Always a Future for Kids

10/14/2026

We loved seeing so many new faces at OzFaire this weekend!

THANK YOU, OZFAIRE FAMILY!

What a magical weekend! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us at OzFaire 2026!

This year, over 1,900 people joined us throughout the weekend! That’s an incredible increase from the 1,750 attendees we welcomed last year, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support and enthusiasm our community continues to show us.

To our guests, vendors, performers, cast, volunteers, and sponsors: OzFaire wouldn’t be what it is without each and every one of you. Thank you for bringing your talents, your creativity, your hard work, and your wonderful energy to the Faire. You helped fill the weekend with laughter, adventure, and a little extra magic!

Most importantly, your support helps Always a Future for Kids continue its mission of helping local abused, neglected, and foster children. Every person who attends helps us make a difference, and that means more to us than words can say.

We’re so proud of how far OzFaire has come, and we’re already dreaming about what adventures await next year!

10/12/2026

This weekend was a HUGE success. Thank you to all the sponsors, staff and volunteers for making this the biggest and best OzFaire we have ever had!!! Great job team!!

The biggest shout out has to go to our event chair Dalyn Bird!!! Her and her family not only worked hard all weekend to make the show the best it could be, but she did it with a smile!

10/11/2026

OzFaire was a huge success today! Now it's time to rest for the evening!! If you didn't make it out today, we would love to see you tomorrow!!

10/07/2026

A giant THANK YOU to Explore West Plains, the City of West Plains' Tourism Department, for your generous sponsorship of this week’s event, OzFaire!

Your support means so much to Always a Future for Kids and to the small team of volunteers who work tirelessly to bring these events to life. Thank you for believing in what we’re doing and for helping us create opportunities for families, visitors, and our community to come together, have fun, and make memories.

It truly takes a community to make something special happen, and we’re grateful to have Explore West Plains standing beside us!

Thank you for investing in our community and helping us make this event possible!

A huge THANK YOU to Explore West Plains for generously providing funding to help make OzFaire possible!

10/03/2026

Today was super fun at the Dolly/Porter Days Festival. Join us again tomorrow with West Plains Downtown for another amazing day or Music, Food, Games, and so much more!! 10am to 7pm

09/10/2026

Congratulations to all of the organizations awarded AFK grant funding this year!

We are honored to support the incredible work you do in our communities. We hope these funds help strengthen your programs, expand your reach, and make an even greater impact on children and families in need.

Thank you for your dedication to creating opportunities, providing support, and making a difference in the lives of our youth. Although these grants are small, we can't wait to see the positive impact they will have in our community!

AFK Distributes $7,000 to Local Nonprofits that Benefit Local Children

37th CASA
The Chaos Closet
Christos House Outreach
Birthday Blessings

06/27/2026

Hey everyone,

We have a couple groups out and about so come by to see us if you're near Springfield or Mountain Grove, Missouri.

We have a team at the Southern Missouri Armored Combat Tournament (SMACT2) at the Pinegar Arena.

Our other team is also at Mountain Grove Comic Con, comic and toy show (MGCC)

If you happen to be nearby for either, make sure to drop by and say hi!!!

06/09/2026

https://forms.gle/J4ESXziz4UQyXAtP6

Always a Future for Kids is pleased to announce that grant funding is now available for nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth.

Organizations whose programs directly support children are encouraged to apply. While all eligible child-focused nonprofits will be considered, priority consideration will be given to programs and initiatives that:

- Support foster youth and foster care initiatives
- Assist children and families affected by domestic violence
- Address child neglect, abuse prevention, and family stability
- Provide resources and opportunities that help children overcome significant life challenges

Through these grants, Always a Future for Kids seeks to strengthen the network of organizations working every day to ensure that children have access to safety, support, opportunity, and hope.

If your nonprofit serves children and would like to be considered for funding, we encourage you to apply.

Together, we can create brighter futures for children in our communities.

https://forms.gle/J4ESXziz4UQyXAtP6

05/30/2026

AFK is in Springfield this weekend at a Tremendicon. If you are nearby, come see us!!!

Come join us at Tremendicon !

04/17/2026

Ramona Heiney thanks for sharing this!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ci3EAtHJV/

Some great organizations in the West Plains area!!! Consider voting for AFK!!!

🌷 It’s time to VOTE for April’s Community Champion! 🌼
We’ve got an incredible lineup of local nonprofits, and one will receive a $1,000 donation — with your help! 💙

🌟 This month’s nominees:
• Chaos Closet
• Richard’s Tinker Lab
• 37th CASA
• West Plains Downtown
• Well House of Hope
• Always a Future for Kids

➡️ How to Vote:
💬 Tag the nonprofit you'd like to see win in the comments on this original post.

📅 Voting is open now through April 24th, and we’ll announce the winner soon after!

Let’s come together this spring and support the organizations making a difference in our community!