SPONSORED The Place: FosterAdopt Connect: Road to Home Gala

Jessi HawkinsVolunteer Spotlight

FosterAdopt Connect’s Road to Home Gala is on August 19th. It’s their biggest fundraiser and will cover operational costs. Enjoy live music, dancing, and dinner By Daniel Posey Published: Aug. 3, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – FosterAdopt Connect is organizing its annual fundraising event, the Road to Home Gala, which will take place on Saturday, August 19th. … Read More

ARC of the Ozarks: Christmas in July

Jessi HawkinsVolunteer Spotlight

The Arc of the Ozarks’ Christmas Extravaganza is on December 8th! Enjoy a live auction, live music, and great food while supporting their Autism Services. By Daniel Posey Published: Jul. 25, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – We’re now halfway to Christmas and the Arc of the Ozarks’ Christmas Extravaganza, happening on Friday, December 8th. Daniel Posey gives you … Read More

United Way of the Ozarks hosts its annual Day of Caring

Jessi HawkinsVolunteer Spotlight

By KY3 Staff Published: Jun. 22, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT|Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Volunteers across the Ozarks spent Thursday at nonprofits for the United Way’s Day of Caring. This is the 31st annual year for the event in Springfield. Day of Caring encourages volunteers to make nonprofit locations safer and more comfortable for … Read More

Springfield’s Habitat for Humanity celebrates 35 years of service with virtual campaign

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By KY3 Staff Published: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Springfield’s Habitat of Humanity hosted a virtual campaign on Thursday to celebrate 35 years of providing homes for people in need. It’s called “Hope in Every Home.” The goal is to raise $35,000 for the materials and construction of a five-bedroom home. Habitat says through donors’ … Read More

Missouri offering free vouchers for low income senior-age adults to get fruits and vegetables at Farmers Markets

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By Joe Hickman Published: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT|Updated: 22 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Low-income seniors age 60-and-over can now get free $50 vouchers for fresh produce at participating farmers markets. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program, now in its fifth year, is sponsored through the Missouri Department of Agriculture and in the Springfield area the vouchers are available … Read More

The Place: Bike MS: Texas 150

Jessi HawkinsVolunteer Spotlight

Daniel Posey rides in Bike MS: Texas 150. This is a two day cycle has the participants raising money & biking 50 to 100 miles a day. By Daniel Posey Published: May. 19, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Daniel Posey rides in Bike MS: Texas 150. This is a two day cycle has the participants raising money & … Read More

CASA opens new headquarters in Springfield, Mo.

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Members of CASA southwest Missouri celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Springfield.(KY3) By KY3 Staff Published: May. 23, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT|Updated: 17 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Members of CASA southwest Missouri celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Springfield. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA helps children navigate the court system. The headquarters is … Read More

Springfield Salvation Army sorting through 15 tons of donations from Stamp Out Hunger Campaign

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By KY3 Staff Published: May. 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT|Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Food is piled high at charities across the country following the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this past weekend. People at the Salvation Army here in Springfield are sorting through mountains of donations, nearly 15 tons worth. In … Read More

FosterAdopt Connect’s Sock & Undie Rundie 5K 2023

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FosterAdopt Connect’s Eryn Pruitt talked to Daniel Posey about what to expect from the event and the way it will collect needed items for kids in our community. By Daniel Posey Published: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:24 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Suit up for FosterAdopt Connect’s Sock & Undie Rundie 5K happening Saturday, March 25 at Rutledge Wilson Farm … Read More

Ozarks Life: Helping area kids sleep in heavenly peace

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By Chad Plein Published: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:18 AM CST|Updated: 5 hours ago CASSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) – On a Saturday afternoon in Cassville, the Crowder College Community Building is buzzing. “We’re building 20 beds today,” volunteer Teresa Alverson said. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit organization making sure kids have something we all take for granted; a place to lay our … Read More