Uplift Day Shelter

10/20/2026

🔥 LET'S START A FIRE! 🔥
(Figuratively, of course! 😉)

A generous donor has struck the match with a $10,000 gift! Now it's our community's turn to keep the fire burning! ❤️‍🔥

We're challenging our community to match their generosity and turn $10,000 into $20,000 for Uplift's Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter!

🔥 WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO STEP UP WITH $1,000? 🔥

We're calling on our local businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals to help fuel the fire! Who will be the first to contribute $1,000 toward our $10,000 community challenge?

Every $2,000 raised adds more flames to our fire, bringing us closer to our goal!

❤️ We're now 32% funded, and meeting this challenge will bring us to 38%! But we still have work to do. Uplift cannot open its doors this winter unless the necessary funding is secured.

🔥 EVERY DOLLAR FUELS THE FIRE! Whether it's $10, $100, or $1,000, your generosity makes a difference!

👉 DONATE HERE:
https://square.link/u/L35MtHRr

Help us Warm the Night. Bring the Heat. ❤️‍🔥

10/15/2026

🔥 SHARE THE HEAT THIS WINTER! 🔥

6,902 MEALS!🍽️❤️

That's how many meals Uplift's Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter served last winter, thanks in large part to the generosity of our incredible community!

Those meals meant so much more than food. They provided warmth, comfort, and a reminder to individuals and families experiencing homelessness that their community cares.

As we prepare for another winter, we're asking our community to help us Warm the Night and Bring the Heat by providing meals and much-needed shelter supplies!

There are two easy ways you can SHARE THE HEAT!

🍽️ PROVIDE A MEAL THROUGH OUR MEAL TRAIN!

We're already seeing our community step up, with meals being signed up for this winter! A huge THANK YOU to those who have already committed to providing a meal!** We are so grateful for your continued generosity!

Looking for a way to get involved? Make it a group effort! Gather your friends or family, organize a meal with coworkers, or sign up through your church, local business, or community organization.

You could commit to providing a meal once a month throughout the winter, or even just once or twice during the season. Every meal makes a difference, and every commitment helps!

👉 Sign up for our Meal Train:
https://mealtrain.com/vkngk8

🛒 SHOP OUR AMAZON SHELTER WISH LIST!

From everyday essentials to items that help make the shelter feel a little more like home, our Amazon Wish List includes supplies we'll need throughout the winter. Purchase an item (or several!) and help us prepare for the season ahead.

👉 Shop our Amazon Wish List:
https://a.co/05nE3fum

❤️ WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

Our goal is to raise $149,000 to operate the Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter this season, and we're currently 25% funded. We cannot open unless the necessary funding is secured.

Every meal donated and every item purchased helps reduce our operating expenses, allowing more of our funding to go toward keeping the shelter open and serving those who need it most.

You don't have to make a financial donation to make a difference. You can help by sharing a meal, purchasing supplies, or simply sharing this post with others!

Every Gift. Every Item. Every Hour. Makes a Difference.

Together, we can Warm the Night. Bring the Heat.❤️‍🔥

10/09/2026

🔥 BE THE HEAT THIS WINTER! 🔥

Your time could help us open our doors and keep them open! ❤️

Uplift’s Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter hopes to open November 23 through March 15, providing a warm, safe place for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. But we need our community's help to make it happen!

🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Our greatest need is during the 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. shift. With enough committed volunteers to help provide the two-person coverage needed during this shift, we could significantly reduce staffing costs and stretch our funding further.

And you don't need any special experience to make a difference! Volunteers will receive training and always work alongside EMAA staff.

There are so many ways to help:
❤️ Assist with preparing and serving meals
❤️ Help with laundry, cleaning, and organizing donations
❤️ Assist with shelter operations and daily tasks
❤️ Spend time talking, playing games, or simply showing kindness to shelter guests

Whether you can volunteer occasionally or make a regular commitment, your time matters!

Our goal is to raise $149,000 to operate the shelter this winter, and we are currently 25% funded. We cannot open unless the necessary funding is secured. Volunteers are an important part of helping us bridge that gap by reducing operating expenses.

🔥 READY TO BE THE HEAT? 🔥

Complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV2jJzQV4Bi7fc8jMSO9uRN_DOqYpZsfhy6I_aP8ULQaBUUg/viewform?usp=header

Questions? Contact Tammy Belfield-Nash, Supportive Housing Program Manager, at 573-431-5191 ext. 1124.

Every Gift. Every Item. Every Hour. Makes a Difference.

Help us Warm the Night. Bring the Heat. ❤️‍🔥

10/07/2026

🔥 WARM THE NIGHT. BRING THE HEAT. 🔥

Last winter, 120 individuals and families experiencing homelessness found support through Uplift’s Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter. But Uplift is about more than providing a warm place to sleep. Of those we served, 49 moved into housing, 27 were employed, 30 were receiving services or treatment through BJC or Centerstone, 33 were receiving disability benefits, 3 were veterans, and 11 were fleeing domestic violence.

This winter, Uplift hopes to open November 23 through March 15—but we cannot open the Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter unless the funding needed to operate is secured. Current grant funding has already brought us 25% of the way toward our $149,000 goal. Now, we need our community to help bridge the remaining gap and make opening our doors possible.

There are three ways you can help us Warm the Night and Bring the Heat:

🔥 GIVE THE HEAT — Help us reach our $149,000 fundraising goal. This year, we no longer have opioid settlement funding that helped support shelter expenses in previous winters. Every financial contribution brings us closer to opening our doors.

❤️ Donate online:
https://square.link/u/L35MtHRr

🙋 BE THE HEAT — Volunteer your time. Our greatest volunteer need is during the 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. shift. With enough committed volunteers to help provide the two-person coverage needed during this shift, Uplift could significantly reduce staffing costs and stretch every donated dollar further.

🙋 Volunteer Inquiry Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV2jJzQV4Bi7fc8jMSO9uRN_DOqYpZsfhy6I_aP8ULQaBUUg/viewform?usp=header

🧤 SHARE THE HEAT — Provide a meal through our Meal Train or purchase needed supplies from our Amazon Shelter Wishlist. Every donated meal and item helps reduce shelter expenses and allows our resources to go further.

🍽️ Sign up to provide a meal:
https://mealtrain.com/vkngk8

🛒 Shop our Amazon Shelter Wishlist:
https://a.co/05nE3fum

Every Gift. Every Item. Every Hour. Makes a Difference.

We know the difference Uplift can make. Now we need our community’s help to make sure we can open our doors again this winter.

Questions or want to learn more? Contact Tammy Belfield-Nash, Supportive Housing Program Manager, at 573-431-5191 ext. 1124.

Help us Warm the Night. Bring the Heat. ❤️‍🔥

09/22/2026

Come see us, grab some food, learn about resources available to you and maybe even win a gift card to a local restaurant!

09/16/2026

We are excited to have an opportunity yo be a part of the first St. Francois County Homeless Coaliton Network of Hope Event.

There will be many community partners, a meal, good and hygiene item give aways, and connection to resources for our community.

The event will begin at 3pm and end at 7pm.

We hope to see you there!

🏠 A little help can make a big difference.

The St. Francois County Homeless Coalition is hosting a Network of Hope event on September 22nd from 3–7 PM at the EMAA Outreach Office, 605 Wallace Rd., Farmington, MO.

Community members can stop by to connect with local resources and receive assistance with things like personal hygiene, laundry, employment, SNAP/Medicaid information, haircuts, medical services, a free meal, and more.

Whether you need a helping hand or know someone who does, we hope you’ll join us and help spread the word. ❤️

📅 September 22, 2026
⏰ 3–7 PM
📍 605 Wallace Rd., Farmington, MO

For questions, contact Macey LaRue at 573-518-2656 or [email protected]

05/28/2026

Good Morning! The Uplift Day Shelter will be opening at 10am today for day services. See you then!

04/16/2026

We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and professional Receptionist to join our team at Central Office!
If you enjoy helping people, providing office support, and being the welcoming face of an organization, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ What You’ll Do:
✔Welcome visitors with professionalism and warmth
✔Answer incoming calls and respond to inquiries
✔Assist with general office administration
✔Process in-coming and out-going mail

✅What We’re Looking For:
✔ Strong communication and customer service skills
✔ Professional attitude and appearance
✔ Reliable and punctual
✔ Comfortable using computers and office software

📍 Location: Park Hills
🕒 Schedule: Monday-Thursday (36 hours/week)
💼 Start Date: 5/4/2026
📩 Apply online at: https://eastmoaa.org/careers/

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04/16/2026

We are looking to fill the following full-time positions! If you’re dependable, hardworking, and ready for something new, we encourage you to apply.

Visit https://eastmoaa.org/careers/ for more information on each position.