Bright Futures - Carthage

06/05/2026

Thankful to be one of the recipients of grant funds! Mr. Corley is making a real impact! A lasting legacy!

Congratulations to this year's Corley Grant recipients!

“This year we were able to assist 72 area non-profits through the distribution of $270,276,” said Chuck Brown, Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at Southwest Missouri Bank. “Over the past seven years over 1.4 million in grants have been distributed. Mr. Corley’s legacy will continue to enhance our local communities for many years to come, and will help these organizations provide much-needed services to our residents.”

Read more at: www.smbonline.com/corley-grant-recipients

05/22/2026

A big thank you to the Carthage Community Foundation for supporting our Back to School efforts for kids!

05/20/2026

This Friday stop by Arvest Bank on Grand for some pancakes, and you’ll be helping support Bright Futures Carthage!

05/08/2026

TODAY - Go eat at Ghetto Tacos food truck at Food Truck Friday in Central Park! A portion of their proceeds goes to benefit Bright Futures! Shout out to Arvest Bank's Million Meals campaign!

04/28/2026

A big THANK YOU to Arvest Bank for coming in and packing Weekend Food Packs this week! Love the community support! Check out their Million Meals Campaign going on right now! Carthage branches are supporting us again this year!

02/23/2026

Big shoutout to Columbian for sending students to pack weekend food packs!! Great job!!

12/16/2025

It was a great morning of packing and partying! Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/09/2025

We had some special guests packing weekend food packs today along with our jr high students!
Thanks for all your work!!

12/03/2025

SOCKS, SOCKS and more SOCKS! We have several students in need of socks! Mens crew socks and women's ankle socks! Can you help us out?
Drop off at 800 Grant Street. Leave in blue tote on porch if no one is here! THANKS!

11/07/2025

Mark your calendars!