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2007 Funds Dispursement
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"Helping children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact" Founded in 1904, BBBS is the oldest & largest youth mentoring organization in the USA. Research & anecdotal evidence show that Little Brothers & Sisters are less likely to begin using illegal drugs, consume alcohol, skip school or engage in acts of violence. They have greater self-esteem, confidence, school performance, and are able to get along better with their friends and families. |
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"Improving the lives of children with emotional & behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services" Founded in 1949, BGTM provides residential treatment and emergency shelter for children, ages birth through 17, who have been physically and emotionally abused, neglected or abandoned. Traditional and innovative therapeutic, education and recreation programs are provided in a safe, structured and caring environment. Last year, BGTM provided life-saving and life-changing services to over 300 children locally. |
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"Giving a child the opportunity for a better life" Good Samaritan Boys Ranch was founded in 1959 with the simple concept of providing a home for local boys who had no home and no where to turn. The idea took off, and soon the ranch was home to more than 40 boys. Today, "Good Sam's" provides long term residential treatment for up to 64 boys, ages 12 through 17, with a treatment methodology designed to help severely troubled boys gain control of their lives and actions, instill resiliency, responsibility and lasting life skills. |
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"Preparing young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law" Boy Scouts of America, founded in 1910, was based on the principles of duty to God, country, family & self. Today, the Ozark Trails Council continues that mission through programs to more than 16,000 youth & volunteers throughout 31 counties in South Central & Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. Scouting strives to instill values in our young people that are essential to the future of our communities, nation, & world. |
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"Creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children in the Ozarks" Thousands of children in our area suffer from lack of dental care. It affects their health, their speech and their school attendance. They suffer pain & embarrassment. Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, fondly known as "The Tooth Truck," provides dental treatment and prevention education for at-risk children in Springfield with little or no access to dental care. Since its debut in 2002, more than 1,800 children have been treated at the Tooth Truck. |
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The Developmental Center of the Ozarks (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Missouri) has been in business since becoming incorporated in October, 1954. What began as a small program serving children with cerebral palsy in borrowed quarters has grown to an agency serving more than 800 infants, children and adults daily with developmental disabilities from southwest Missouri. |
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Ozarks Regional YMCA is a nonprofit organization that believes no one should be denied programs or services due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. |
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| Last year, Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival distributed $130,000 to the above agencies for programs, services, special projects or scholarships for disadvantaged, underprivileged and at-risk "Children of the Ozarks." Thank you to the Rotary Clubs of Springfield, Missouri, our sponsors and YOU for helping to make this event successful. |
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