Let’s Get to Work Fund

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Reducing transportation barriers to employment.


Reducing transportation barriers to employment is the goal of the the Let’s Get to Work Fund, supported by funding from the CFO and gifts from David and Stacey O’Reilly, the O’Reilly Charity Golf Classic Fund, Bass Pro Shops, the Musgrave Foundation and private donors.

Participating Agencies

For Individuals Seeking Assistance

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City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development

Supporting job seekers in the Missouri Job Center’s Ozark Region, which serves Greene, Christian, Dallas, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster counties. For more information, contact Jonathan Saunders at 417-887-4343 or jonathan.saunders@springfieldmo.gov.

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Community Outreach Ministries

Serving individuals in Polk County with a focus on its Pathways program. Contact Travis Dewitt at travisd@bolivarcom.org or 417-326-2769, ext. 1505.
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Elevate Lebanon

Serving individuals in Laclede, Dallas, Camden, Pulaski and Wright counties. Contact Renee Spar at Renee.Spar@ElevateLebanon.org or 417-228-6339.
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Flourish CDC

Serving Greene county residents participating in its Coach House Life Change Plan programs. Contact Becca Yantz at becca@flourishcdc.org or 417-761-2399.
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The Kitchen Inc.

Serving young adults in Springfield through Rare Breed Youth Services and individuals in Greene, Christian and Webster counties through the Home At Last program. Contact Kathy Westmoreland at kwestmoreland@thekitcheninc.org or 417-865-6400.
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Missouri Ozarks Community Action

Serving individuals in Pulaski, Camden, Miller, Maries, Phelps, Gasconade, Laclede and Crawford counties with a focus on those with low income. Contact the Community Services department at 573-765-3263.
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Missouri Works Initiative

Serving individuals in Barry, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Laclede, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster, and Wright counties. Contact Austin Fox at austinfox@moaflcio.org.
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Springfield Dream Center

Serving residents of City Council Zone 1 in Springfield. Contact Kristen White at kristen@springfielddreamcenter.com or 417-861-1057.
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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency

Serving low-income individuals in Hickory County. Contact Linda Schreck at lschreck@wcmaa.org or 660-476-2185.

How to Access Funds

The CFO does not grant funds directly to individuals but works with community partners to distribute assistance.

Individuals should ask the nonprofit agency that is assisting them or their employer to request funds to assist with transportation-related needs.

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For Nonprofits

We are no longer accepting applications from new potential grantees due to the continuing demand from existing participants.

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For Employers

Businesses with workers facing transportation challenges can apply for funds through the SBDC, a nonprofit subsidiary of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

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Qualifying agencies

To apply for a grant from the Let’s Get to Work Fund, agencies must be within the 14-county area of southwest Missouri where the service areas of the CFO and United Way of the Ozarks overlap:

  • Barry
  • Christian
  • Dallas
  • Douglas
  • Greene
  • Hickory
  • Laclede
  • Lawrence
  • Polk
  • Stone
  • Taney
  • Texas
  • Webster
  • Wright

How funds can be used

Funds can be used for needs such as:

  • Car repairs
  • New tires
  • Gasoline cards
  • Licensing fees or taxes
  • Transportation services such as bus passes, ride-sharing services or taxis
  • Purchase or repair of bikes/e-bikes
  • Vehicle purchase down payments

About the Fund

The Let’s Get to Work Fund developed through a series of donor-education events exploring ways that philanthropy can support workforce development. Three panel discussions featuring representatives from the business community, service-oriented nonprofits and workforce development organizations identified three obstacles to employment: workplace flexibility, access to child care and transportation-related barriers. To address the transportation portion of the issue, the CFO established the Let’s Get to Work Fund with generous support from donors David and Stacey O’Reilly and the O’Reilly Charity Golf Classic Fund. Donors can help extend the assistance provided by the fund by giving to the fund.

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