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St. Jude Walk/Run This Saturday

This September join the fight against childhood cancer by participating in the St. Jude Walk/Run Springfield on September 16th. This family-friendly event raises funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.® Let’s cure childhood cancer. Together. Sign up today at stjude.org/walk St. Jude is leading the way the world understands,…


Harmony House to hold pickleball tournament

The Harmony House, a domestic violence shelter and resource center, plans to hold a pickleball tournament in August as a fundraiser for the non profit. The 2023 Purple Paddle Pickleball tournament will take place August 19th starting at 8 a.m. Mix skill levels are invited. The tournament will offer doubles play. To get signed up, click here.


Supporting Literacy in Springfield: A 3rd Grade Teacher's Fundraiser for Classroom Dictionaries

As a 3rd-grade teacher in Springfield, Missouri, Casey Bright has been working hard to provide her students with the best possible learning experience. One of the areas where her classroom is currently lacking is the availability of dictionaries. With her students expected to use them as part of the state standard, Casey is holding a fundraiser to ensure that her students have access to this…


Women BUILD 2023

Women BUILD 2023 is Habitat For Humanity's Women Empowerment Program!   Habitat For Humanity's Women Build events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. Women Build opportunities are available across the U.S., and any woman who wants to learn how to build and construct a home is invited to join us. No experience is necessary. Volunteers work…


The Purple Party supports Harmony House, here's how you can help

The Harmony House, which was founded in the late 1970's, supports victims of domestic violence through shelter and/or resources is hosting the 8th Annual Purple Party on April 18th. "Springfield/Greene County often has the highest rate of domestic violence in the state and Missouri is second only to Alaska in the number of women killed by an intimate partner. But there is hope," the non profit's…


HARMONY HOUSE - HOLIDAY MEAL GROUPS

Is your group looking for a service project this holiday season? Harmony House is in need of meal groups to source, prepare, and serve a meal during the holidays to their residents. This allows our staff to take a much needed break, it is an excellent way to give back, and it's FUN! Get your family, friends or group together and spread a little cheer this holiday season! Contact Carol at…


Harmony House - Holiday Meal Groups

The holidays are fast approaching and Harmony House could use your help. If you are interested in providing a holiday meal to residents, they have several opportunities!! Harmony House meal groups shop for, prepare, and serve meals in shelter to residents. Have a group or club that is interested in giving back? Give Carol a call at 417-837-7700 or email carolw@myharmonyhouse.org to learn more or…


Cold Weather Shelters Open This Month When Temps Are Below Freezing!

November first begins the opening of  "Crisis cold weather shelters," in Springfield! If temps fall to 32 degrees or below for at least four consecutive hours between 7 pm and 7 am, the shelters will be open. If you do not have shelter, or knows of someone needing shelter for the overnight, use one of the shelters listed below. The  nine shelters are located at : Asbury United Methodist Church,…


iCare Events with Harmony House

They say domestic violence is a problem that happens behind closed doors. Here’s a fact that blows those doors wide open – Greene County has one of the highest rates of domestic violence per capita than anywhere else in the state. We, as a community, can do better than this. On October 28th, 2022 Harmony House is holding a public awareness event called “iCare”. Join people throughout the…


This Month in Parks: August 2022

Mason sits down with Garrison from the Springfield Greene County Park Board to discuss the new outdoor initiative, the upcoming float trip, and other fun events happening this month! More in HERE!