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Giving Back In Springfield: Local Causes To Support This Season
Celebrate Giving Tuesday all season long by donating, volunteering and spreading the word about these amazing local organizations.
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.
We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Springfield area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) facilitates charitable giving, scholarships and grants across the Ozarks region. Those who wish to contribute can donate directly to the Founders Fund, establish their own charitable fund or give to an existing fund of their choice.
Learn more: cfozarks.org
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Fight Colorectal Cancer
Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a patient empowerment and advocacy organization that focuses on colon and rectal cancer research, treatment and policy. The Springfield-based organization provides educational webinars, hosts various events and gathers donations to prevent and fight against colorectal cancer.
Learn more: fightcolorectalcancer.org
Good Dads
Good Dads, headquartered in Springfield with chapters throughout Missouri, strives to inspire fathers across the state to get more involved in their children’s lives. The organization has a variety of programs, serving schools, communities, workplaces and more, to provide dads the resources they need.
Learn more: gooddads.com
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The Kitchen
The Kitchen provides both emergency shelter and affordable long-term housing to those in need across Greene, Christian and Webster counties. Other offerings include case management for housing assistance, as well as various supports and services for homeless and at-risk youth.
Learn more: thekitcheninc.org
United Way of the Ozarks
United Way of the Ozarks offers and funds a range of community-based programs to improve the Ozarks and the lives of its community members. These include emergency food and shelter assistance, civic matchmaking for retirees and support systems for working families.
Learn more: uwozarks.org
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