Press & News - Council of Churches of the Ozarks

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 …

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 …

Ways to Support

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

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 …

Mike’s Story

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

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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The Council of Churches of the Ozarks (CCO), is a faith-based 501(c)3 serving Southwest Missouri since 1969.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life of our most vulnerable neighbors by doing together what can best be done together in the name of Jesus Christ.

With wrap-a-round support services available through multiple outreach programs, the Council meets community needs affecting infant to elder. As an extension of churches from a variety of denominations and backgrounds, CCO has been inspiring hope for families, children, seniors and adults for more than fifty years.

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