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Business Resource Guide Featuring May Event Calendar Page19

Event Coverage

Compassion Fatigue

First Annual Awards Dinner & Casino Night

Center for Nonproﬁt Communication

The SteeFund Page 8

The Color Run

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Equi-Librium Therapy Center Page 14

Sertoma Cashew Craze Boys and Girls Club Page 16

Wine Tasting for FUNdraising GYNCA

New Members

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Superhero 5k CASA Page 32

Annual Banquet Pregnancy Care Center 1938–2013

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contents may 2013 4

Membership Directory Springfield CARES members listing

Letters from the Editor and Publisher

Isabel’s House Opens for Tours on May 18 Hospice Compassus

Welcome New Member Isabel’s House

Event Coverage: First Annual Awards Dinner & Casino Night SteeFund

Who CARES? News Round-up for local nonprofits

Soul Survivors Workshop Killuminati Foundation

Welcome Back Member Killuminati Foundation

Welcome Back Member YOTO Community Thrift Store

Event Coverage: The Color Run Equi-Librium Therapy Center

Event Coverage: Sertoma Cashew Craze Boys and Girls Club

Boys and Girls Club Makes a Difference Boys and Girls Club

Event Coverage: Wine Tasting for FUNdraising GYNCA

Business Resource Guide New feature with calendar of events

Discussing Death: Four Tips Lost & Found Grief Center

Save the Date: 4th Annual Memorial Balloon Release & 5k Lost & Found Grief Center

Compassion Fatigue The Center for Nonprofit Communication

Event Coverage: Superhero 5k CASA

Launching Innovative Digital Health Communication Certificate Drury University

Event Coverage: PCC Annual Banquet Pregnancy Care Center

Thank You Springfield for a Successful Color Run Equi-Librium Therapy Center

Event Coverage: Breakfast of Hope Victim Center

May is Community Action Month OACAC

What Day is It? Fun Calendar

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advisory panel

Amy Michael

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

Publisher

Kaitlyn Schwers Editor

Patrice Tice Membership Director

Kristal Gaines Sales & Marketing Director

Phil Dellasega Creative Director

Tom Mezzacapa Graphic Design 122 Park Central Square • Springfield, MO 65806

417.849.CARE • www.goicare.com

Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance

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 Patrice Tice at 417-861-2696 for more information.

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

Rogersville, MO 65742 417-830-1409 www.etctherapy.org

An Operating Agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks 500 W Battlefield, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-708-0565 ext. 202

320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp

1545 N West Bypass Springfield, MO 65803 417-832-9500 www.redcross.org

GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA) 3023 S Fort, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 www.gynca.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) 3372 W Battlefield St Springfield, MO 65807 417-889-9136

Harmony House

Boys and Girls Club

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

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Bridges for Youth 1039 W Nichols Springfield, MO 65802 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net

Children’s Miracle Network 3525 S National Ave Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 417-269-5437 www.coxhealth.com/cmn

Community Partnership 330 N Jefferson Ave. Springfield, MO 65806 417-888-2020 www.commpartnership.org ONSUMER REDIT OUNSELING ERVICE of Springfield • Joplin West Plains

Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1515 S Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-7474 www.cccsoftheozarks.org

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 1111 S Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65804 417-864-6202 www.casaswmo.org 4

819 N Boonville Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org

Women Connect4Good Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP)

American Red Cross Southern Missouri Region

Giving Help & Hope to Families Impacted by Breast Cancer

320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com

The Victim Center Equi-Librium Therapy Center 8710 E State Hwy AD

Ambassadors For Children

1410 N Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-9249 www.bgclubspringfield.org

United Way of the Ozarks

Harmony House

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

The Humane Society 3161 W Norton Rd Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2526 www.swh.org

DrNancy@womenspeak.com Twitter.com/womenspk www.Facebook.com/WomenSpk www.Womenspeak.com/connect4good

Women in Need (WIN) P.O. Box 4626 Springfield, MO 65808 417-234-7338 www.womeninneedoftheozarks.org

Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store (YOTO) 2140 S Campbell Springfield, MO 65807 417-890-7283 www.yotothriftstore.org

The following persons or businesses have sponsored our members: Women Speak, William H Darr, Tom Slaight, ANPAC, Southwestern Womens Health, dvLaRue Design and Development

Isabel’s House 2750 W Bennett Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-CARE www.isabelshouse.org

Killuminati Foundation www.killuminatiFoundation.org

Lost & Found Grief Center 2840 E Chestnut Expressway, Suite C Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-9998 www.lostandfoundozarks.com

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

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) 215 S Barnes Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-4314 www.oacac-caa.org

Pregnancy Care Center 1342 E Primrose Street Springfield, MO 65804-4224 www.pccchoices.com

Mission: Springfield CARES and GOiCARE.com provide online and print media to the public to create awareness of charitable giving and healthy living in the area as well as give acknowledgment to local businesses that give back to our community. It is our goal to promote local business, provide information and savings to consumers and support the work of the charities where we live.

Letter from the Editor Dear Readers, Say hello to another new issue of Springfield CARES—May edition! We’re excited to offer you another 44 pages of non-profit news, features, and event photos. The month of April gave our volunteer photographers lots of opportunities to cover events hosted by our members and other area non-profits, such as Breakfast of Hope hosted by the Victim Center (page 38) and the Color Run benefitting EquiLibrium Therapy Center (pages 14-15) Also within this issue, be sure to check out our new half-page feature on page 36 where we recognize May as National Pet Month. For this issue, we asked our Facebook fans, “How do you think pets benefit people’s lives?” Thank you to those who participated! So, what do you think? Like the magazine? Find anything you enjoyed in this particular issue? Send us your comments, questions, and article ideas to info@goicare.com and let us know! Or, give us a shout out on our Facebook page. You may find us by searching, “Springfield CARES Magazine.”

Kaitlyn Schwers

Happy reading,

Contributing Editor

Letter from the Publisher

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Springfield Metro CARES Magazine! We’re excited to welcome back Killuminati Foundation and Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store (YOTO) as well as brand new member Isabel’s House. Learn more about all of the wonderful ways they make our community a better place. New to this issue is our “What Day is It” calendar that we’re excited about. Each day of the month we share different days celebrated across America that are either memorable and/or a little whacky. Some of our local businesses that CARE are picking their favorite days and showing recognition with their presence for that particular special day.

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Isabel’s House Opens for Tours on May 18

nly twice a year does Isabel’s House open its doors for community tours; the next time is between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on May 18. This open house allows members of the community to experience first-hand how Isabel’s House is able to support area families during a crisis. “We have cared for more than 2,000 children and 1,000 families since opening in 2007,” Susy Barr, President, Board of Directors. “Many of the families who have asked for our help come as a result of homelessness or unsafe housing, hospitalization, or are in the midst of a great crisis. Sometimes caregivers and parents seek assistance with their children so they can obtain mental health services or cope with overwhelming stress.”

The mission of Isabel’s House is to provide temporary residential care for the children of families in crisis. This safe haven is open 24 hour/365 days a year for children between birth and 12 years of age. Families are not charged for staying at Isabel’s House. Last year, Isabel’s House cared for more than 500 children from families who sought services. After an average stay of six days before, the family was reunited. “Isabel’s House is established in the community as a refuge for children when a family faces an emergency or when a short-term crisis arises,” explained Barr. “Each year we have seen the number of children we care for increase. The increase in numbers demonstrates the great need for Isabel’s House and that families are seeking responsible, quality care for their children.” Isabel’s House provides a nurturing and loving home-style environment. The well-trained staff maintain daily schedules for the children, including meal times, snacks, nap time, preschool, play time, and tutoring. For children too young to at6

tend school, an educational program that enhances socialemotional, physical, cognitive, and language development through new learning opportunities and practicing new skills is used. School-age children are transported to and from their regular school to continue their regular schedule. Barr said, “Our goal at Isabel’s House is to help strengthen families, reduce child abuse and neglect through prevention and thus, increase the likelihood of breaking the cycle of abuse in the life of a child.” Visitors can view bedrooms, play areas, the kitchen and dining areas and the library. There will be complimentary hotdogs, drawings for gift baskets, children’s games and cake. Isabel’s House, a signature project of the Junior League, is funded primarily through the generosity of others. Isabel’s House is a signature project of the

SSpringfield p i gfield CARES welcomes mes back member ember What is your missio mission? n? The mission of Isabel’s Isabe el’s House, the Crisis Nursery Nurse ery of the Ozarks, is to provide provide temporary residential care for children, from birth through g 12-yyears-old, duri during ng g a crisis situation. By partne partnering ering with families and the e commu commu-nity nity, y, we will strength strengthen hen families and prevent ch child hild abuse and neglect. What kind of volu volunteer nteer opportunities do y you have? How can someone get g involved? Non-profits play a u unique role in the community. community. They servvices that fulfill their mission. missio on. V olunprovide specific services Volunteering is an altruist tic activity and is desperate ly needed altruistic desperately at most non-profits. fi . At Isabel’ re several Isabel’ss House there a are areas in which to h help. Some work directly with the children. A childcare e assistant helps in the dai ily care of daily children. There are a always jobs to meet the nee eds of the needs children, i.e. cooking g, serving meals, and house ekeeping. cooking, housekeeping. W e conduct commu nity outreach programs th hroughout We community throughout the year to broaden the awareness of Isabel’ H and Isabel’ss House the services that are e of fered. Fundraising is a necessity offered. for non-profits to ex xecute their service. A volu unteer can execute volunteer help structure the event, secure talent, o orr actively promote programs a other programs.. The necessary forms and volunteer opport tunities can be fo ound at opportunities found www .isabelshouse.o org/volunteer. www.isabelshouse.org/volunteer. Specifically y, who/how who/ho ow do you help the community? commu unity? Specifically, Our target populati on is children at high risk for abuse population and neglect. W e pro ovide services throughout tthe he Ozarks We provide and have cared for children c in at least 17 count counties. ties. More than 95% of families families are from Greene Count County ty but no one is turned away based b econom mic status. status on address or economic fo or Isabel’s Isabel’s House services. There is no charge for Could you tell us a short story of someone you have helped? Family Story: twinss, that were less than a year old, A mother of twins, wa as new to the area and did d not have needed help. She was a local support network. nettwork. Luckily, Luckilyy, she was referred re eferred to Isabel’s Isabel’s House. One twin was hospitalized. p The Th he mother needed somewhere for the healthy twin to stay s while the other received medical treatment. The one twin stayed at Isabel’s Isabel’s House, House, and several days later, laterr, the other was released from m the hospital. The mother motther then became overwhelmed overwhelme ed with what needed to be e done before the babies came ca ame home. We We were able to t care for both twins until she could prepare her home.

At the discharge, discha arge, she mentioned she did did not have high chairs. Although Although it would be difficult, she he said she could manage. Not No ot long after that, a group grou up contacted us helpin ng a family. family. The type of help p they wanted to about helping mother’s needs matched. match hed. The mother provide and this mother’s and a lot more. She received the high chairs she needed and Isabel’s House H an nd in disbelief of left Isabel’s with tears of joy and d positive. how quickly a negative situation turned upcomin ng events? Any upcoming Vintage Fashion Show, Show w, 7–9 7––9PM May 3, 2013: Vintage Vintage V intage Dance Dancce Lounge May 18, 2013 2013: 3: Community T Tour our Day June 25, 2013 2013: 3: Sixth Birthday of Isabel’s Isabel’s House March Mar ch 2, 2014: 2014: Oscar Experience If you could thank t one person/businesss in the community tthat has shown that they CARE, C who would it be and a why? Creating lasting ting community change iss just one of the things at which ich the Junior League of Springfield pringfield excels. Isabel’ Isabel’ss Hou House, se, the signature projectt of the Junior League, chan changes nges families’ lives daily daily.. Isa Isabel’s bel’s House is the nursery only crisis nu ursery in the area and a crisis c nursery is a and proven child abuse prevention tool a nd a recognized community need. n the Isabel’ss H Thanks to th e Junior League, Isabel’ House has helped more than 1, 1,000 1 000 families and 2,000 2 000 children. dren Their vision dren. and dedication dedicattion to bettering the community has provided more ore than 10,000 nights of care to children vulnerable to o abuse and neglect and those hose in the midst of a family crisis simply needing a safe safe haven. Junior League women wom men make projects come to life, from the innovative idea id dea through raising the necessary ecessary funds to bring it to fruition. As demonstrated ed by success of Isabel’ss House, Isabel’ Housse, the Junior League of Springfield Springfield fulfills their mission of creating lasting community commu unity change.

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On March 23, 2013 hundreds joined up for a plated prime rib dinner, an award ceremony where wrestling scholarships were rewarded (see below), casino games and dancing with a live DJ and lots of fun. The event was set up to raise funds and awareness for The Stee Fund the recipient of the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds.

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Introducing our 2013 SteeFund Scholarship Recipients: 8

s Kerrick Crouse: Republic s Montana Drum: Neosho s Treavor Feagans: Carthage s Nate Rodriguez: Neosho s Tanner Woods: Central High (Springfield).

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What’s going on in your area? Springfield CARES offers a round-up of news from your local non-profit organizations. Annual Citywide Luncheon with Speaker Rob Keck to be held on May 15

Local Salon & Spa Business Hosting Fashion Show for Isabel’s House May 3 Salon Moda & Spa and Vintage Dancelounge are combining business and fashion savvy to “walk the catwalk” against child abuse in a night of fashion and fun. Vintage Fashion show will be held 7 – 9 p.m., Friday, May 3 at the Vintage Dancelounge. Proceeds from the event will benefit Isabel’s House. Isabel’s House provides temporary residential care for children from birth through 12 years old during a crisis situation. KOLR 10’s morning anchor Shannon Miller will host the fashion event. “Salon Moda & Spa and Vintage Dancelounge are partnering to help local children with a night of the latest fashions,” explained Ashleigh Joplin, Salon Moda and Spa Manager. “This project demonstrates the creativity and collaboration businesses can have that benefit the entire community.” The fashion show will feature not only Springfield-area boutiques like Ashby’s and Modern Society, but also three Missouri State University fashion design graduates, Zachary McCormack, Kechena Richardson and Chelsea Riane will be showing some of their new designs. In addition, Nataliya Meyer, fashion designer for Oblivion Clothing in Kansas City, will have innovative designs on the runway. “There will be something for everyone! Ashby’s and Modern Society are local favorites for everyday wear while the MSU grad designers and Nataliya Meyer guarantee to bring their own unique ‘edge’ to the runway. We are all very excited!” Joplin said. The event will also include a live musical performance by Cameron, recently featured on NBC’s THE VOICE; a cool, interactive raffle; amazing giveaway items and more. In addition to the main fashion show, there will be an exclusive Cigar & Liquor Tasting (for the less fashion-inclined) at 7 p.m., at Opus Cigar Lounge. “It’s sure to be a great night for a great cause,” said Joplin. “Come have fun and help make the difference in a local child’s life!” For more information contact Ashleigh Joplin at 417-864-0200 or 417-224-8988.

The Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Club of Springfield, Missouri will hold their annual citywide luncheon on Wednesday, May 15 at the Bass Pro White River Conference Center. Doors open to the invitation-only event at 11:30 a.m. The keynote speaker is Rob Keck of the RedHead Pro Hunting Team and Bass Pro Shops’ Director of Conservation. He’s also the Chairman of the Board at Wonders of Wildlife. Keck’s leadership as the CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, for almost three decades, fueled the return of the wild turkey in North America. Keck will travel to Springfield for the event from his home in South Carolina. Keck has influenced conservation and natural resource policy issues, having been appointed and served on the Sporting Conservation Council, has produced and hosted award-winning television shows and has been a U.S. Open and World Turkey Calling Champion. Keck served as the Grand Marshal for NASCAR’s Atlanta 500 for four consecutive years, and his dedication and leadership to the nation’s hunting heritage prompted Peterson’s Hunting magazine to name him one of “Hunting’s 25 Most Influential Personalities of the 20th Century.” Springfield has more than 500 Rotarians from the Downtown Rotary, Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast, Sunrise Rotary, Rotary Club of Springfield North, Rotary Club of Springfield Metro and Springfield Rotaract. The individual Rotary Clubs meet weekly, while Rotaract meets twice a month; the citywide meeting occurs every spring and brings together all Springfield Rotarians.This year, the Presentation of Colors will be conducted by the Willard High School Navy JROTC, and students from the Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility, and animals, will greet Rotarians at the White River Conference Center.The event is coordinated by all Springfield clubs’ current president-elects.A past-presidents reception is held prior to the luncheon.

Crosslines Expanding Operations in Springfield In response to the growing food insecurity in Greene County, Council of Churches of the Ozarks is relocating Crosslines and expanding its operations from a 4,000 square foot building into a 24,000 square foot facility with warehouse space. With the expansion, Crosslines can more efficiently serve low-income families by having additional storage space to receive larger donations and make larger bulk purchases of food, household cleaning items, diapers and personal hygiene items. “Expanding Crosslines in this way has multiple advantages for Crosslines’ clients and the relocation will advance our wider operational goals,” said Mark Struckhoff, Executive Director of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. “It’s the right time for these next steps.” The new Crosslines facility is located at 615 N. Glenstone on the Council of Churches campus. 9

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Springfield CARES welcomes back member What events are coming up? June 1: Soul Survivors Workshop July 11: Rivalry Night - Cardinals vs. Cubs at Big Whiskey's Aug 10: PacMan for Pups at 1984 Arcade downtown Aug 29: Martinis for Mutts & Drafts for Dogs at all three Parlor 88 locations Nov 2: Fifth Annual Project Puppy (biggest event of the year - dinner, dance, silent auction, award ceremony, and a doggie fashion show with rescued dogs available for adoption, rockin' the runway in custom designed outfits) List five things you need, e.g. things to help your nonprofit, volunteers, community support, etc... 1. Of course, for any non-profit, funding is always our greatest challenge. We are always looking for animal lovers willing to save a life. Whether someone would like to make a personal contribution, a business wanting to get some great advertising while still helping a great cause through our sponsorship opportunities, or coming out to one of our fundraising events to have fun and support animal welfare, all are great ways to give back and have fun. People can donate on our website through PayPal or email us for other ways to contribute. 2. Foster homes - the rescues we partner with are always looking for people to open their homes (temporarily) to local dogs in need. A foster home allows the dog to transition from animal control or a shelter into a home environment as well as helps us learn more about that dog to find a great match for their forever home. 3. Volunteers - we average about one fundraiser per month since we are funded solely on donations/fundraising events. So we can always use help at our various events. 4. Like us on Facebook (find us: Killuminati Vet-Help). The more people who like us on Facebook to see our updates, events, dogs available for adoption, the more people who can share what is going on and help us spread the word about KF and join the cause. 5. More BARC! partners to help us spread the word about rescued dogs available for adoption in our community. BARC! is a free program for businesses to join. We will send each BARC! partner a new flyer at the beginning of the month with local dogs looking for their forever homes. There is more information about BARC! and the form to sign up on our website at www.projectpuppy.org under the BARC! tab. Sponsored by:

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If you could thank one person or business that has shown that they CARE, who would it be and why? This is an impossible question for us. One of the reasons Killuminati Foundation (KF) has seen the success early on that we have is because we have so many amazing people/businesses involved. The most amazing part of KF is that it isn't "my" cause. The community has really taken Killuminati on and embraced it as their own cause. We truly appreciate each and every person and business who is involved with KF—whether they are a volunteer, sponsor, BARC! partner, donor, foster, Facebook friend, supporter, etc. As cliché as it sounds, we genuinely appreciate each and every person. If you want to know the amazing businesses that support KF, check out our website and our Facebook page for more details. Support the companies that support Killuminati. Can you give an example or story of someone you've helped? We have funded many applications for vet assistance over the last few years since Killuminati was created—from tumor removals, heartworm treatment, cancer treatment, surgery for foreign objects, amputations, bullets lodged in a spine, Parvo treatment, hip replacement, knee replacement, etc. I think, however, one of our most inspiring stories is actually the first dog we ever approved vet assistance for—Tigger Two. He is a Papillion and was just two-years-old at the time, and he needed knee surgery. His owner, Vicki, is on disability/fixed income. She also suffers from severe illnesses and health issues herself. She has fought cancer, multiple surgeries, being bedridden, etc. In fact, when Tigger needed his knee surgery, Vicki also needed to get surgery of her own, but she refused to have surgery until she knew Tigger was going to get what he needed. The most we will ever approve for vet assistance is not more than half the cost of treatment, so Vicki was still required to pay half of Tigger's surgery. She fundraised on her own and cut every financial corner possible. She made it happen, and we were more than happy to help. I actually just got an e-mail update last night from Vicki, and Tigger Two is doing wonderful. Unfortunately Vicki's health is still a daily battle for her. She is now faced with losing both of her feet to amputation due to all of her medical issues. So sad....Vicki and Tigger Two's love and their bond still grows stronger every day. Vicki's words will always stay with me and are the reason Killuminati exists—to make sure this pair stays together for as long as possible. "When my pain gets too much to bear, Tigger Two is the reason I try to get out of bed each day. He is my reason to go on." -Vicki 11

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Springfield CARES welcomes back member What are your goals for 2013? Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store has five of them: 1) To acquire a box truck to aid in pick-ups & deliveries for our customers and donors via a capital campaign. 2) To open our Upcycled/Re-Purposed Gallery featuring interesting art and other items as created from discarded/recycled/or upcycled items. New jewelry from broken jewelry; re-decorated furniture; etc. We are very excited as there won’t be anything quite like it in Springfield. 3) To expand our reach by giving to some new and different non-profits that benefit children. We hope to be able to share with organizations, like Cents of Pride and Wish I May. 4) To grow a business-to-business barter network in which goods and services are secured, not through cash, but through fair value. We are already a member of a nationwide of a network called ITEX and hope to invite more businesses to the group this year 5) To create a social/civic group with a membership comprised of social entrepreneurs who have it built into their business model to contribute to a non-profit or charity. Businesses like 21 Cakes in Nixa or Art Inspired in downtown Springfield are just a few of the examples of businesses already practicing this. Looking back what were some of your biggest highlights of 2012? Moving. We moved to our new location at 1731 North Glenstone Avenue in the former G&M Office Supply building. The traffic is increased and we felt like we’re really able to fill a need in this part of town even better.

List five things you need, e.g. things to help your nonprofit, volunteers, community support, etc... 1. A box truck 2. Signage to cover the front of our building to give customers and donors a better idea of who and where we are. 3. Partnerships with businesses who want/need to unload non-moving stock and whom are in need of tax write-offs. 4. A concise, two-sided rack card that shares with potential donors and customers why they should donate their items to us. 5. More customers to YOTO Community Thrift Store! We are often way cheaper than our competition, specialize in good furniture, and we offer free pick-up and offer affordable delivery to anywhere in the metro. If you could thank one person or business that has shown that they CARE, who would it be and why? I want to thank Curt and Elizabeth Gaddis and all of my “brothers & sisters” in the MOB (Masterminds of Biz) Networking Group. YOTO has been a participating member going into our third year now. The kindness of its membership and their support of our cause has been nothing short of overwhelming. It’s nice to be a part of a group of professionals in business that “get it.”

What events are coming up? We finally have the time to plan some fundraising events to benefit our organization, cut costs and in turn help us to raise more proceeds from the store to share with our non-profit partners. We will also be on a mission to be at more places in the community as we want people to be aware that as a local based thrift store, the proceeds we raise to share stay 100% local. We have a “tasty” one in the works but I can’t share too many details just yet.

Can you give an example or story of someone you’ve helped? There are many times a month that we freely give to individuals in need of a bag of clothes, a mattress, or a piece of furniture, and we provide it for nothing or just a pittance of the cost. We regularly donate excess clothing and toys to Maggie’s Boutique (a division of The Kitchen, Inc.) when their donations are down.

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THE COLOR RUN

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The highly anticipated Color Run finally came to Springfield, MO on Saturday, April 6, 2013. This colorful 5K attracted all sorts of people--from serious runners to casual walkers, for Springfield and the surrounding area. Participants started out wearing white and came out of the run with all sorts of colors. The Color Run benefited Equi-Librium Therapy Center (ETC), a non-profit organization in Springfield that has been dedicated to providing equine assisted therapies to both children and adults in Southwest Missouri since 1995.

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Springfield Sertoma's Cashew Craze On April 3rd, many were caught celebrating 50-Years of Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken at the Springfield Expo. There was all-you-can-sample cashew chicken, from some of the areas best restaurants, silent auctions and lots of music. Live Bands: Code Yellow, Honkytonk Renovators, Big Skillet, and Big Damn Heros

Celebrating 50-years of Springfield Style Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken Judge's Choice 1. Pine Garden 2. HyVee 3. Amazin' Asian April 3rd, 2013 declared David Leong Day in Springfield. Accepting the proclamation at Cashew Craze were Wing Wah Leong, David Leong, (inventor of cashew chicken) and Wing Yee Leong. Presented by Mayor Bob Stephens.

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In late November 2012, a Facebook campaign was initiated. Its primary focus was to bring the Color Run to Springfield, Mo. in hopes that the 5K would partner with the local non-profit organization, EquiLibrium Therapy Center (ETC). The community support for this endeavor was immediately evident. On December 21, 2012, Equi-Librium Therapy Center received word that the Color Run was coming to Springfield. What was even more exciting was that Equi-Librium Therapy Center had been chosen as the local charity partner for the event. What came next was an attempt to keep the secret until the official announcement was made almost one month later. Supporters of Equi-Librium Therapy Center and the Color Run continued to show their increasing enthusiasm for the event through the “Bring The Color Run to Springfield, Mo.” Facebook page. Here, readers learned about the “Happiest 5K on the Planet,” were able to show their excitement for Equi-Librium Therapy Center, and connect with fellow participants. The page grew in popularity, over the past few months, and now has more than 1,100 “likes.”

On April 6, 2013, more than 10,000 runners helped Springfield get its “color” on as they participated in the First Annual Springfield Color Run. “I knew the registration numbers and had experienced packet pick up on both Thursday and Friday, but only after getting the volunteers assigned to their respective posts did I have a chance to actually take a second and really look at and feel what was happening. Those 10,000+ participants and the enormous support for EquiLibrium Therapy Center brought tears to my eyes,” said Billie Rudminat, Director of Development for ETC, who initiated the Facebook campaign and worked as the local coordinator for the Springfield event. By 9 a.m., St. Louis Street was overfilled with people wearing clean, white shirts, and by 9:45 a.m., those shirts were replaced with yellow, orange, blue, and pink hues. At the finish line, the runners participated in the ever popular Color Festival which allowed everyone to share in the experience of throwing their own color packets. This was definitely

a sight to see. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to ETC for providing the more than 200 volunteers necessary to make the event a success. Volunteers from various organizations including Missouri State University, Drury, Springfield Public Schools, and ETC, to name a few, spent Thursday, Friday, and Saturday assisting with registration, packet pick up, throwing “color,” providing refreshments, and cleaning up the festival. Equi-Librium Therapy Center would like to thank Springfield, as well as the surrounding communities, for their overwhelming support of this event. The money received from the Color Run will be used to assist in renovating the new ETC facility, recently donated by John and Carol Courtney, as well as used to provide scholarships for riders. Additions will include classrooms, both inside and outside, as well as therapy rooms to be used for individual treatment sessions.

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{ May is National Pet Month, which reminds us of the benefits pets have to offer and why animals may be important to have in our lives. But it also gives us a chance to appreciate shelters that offer pet adoptions and other animal services organizations offer. To recognize this month, we asked our Facebook fans and non-profits one question for this month.

Springfield CARES asked: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do you think pets benefit people's lives?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pets and people need each other equallyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for companionship, healing comfort etc. They depend on us for security too. Pets benefit people's lives physically by reducing stress and blood pressure when they pet their animals. Emotionally, it gives them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to talk to and gives them unconditional love. Pets are part of the family. They are your companion as you are to them. Pets cannot stand up for themselves, so as their owners, it is important we keep them safe and secure. Pets will always be there for you, no matter the circumstance, they will not judge nor criticize you. They will love you unconditionally; it is a special bond that everyone should cherish. It's been medically tested and proven that those whom have pets live longer and are generally in better physical shape.â&#x20AC;? -Board Members of Republic Paw Pantry

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I've been away from my dog, Elsa, for less than two weeks. My anxiety level is through the roof. I'm lonely and less excited to wake up in the morning. Call me obsessed, but there is something beautiful about waking up and coming home to a smiling face that will love you unconditionally.â&#x20AC;? -Millie Marie, Facebook Fan of Springfield CARES Magazine

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The unconditional love of our family dog, Shiloh, is indescribable. He knows when any of us doesn't feel good and will just â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with us, giving us love. I have to brag on him for an incident that happened in February. I started having difficulty breathing and was sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Shiloh jumped up behind me and started pushing against my back trying to help me to breathe. He was doing his best to try to help me. -Shirley Winkeler Scott, Facebook Fan of Springfield CARES Magazine

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pets ease stress, depression, loneliness, anger, and all sorts of other emotions. They are always happy to see you and are always forgiving. They also bring people together. Working for Boxer/Schnauzer Rescue of the Ozarks, I have met more people than I can count and now consider many of them close friends. I am normally a reserved person but when I have Alice's Wonderland (Alice) with me, I will talk to complete strangers about her. I have done many public events with her and as she is a therapy dog I walk into rooms full of strangers and I'm able to talk. She gives me confidence. That is just a fraction of what pets do.â&#x20AC;? -Jennifer Jackson Kimberlin, Facebook Fan of Springfield CARES Magazine

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My pet, Orion, comes to work with me as a counselor. He not only touches my life through good and bad, he helps everyone who comes into my office. He is more comforting than any word can be to most people who are hurting. His story of rescue from Boxer/Schnauzer Rescue of the Ozarks is also encouraging and inspiring to people who get to hear it. My life has been forever changed by my little schnauzer who has touched many lives but will forever be part of our family.â&#x20AC;? -Emily Wright, Facebook Fan of Springfield CARES Magazine 36

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OACAC Recognizes the Month of May as Community Action Month

In order to highlight problems of living on lowincomes, growing economic inequality, and the need to help millions of struggling families and individuals become self-sufficient, Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) will recognize the month of May as part of National Community Action Month. The national office of the Community Action Partnership designates May as National Community Action Month to recognize Community Action Agencies’ work helping local families achieve economic self-sufficiency. “We want to call attention to increasing poverty problems and financial difficulties families in the OACAC 10-county area are facing,” said Carl Rosenkranz, Executive Director for OACAC. Community Action Agencies are private, non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty. A Community Action Agency has a tripartite board structure that is designed to promote the participation of the entire community to meet the needs of low-income families. Community Action Agencies seek to involve the community, including elected public officials, private sector representatives, and especially low-income residents, in assessing local needs and addressing the challenges of living with low-income. A Community Action Agency works to better focus available local, state, private, and federal resources to assist low-income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, gain access to new opportunities, and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

new skills, provide early childhood development, and meet basic needs,” said Rosenkranz. Cathy Rantz is now employed and is economically self-sufficient after receiving help from OACAC. In November 2011, Cathy had $5 in her pocket and was selling her possessions to make ends meet. Widowed, unemployed, and 59-years-old, she had no viable means to support herself. OACAC first provided monetary assistance to alleviate her immediate hardship, and then went to work on teaching her tools to become employable in the current job market. In January 2012, Cathy applied for and received a job working parttime. Eight months later, she received full-time employment and is in training to be an assistant manager. Cathy is no longer a client of OACAC, but continues to volunteer at events and helps secure donations. Cathy knows there are many people like her that need help and she offers the following advice: “Don’t be too proud or too afraid to ask for help.” OACAC was founded in November 1965 as a private non-profit corporation to help lowincome families become self-sufficient. OACAC sponsors Family Planning, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Housing, LIHEAP, Neighborhood Centers, and Weatherization programs. For more information about OACAC, call 417-864-3448 or visit:

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