Ripley County Partnership

09/01/2026

September is Senior Citizen Center month. And we have added extra Activities for some great fun and education. Please feel free to come and enjoy this month with us. If you want to do the crafts come in, if you would give me a call so I and prepared with enough supplies. 573 996 3070 Thank you! Come and Enjoy!

08/25/2026

We’ll be out and about this week, and we’d love to see you.

If you spot the mobile unit around town, come say hi. ✋

Our team will be there to answer questions, share what’s coming, and get to know the folks we’ll be serving.

No appointment, no paperwork, just a chance to meet us before care begins.

Follow along so you’re the first to know when our doors open for care. 💙

08/20/2026

LOOK WHAT’S COMING TOGETHER! 💚

Our Ozark Foothills Community Connections Day of Service is growing, and we’re excited about the organizations already saying YES to being part of the day!

Join us Friday, October 2, from 2–5 p.m. at McLane Park in Poplar Bluff for an afternoon centered around community, service and simply being good neighbors.

We’ll have FREE food, live music, cotton candy, community resources, volunteer opportunities, local organizations to connect with, and more!

And this is only the beginning — more community partners are still joining us!

This event is being held during Missouri Good Neighbor Week, when communities across the state are encouraged to connect with their neighbors and strengthen the places they call home. 💚 Missouri Good Neighbor Week runs Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026.

We are incredibly grateful to ServMO for helping make this possible through an America 250 Mini-Grant. ServMO recently announced the Community Foundation of the Ozarks as a recipient specifically for our Ozark Foothills Community Connection Day of Service.

Want your organization, business or group to be part of the day? We’d love to hear from you! Come share your resources, volunteer opportunities, services, or simply lend a hand.

📍 McLane Park | Poplar Bluff, MO
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰ 2:00–5:00 p.m.
💚 Free and open to the community

Links

For people who want to learn more about the programs behind the event:

ServMO – AmeriCorps in Missouri:
https://serv.mo.gov/?utm

Missouri Good Neighbor Week:
https://missourigoodneighborweek.com/?utm

Community Foundation of the Ozarks:
Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Butler County Health Departrment— providing public-health programs, resources and services for Butler County. Butler County Health Department website https://www.butlercountyhealth.org/

Helping Heartland Heroes — supporting veterans and military families in our community.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064284175824 #

FCC Behavioral Health — Person-centered recovery and wellness services throughout Southeast Missouri. https://fccinc.org/

1st Stepp Home Assistance — Helping seniors and individuals with disabilities live safely and independently at home through in-home care and support services throughout Southeast Missouri. https://www.1ststepp.net/

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Friends, I’m putting out a call for anyone who would like to be involved in the Ozark Foothills Community Connections Day of Service!

We are looking for:

• Individuals who would like to volunteer before or during the event (set-up, food service, clean-up, activities, etc...)
• Registered nonprofits and community organizations that would like to provide information about their programs, services and available resources
• Organizations that need volunteers and would like to connect with people who are ready to serve

The event will be held from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at McLane Park in Poplar Bluff. We’ll have free food, live music, community-resource information and opportunities for people to connect and get involved. Roberts Adventure Playground is also a highlight of the location as they hold their grand opening of the all inclusive playground August 20th.

If you, your organization or someone you know would like to participate, please message me or contact me at [email protected] or 573-785-6402. I would love to include as many friends, volunteers, nonprofits and community partners as possible!

08/10/2026

We’re proud to be part of something bigger! 💚

Ripley County Partnership is a member of the 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐌𝐏𝐍), a statewide network working together to create stronger, healthier communities.

In 2025, MPN’s 20 community partnerships 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖, building on more than 30 years of collaboration and community impact.

When we work together, we can connect more people with resources, strengthen families and communities, and create opportunities for Missourians to thrive. We’re grateful to be part of a network that believes lasting change starts with partnership!

👉 Learn more: https://www.missouripartnershipnetwork.com/

08/10/2026

Naloxone saves lives. 💜

Free naloxone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year outside the Butler County Health Department.