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Membership Directory Springfield CARES members listing
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Letters from the Editor and Publisher
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Grand Opening: Inspired Designs by Julie Event coverage
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Branson Family Forever Grateful American Red Cross
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Let Your Child Become an IronKid! HyVee IronKids
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Nonprofit Pension Plans More Economical Than Expected Qualified Pension Services
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Kids Who CARE Amazing Kids Doing Amazing Things
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Historic Springfield Parks A look through 100 years
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100th Anniversary Celebration Springfield-Greene County Park Board
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Business Resource Guide Calendar of events for July
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Event Coverage: Dog Days of Summer Humane Society
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Training By Design
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Event Coverage: Springfield Affordable Housing Center Community Partnership
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Creating a Sense of Relief Consumer Credit Counseling Service
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Creating Happy Workplaces The Center for Nonprofit Communication
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R.E.A.L.L. - Reality Enrichment and Life Lessons OACAC
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What Day is It? Fun Calendar
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Games Fun Stuff
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advisory panel
Amy Michael
Gerry Catapang PT, DPT
Publisher
Kaitlyn Jaeger Editor
Peter Edwards CIA
Patrice Tice
Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L
Membership Director
Kristal Gaines
Becky Overend
Phil Dellasega
Beverly Roberts
Tom Mezzacapa
417.869.4175 • www.goicare.com
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Sales & Marketing Director Creative Director
122 Park Central Square • Springfield, MO 65806
Ken Childers
Chris Shaefer
Graphic Design
Cara Trask
Michelle DeWitt
Mary Valloni
Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance
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Membership Directory Drury University
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 417-869-4175 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
Ambassadors For Children An Operating Agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks 500 W Battlefield, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-708-0565 ext. 202
Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP) 320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp
American Red Cross Southern Missouri Region
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools
1545 N West Bypass Springfield, MO 65803 417-832-9500 www.redcross.org
1131 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802 417-523-0144 www.supportsps.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA)
3372 W Battlefield St Springfield, MO 65807 417-889-9136
3023 S Fort, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 www.gynca.org
Boys and Girls Club 1410 N Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-9249 www.bgclubspringfield.org
Boy Scouts of America Ozark Trails Council 1616 S Eastgate Ave Springfield, MO 65809 P 417.883.1636 x233 www.ozarktrailsbsa.org Giving Help & Hope to Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
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2750 W Bennett Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-CARE www.isabelshouse.org
Bridges for Youth
Killuminati Foundation
1039 W Nichols Springfield, MO 65802 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net
Lost & Found Grief Center
330 N Jefferson Ave. Springfield, MO 65806 417-888-2020 www.commpartnership.org
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
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3161 W Norton Rd Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2526 www.swh.org
Isabel’s House
Community Partnership
of Springfield • Joplin West Plains
The Humane Society
330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-862-3838 www.bcfo.org
3525 S National Ave Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 417-269-5437 www.coxhealth.com/cmn
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Harmony House
519 E Cherry St Springfield, MO 65806 417-837-7700 www.myharmonyhouse.org
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO)
Children’s Miracle Network
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Harmony House
The Victim Center 819 N Boonville Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org
Victory Trade School 1715 N Boonville Springfield, MO 65803 417-864-2221 www.victorytradeschool.edu
Women Connect4Good 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 and Southwestern Womens Health
www.killuminatiFoundation.org
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
United Way of the Ozarks 320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com
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 acknowledgement to individuals and businesses that show they CARE.
Letter from the Editor Dear Readers, This letter will be the last you read from yours truly. My time as Springfield Metro CARES editor is coming to a close as I will begin my senior year of college at Drury University in the fall where I study journalism, writing, and global studies. I first joined the CARES team over a year ago in hopes of gaining experience in editing and writing, but I also wanted to get to know our local nonprofits. It was my first internship which transitioned into a job. As I expected, I learned a lot about nonprofit communication and got to work with some top notch leaders in the community. It was a memorable experience. I’m glad that I was a part of a magazine that does so well for Springfield—and it looks great too! But before I sign off, I would like to introduce our new editor, Kaitlyn Jaeger. I actually got to know Kaitlyn at Drury since she was a fellow communication major. Kaitlyn recently graduated from Drury in May with a bachelor’s degree. Not only will she help with editor duties at CARES, but she is also working with dvCARES as Marketing Communications Coordinator. If you wish to contact our new editor with ideas or stories for the magazine, you may do so by emailing editor@goicare.com. Readers, thank you for supporting CARES. We appreciate your feedback and comments. It’s exciting to see someone pick up a magazine that I’ve personally worked on. Nonprofit members, thanks for working with me, and I hope to see more of you in the magazine.
Kaitlyn Schwers
Have a good month, and thanks for reading.
Contributing Editor
Letter from the Publisher
Ron Penney CFP®, ChFC® Private Wealth Advisor
Helping you create the future you envision.
Hello Springfield! It's hard to believe it's already July! June marked our 3 year anniversary for Springfield CARES and we are so excited to see the continued growth and reception of CARES here in the community. With the beginning of our fourth year, we have some changes to share with you. Our current editor, Kaitlyn Schwers, will be leaving us. I am very thankful for the time and effort that she has put in to CARES and am sad to see her go, but I am very excited for her to pursue her dreams and goals. She's been a tremendous asset to us and leaves big shoes to fill. That brings me to Kaitlyn Jaeger, our new editor. Kaitlyn is a recent graduate of Drury University and has slowly been transitioning into her new position with the support of Kaitlyn S. I am very thankful Kaitlyn S has been willing to spend time training Kaitlyn J and we look forward to seeing all that she does for CARES. If you plan to be in the downtown area, please stop by to get the latest issue of CARES and meet our staff. We want to meet you! I have a VERY exciting issue coming in August, so enjoy July and I'll unveil some great new additions to CARES to you next month!
Amy Michael
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On March 16th, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Inspired Design by Julie, LLC into Downtown Springfield with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new studio at 400 South Avenue, Suite 301. Inspired Design by Julie was originally founded in Austin, Texas by Julie Durand, who had been in the design industry for over 11 years. Now, with over 15 years of experience, Julie’s decided it’s time to return to the area she grew up in and naturally bring her company to downtown Springfield. Julie has been providing services nationally and is now excited to continue the company’s growth here.
To find out more information on Inspired Design by Julie, LLC, you can visit their website as well as social media pages. If you weren’t able to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Julie encourages you to come by and visit their new studio. “It means so much to me to have the opportunity to be part of the Springfield community and I look forward to getting to know many more people here!” The studio is usually open Monday through Friday 10–5, but also, and preferred, by appointment.
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Giving back has always been very important to Julie and she feels she couldn’t be in a better place to do so. A portion of her company’s profits will be donated to several causes and charities in the Springfield area. Among them is Habitat for Humanity, who Julie has partnered with to help raise funds and build awareness within the community. A “ Grand Opening Celebration with a CAUSE” is scheduled for July that will directly benefit Habitat for Humanity. To ensure you receive an invitation, you can sign up for the Inspired Design by Julie newsletter at idesignbyjulie.com.
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Branson Family Forever Grateful Every day the American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Every year thousands of families in our 40-county region are devastated by disaster. Whether it is a house fire, flooding, or tornadoes, the Red Cross is there to provide help and hope. Many families in the Branson area lost everything they owned in the leap year tornadoes in 2012. Julia Carroll shared with us how the American Red Cross helped her family through that very dark time. “I’m reminded of the sunrise that morning as we caught the first glimpses of our devastating losses; that feeling of total helplessness, complete shock, the heaviness of our hearts. Unbelievable grief and an incredible fear of the unknown flooded our thoughts as we tried to grasp how dramatically our lives had changed in just a moment” said Julia.
To those who make it possible for the Red Cross to change lives, she says “Thank you for being there when we needed you the most, just as you promised!” You can help people affected by disasters like floods, fires, tornadoes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support, and other assistance in response to disasters. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter. American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
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Some of the first people to reach out to the Carroll’s that morning were Red Cross volunteers. “One of the Red Cross volunteers noticed how distraught I had become and reached over and cupped my hands in hers, looked me square in the eyes, and with genuine compassion, told me that they were there to help and we weren’t alone.” Julia’s personal experience with Red Cross prior to that day included a long history of giving through payroll deductions and as a volunteer. “Never did we expect to be on the receiving side, but the Red Cross met our needs in ways that we never dreamed possible and we are forever grateor all that you did for us personally.” personally. ful for
About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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Let your child become an IronKid! Springfield Hy-Vee is hosting an IronKids event Saturday, August 10th, 2013. IronKids is a Triathlon event for children ranging in ages from 6-15. The mission of IronKids is to inspire and motivate youth to lead an active, positive, and healthy lifestyle. Ironkids is a great way to introduce children to multisport events or for experienced athletes to compete. Ironkids gives kids an interactive experience competing in age-appropriate divisions involving swimming, biking and running.
The divisions include: Age 6-8: Swim 50 yards, Bike 2 miles and Run 500 yards Age 9-11: Swim 150 yards, Bike 4 miles and Run 1 mile Age 12-15: Swim 300 yards, Bike 8 miles and Run 2 miles Sign up online at http://hy-veeironkids.com/springfield/ to register! Children may register individually or as a team. Each participant will receive an event T-shirt as well as a participation medallion for completed events. The registration process is easy, simply click on Register Now and follow through the prompts. The online registration fee is $35 and part of the proceeds for each registrant will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Preregister by Wednesday, August 7th online or register on-site Friday, August 9th for $50. No registration will be completed the day of the event. This is a great opportunity to have fun while promoting healthy lifestyles for your children. The Ironkids event will take place at the Nixa Community Center located at 701 N. Taylor Way in Nixa, Missouri.
We look forward to seeing you there. Become an IronKid! Springfield Hy-Vee IronKids August 9thâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10th, 2013 Nixa Community Center 701 North Taylor Way, Nixa, MO 65714 Register online: hy-veeironkids.com/springfield
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Demonstrating that it’s never too soon to give back, Christopher Todd, age 5, is Habitat-Springfield’s youngest donor. Christopher could be described as a typical little boy – he enjoys Legos, Angry Birds, and playing with his younger brother, Lucas. However, his generous spirit and kind heart are anything but typical. On May 10th, Christopher presented Linda Demster, a soon-to-be Habitat homeowner, with a $200 check. The money had come from his very own piggy bank savings combined with the money his parents had been planning on spending for his birthday. Shelley, Christopher’s mom, shared that he’s been saving money in his piggy bank since he was old enough to walk. Recently, she and his dad, Brian, asked him what he’d like to buy with his savings. They knew he had his eye on a new toy, but Christopher had a different
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idea. He had recently learned something that was heavy on his heart: some kids don’t have mountains of toys and some families don’t even have a home. He decided that instead of spending his savings on himself or birthday presents from his parents, he’d like to buy a family a home. Most parents want to give their children all they can, and work hard to instill a thankful spirit for the life they work so hard to provide. Shelley and Brian shared that they often attend charity events and when they go, they tell Christopher they’re “helping kids buy shoes or food or whatever the occasion is.” These conversations have had quite an impression on Christopher – he’s already asking when he can buy someone else a house. When Christopher’s not outside looking for bugs, he loves pretending to be a superhero. He doesn’t have a favorite, he just loves making up powers and saying he’s a “superhero, not a bad guy.” Indeed, Christopher is a superhero, with the mightiest heart. Do you know a Kid Who Cares? Email us at editor@goicare.com, and we may feature them in next month's issue of CARES magazine!
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Historic Greene County Parks A look through the 100 years of parks in the Springfield area. Silver Springs Park
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1100 N. Hampton Ave.
Silver Springs Park was established in 1918 on what was known as the old Fairbanks pasture. It was later named for its spring that flows into Jordan Creek. During segregation, Silver Springs was the city’s only public park designated for black residents and accompany sports leagues, including semi-pro baseball. The WPA later built fieldstone retaining walls, the first Silver Springs pool, and lined the creek channel with rock in the 1930s.
Smith Park
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1536 E. Division St.
Smith Park was designated in 1935. In 1941, with the U.S. on the brink of war, the Glenstone Golf Course was sold to the federal government for the construction of the O’Reilly General Army Hospital. When asked to sell the park, the Park Board declined. The property was later condemned in 1942, allowing the U.S. Army to take possession of and use Smith Park as the hospital’s recreation area. It wasn’t until 1954 when the federal government allowed the Park Board to repurchase the park for $20,000. The site of the former hospital is now home to a Missouri National Guard Armory and Evangel University. Grant Beach Park
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1300 N. Grant Ave.
Grant Beach Park was another one of the first parks acquired by the Park Board on February 3, 1914. It was originally called Woolen Mills Park after an old mill that once sat on the site, but the name was changed in 1915 after Grant Avenue that ran along the park’s eastern edge and the sandy beach alongside the park’s spring-fed swimming lake. The lake was later converted to a swimming pool and a pavilion was built in 1944. A decommissioned Frisco Railways steam engine was later installed in 1953 and is now home to the Railroad Historical Museum.
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Fassnight Park
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1300 N. Grant Ave.
Fassnight Park was acquired by the Park Board in 1924 and was home to Springfield’s first public swimming pool and two-story fieldstone bathhouse and pavilion, which were added in 1927. The WPA added stone bridges across Fassnight Creek in the 1930s. In 1978, the Park Board considered replacing the pool and bathhouse with more modern architecture, but public sentiment changed those plans and the facility was saved. Today, Fassnight Park is home to many high-level Springfield area fast-pitch softball games. 14
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Phelps Grove Park
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950 E. Bennett St.
Phelps Grove Park was one of the first parks acquired by the Park Board on April 22, 1914. The fieldstone pavilion, bridges, and entry gates on Dollison Avenue date back to park’s creation and the park originally featured zoo animals, which were relocated to Dickerson Park Zoo in 1923. The park also featured a man-made lake that is now the site of the Springfield Art Museum. In the 1930s, the McGee-McGregor Wading Pool was constructed and the WPA lined the Fassnight Creek with stone.
Washington Park 1600 N. Summit Ave. Washington Park was established in 1869 just before the Frisco Railway brought the railroad to North Springfield, which was a separate city from Springfield until 1887. It was named after George Washington and was privately maintained until the Park Board acquired it and Lafayette Park in 1913. At that time, they were the only two public parks in Springfield. Sequiota Park
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3500 S. Lone Pine Ave.
Sequiota Park, which according to legend means “many springs,” has been a favorite outdoor destination long before it became a State Fish Hatchery in 1920. At that time, the park was miles from Springfield, but the Chadwick Branch of the Frisco Railway helped to make it a popular day-trip, perfect for an afternoon of picnicking and exploring. Sequiota Park was acquired by the Park Board in 1959 and is recognized by its iconic Sequiota Cave, which is only navigable by boat. Today, the cave is home to an endangered species of migrating gray bats. It also serves as a trailhead for the popular Galloway Creek Greenway Trail.
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Park Board Celebrates 100 Years
“The Park Board has enhanced our community’s quality of life for longer than any of us can remember, and that’s reason to celebrate,” said Bob Belote, Director of Parks. The original Springfield Park Board was established on May 22, 1913, after Springfield voters overwhelmingly approved a mill tax for the establishment and maintenance of free public parks and playgrounds. It soon took over the maintenance of Washington and Lafayette (both est. 1869) and set about planning new parks.Within the next 30 years, the Park Board added what are now considered Springfield’s ten historic parks, which can be found on pages 15 & 16. From 1950 to the present, the Park Board experienced tremendous growth, changing its name to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board in 1996 when voters approved expansion of the system beyond city limits. Today, the Park Board manages more than 100 sites and many more facilities within its countywide system, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities. The system includes three golf courses, three family centers, a zoo, a farm park, a botanical center, several sports and athletic complexes, two indoor aquatics centers, six outdoor swimming pools, multiple School-Park sites, and more than 100 miles of recreational trails. On May 18, the Park Board held a 100th Birthday Bash at Phelps Grove Park to celebrate the monumental occasion. The 1913themed celebration kicked off with a program featuring official proclamations, the recognition of both past and present board members, and remarks from John Sellars, Executive Director of the History Museum on the Square, and longtime Parks Director Dan Kinney.The event also featured live music from the New Creole Jazz Band, free carnival midway games, food and drinks at 1913 prices, a birthday cake, park history, croquet, badminton, horseshoes, and maypole dancing. The celebration ended with the sealing of the Centennial Time Capsule, which will be reopened in 2113. Although the Park Board has taken the time to reveal and 16
celebrate its past, it hasn’t forgotten about its future. It is currently asking the Greene county community to take a brief survey about their community’s parks. “It is very important that we plan for both the immediate and distant future…we value the community’s input,” says Jennifer Fillmer Edwards, Public Information Administrator. If you would like to take this survey, please visit recreatepark.com. The survey should only take about 5 minutes and is made for people of all ages.
To learn more about the S p r i n g fi e l d - G r e e n e County Park Board and the parks of our community, be sure to check out www.parkboard.org or call 417-864-1049.
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With summer in full swing, the parks around Springfield are buzzing with people getting out and enjoying the beautiful, warm, and mostly sunny weather that we’ve been longing for. But this summer is different than most. It’s a special year for the parks of Springfield as the Springfield-Greene County Park Board is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Hello Springfield Metro! We are so pleased to present this month’s Business Resource Guide! The following guide includes several of the businesses that work closely with our community’s nonprofits by offering both their time and special pricing and/or services. CARES is so thankful to have this opportunity to highlight these wonderful businesses as a part of our Business Resource Guide. We hope that this guide will lead you and the rest of the community to several local resources as well as provide support for these caring businesses. In this month’s issue, we’re highlighting Baron Financial Group, a “full service firm that offers customized investment services to assist its clients in achieving their financial goals.” We’ve also included information about this month’s upcoming events as well as information about several other local businesses. We hope you enjoy this month’s Business Resource Guide. The CARES Team
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Business Profile: Baron Financial Group, LLC Investing in Your Community “Springfield is a big deal to us,” says Dan Malachowski, owner of Baron Financial Group. “We wanted to make sure we here at Baron are involved in the community and community minded. It’s more about direct involvement and making a difference than just writing a check. If we are representing Baron, we knew we needed to put our best foot forward in the community as well; being physically involved, leading by example.” Baron Financial Group consists of Dan Malachowski, Robert DeVore, Craig Henley, and Richard James. Baron has been here in our community since 1999 and was purchased in 2007 by Dan. The company believes that giving back is an important part of representing not only Baron, but their own passions and goals. The four work throughout the nonprofit world, providing help with fundraising, events, monetary
support, and public awareness. The group currently works with the following nonprofits: Big Brothers Big Sisters, GYN Cancers Alliance, Boy Scouts, Rotary Club of Springfield, and Lost and Found of the Ozarks. Event Insurance Charitable Planning Managing Charitable Remainder Trusts Cost Free Services: Consulting: Working with nonprofits to help them be good stewards with their money. A nonprofit is dealing with donor dollars that they may need down the road so it’s imperative that they have a clear picture of how to invest those funds in a safe way.
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“I think it’s important to be involved in the community because it is my home and my family and who I rely on when in need. I made my home here and realized there are a lot of people who are not as blessed as me that need help in some way and giving back is something I will always believe in. I have also found that some of the best people to surround yourself with are those who think of others first, not just themselves. I cannot say the same about the business world all the time. I was taught to treat those as you wanted to be treated, and I try to exemplify that always...” 18
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Opens Housing & Homeless Prevention Center
The vision of the Springfield Affordable Housing Center was to establish a community-based housing office that would offer a one-stop housing and homeless prevention service center and that would provide a centralized access point for available affordable housing and homeless prevention resource information, eligibility screenings and referrals. The opening of the Center marks the first step in removing barriers for those seeking available affordable housing and for those seeking housing stability to avoid homelessness and reduces duplication of efforts leading to a more holistic approach to solving this important community-wide need.
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Together, Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the City of Springfield have developed a centralized location where residents can access multiple agencies and organizations that offer safe, decent and affordable housing. Key housings service providers currently include the Springfield Community Land Trust, One Door, the Housing Authority, Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Administration, Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, Division of Family Services and more. Each of these agencies provides important steps and services in the continuum of care for people seeking stability and affordable housing solutions. The Springfield Affordable Housing Center is conveniently located at 300 E. Central across the street from City Utilities in City Government Plaza. There is also a bus stop directly in front of the Center for easy access to public transportation.
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Let's face it: working in nonprofit organizations can be tough. Dealing daily with grim situationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;child abuse, homelessness, drug addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, disastersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;can take its toll on even the most upbeat individuals. It's been said that a happy workplace is a productive workplace. Some of America's top companies, such as Google, understand this. Their employees, called "Googlers," enjoy amazing perks like free breakfast, lunch and dinner, free health and dental coverage, free haircuts, free dry cleaning, subsidized massages, gyms and swimming pools, and video games. And in case they get sleepy after their lunch, they can relax in a nap pod. Very few nonprofit (or for-profit) organizations have the available resources to provide an atmosphere like the one at Google. But if you examine Google's philosophy of "people analytics," you will find that what makes their employees happy is not so much the freebies, but how they are treated by their direct supervisors. In 2009, Google embarked on a mission to build better bosses, leading to happier employees who were productive and stayed with the company. A team of employees, code-named "Project Oxygen," studied performance evaluations, feedback surveys and nominations for top-manager awards. They correlated words and phrases, paying special attention to praises and complaints. From this study, "Project Oxygen" produced a list of behaviors Google leaders should practice. This list could easily apply to leaders in about any organization, regardless of the industry or mission:
1. Be a good coach Provide clear, specific feedback to your employees that has a balance of the positive and the negative. This includes doing consistent performance evaluations as well as providing ongoing support and encouragement. Helpful coaches not only point out problems, they also offer solutions.
2. Empower and don't micromanage Doing is one of the best ways employees can learn and grow, even if it means the final product is not quite as good as if the manager had done it. by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu
Employees don't want someone hovering over them, constantly correcting their mistakes. What they do want is a manager who is willing to give them challenging responsibilities and to be available to answer questions or provide advice when needed.
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Employees want managers who know their stuff and can provide credible insights into the job. They also want managers who are willing to do the same tasks they ask their employees to do.
4. Don’t be a sissy: Be productive and results-oriented.
In their book ALL IN: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results, employee consultants Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton provide empirical evidence to support the claim that happy workers are more productive.
Set clear, attainable goals so employees know if they are being successful. Give them the tools they need to get the job done, and don't be afraid to challenge them to new heights. Nearly everyone is "busy," but being busy does not necessarily equal being productive. Make sure your people understand your organization’s priorities and are busy doing the right things.
5. Be a good communicator and listen to your team Have regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with your employees to better understand what issues they are facing. Take time to ask them about their work as well as about their personal life. The two are inseparable. Planned meetings are important, but allow for interruptions, too. The need for your input can't always be planned out, so it's important to create an open environment where your employees feel free to talk with you anytime.
6. Help your employees with career development Leaders play a critical role in developing employees. Encouraging them to reach their goals makes them happier and more satisfied, which leads to better productivity. Help identify training opportunities and provide broader job responsibilities. Some organizations develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each employee. The IDP is a written plan that outlines individual career goals and what steps are necessary to meet those goals.
7. Have a clear vision and strategy for your team It is important that everyone in your organization is on the same page—moving in the right direction. First, help your employees focus on where you want to be more than on what to do or how to do it. Once they have a clear vision of where they are headed, you can begin ironing out the best steps to get there.
According to the authors, the secret equation is E+E+E. The E’s stand for engaged, enabled and energized. Engaged means the employee has an emotional attachment to the company and is willing to go above and beyond regular requirements. Enabled means that the company culture rewards the employee’s productivity and performance, and energized means that the employee feels a sense of well-being and motivation. Of all new hires, 46% will fail within their first 19 months of employment. That means nearly one out of every two new hires either quits or is fired in less than a year and a half. A failed employee costs a company an average of $50,000. These employees aren’t necessarily bad people—they are simply a bad fit for the company and the team they are working with. Studies have shown that most people leave a job for one of three reasons, or a combination of them. The first is that they don’t feel a connection to the mission of the company, or they sense their work doesn't matter. The second is that they don’t really like or respect their co-workers. The third is that they have a terrible boss. Strategic plans and policies are fine. But to really succeed, focus on creating a great culture where employees feel respected and valued. The place to start is with your leadership. Once you have great managers, you won't have any trouble attracting and retaining the best employees.
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The Reality Enrichment and Life Lessons (R.E.A.L.L) Simulation offered by the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) helps challenge youth to think critically about how choices and decisions made in adolescence may have consequences in adulthood. A R.E.A.L.L. Simulation is divided into three activity sessions that strive to educate youth on the consequences of their choices. The simulation lasts approximately three hours. First, an orientation explains the simulation rules and expectations. Next, youth assume an identity and live by the choices made by that person. During the first session, known as the reactive session, participants may be high school dropouts, felons (usually drug or alcohol related), single parents, or unemployed job seekers. Very few have bank accounts and are forced into utilizing checkcashing facilities and payday loans, and those few that even have a job find it a daunting task to pay their bills and keep their families fed. Those who are unemployed are faced with the scenario of going out and looking for work while trying to make ends meat, and those who are felons are turned down from jobs due to “corporate policy not to hire ex-offenders.” This simulated activity leaves them frustrated with trying to figure out how to financially provide for their families. They then realize how hard it is to depend on social services to supplement their need to feed, clothe, and house themselves and their loved ones. During the second session, known as the proactive session, youth take on the persona of someone who has graduated high school, have additional training, or have higher education degrees. Most have bank accounts, well-paying jobs, and the ability to easily pay their monthly
expenses and achieve self-sufficiency, while still being able to afford entertainment activities, such as going to the movies and out to dinner. Some do so well that they can even afford to purchase a new family car. Obviously, round two leaves participants much less frustrated with the day-to-day financial aspects of life. This session shows them that making good life choices can lead to living a proactive and less stressful life. Finally, during the debriefing session, youth reflect on their experiences as a person who made poor decisions and one who made good decisions. They discuss how the decisions they make right now in their lives can affect their futures and the years to come. One participant shared, “Dropping out affects you very much. You will earn less pay…” OACAC is dedicated to helping today’s youth understand the consequences poor decisions can have on one’s life and is committed to helping them make proactive choices to ensure that they have happy, self-sufficient futures. For more information regarding the R.E.A.L.L. Program contact the OACAC Neighborhood Centers’ Office at 417-832-4314, ext. 370. OACAC was founded in November 1965 as a private non-profit corporation to help low-income families become self-sufficient. OACAC sponsors Family Planning, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Housing Assistance, LIHEAP, Neighborhood Centers, and Weatherization Programs. For more information, call 417-864-3448 or visit www.oacac-caa.org.
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