are getting older too! But as they say, "Time keeps on ticking, into the future," and it stops for no one! Did any of you have a chance to attend some events in August? I was very excited about Runway Loud and will have pictures to share of that in our next issue. Did you get any pictures or videos? Please send them in to events@goicare.com so we can share them with everyone! Amy and I drew straws for the highlight of this month, and I won! So this month we are highlighting animals! Who helps animals, who helps animal owners and who uses animals to help us! I hope you also enjoyed the show that aired on Aug 30th.Weren't Batman and Robin adorable!! If you missed the show it should be up on the site at goicare.com. Make sure to choose the city of Springfield! As always it is a pleasure to serve the wonderful nonprofits here in Springfield in helping create more awareness of what they do, and who they help. Thank you to all of you! What would this beautiful town of Springfield and its surrounding cities do without all of your hard work! Thank you to the supporters, and donors as well, we know that without you, many nonprofits would be unable to do the work they do.
Cara Trask
Good, good, good, good vibrations.... to all of you! Contributing Editor editor@goicare.com
Ron Penney
Letter from the Publisher
CFP®, ChFC® Private Wealth Advisor
Helping you create the future you envision.
Hello everyone! Thanks for picking up this month’s issue of CARES! We are so excited to share great stories, upcoming events, programs and services and our feature, Animal Awareness, nonprofits that help animals and use animals to help people! Inside you'll find some great info on animals and how you can get involved! You'll also learn more about what each nonprofit does to help. There are even some adorable photos of pets that are up for adoption now. Just remember to adopt responsibly! We also have a great article from Dan Prater with The Center for Nonprofit Communication on how important it is for a nonprofit to have an updated and mobile responsive website. He shares some great info! There are a ton of events happening so be sure to check them out in the center of the magazine for details. I know the support is very much appreciated and events are always a great time! Next month we will focus on Cancer Awareness, if you have a story of how a nonprofit has helped you face the challenges of cancer, please share with us. It is our hope that by sharing your story, others will be inspired to donate time and money to help these great nonprofits continue to provide support for others.
Amy Michael
Penney, Murray & Associates Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
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SEPTEMBER 2014 [get involved] CARES TV....................................................................... 6
11th Annual Wine Walk................................................... 8
What’s coming up in September!
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Clampitt Paper................................................................ 7
Enjoy Outdoor Fitness Events and Support Local Nonprofits ................................................... 9
Quality Products, Great Pricing!
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Membership Directory Springfield CARES members listing
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival
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[animal lovers] Pet Section Introduction................................................ 10
6th Annual Project Puppy Benefit Gala.......................... 13
with Aaron Buerge
Killuminati Foundation
HFLCS: A Canine & Feline Rescue .................................. 12
A New Face .................................................................. 14
A No Kill Rescue Center
Equi-Librium Therapy Center
Introducing EARS.......................................................... 13
CARES Marketing ......................................................... 16
Exotic Animal Research Studies
Increasing Communication for Nonprofits!
Letters from the editor and publisher
[calendar of events] Introduction.................................................................. 17 80th Season: Soaring to New Heights ........................... 19
Sondra Hagerman/Springfield Baseball ......................... 20 Murney Associates Realtors
Springfield Little Theatre
staff
[nonprofit education]
Amy Michael Publisher
Website Makeover: Nonprofit Edition............................ 22 The Center for Nonprofit Education
Cara Trask Editor
[let’s get local]
Phil Dellasega Creative Director
Arts & Culture Grant Opportunity.................................. 24
Walk to End Alzheimer’s ............................................... 28
Springfield Regional Arts Council
Alzheimer’s Association
Looking for Volunteers.................................................. 25
20th Annual Fall Classic ................................................ 29
Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance
The Victim Center
Southwest Missouri Office on Aging
Paint It Forward ............................................................ 26
Oktoberfest .................................................................. 30
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks
HOTO Sertoma
RSVP Reading Buddy Program ...................................... 27
Health•Hunger•Hygiene ............................................. 31
Council of Churches of the Ozarks/United Way
Care to Learn
advisory panel
Sip & Shop Champagne Brunch .................................... 27
OACAC Weatherization Program................................... 32 OACAC
Gerry Catapang PT, DPT
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools
[empowering women]
Ken Childers Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L Nancy O’Reilly
An Evening in Paris....................................................... 33
Letters from BCFO Friends............................................. 37
FLiP
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
It Takes a Village...to Change a Family’s Future.............. 34
Tanger Fit For a Cure 5k Run/Walk ................................ 37
Harmony House
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
Tony Shalloup
Signature Chef’s Auction............................................... 35
A Night of Caring.......................................................... 38
Robert Stoops
March of Dimes
Doula Foundation
Walk 4 Life & 5k Run .................................................... 36
Become a SoleMate®, Impact a Life .............................. 39
Cara Trask
Pregnancy Care Center
Girls on the Run
Becky Overend Chris Shaefer
Leadership Conference.................................................. 36 L2: Learn, Lead
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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This month CARES TV was about pets and animals and the nonprofits that provide services relating to animals. We also talked with Aaron Buerge about his passion for animals and why he feels passionate about getting involved. If you missed the show, please check it out online at goicare.com. You'll also find a section here in this month’s issue of CARES Magazine that shares more about how our nonprofits are helping animals in the area, how they help animals and how they use animals to help others in the community. Next month we will be highlighting Cancer Awareness! We will be visiting Kirk Elmquist to learn more about his passion for philanthropy and how he gets involved in raising funds for nonprofits. As always, we would love to share event photos so please send those in as well! events@goicare.com And, a big THANK YOU to our sponsors:
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Image Courtesy of Kathryn Whitney Photography
I had the pleasure of visiting the Dickerson Park Zoo and chatting with Aaron Buerge, President of First National Bank Springfield Branch and Melinda Arnold, Program Director for the Zoo. Aaron is on the board for Ball of the Wild, an annual event held by the Zoo and is also heavily involved in supporting other animal related causes. When I asked Aaron why he felt compelled to help animals he explained his passion. “I’m a big kid at heart! I had the opportunity, I grew up with Clydesdales, dogs, I’m just an animal lover. Now that I’m a parent, there’s something so magical about seeing the expression on a childs face when their feeding a giraffe, watching the elephants get baths, or just petting a neighbors dog or cat. When I was growing up I was always bringing home strays, you know... Saving the world! That’s really the short of it.”
I've known Aaron for some time and have personally seen his generosity toward animal related nonprofits, so I felt compelled to ask him, "If you could have any animal in the world, what would be your number one choice?" His answer? "The Duck Billed Platypus." Now of course, I had to do some research of my own on this phenomenon… The Duck Billed Platypus is a mammal that lays eggs, has the tail of an otter, the bill of a duck and fur! It also is venomous with a spur on the hind leg of the males that can deliver a poison with just a kick. Incredible! Buerge was engaging and light hearted as we went through the interview and photo shoot for the cover. His passion for all animals was clear in viewing his interaction with the animals. It is my hope that in reading this, you will feel compelled to help one of our nonprofits that help animals, or the help people with the assistance of amazing animals.
That's where the Dickerson Park Zoo comes in! Of course it is a great place to visit to see the wonderful animals! In visiting with Melinda, I learned that the Zoo also has animals that they take off site, to schools and other social settings to help teach people about animals. While I was there visiting with her, I met a bearded dragon named "Yoshi" and a cockatoo named "Professor Elliot". Each time I have the privilege of meeting someone that works with animals, I am delighted to see how passionate they are about it, and it's no different with Melinda. Of course, if you're interested in meeting some of these great animals you can call the zoo for visit www.dickersonparkzoo.com. 11
A No-Kill Rescue Center HFLCS Canine & Feline Rescue saves impounded, abandoned or handicapped Canines and Felines. It offers an alternative to euthanasia by providing either a foster or permanent home through its adoption program. HFLCS travels to PetSmart in Springfield every Saturday for adoptions.
HFLCS’s “parent” program is Home For Life Cat Sanctuary which began in the fall of 1993, to save the animals impounded at the Buffalo City Pound, Buffalo MO. As of 2013, HFLCS is no longer affiliated with the Buffalo City Pound.
The group consists of volunteers for the Board of Directors, Coordinators, and numerous volunteers from around the area including Buffalo, Springfield, Fair Grove, Louisburg, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Camdenton, Strafford, etc. HFLCS is a foster-based program, where volunteers provide foster homes for the canines and felines to stay in their home until adopted. Numerous fundraisers are held year round to help fund the rescue. Fundraising efforts are vital to our program, as they provide funding for our extensive veterinary care that each animal receives prior to its adoption. All of the canines and felines in our program are completely vetted and healthy before being adopted: spayed or neutered, feline leukemia tested, rabies shot, immunization shots, flea/tick treatment, ear mite treatment, etc.
HFLCS CONTACT:
HFLCS is a non-profit organization and operates solely from donations, grants, and fundraisers. All donations are tax-deductible due to its’ 501c3 non-profit status.
Phone: 417-733-5068 Website: www.HFLCS.org Find us at: www.petfinder.com
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Hello again! This is Avery, founder of E.A.R.S! Now that it is summer and the weather is hot, I want to give you some tips on how to care for your pet. First things first, never leave your dog in a hot car because this could cause your dog to overheat, which can lead to
death. Give your dog unlimited access to water, because if you don’t give your dog enough water, it could dehydrate them and make them sick. When letting your dogs out, make sure they have shade to rest under. Doggies can become tired in the summer because of the heat, walking them in the cooler parts of the day will give them their much needed exercise. Watch out for hot surfaces like asphalt when walking your pet because it can burn your pets paws. As humans if you think it’s hot outside, remember it’s hotter for them, they are covered in a fur coat! Some puppies like to have a kiddie pool to keep them cool. Summer months can cause an increase in bad parasites such as fleas, ticks and heart-worms. Ask your veterinarian about the best product for your pet. Last, but not least, you can shave or clip your doggies fur if it’s appropriate for them. You can also apply sunscreen to your dogs skin if she/he has a thin coat or no fur at all. Your canine best friend thinks the world of you, so make sure and show them you love them too by taking good care of them!
Adopt Me!
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A New Face Equi-Librium Therapy Center (ETC) has been busy with new construction progress during the recent Spring and Summer months, while continuing to offer its ongoing therapy programs including outpatient services (OT and PT) utilizing Hippotherapy interventions, Therapeutic Riding, and Equine Facilitated Learning. As you may remember, the Ozarks were deluged with rain earlier this year which posed additional complications to the already trying process of renovation. Thankfully ETC received assistance from the entire community to keep progress from coming to a standstill. Equi-Librium Therapy Center was excited to receive support from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department Prisoner Work Release Program. Those participating in this program assisted with removal of the existing 9+ inches of sand and dirt within the arena. This made room for the new mixture of surface material that would help maintain the newly remodeled steel construction. On the outside of the barn, the East side renovations began to take place and the look of the facility changed dramatically. This rapidly changing area will allow for Individualized stalls for our therapy horses, including areas for horse maintenance and tack storage. This area is projected to be completed in the Fall of 2014. ETC was also excited to take ownership of the existing home and barn located adjacent to the new ETC facility. Plans for cosmetic renovations of these structures will allow for needed office space for the ETC staff, as well as allow for a permanent meeting place for the Board of Directors. This space will also allow for a live-in facility manager who will be available for ongoing maintenance of our campus. ETC has been energetically moving forward with the initiation of its own capital campaign in order to extend the West side of the facility. These exciting changes will allow for individualized therapy rooms, class rooms, a warm and welcoming viewing area for families to observe their rider in action, and restrooms with a storm shelter. It is felt that these new additions will allow ETC to continue its long history of providing exceptional, equine assisted therapies to individuals in the Ozarks. In 2013, ETC served 497 children and adults ages two and up with developmental, physical disabilities and/or emotional challenges in Southwest Missouri. ETC serves ten counties in Southwest Missouri, and one in Northwest Arkansas (Carroll County). Greene County continues to be the largest county served. The total population in Greene County is 280,626 (2012) and the number of those living in Greene County with non-institutionalized disabilities is 36,493,
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according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Understandably, the demand for our services continues to grow. With therapy sessions running throughout the year, and with the help of 200+ volunteers, ETC offers therapy services in collaboration with Missouri State University, College of the Ozarks, Burrell Behavior Health, The Arc of the Ozarks, Wounded Warriors Project, Abilities First, Developmental Connections of Taney County and surrounding Public Schools.
We invite you to visit our new facility and follow our progress through our website www.etctherapy.org or Facebook page. We are very excited to have started this journey and look forward to making this facility truly our own for the benefit of our amazing clients and their families, as well as our committed local community. If you would like to help make this journey possible for the individuals we serve in the Ozarks, you are invited to send your tax deductible gift to: Equi-Librium Therapy Center P.O. Box 9853 Springfield, MO 65801.
FUN FACT Did you know? Horses have 16 muscles in each ear, allowing them to rotate their ears 180 degrees!
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Made to Work Convoy of Hope
What trulyy sets us apart is an emphasiss on personal connections. Wee invite you to embark on a journey with th job seekers just like you, supported suupported by people who care. On O the 2nd and 4th Tuesday month you can be Made to Work! Worrk! Call Ryan Rust at 417-851-4510 -4510 for more information. of each month
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Frisco Highline Trail ail Race Frisco Highline
Awards forr 5k Overall and ½ Marathonn Overall Male and Female. Age A Divisions: 12 and under, 20-29, 13-19, 2029, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 9, 70+ T-shirts are guaranteedd for those who pre-register. ation: Prior to August 25 $20.00 for 5K $40 for ½, you can register online at Pre-registration: ozarkraces.com es.com Early Packet pickup for pre-registrants: Saturday,, August 31st from 12-6 at Runnner Sports, 3057 S. Fremont Ave. Springfield, MO 65804. Ridge Runner
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Trading Hands Kids ds Sale Ozark Empire E-Plex
Trading Hands Haands Kids Sale Fall/Winter Eve Event ent Sept 4-6 Ozark Empire E-Plex E-PPlex Thurs/Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-2pm. Many items 50% off SAT only! nly! FREE admission/parking daily! Shop 30,000 sq ft of gently-usedd bargains for babies-big kids! kidss! Fall/Winter Clothing (Newborn born Sizes to size 16),Coats Boots, Shoes, oes, Toys, Baby equipment, Holiday Hooliday clothing, Halloween costumes, ostumes, Electronics, Books, Games, Sp ports Equipment, Dancewear/leotards eotards and MORE! Sports
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Studio 55 Fine Arts Guild is holding a Charity Benefit/Silent Aucti Auction, ion, Art Sale Exhibition for Harmony House H and Crosslines in Spri ngfield, Mo. September 5th, at National Ave. Christian Springfield, Church at 11515 S. National in Springfield, Springfield, Mo. Reception hours 6:00- 8:30 :30 /Silent Auction 6:00-8:00 Refreshme nts hosted by the National Ave e. Christian Church and the ev vent is free to the public. The Refreshments Ave. event show inclu des a variety of art and mixedd media, fiber art, wood-carving ng and etc. Please come and includes support us as we give 100% of silent auction, auuction, and 25% of Exhibition Art Sale, to Harmony House and Crossli ines. Crosslines.
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First Friday Art Walk lk Springfield Regional Arts Council
First Fridayy Art Walk offers original art, live music, art demonstrations demonstrations, s, food, fun, and more in 27 participatinng venues. Also, as part of thee Art Walk, enjoy Art Walk Live! ve! Featuring art, live music, participating speecials, and a shuttle from UP to t Downtown Springfield. cocktail specials,
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Dinner for Life Lifehouse Crisis Maternity Center
Dinner fundraiser in support of LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home, which provides a safe home and comprehensive support services to help homeless, pregnant women on a path to self-sufficiency. Gather your friends to form a table of 10! Have a wonderful dinner at University Plaza Hotel, hear inspiring stories and make a difference in the lives of these young women in need and their babies! Tickets are $50/per person.
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2014 Outdoor Days Bass Pro Shops, Wonders of Wildlife and Springfield-Greene County Park Board
In celebration of health, wellness, and outdoor adventure, we invite you to join us for a weekend dedicated to the exhilarating world of outdoor recreation at Lake Springfield. This weekend event is filled with outdoor exploration and fun activites for the whole family to enjoy. Most of our activities are FREE and open to the public. This event will be held at Lake Springfield, 5324 S. Kissick Ave, Springfield MO.
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Laura’s Memories Ronald McDonald House
Take the 45-minute drive to Mansfield (425 W. Ohio St.) and experience the past with Laura Ingalls Wilder as she reminisces about her childhood pioneer days, her incredible family, and her beloved Almanzo. September show dates are 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20th. Admission is Adults 12+ $10, Children 5-11 $5, Children 5 and under are free. The September 20th show coincides with the Annual Wilder Festival in Mansfield.
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Join us Saturday September 6 to help honor five individuals and one business for their extraordinary support for the arts in SWMO. Event held at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. They will welcome hundreds of businesses and community leaders, art patrons, and artists. Celebrate with gourmet food and wine, local music, dance and theatre organizations, as well as fine art at the Sky Gallery.
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Bike MS: Ozarks Ride 2014 National MS Society, Mid America Chapter
For cyclists and anyone seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. Join us for a weekend that’s more than a ride — it’s anticipation, friendship, personal accomplishment, and the knowledge that you’re changing lives. The Bike MS: Ozarks Ride offers a two-day ride through the hills and prairies of southern Missouri with good friends and entertainment, and of course, a great cause. Don’t just ride, bike MS!
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This 4-Person scramble will be held at Milwood Golf and Racquet Club. Lots of contests, awards for am and pm players, prizes for 3 flights and an evening banquet. For more information please contact us at 417-868-9523 or by visiting our website at www.swmoa.com 19
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A for the RPP. RPP Cocktails at 6, 6 dinner at 7 2nd Annual Dinner & Auction and auction at 8. RSVP by August 22nd by paypal on our website www.republicpaypantry.org www.republicpaypa antry.org by phone at 417417-893-0086 -893-0086 or by events@repubblicpawpantry.org. The ticket price of $35/per email at events@republicpawpantry.org. inment. Cash bar person (21 and up) will include a full meal and entertainment. available.
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Saturday September 20 20th 0th at the Jordan Velley Park. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the car re, support and care, research efforts of the A Alzheimer's Association. For more m information 417-886-21999. please call 417-886-2199.
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The 17th Annual Cider Days on Historic Walnut Stree Street et will be held oon September 20 & 21, 20 014 from 10am-5pm both day ys. This two-da 2014 days. two-day fall festival will featur re regional artists and crafte rs, three perfor feature crafters, performance stages, a free ch hildren’s area with inflatables,, and of course – children’s real apple cider! Admis ssion is $4 per person; childre en 10 and unde Admission children under are free. For more infor mation, please call 417.831.6 200. information, 417.831.6200. 20
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Annual Meeting Community Partnership of the Ozarks
This year’s meeting will be held at the Ramada OASIS Convention Center! So, this year we are honoring the collaborative work of those who have given passion, insight, and the ability to tackle large community issues. We hope you will take your seat at the table by submitting your RSVP at www.commpartnership.org/annualmeeting.
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Saturday the 25th come to the 4th annual OACAC Scavenger Hunt, rain or shine! Funds raised from this event will help families in Greene County who face emergency situations. Registration is at 9am and the cost is $42 per team 1-4. Prizes for each team! For more information and to register visit www.oac.ac or call 417-864-3448.
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Tanger Outlets: Fit for a Cure 5K Run/Walk Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
Mission: 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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The Tanger Outlet Center in Branson, Missouri is proud to sponsor its 6th Annual Fit for Families 5K Run/Walk. We’re bringing our community together this Fall to promote and encourage a healthy, happy lifestyle and fight Breast Cancer. For more information on this event visit www.bcfo.org or call 417-337-9328.
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On Saturday evening at 5:30pm at the Obelisk Home, the public is invited to an evening cocktail party where pieces of art will be shown and auctioned, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks. For more information on this event pleas call us at 417-869-9090. You can also email Nicole Fuller at nicole@obeliskhome.com
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The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools is excited to host the Sip & Shop Champagne Brunch, Silent Auction and Fashion Show in partnership with 417 Magazine, which will kick-off 417 Magazine’s annual Boutique Week. The proceeds from this event will benefit the students of Springfield Public Schools. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 10am at Highland Springs Country Club. For more information on this event please call 417-523-0144.
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by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu
Americans love makeovers.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a makeover as the act or
From Extreme Makeover: Home Edition — the former ABC hit show that provided major improvements or new buildings for families facing hardships — to Extreme Makeover, a program featuring ordinary men and women undergoing plastic surgery, weight loss, hairdressing and wardrobing upgrades, we love stories about new beginnings and second chances.
process of making changes to improve the appearance or effectiveness
Negative events and media coverage can cause individuals and companies to seek image makeovers. In 2012 BP revealed a plan to spend $500 million to restore its brand image that took a huge beating because of the Gulf of Mexico spill in 2010. Politicians and celebrities are especially good at altering public perceptions to improve their appearances. 22
of someone or something. A nonprofit organization's most public face is its website. And let's be honest: some of these faces desperately need a makeover! For that reason, it's important to take a hard look into the mirror to see what others see when they look at your website. Helping others and meeting needs is what nonprofits are all about. So it's not surprising that their leaders get so focused on the program activities, they forget about their website. They take an "auto pilot" approach, assuming once a site is built that it requires no attention.
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Websites require a lot of attention.When you ignore them, they can quickly become ineffective and outdated. And in time, they can communicate a message that does not support the mission and culture of your organization.
SIX SIGNS YOUR SITE NEEDS A MAKEOVER: 1. Your site was built when MySpace was the rage. There was a time way back in 2005-2006 when MySpace was the most visited site in the United States, even surpassing Google. Your site was cool back then, too, and featured the most up-to-date technology. Today it has the look of something created by Thomas Edison. 2. Your site is optimized for viewing on desktop computers. It's a fact — more than 250 million global web searches are made from mobile devices every day. If your site is not mobile-friendly, you are losing a significant number of visitors and, more importantly, you are missing potential donors. 3. Your site was built by your neighbor's 14-year-old son who is a tech whiz. Of course, you want to save your organization's precious dollars by utilizing volunteers instead of hiring a consultant. But there are some things that should be done by professionals, including your website. It's still true today: You get what you pay for. 4. Your site updates can be performed by only one person, and she is no longer with the organization. You would like to update your site, but not a single person in the organization has the password to access it or the know-how to make changes.As a result, your site has outdated photos and wrong information — including names of staff members who are no longer working there. Or just as damaging, the site lists "upcoming events" that are from 2009. 5. You steer people away from your site, hoping they won't find it. Your site is an embarrassment to your organization. In fact, you're glad the site's SEO is so low it doesn't show up in a Google search. You know the site can scare off donors or hurt your chances of recruiting the best board members. 6. You cannot accept donations on your site. Because so many donors prefer giving on their devices, having a clear and simple form of accepting donations on your site is critical. Most donors won't work hard to find a way to make an online donation. One study showed potential donors will completely abandon the idea of giving if they can't locate the donation button within 3 or 4 seconds.
All of these are signs your site is likely not doing what your organization wants or needs it to do. Good websites can help tell your organization's story and engage visitors. A well-designed site helps readers know what your nonprofit does and why it is important — and does so quickly without having to wade through multiple clicks and pages. Don't forget this: You know more about your organization than the public, so don't assume your mission is clear or understood. Images and videos are essential, but if your site’s are outdated or don't work properly, they can actually hurt your cause. Images and videos are powerful tools that help demonstrate your work and tell emotional stories of success. In addition, they improve the amount of time visitors spend on your site. Provide usable and relevant content so visitors will keep coming back. Give people a reason to visit your site frequently. Whether it's access to new research, a downloadable PDF, or an interesting infographic, keep the content fresh and interesting. And while you provide content, you can find a way to capture email addresses in exchange for the information you're offering. The email address could be the beginning of a relationship with a visitor who may eventually become a donor, so be mindful of the content and frequency of the messages you send. Most nonprofit organizations need volunteers. Make sure your site has clear information on how people can get involved (beyond monetary donations). Provide descriptions of volunteer opportunities, job requirements, and how to apply. Even though it is over-hyped, social media is still your friend. Make sure your site has clear links to all your social media channels, and place these links prominently so visitors can quickly and easily connect. Social media gives you a wonderful chance to engage in conversations with the general public, answer questions, respond to issues, and to learn about public perceptions. Whatever your goals (raise money, recruit volunteers, elevate public awareness, etc.), your organization's website can be one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways of reaching and engaging people. Just remember, like most other aspects of your operation, a good site requires an investment of time and resources.
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Beginning in Se September, eptemberr, arts and culture organizations will be able to o apply for grant funding g through the Regional Council’s Springfield Regi ional Arts Council’ ’s (SRAC)) annual grant program. year, partmaking ki program m. For F the th second d year r, th the e SRAC C is i part tnering with the Community Foundation off the Ozarks to funding provide fundin ng support, collaborative e partnership and opportunities, a nd program assistance for non-profit arts and organizations. avail-a nd culture org anizations. These funds are re made avail able CFO’ss field-of-interest funds a ble using the CFO’ nds created by generous donors g enerous donor rs who support the arts. intended Spring-Grants are inten nded to support the goals of the Spring field Springfield’s fie eld Cultural Plan P and the City y of Spri p ngfield’ g s Field Guide More Gu uide 2030. Mo ore details about both documents uments can be found att SpringfieldArts.org SpringfieldArts.org.. Las Last year’ss grant fou und online a st year’ received variety cycle, we receiv ed applications for a varie ety of projects performances from m performan nces to strategic planning. The Springfield Regional educa-Reg gional Opera received funding to support ort their educa tional outreach tour of The Three Little Pigs. The tour visited Springfield schools visite ed all 36 Sp pringfield elementary schoo ols to perform area graders for a rea first g raders as well as the Park rk Central and Springfield-Greene Library Librar ry Center branches of the Sprin ngfield-Greene ngfield Greene County Library.. Count ty District LLibrary was Museum Also ffunded unded w as the Springfield Art M useum for an educational project School. educat tional proj ject with Jarrett Middle Sc hool. Students Museum’ss curator and th their worked d with the e Museum’ eir teachers to create a gallery guide to accompany the exhibit e entitled American Identity.. While stud studying Creating g an Am erican Identity ying American history, history y,, the 8th g grade students also examin examined ned artwork of tthe same e time p period to create a guide forr visitors. Proposalss will be existing emerg-Proposal P e accepted from either exis ting or emerg community iing, com mmunity y focused arts or cultural agencies. For eligibility, purposes of elig p gibility y, these agencies are re-structuring, artistic rre-branding, re-brandin ng, orr re-defining their artist ic or cultural m missions.
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The V T Victim ictim Center er is looking for or volunteers to o help improve h elp impr ove ourr community by changing lives.. Please consider volunteering your time by helping through h elping victims thr ough our 24-hour -hour hotline. Iff are are interested, yyou ou ar e ar e inter ested, call us att 417-863-7273..
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wanting Aree you are 55 or older and w anting to share your love of reading with an elementary age student that needs he elp with reading help this school year? TThe he RSVP Re ading Buddy Reading Program Pr ogram matchess volunteers with elementary scho ols to support schools child literacy tthroughout the Ozarks Reseaarch shows that Ozarks.. Research children w ho read well in who the early grades are far successful years.. more successf ful in later years year,r, Springf Springfield TThis his year field schools are requesting more Rea ading Buddies! Reading “My student began with little confidence and very poor skills skills.. She ended the year having gained confide ence in reading confidence and writing aand nd with much improved pro oficiency. proficiency. Our reading time to ogether enriched together her classroom rea ading.” reading.” Delawar Elemeentary Reading Delawaree Elementary Buddy V olunteer Volunteer
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A n estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's
disease. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or co-worker, chances are you know someone with the disease. Soon, no one will be left untouched. We can change the course of Alzheimer’s disease, but we need your help. Sign up today for a Walk to End Alzheimer’s® event near you. It’s easy. You can register online at alz.org/walk or you can register at the Walk. See the list of dates and locations in the box at right.
Proceeds from the Walk provide care and support to families and individuals in southwest Missouri living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, while also contributing to much-needed research. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.
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HYGIENE HYGIEN NE NE It’s hard to believe but school begins for thousand It’s thousands ds of students in Springfield d and surrounding comm municommunities August 12, 2014.. In previous issues of C Cares ares Magazine, we have dis discussed scussed the devastating hun hunger nger and health issues thatt many students face daily y. In daily. this month’ month’ss issue, hyg hygiene iene is discussed.
Story: A school cou nselor reported that a fifth h grade counselor boy had only two shirts and one pair of jea ans. The jeans. child was wearing his h mother’ wn jeans mother’ss hand-me-dow hand-me-down and children were making fun of him. Care tto o Learn provided him with vouchers v to purchase new clothes. The mission of Care to Learn is to provide immediate funding to meet emer emergent health, hun hunger and hygiene ne needs so every child can be successful iin school.
One of the more sensit tive issues a teacher may have sensitive to deal with is a stud dent with poor hygiene. FFrom rom student head lice to poor oral hygiene h to poor hand wash washing, hing hing, it is not an issue that can be ignored especially if it results in a student be eing ridiculed and rejected d by being peers. Poor hygiene can take e a variety of forms includ including ding dirty clothes and bodyy odor odor.. Because of the po potententially significant socia al and health implicationss of social poor hygiene, these iss ues cannot be avoided. Car re to issues Care Learn allows teachers to t deal with hygiene yg p problems ems with sensitivity and co oncern for the student’ e concern student’ss emo emo-tional well-being. Schools include hygie hygiene ene as a regular part of the curriculum and often p provide students with a ch checkeckactivities list of hygiene activitie es that should be accomplished shed teeth, on a daily basis, such h as bathing, brushing te eeth, hair, combing hair r, etc. But But teachers often find that t students with poor hygiene do not have basic b home. hygiene items at home e. Care to Learn provide provides es immediate access to basic b hygiene items – brushe brushes, es, combs, tissues, soap, sh shamhamconfipoo, deodorant, and ttoothbrushes. oothbrushes. Through a co onfivoucher dential and simple vou cher system, Care to Learn also underwear, provides new shoes, coats, underwear r, socks and clothing. Care to Learn n also has laundry voucherss for have and/or students who do not h ave access to hot water an d/or laundry facilities. facilities
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OACAC Weatherization Program Reduces Energy Costs For Low-income Families In 1977, The Missouri Department of Natural Resources responded to the energy crisis of the early 1970s, establishing the Weatherization Assistance Program, funded by The Department of Energy. The program provides costeffective energy-efficient home improvements to Missouri’s low income households, especially the elderly, children, those with physical disadvantages, and others hit hardest by high utility costs. The program aims to lower utility bills and improve comfort while ensuring health and safety. Today, weatherization is the nation’s largest residential energy efficiency program. In the early years, the weatherization program used volunteer labor to install temporary energy saving measures. However, changes in federal regulations, technology, and the needs of Missourians have led to a more holistic approach to residential energy efficiency.
and windows. Using the whole house approach, OACAC will fix the areas that have the greatest impact on energy efficiency. All weatherization measures are cost tested using a computerized audit system. OACAC Weatherization’s primary funding comes from the Department of Energy, administered by The Missouri Department of Economic Development, Division of Energy. OACAC estimates weatherizing approximately 95 homes in our ten county service area with this funding. In addition, Missouri Legislators followed the history of several other states and approved a measure to transfer 10% of funds from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to Weatherization. OACAC Weatherization anticipates the LIHEAP funding transfer will weatherize an additional 110 homes (based on LIHEAP funding to Missouri last year), retain eight weatherization jobs and create four additional jobs.
Home heating is a high-cost basic necessity. Low income households “The most important thing we can spend nearly 14 percent of their do is to spend this funding wisely total annual income on and correctly to help lowenergy. Other households income families by weatherizspend only 3 percent of their ing their homes and reduce annual income, on average, their energy bills,” said Todd on energy. Low income Steinmann, OACAC Weathfamilies often cut back on erization Director. “By applyother necessities to pay ing weatherization measures their energy bills. For people it helps homeowners and with low incomes, the renters save money on their decision to pay the utility bill utility bills and help assure their may mean deciding between health and safety.” being warm in the winter and Currently OACAC Weatherization Todd Steinmann eating complete meals. Other low has a two-three year waiting list, but OACAC Weatherization Director income people live in older homes that we anticipate that time will be reduced may not have insulation or may have older, with additional LIHEAP funding. As a result of less efficient heating systems. Weatherization is a this funding transfer, the 110 homes weatherized with long-lasting solution to these problems. Weatherization LIHEAP funds this year will save on average $48,070 on measures saves on average $437 per year for every home energy costs and these savings will continue year after that is weatherized. year. The Weatherization Assistance Program sponsored by OACAC was founded in November of 1965 as a private OACAC is a free service to homeowners or renters who nonprofit corporation to help low-income families are eligible with a goal to reduce energy costs. Energybecome self-sufficient. OACAC sponsors Family Planning, efficient improvements may include: reducing air leaks, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Housing Assistance, increasing insulation in the walls, attic, floor and foundaLIHEAP, Neighborhood Centers, and Weatherization tion; heating system “clean and tune”; heating system programs. For more information visit www.oac.ac. repair and/or replacement; and repairing exterior doors 32
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It Takes a Village... To Change a Family’s Future!
It truly takes a village to make Harmony House a safe haven for the women and children fleeing abusive situations and we rely on the generosity of people like you to donate their time and talents. Whether you prefer volunteering in an office setting, have a landscaping green thumb, or can work magic with a hammer and nails, Harmony House has a place for you! Some ongoing volunteer needs include: t Building
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RUN, SHOP, SAVE & HELP THE FIGHT! SEPT 15 - OCT 25 Breast Cancer Foundation ion of the Ozarks is a resource rce for individuals and families ies in southwest Missouri and nd the four-state region impacted pacted by breast cancer. BCFO provides: x )LQDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH WR R WKRVH LQ WUHDWPHQW IRU breast cancer WKURXJK x (PRWLRQDO VXSSRUW WKUR RXJK VXSSRUW groups and a mentoring program 0DPPRJUDP x )UHH 6FUHHQLQJ 0DPP PRJUDP 3URJUDP to promote e early detection x (GXFDWLRQDO SURJUDPV V IRFXVHG RQ prevention and early detection *DUPHQW x /\PSKHGHPD *DUPHQ QW 3URJUDP IRU WKH XQLQVXUHG G and under-insured For more information about bout Breast Cancer Foundation ion of the Ozarks programs and services please call 417.862.3838 or visit bcfo.org cfo.org
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September 2014 Saturday, Sep eptember 13, 201 14 Join us September 13, 2014 at Farmers Farmers Park Park for our biggest fundraiser ndraiser of the year! It promises to be a fun eveningg as summer winds down filled with great food from Metropolitan M t litan Farmer, Farmer, Aviary A i Cafe C f andd Creperie, C i Houlihan’s, H lihan’s, Andy’s ndy’s d ’ FFrozen rozen Custard, C t d drinks including beer from Mother’s other’s Brewing Company, Heart of America Beverage Company, wine from St. James mes Winery Winery and Major Brands, and entertainment by Sequel Dose as well as an excellent ellent silent and live auction. Joe andd Christine Daues will emcee the event for us. 100% % of the funds raised at this event will stay in Springfield to support mothers and babies.s.
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“Being a SoleMate for Girls on the Run® is abo about out more than just raising m money for a great cause. Itt is c about truly having the chance to make an impact on th he Southwest Missouri Area. Are ea. the life of a girl in the abo out Knowing I am helping a girl grow and learn about ga self-esteem, confidence,, leadership skills, and living reason enough to be a SoleMate." SoleMate e." healthy lifestyle is reason Weis -Joy Weis Training for any endurance endura ance event is often challengchallen ng Training i d being i SSoleMa l ate is i a great way to keep p it ing and a SoleMate nt. fun, stay motivated and maintain your commitment. S program provid provides des The Girls on the Run® SoleMates o raise money for GOTR while hile adults an opportunity to training for the athleticc event of their choice. SoleSo oleMates set personal goals goalls such as running in a maramarathon or 10k event to raise ra aise money for GOTR in their eir community. community. Each year, yearr, our o SoleMates raise critically critica ally needed funds that ensure ensure we are able to serve more mo ore girls in our community. community.
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