Springfield CARES April 2012

promoting non profit communication and awareness in our community

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Table of Contents

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Advertising Directory Springfield Cares advertisers

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Membership Directory Springfield Cares members listing

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Victim Center Sponsored by Nancy O’Reilly PsD

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Harvesting for the Less Fortunate

by T.L. Erickson

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North Shore Animal League America’s Tour for Life Humane Society

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10 March of Dimes Sponsored by Southwest Woman’s Health

13 American Cancer Society Relay for Life

14 Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks A Time to Share Sponsored by Nancy O’Reilly PsD

16 Center Spread Springfield CARES Magazine

18 Calendar of Events

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Charity Events for April

19 Ambassadors for Children Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. William H. Darr

21 Good Samaritans Boys Ranch Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. William H. Darr

22 Providing FInancial Transparency through Audit Center for Non Profit Communication

25 The Neighborhood Restaurant with a Purpose

by Kara Chase

27 Games Sponsored by Service Noodle

28 17th Annual Breakfast of Hope

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Victim Center

29 4th Annual Run for a Child CASA

31 11th Annual Spring Luncheon GYN Cancers Alliance

staff

advisory panel

Amy Michael Publisher

Jeff Gossman Mary Valloni Peter Edwards CIA Beverly Roberts Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L Gerry Catapang PT, DPT Ken Childers Chris Shaefer Becky Overend Sharna Rittmaster Ross Stoops

Phil Dellasega Creative Director Cara Trask Editor

CARES

Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance Nicole Malinowski Designer

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Advertising Adver rtising Dir Directory ecto ory 1856 S. Glen Glenstone nstone A Ave. ve.

Springfield, MO M 65804 417-823-8504 417-823-850 04 www.kgbx.com www .kgbx.co om

1770 W. W. Sunset Sun nset Springfield, p g , MO M 65807 417-887-5301 417-887-530 01 www.blucurrent.org www.blucurrrent.org

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National Ave. Ave. 3333 S. National M 65802 Springfield, MO 417 881 510 00 417-881-5100 ne.com www.myfnbonline.com

1239 E. Republicc Rd Springfield, MO 65804 417-725-231 14 417-725-2314 www.ezzoph h t hotography h .com www.ezzophotography.com

410 4108 08 S. National Ave. Ave. Spri ngfield, MO 65802 Springfield, 417 -823-9600 417-823-9600 www w.myfnbonline.com www.myfnbonline.com

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1342 134 42 E. Kingsley St. Ste E Springfield, Spriingfield, MO 65802 417-823-9600 417 7-823-9600 www.ameripriseadvisors.com ww ww.ameripriseadvisors.com m

brian.ash@servicenoodle.com brian.ash@serviccenoodle.com 417-893-0737 www.servicenoodle.com www.servicenoodle.com

311 E. W Walnut alnut Springfield, MO O 65806 417-869-1334 www .springfielldlittletheatre.org www.springfieldlittletheatre.org

417-527-3186 www.mythirtyone.com/brookear www .mythirtyo one.com/brookear nold

901 E. St. Louis Ste 200-16 Springfield Sprin ngfield MO, 65806 417-818-9965 417 -818-9965 www.prioritytaxsolutions.com www w.prioritytaxsolutions.com m

213 1 W. W. Republic Rd Ste. 59 9 2131 Spri ngfield, MO 65807 Springfield, 866 -397-2457 866-397-2457 www w.reward4schools.com www.reward4schools.com

Springfield Springfiel ld CARES would like lik ke to thank all the advertisers a for the «À issue.

If you are adverting please e interested in adve erting with us plea ase email our sales department at sales@goicare.com sales@g goicare.com 4

Membership Mem mbersh hip Dir Directory e ectory Springfield CARES would lik likee to introduce th the he following Members Membbbers of the magazine. magazine. Members M must have non-profit non-profit status and prov provide vvide services to our comm munity. If you are interested in becoming a memb b r,, ber community. member, please give us a cal callll for more information!

Ambassadors For Childr Children en 627 N Glenstone Ave Avve Springfield, MO. MO. 65802 658802 417-862-3586 ext. 236 2 www .ambassadors44children.org www.ambassadors4children.org

11111 S Glenstone Ave 1111 Springfield, Sprin ngfield, MO. MO. 65804 417-864-6202 417-864-6202 www w.casaswmo.org www.casaswmo.org

American Can Cancer ncer Society (ACS) 3322 S Campbell Ave Avve # G Springfield, MO. MO. 65807 658807 417-881-4668 www .cancer.org www.cancer.org

Big Br Brothers others Big B Sisters (BBBS) 3372 W Battlefield St S Springfield, MO. MO. 65807 658807 417-889-9136

Fem Female male Leaders in Philanthr Philanthropy o opy (FLiP) (FL LiP) 320 N Jefferson Ave Sprin ngfield, MO. MO. 65806 Springfield, 417-863-7700 417-863-7700 www w.uwozarks uwozarks.com/flip com/flip.asp asp www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp

Good Go ood Samaritan Boys Ranch h

Breast Cancerr Foundation of Breast the Ozarks (BC (BCFO) CFO)

242 E Norton Rd 242 Springfield, Sprin ngfield, MO. MO. 65803 417-864-6698 417-864-6698 www.ranchlife.org www w.ranchlife.org

GYN GY YN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA) CA)

330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO. MO. 65806 658806 417-862-3838 www.bcfo.org www .bcfo b f .org

30233 South Fort, Fort, Suite B Springfield, Sprin ngfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 417 417-869-2220 869 2220 www.gynca.com www w.gynca.com

Bridges for Y Youth o outh

The e Humane Society

1039 W Nichols Springfield, MO. MO. 65802 658802 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net www .bridgesforyoutth.net

31611 W Norton Rd Springfield, Sprin ngfield, MO. MO. 65803 417-833-2526 417-833-2526 www.swh.org www w.swh.org

Children’s Childr en’’s Miracle Mira acle Network 3525 S National Avee Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 658807 417-269-5437 www.coxhealth.com/cmn www .coxhealth.com m/cmn

Court Appointed Court pp Special Ad dvocates (CASA) (C S ) Advocates

Killuminati Kill uminati Foundation

March Mar ch of Dimes 1722 S Glenstone W110 Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-9397 www .marchofdimes.com m www.marchofdimes.com

Pregnancy Pr egnancy Car Care eC Center 1342 East Primrose Stree Street et Springfield, MO 65804-4224 224 www .pcchoices.com www.pcchoices.com

United W Way ay of the e Ozarks 320 N Jefferson J ff A Ave Springfield, MO. MO. 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com www .uwozarks.com

The V Victim ictim Center er 819 N Boonville Ave Springfield, MO. MO. 65802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org www .thevictimcenter.orgg

Women W omen C Connect 4 Go Good od d The following persons or businesses The have sponsored our members: embers: Women Speak, William Women m H Darr Darr,r,, TTom om Slaight, ANPAC, ANPAC, Elliot E & Robinson, Southwestern Womens Womenss Health, dvLaRue Design and Developme Development ent

www.killuminatiFoundation.org www w.killuminatiFoundation.org

Lost Los st & Found Grief Center 10066 N Cedarbrook Ave Springfield, Sprin ngfield, MO. MO. 65802 417-865-9998 417-865-9998 www.lostandfoundozarks.com www w.lostandfoundozarks.com

Mission: Springfield Springfifield CARES and GOiCARE.com GOiCARE.coom provide online and print media to the thhe public to create aw awareness areness of charitable giving and healthy living inn the area as well as give ack acknowledgment knowledgment to local businesses that give g back to our community community.. It is our goal to promote local business business,, provide p information and savin savings ngs to consumers and support the workk of the charities where we live. livve.

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Beginning April 7th, Harvest on Wheels will be

tions of time and equipment. They built their own

distributing seed to the general public. Their hope

accepting food donations. They also built their

is that volunteers will “grow an extra row” in their gardens this season and donate a portion of their harvest. You can also donate surplus fruit from

donation wagon, nicknamed, “Tumbleweed,” for own booth, the “Donation Station,” manned with volunteers who provide information and accept donations from the public. Their volunteers also created donation “drop-off” points within their own neighborhoods so neighbors could donate food without leaving their own neighbor-

your own trees.

hoods.

Harvest on Wheels, now an incorporated nonprofit organization, has donated a total of 89,842 pounds of fresh food and $11,665.30 to Southwest Missouri’s local food banks and food pantries over a three-year period. Ninety-nine

HARVESTING FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE

percent of their food donations are locally grown.

Ozarks Food Harvest has also added a refrigeration facility that can hold 275,000 pounds of perishable product. Southwest Missourians in need now have access to fresh fruits and vegetables without regard to their cost or lack of availability.

Every bit of donated food is distributed to those in need.

by T.L. Erickson

How can you help? Beginning April 7th, Harvest on Wheels will be distributing seed to the general public. Their hope is that volunteers will “grow an

or thirty-four years now, the

Brown, CEO of Ozarks Food Harvest, to see how

extra row” in their gardens this season and do-

Greater Springfield Farmer’s Mar-

they could help. Mr. Brown informed them that

nate a portion of their harvest. You can also do-

ket in has provided fresh, locally

fresh food donations were available, but donors ei-

nate surplus fruit from your own trees. These

grown produce to the Southwest

ther had little time or transportation available for

ladies will even glean your gardens for you. If you

Missouri area. Have you ever

deliveries to the food pantries. These ladies had

don’t have a garden but still want to help, Harvest

wondered though, what happens

time and transportation, and Harvest on Wheels

on Wheels is also calling for volunteers to man

to the produce that isn’t sold to

was born.

their donation booths for two hours twice a

the public? Historically, farmer’s used their surplus produce to

“grow an extra row”

feed their animals or add to their compost heaps. Today, local farmers have another option.

They can donate their leftover harvests to Harvest on Wheels, and Harvest on Wheels provides the means for easy donating to local food banks and food pantries.

Harvest on Wheels was created in 2009 as a re-

month. Volunteering for HOW is easy, fun, and it helps more people than can be imagined.

In the beginning, Harvest on Wheels held food drives and volunteer drives. They also began approaching vendors at Springfield farmer’s markets for their surplus produce. Ozarks Food Harvest was not open for deliveries on Saturdays, so Harvest on Wheels delivered donated food to the Kitchen for distribution to the public. Once the word was out, Harvest on

sult of a Presidential call for citizens to reach out

Wheels began receiving invitations to glean personal

within their local communities and personally

gardens around the Ozarks and donate the food that

contribute to the welfare of their neighbors. A

was harvested. After overwhelming the Kitchen with

group of Springfield women, Linda Bossi, Wanda

an abundance of fresh food, Ozarks Food Harvest

McLane, and Anne Yarnton, noticed our local food

agreed to schedule someone to accept deliveries on

banks did not provide much produce as an op-

Saturdays. Harvest on Wheels donated a total of

tion for the communities they serviced. Since a

27,842 pounds of food and $2430.00 their first year.

For more information, please call Linda Bossi

A true grassroots organization, Harvest on Wheels

at 417-890-1079 or email Harvest on Wheels

expanded through hard work and personal dona-

at harvestonwheels@gmail.com

lack of fresh produce is tied to the rising rates of obesity in the United States, they met with Bart

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This years "A Time To Share" event raised $36,000 with 485 in attendance.

Fabulous Vocalist of the night, Allie Hutsell, entertainer, vocalist, industry coach. Allie performs with "The Allie Catz" and "Sugar Rush".

The money raised came from our sponsors, table and individual registrations, Pink Package Raffle, and the Silent Auction.

One lucky winner received a $1,000 Shopping Spree to Harem & Company.

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Our event sponsors were, Positronic Indisturies, Harem & Company, and Mercy Clinic-Cancer and Hematology.

Beautiful Emcee Shannon Fox, Co-Host of Ozarks Local Live at Four on KOZL

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Is celebratin ng our 2 yearr anniversary b raising fund ds to increase non profit communication.

Our Goals: Co onnecting Volunteers Volunteerss with Non Profits Assisting in Evvent Scheduling and d Awareness Connecting V Volunteers olu unteers wtih Non Prrofits offits Wouldn’t it be great e to be able to go onlin ne and fill out a simple application allowin ng you to select several non profits you would like ke to volunteer for? T To o be able to enter your schedule availabilityy,, yo your ur skills and your favo oriate type of volunteer work?

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If you u have a charitable event yo you ou would like to add, please email us at events@goicar events@goicare.com e..com April, 9:00am: Discovery Center - A great great family orientated attraction for fo or the SW Missouri ar ea and a gr eat place place to bring your area great family. New this month: mon nth: DC has on display the science sec section ction of HERMANN JAEGER, Ozark Grape e Hunter: Saving Eur opean Vineyards Vineyards in the 19th Century.

European For more information more information visit: www.discoverycenter.org/ www.discoverycenter .o org/ April 06, 5:00pm: Victory V ictory Mission Ministryy Center - Good Friday Celebration Serv vice and Dinner.

Dinner. A Service special worship service e followed by a wholesome meal forr the homeless, hungry and poor. poor. From From m 5-7pm at the Cook’s Kettle, 200 W. W. Commercial Commercial St. For more mor e information, information, call 417.831.6387 4 April 08: The Discovery Center will w be closed for the holiday.

Conc cert at the O'Reily Family Event Even nt Concert Cent ter with all proceeds proceeds to benefit the th he Center Ame rican Red Cross.

Cross. oss Tickets Tickets will be $25$25American $35 + ticket vendor taxes and fees. Email Ema ail Nige ticket infor matio on Nigell for information holde erbyn@redcross-ozarks.org holderbyn@redcross-ozarks.org Apri il 13, 6:00pm: April Ame rican Cancer Society - 2012 Relay Rela ay American for Life Liife of Missouri Statue University- All A Colle egiate. At the Plaster Sports Sporrts Collegiate.

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Apri il 14, 10:00am: April Burr e Behavioral Health - Community ell tyy Burrell Autis m Awareness Awareness Fair from from 10am-1pm m Autism at the th he Burrell Burrell Behavioral Health-1300 00 Brad ford Pkwy. Please Contact: Melissa a Bradford Dave enport for more more information information at a Davenport m elissa.davenport@burrellcenter.com or by b melissa.davenport@burrellcenter.com phon ne 417-761-5333 33 phone www w.burrellautismcenter.com www.burrellautismcenter.com

April 08, 5:00pm: Victory V ictory Mission Ministryy Center - Easter Sunday Celebration Service Service and Dinner.

Dinner.

A special i l worship hi servic service ice followed f ll d by b a wholesome meal forr the homeless, hungry and poor. poor. From From m 5-7pm at the Cook’s Kettle, 200 W. W. Commercial Commercial St. For more mor e information, information, call 417.831.6387 4

Apri il 19, 7:15am: April The Victim Victim Center - The Breakfast Breakfast of o Hope e benefiting The Victim Victim Center is held at the University Plaza's Grand Grand Ballroom.

The B Ballr ll oom. o Th eventt costs t are are as follows: f ll ws: Single e attendee $40, TTable able sponsorships ps are ar e $320 for a 8 people, $400 for 10 10 people. peop ple. For more more information information please call ca all 417.863.7273. appreciated.

417.8 863.7273. RSVP is appr eciated.

April 12, 7:30pm: American Red Cross Cross of the Greater Greater Ozarks - Country Music Musiic artist, Jo Dee Messina, will be performing per fo orming a Benefit

April Apri il 19, 6:00pm: Discovery Disco overy Center - Science Cafe-Join us u for a presentation presentation by James Lamb of o Brewer Br ew wer Science. This event is located at a

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Farmer's Far mer's Gastropub Gastropu ub at 431 S Jefferson Jefferson Ave, more A ve, Suite 160. For F more information information www.discoverycenter.org/ please visit: www.discoverycenter discoverycenter.or org/ April 20-21, 9:00am: 00am: Rock-n-Ribs is fortunate unate to partner with Springfield area area Rotary Clubs as a beneficiary of Rock‘n ck‘n Ribs. The event is held at the Community Comm munity Blood Center of the Ozarks. For more m e information mor information call 417.889.9136 x108.

April 21, 9:00am: am: Discovery Centerr - EARTH EARTH DAY-FREE DA AY-FREE Admission ADMISSION! Adm mission is FREE to all ages. Pleas visit ttheir heir website for more more information infor mation www.discoverycenter.org ww ww.discoverycenter.org Sponsored Sponsor ed by: Partnership Parttnership for SustainabilSustainability.

April 26, 6:00pm: m: Good Samaritan Boys Ranch - The 5th Annual Downtown n in Denim will feature feature a four-course beef bee ef tenderloin meal with all ticket proceeds proceeds benefiting the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. anch. Cost is $125 per person or $1200 for fo or a table of eight and with dinner.. For i l d wine includes i witith dinner di F reservareservafrom tions call 376-2238.

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Good Samaritan Boys Ranch Our agency believes that every victim of abuse and neglect has a chance… a chance to heal from their years of abuse, a chance to learn positive behaviors despite having very poor role models and a chance to succeed in life.

“First, I will stay here until I’m sixteen then go to Footsteps. Then I will go to college and get a Master’s degree for archeology and get married. When I become an archeologist I want to study in other countries, find stuff people have not found, do research, then I will find my own dinosaur bone. Then I will have kids, I will buy clothing for them and take good care of them. When I am 32 I will go and do karate again. Then, when I am 42 I will go back to be an archeologist for about 20 years. Then I will be 62 and most likely be retired. I will spoil my grandchildren. Then, when I reach 103 years old I will die, and everyone will remember me on how I changed that one day in Good Samargram that incorporates outdoor activities into therapy and a learning exitan Boys Ranch.” perience for our residents. Biking, hiking, camping, floating and horsehese are words of a 15-year-old boy who is currently living at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch located 15 miles north of Springfield on Highway 13. After enduring years of physical, verbal and sexual abuse at the hands of his biological father, this young man is trying to start his life over. He has dreams, plans and goals for his future despite having a very rough start in life.

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Our agency believes that every victim of abuse and neglect has a chance…a chance to heal from their years of abuse, a chance to learn positive behaviors despite having very poor role models and a chance to succeed in life.

This has been our focus at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch for over 50 years. Founded in 1959 by Springfield minister Rev. Bob Johnson, the Ranch has been a safe place for boys from across the state to piece their lives back together after the horrible effects of abuse and neglect.

While the stories of abuse have not changed in 50 years, the treatment and care of victims has changed. The Ranch is a licensed, residential treatment facility that provides services for 76 boys from across the state of Missouri. We provide a holistic approach to treatment that includes many forms of therapy designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. Individual therapy is the foundation for the healing process while family and group therapy sessions address specific issues in each resident’s treatment plan.

The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch is fortunate to be a 180-acre working ranch with livestock, trails and lots of wilderness for the boys to explore. We have a recreation pro-

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back riding are all experiences that teach our kids trust and teamwork.

Our campus in Brighton serves 76 boys ages 12-18 and in 1999, we expanded services to include a transitional living program in Springfield called Footsteps. Young men ages 16-21 are given the opportunity to learn life skills, get an education, find a job and prepare to transition to life on their own in the community. A 20-bed group home and apartments provide youth with a stair-step approach to independence and a support system in place to help them achieve success.

Over 150 boys call the Ranch home each year and we provide for all their needs while they are living here. This includes medical and dental care, food, clothing and an education through our on-site school. But we certainly can’t do it without the help of many donors and volunteers. Community support is key to our success and there are many ways to be a part and get involved with the Ranch.

Volunteers are always needed to visit boys at the Ranch who have no family. These visits give our boys an extra boost and let them know that there are folks who care about them and their success. Just four hours a month can make a difference in a boy’s life! Applications are available by contacting the Ranch at 417-376-2238.

There are also several upcoming events that help support the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch: Check out the calendar on page 16 for them! You can see them online as well for future months at www.goicare.com

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udit is a word that typically results in negative feelings and we have all heard the horror stories. All too often, these stories are filled with negative consequences (or bad news).

Let me introduce you to the “good side” of doing an audit.

This good news would not be possible without financial support. The monetary receipt of funding is only the beginning.

Non-profit organizations are kindIn order to be successful in their precious missions, there hearted and strongwilled to provide must be financial responsibility and accountability given back a helping hand. Our local charities to supporters. The financial transparency gained through an have many fantastic stories to share. audit is a testament to the organization’s dedication to doing things right. A lack of transparency can make or break the future funding of a nonprofit

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3rd Annual Memorial Ballo oon Release & 5K Run/Walk

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Jordan Valley Park Thursday May 24, 2012

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hopes to one day open his own restaurant. At-

Victory Trade School (VTS) is an accredited postsecondary school that provides nontraditional students with education in culinary arts, Biblical studies and life-skills. Many of the students come from recovery programs and seek the professional

tending Victory Trade School is “allowing me the opportunity to work with some of the best chefs, training me in the proper procedures, educating me in management and in the different areas of the food production industry.”

training and hands-on experience necessary to suc-

With a menu that changes daily, Cook’s Kettle of-

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fers a wide variety of dishes for customers to

“At Victory Trade School, we set the expectations high and the students rise to those expectations.

My vision, in 2003, was to have a student-operated

enjoy and gives students an opportunity to continually learn new techniques and work with different ingredients.

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restaurant as the learning laboratory,” explains Victory Trade School President Victoria Queen.

“The students grabbed this concept and have passed the torch to each new student. They take pride in their hard work.”

From Monday through Friday, VTS students rise in the wee hours of the morning to report to the Cook’s Kettle kitchen for work at 4:30 a.m. Students participate in all aspects of running a successful restaurant with guidance from Certified Executive Chef Brian Romano and Front of the House Instructor Cory

Located on Springfield’s historic Commercial Street, Cook’s Kettle is a neighborhood restaurant that brings people from all walks of life together for great food and a great cause. The restaurant is operated

by Victory Trade School students and serves as a learning lab where classroom instruction meets real-life application.

making a name for itself as “Home of the Friday Brunch.”

The weekly special is growing in popularity for good reason.

Each Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the brunch buffet boasts a tantalizing array of dishes such as blueberry French toast, quiche, glazed ham and roasted potatoes. A made-toorder omelet bar is also included in the buffet.

While the food at Cook’s Kettle is delicious, what ultimately brings many

Jefferson. The students’ work provides in-part for tuition and restaurant

regular customers back time and time again is the

proceeds support the school.

opportunity to interact with students and support

Serving and interacting with customers gives stu-

Victory Trade School.

dents a chance to build relationships with people in

“I am a huge Cook’s Kettle fan,” says Tom Hooper,

the community. Cook’s Kettle customers become

Community Connect Coordinator for the Assem-

part of the support team encouraging VTS students

blies of God National Office. “I eat at the Kettle

to continue their hard work.

three to four times per week because the price is

VTS Culinary Arts Student Wayne Ellis currently works as a server at Cook’s Kettle. He says his dedication to quality service is motivated by his desire to have people come back to the restaurant.

“That’s what I strive for every day. Getting the smile out of the customer, knowing they’re satisfied with their meals, doing whatever I can to get

great and the food is fantastic. I will remain a Cook’s Kettle customer because I believe in Victory Trade School’s vision to help people help themselves.”

Cook’s Kettle is open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Follow Cook’s Kettle on Facebook to receive daily menus and the latest news.

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You’re invited to the 17th Annual Benefiting the Victim Center

Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 7:30 a.m. in University Plaza’s Grand Ballroom (333 S John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield, 65806).

The Victim Center is a grassroots, nonprofit agency in Springfield that provides freeof-charge counseling, crisis intervention, prevention education, court support, and advocacy to men, women, and children victims of violent or sexual crime(s). For more information, visit our website at thevictimcenter.org.

Join a cross-section of the community, from banks and realtors to hospitals, law firms, and colleges to positively impact the community and support The Victim Center. Anyone is invited, and all attendees receive a plated breakfast during a 1-hour program.

You can RSVP for this event by contacting Nancy Berlin or Brandi Bartel at 417-863-7273.

A single attendee is $40. Table sponsorships are $320 for 8 people and $400 for 10 people. Higher sponsorship levels are available for those who wish to underwrite the event. For more information, call 417-863-7273.

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