July 7, 2026
Grants will support hearing-impaired residents, senior centers, veterans and more
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has granted a total of $19,900 from a group of endowed field-of-interest funds established by donors to support specific areas of need.
From the Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired Grant Program, empower: abilities received $500 to purchase receivers needed to restore donated hearing aids for community members across southwest Missouri,
From the Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program, Springfield Ballet received $500 to provide scholarships for dancers to purchase pointe shoes.
From the Wounded War Veterans Grant Program, New Growth received $2,200 to provide mileage reimbursement to volunteer drivers transporting veterans in Cedar, Polk and Dallas counties.
From the Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers Grant Program:
- Gold Silver Services of Houston received $5,315 to address critical exterior safety, drainage and beautification needs at the senior center.
- Ozark Senior Center received $7,885 to replace failing operational equipment and systems.
Finally, from the St. Francis Fund Grant Program:
- Eden Animal Haven received $500 to provide financial assistance to low-income cat owners in Greene County.
- Humane Society of Southwest Missouri received $500 to support a program to spay or neuter pit bulls in the community.
- Rescue One received $500 to support its outreach program.
- Watching Over Whiskers received $2,000 to purchase equipment for its trap-neuter-release program.
“One of our roles as the region’s community foundation is to connect donors with nonprofits that share a passion for addressing a particular need in our region,” said Winter Kinne, president and CEO of the CFO. “We’re grateful to these nonprofits for continuing the legacies of our generous donors through impactful, grant-funded projects.”
Field-of-interest funds are established with the CFO by donors who wish to advance a cause that they are passionate about without designating the recipient. Several funds make single annual grants, while others — like those that support the nonmedical needs of cancer patients and their families — provide support throughout the year. For more information, visit cfozarks.org/specialty.
