Ozarks Literacy Council - Missouri

06/01/2026

It's graduation time! 🎉😍

Aria has reached her reading goals with OLC. Though we hate to see her go, we're so proud of the effort and accomplishments she made in the program.

A special thank you to Julie, her tutor pictured here, whose dedication helped Aria achieve her goals!

Congrats, Aria!

Every learner’s success starts with someone willing to help. Get involved with OLC and support literacy in our community: https://ozarksliteracy.org/volunteer-tutor/

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to Pawn & Jewelry for sponsoring Links fore Literacy at the Page Level! ⛳📚

For years, Eagle Pawn & Jewelry has helped our community with short-term collateral loans and a wide variety of merchandise including jewelry, coins, electronics, musical instruments, tools, video games, and so much more. They also offer ring sizing and layaway on select items.

We’re grateful for local businesses like Eagle Pawn & Jewelry that help support literacy programs and create brighter futures for learners in our community. Thank you for helping us drive literacy forward! 💚

Interested in becoming a Links fore Literacy sponsor too? Join us in creating brighter futures for local learners:

Sponsorship Opportunities

05/28/2026

We love our end-of-year wrap-up for the Reading Resource Program! 📚✨

We recently held our end-of-year book fairs at York Elementary Page, McGregor Elementary School, and Williams Elementary, where more than 800 students were able to choose two free books each to take home and add to their personal libraries. From excited smiles to stacks of books in little hands, these events were full of pure book joy!

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteer readers who helped make these book fairs so special:
💙 Paula Montgomery
💙 Steva Carter
💙 Ken Sprenger
💙 Deb Kukal
💙 Dr. Katy Knapp
💙 Beth Cramer
💙 Bob Rich
💙 Abby O’Quinn
💙 Becky Seigel

We also want to recognize Program Assistant Rebecca Dula and Intern Noel Davis, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to source, organize, and gather enough books for every student we serve across these three schools. Their hard work helped make this event possible!

And thank you to staff members Lori Beeson, Gemma Blackburn, and Cassie Witt for taking time out of their schedules to attend, help students pick out books, and celebrate the close of another amazing school year of reading literacy. 📖

Seeing students light up while choosing books of their own is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you to everyone who helped make these book fairs such a success!

05/27/2026

Funny shirt. Serious impact. ⛳📚

For a limited time, you can get this hilarious shirt for $20, supporting our local reading literacy programs while showing off your love for golf.

You don't have to attend the golf tournament to purchase one*, but we hope you do!
“I may suck at golf, but I love to read.” 😂

🗓️ Pre-sale ends June 10, 2026
👕 Limited-time design
💙 Every purchase helps support literacy in our community

Don’t miss your chance to grab one before they’re gone! https://givebutter.com/links-fore-literacy-team-registration-2026

*T-shirts will be available for pick-up during the golf tournament or starting on 6/29/2026 at the OLC office.

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed today.

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Our office will reopen during normal business hours tomorrow.

05/22/2026

Literacy changes lives, and so can you! 📚✨

We’re looking for passionate community members to join the Ozarks Literacy Council Board of Directors and help shape the future of reading literacy in Southwest Missouri.

Serving on our board is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting programs that help both children and adults build stronger literacy skills and brighter futures.

Whether you’re passionate about education, community service, advocacy, or nonprofit leadership, we’d love to connect with you!

Send an email to [email protected] for more information.

05/21/2026

The perfect t-shirt to show your love for golf and literacy! ⛳📚

Our official Links fore Literacy t-shirts are here, and yes… the back says:
“I may suck at golf, but I love to read.” 😂

These shirts are available now through our pre-sale for $20, with proceeds helping support our local reading literacy programs.

🗓️ Pre-sale ends Wednesday, June 10, 2026
👕 Shirts are $20
⛳ Perfect for tournament day, the driving range, or proudly embracing your golf game

Don’t wait! Once the pre-sale closes, orders will be submitted!
Order yours today: https://givebutter.com/links-fore-literacy-team-registration-2026

05/20/2026

On Saturday, we welcomed and trained 4 new volunteer reading tutors who will soon be matched with learners currently on our waiting list. Every new tutor means more children and adults getting the support they need to build confidence and strengthen their reading skills.
A huge thank you to these volunteers for stepping up to invest their time, encouragement, and heart into our community. 💙

Want to make an impact this summer and help us cut our waiting list down even more? ☀️

Become a volunteer reading tutor! You don't need to have prior teaching or tutoring experience, just a desire to help someone grow and the ability to spend 1 hour per week with a learner. Summer is a great time to get started, and we’ll provide the training and support you need along the way.

Learn more or sign up today: https://ozarksliteracy.org/volunteer-tutor/

05/18/2026

Tonight’s the night! 🍕✨

Feed your craving, help local literacy by ordering Papa Johns tonight and using promo code OZARKS! You’ll get 30% OFF your order, and Papa Johns will donate 20% of your purchase to Ozarks Literacy Council. 📚❤️

Whether you're indulging in a pizza night with the family, lunch at the office, or a “no cooking tonight” kind of day, every order with that promo code helps support literacy programs right here in our community.

📅 Monday, May 18
🔑 Use code: OZARKS
📍 Papa Johns: 3305 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
📱 Valid online, in-person, or over the phone!

05/16/2026

📣 Mark your calendars! This Monday, 5/18, is Ozarks Literacy Council Night at Papa Johns! 🍕📚

When you order from Papa Johns and use promo code OZARKS, you’ll get 30% OFF your entire order, and 20% of your purchase comes back to Ozarks Literacy Council to support local literacy programs!

✅ Order online
✅ Order in-person
✅ Order over the phone

No matter how you order, your pizza night can help change lives through literacy. ❤️

📅 Monday, May 18
📍 Papa Johns on Campbell Ave.
🔑 Use code: OZARKS