A Mother’s Resilience

Reuniting and Rebuilding with a Helping Hand Megan faced one of the most challenging periods of her life. She...

A Season of Giving

As the holiday season approaches, Crosslines & Ambassadors for Children are gearing up for their annual Holiday Distributions,  heartwarming traditions...

Silent Connection: The Sign of Compassion

In northeast Springfield, there is a haven for those in need called Council of Churches of the Ozarks. A...

Embracing Resilience & Generosity: Marilyn’s Story

As Tara walked her grandmother, Marilyn, through the doors of Crosslines, tears flowed down her cheeks, revealing the vulnerability...

A Cupcake’s Promise: Sherri’s Story

At Safe to Sleep, a generous donation of new household items from Old Time Pottery brought hope and comfort...

Patricia’s Story

Patricia is a 78-year-old widow who called the Council of Churches offices in tears. She was on the verge...

A Message from President & CEO, Jaimie Trussell

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind …

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Socks of Love: Making a Difference with Socktober and Foster Families

We were thrilled to collaborate once again with The Springfield-Greene County Library for another extraordinary Socktober event. It was a …

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Ways to Support

CCO offers a variety of ways to help you meet your philanthropic goals. These are just a few! For additional …

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National Diaper Need Awareness Week

September 18 – 24, 2023 Sarah’s heart raced as she grabbed the phone to call CCO’s Diaper Bank of the …

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Mike’s Story

As CCO’s Crosslines team spoke to the food pantry guests and volunteers, it was evident the pantry needed to be …

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Foster Care Awareness Month

Since 1988, the month of May has been recognized as National Foster Care Awareness Month. In Greene County alone, there …

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