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Arc of the Ozarks to Host 31st Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 5

November 11, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Arc of the Ozarks are excited to invite the community to start the holiday season with The Arc of the Ozarks’ Christmas Extravaganza Gala! This festive evening will support children’s autism services in our […]

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Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases Their December 2025 Program List

November 11, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections Program, a Nature Explorers program, a Natural Wreaths Class, two craft classes, and their Ozark Christmas Tree […]

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Lafayette House Receives $10,000 Grant from The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation to Invest in Staff Training and Professional Development

November 10, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is grateful to announce a $10,000 grant award from The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation supporting a comprehensive staff training and professional development initiative. This investment will enable Lafayette House staff […]

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First Tuesday Lunch to Benefit Children’s Haven: Community Invited to Enjoy a Delicious Meal and Make a Difference on December 2

November 10, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven and First Presbyterian Church Joplin invites the community to join them for the monthly First Tuesday Lunch on December 2 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at 509 S. Pearl […]

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Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2025 Empty Bowls Event on November 13

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 13th annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, November 13, 2025! Reminiscent of the “soup lines” from the mid 1930’s, Empty Bowls is a grass roots fundraiser brought to people in […]

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The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Host Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off on November 10

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties warmly invites the community to join them for their annual Red Kettle Kick-Off on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 am at 724 S. Kentucky Avenue. This special […]

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Lafayette House Receives $5,000 Grant from the Gaskill Memorial Trust for Critical Kitchen Equipment Replacement

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Jim & Carol Gaskill Memorial Trust to replace a critical piece of kitchen infrastructure. The funding will support the replacement of a […]

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Connect2Culture’s November 2025 Performances Include Mutts Gone Nuts and Ballet Arkansas’ ‘Magic of the Nutcracker’

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture’s (C2C) November performances include talented rescue dogs and a holiday reimagining of a beloved ballet. “November is going to be an incredible month for Connect2Culture,” says Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of […]

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Lafayette House Receives $3,000 Grant from Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust for Critical HVAC Maintenance

November 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust to address a critical infrastructure need affecting the domestic violence shelter’s residential facility. The funding will support […]

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Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri Announces Expanded Missouri Tax Credit That Boosts Giving Power for Donors Supporting Local Children

November 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri is excited to announce major updates to the Missouri Champion for Children’s Tax Credit, offering donors an unprecedented opportunity to maximize both their charitable impact and their […]

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