Nourishing Hope: The Impact of Crosslines Food Pantry
The Crosslines Food Pantry, a program of Council of Churches of the Ozarks, stands as a pillar of community...
KY3: Springfield nonprofit speeding up response times for those in need by adding call centerKY3:
The Council of Churches of the Ozarks (CCO) recently added a new call center to its main building. The...
Kickapoo High School’s Mr. KHS Event Raises $5,000 for Wish I May: Spreading Joy One Birthday at a Time
The annual Kickapoo High School event, Mr. KHS, took on a special significance this year as it partnered with...
The Gift of Volunteering: A Force Behind the Mission
“Seeing the passion and generosity of people willing to serve and help others for no other reason than love.” —Diana ...
Fighting for Stability at 86: Jewel’s Battle Against Scarcity in the Ozarks
Jewel is an 86-year-old woman with a gentle spirit and a story that reminds us exactly why we’re here. It ...
Restoring Dignity, One Child at a Time
At Ambassadors for Children (AFC), our mission is simple, but powerful: to restore dignity to every local youth in foster ...
When Crisis Strikes, Case Management Steps In
For families living on the edge of poverty, it’s not a question of if a crisis will happen—it’s when. A ...
CCO Hosts Pre-Bid Day For Area Contractors
On a bright spring afternoon, a room full of blueprints, notepads, and hopeful anticipation buzzed with energy as Crosslines Community ...
The Challenge To Champion Children
When it comes to making a difference, Bill and Virginia Darr have always believed in investing in people—especially those whose ...