United Way Ozarks Region

27/05/2026

📣We are so excited to welcome Tranna Shaughnessy as our new Director of Development! Tranna brings years of relationship building and advocacy experience to United Way Ozarks Region and we are so excited to have her on the team. Read more about her here: https://uwozarks.org/team/tranna-shaughnessy/

Welcome, Tranna! 💙❤️💛

26/05/2026

🎉Celebrating 3 years with our VP of Development, Janelle Mitchell! Janelle is such a valuable member of United Way Ozarks Region. Always ready to jump in and help wherever she sees a need and offer incredible support for her coworkers. We are so fortunate to have her on the UWO team! Congratulations, Janelle!

26/05/2026

🎉Today, we're proud to recognize a long-time supporter of Day of Caring, Mercy

They not only sponsor this important event, but dozens of team members donate their time and talents to volunteer at projects throughout the day.

We know we can always count on Mercy to help our neighbors in need in the Ozarks. Thank you!

25/05/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the UWO office will be closed on May 25th. If you need immediate assistance, please call 211 or go to 211helps.org.

19/05/2026

🎉Today, we're proud to recognize CoxHealth as a strong supporter of Day of Caring!

CoxHealth and its employees pour their whole hearts into this important event. From planning to pulling weeds, they've done it all.

Thank you for all you do to make Day of Caring a big success and show our region that United is the Way!

14/05/2026

We are so proud to partner with Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO on this project! Day of Caring teams will be sorting donations and getting them ready for back to school distribution after they’ve been collected from donation sites. A special thank you to our friends at Missouri AFL-CIO for volunteering to pick up donations! This is truly a collaborative effort. United is the Way!

Several local businesses joined United Way Ozarks Region and Springfield Public Schools for a kickoff to the Ready. Set. Supply! campaign. Ready. Set. Supply! is Springfield Public Schools yearly campaign to support students through donations of school supplies. Community members who would like to d...

12/05/2026

🎉Today, we're recognizing Bass Pro Shops for their continued support of our Day of Caring event!

Bass Pro has been a wonderful partner over the years, and we are so grateful they continue to show up in big ways for our neighbors in the Ozarks. Thank you for proving that United is the Way!

11/05/2026

🎉Day of Caring volunteer registration is NOW OPEN! We have a record number of volunteer slots available, but they are filling up fast. Don't wait, registration closes THIS FRIDAY, May 15 at 8am!

Registration link in comments ✍

08/05/2026

📫Join us in the fight to Stamp Out Hunger! United Way Ozarks Region is proud to partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers and Ozarks Food Harvest to help fill local food pantries and support neighbors in need.

Look for the blue bag in your mailbox this week. Fill it with non-perishable food and leave it by your mailbox on May 9 for postal workers to collect!

07/05/2026

🎉Today, we're recognizing one of the community partners who always shows up to support our efforts.

417 Magazine has been a long-time supporter of UWO and Day of Caring, and this year is no different.

We are so grateful for the incredible coverage they provide each year to help make Day of Caring a success. Thank you!