Community Foundation of the Ozarks

The Springfield Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) celebrated the success of the 2007-2008 year and the selection of representatives for the 2008-2009 year with a pizza party on May 13th.  These new student representatives will serve a one-year term that begins in August.

2008-2009 Springfield YEP Board

Catholic
Chase Eck (Junior)
Emily Kessler (Senior)
Katherine Wingo (Senior)

Central
Mary Katherine Burne (Junior)
Anna Donze (Senior)
Anisha Rimal (Junior)

Glendale
Sharon Finch (Junior)
Erica Murren (Senior)
John Pennekamp (Junior)

Greenwood
Chris Aiken (Junior)
Lauren Cook (Senior)
Windsor Ester (Senior)

Hillcrest
Asheigh Fees (Senior)
Lindsey Hale (Junior)
Tim Williams (Senior)

Parkview
Charlie Bentley (Senior)
Destiny Bower (Junior)
Morgen Holt (Senior)

For more information on the Youth Empowerment Project, see the Springfield YEP page.

The Lighthouse, a project of the Musgrave Foundation, is pleased to invite the community to celebrate the success of the program on May 13 at 10:00am. Mayor Tom Carlson will be on hand to open the doors to the child & family development program. Tours of the facility will be available until noon. The Lighthouse is located at 2548 N. Fremont, inside the Faith Tabernacle Church. The Lighthouse Child & Family Development Center is a major component of CFO’s Grantmaker’s Challenge for Children initiative. Read more… »

Congratulations to Dennis Bond, a founding member of the Eldon Community Foundation and its first president, for winning two prestigious volunteer awards. Mr. Bond received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Eldon Chamber of Commerce for his involvement with the Community Foundation as well as other volunteer efforts in the U.S. and abroad. He was also awarded the The Bowl Hygia from the Missouri Pharmacy Association for Leadership and Service to his Community; his work with the Eldon Community Foundation was a significant factor in his receiving this award.

Dennis Bond was instrumental in establishing the Eldon Community Foundation, and served as its first president when the organization was established in February of 2005. During his time as president, the Eldon Community Foundation has moved from inception to a $1 million plus organization. Mr. Bond oversaw the implementation and eventual completion of the Kent Kehr Challenge, a challenge that brought in a significant amount assets to the organization. Mr. Bond also was instrumental in the development of over 25 funds affiliated with the Eldon Community Foundation. He continues to serve on the organization’s Board of Governors.