International Institute Southwest Missouri - IISMO

05/28/2026

Thos past weekend several members of the IISMO Youth Mentoring Program met up with the NAACP and other partners to work in Silver Springs Park. Good work!

Midtown neighbors clean up Silver Springs Park 0 By Dee Ogilvy for SGFNN on May 26, 2026 Environment, Neighborhood Improvements Midtown residents and friends gathered in historic Silver Springs Park over Memorial Day weekend for a cleanup and educational program.  Youth from Midtown, the NAACP, Sol...

05/07/2026

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05/04/2026

04/30/2026

Congrats and welcome to this new addition to the dining options here in Springfield.

04/29/2026

NEXT THURSDAY! 🎉 Join us for our next MBA Networking Event.

We’re excited to hear from two incredible guest speakers:

✨ Aimee Moran of Second Hand Swag Society, sharing the story behind her new business that just opened on Commercial Street.

✨ Crysta’l Omodehinde, Founder of Healthcare on Wheels, speaking on her mission to bring compassionate, accessible healthcare to underserved communities.

🗓 Thursday, April 30
⌚ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Keller Williams
1619 E Independence St, Springfield, MO
(Enter at Door #2)

Come network, learn, and connect with fellow business owners and professionals in our community.

MORE INFO: MBA Networking Event

04/18/2026

The International Institute of Southwest Missouri (IISMO) is currently seeking targeted donations to support newly arrived families as they work toward stability and self-sufficiency.

At this time, our most urgent needs include:

🪑 Writing desks – to help create small, functional home office spaces
🚗 Used vehicles – even those needing minor repairs, to expand access to jobs and essential services
🛒 ALDI or Walmart gift cards – to assist families facing food insecurity

As of March 31, many legally documented immigrants we serve are no longer receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits, increasing the need for direct community support.

We also welcome:
🛏️ Bed frames
🛋️ Couches
🪟 Tables and other household furniture

All donations are tax-deductible, and we are happy to share follow-up stories showing the impact your support has on individual families.

💙 You can also give directly via our account at Community Foundation of the Ozarks, where all funds go toward direct client assistance. https://cfozarks.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=6061

We are also grateful to our friends at the American Indian Center of Springfield who operate a food bank at the Fairbanks. Clients are easily able to access this resource 1x each month. To donate to their accounts please call 417-880-1570 or email [email protected]

🙌 Interested in getting involved beyond donations? We have volunteer opportunities available!

📞 To donate items, please call: 417-720-1552

Together, we can continue building a more welcoming and prosperous Southwest Missouri for all.

04/18/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/nx-s1-5777632/us-trump-immigration-delay-applications-citizenship-deportation?fbclid=IwZnRzaARQWzZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeI73CRY4jTNFNzpNveQWQBTCZC6kpab24OzxBPeERJa2xe0mYNw3Bptw_SJs_aem_2hSnlUVdLAQ06rIpwREBMQ

An NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass.