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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…
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!
You can host a foreign exchange student, here's how
If you ever considered becoming a Host Family for a foreign exchange student, let this be the tipping factor. The Council for Educational Travel is accepting applications now.
Kanye's behavior is no longer funny, it's concerning.
If Kim and Kanye weren't massive celebrities with millions of dollars and oodles of security, would our society view them as entertaining? Or Kanye's behavior as downright scary? Women have come forward sharing their own stories of abuse from former partners, noting the similarities between. While Kanye maintains an audience that seems to encourage his harassing behavior, others are questioning…
Blow up a Building in the 417 for Charity!
After providing electricity to Springfield for more than 60 years, the five generators inside James River Power Station have been retired and the stacks are coming down. United Way of the Ozarks is partnering with City Utilities to offer a once-in-a-lifetime fundraising opportunity called Blasting for the Better. This special raffle event offers the chance to detonate the implosion of the James…