Binding Up the Brokenhearted
— By Deb Stratman, Crosslines Volunteer From where I sat at the front desk, I greeted an older man...
The Power of Community: Cooper Roy’s Journey of Hope
On September 24, 2024 life changed in an instant for Cooper Roy. A devastating head-on collision nearly claimed his life, ...
Identity, Unity, and Community: The Heart of Our Mission in 2025
As we step into 2025, the Council of Churches of the Ozarks embraces three guiding principles that will shape our ...
Community Partners come together to Provide more than 2,000 “Coats for Kids”
In a heartwarming effort to keep children warm this winter, Crosslines, Glo Dry Cleaners, KY3, and Care to Learn collaborated ...
What’s In A Name?
For more than 55 years, the organization first known as the Springfield Area Council of Churches has worked quietly but ...
Offering Vulnerable Seniors Real Solutions
Each day, CCO staffers witness firsthand the challenges that many individuals face—especially our senior neighbors who, through no fault of ...
From Courtroom to Community: Dean’s Journey of Redemption and Service
When Dean Alvarez first stepped into the Crosslines Food Pantry two years ago, it was under very different circumstances than ...