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Thank you
for
​your
Support!

Heart of the Ozarks United Way is extremely grateful for Great Southern Bank's generous $2,000 donation to our COVID-19 relief fund that will support Howell County nonprofits at risk of closing due to coronavirus. 
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help support the howell county emergency shelter program

The Howell County Emergency Shelter Program sheltered over 60 homeless women, men, and children since the lockdown began in March, but our funds have run out and our phones continue to ring with people needing shelter. The good news is that many of the families and individuals we supported went on to find permanent shelter and employment. If you'd like to support this program, please contact us at uwayhoo@gmail.com. 
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

At Heart of the Ozarks United Way, we believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.
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Fighting covid-19
and homelessness 

Heart of the Ozarks United Way received a $1,000 CARES Act Grant and a $16,200 Dorothy Coover Grant for the Howell County Emergency Shelter Program to shelter homeless families and individuals during the COVID-19 outbreak, thus preventing community spread of coronavirus.

​We will continue to support our community during the pandemic by applying for grants that help at-risk families pay for rent or utilities, thereby preventing homelessness and keeping children in school without fear of displacement.
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we are here for you during the pandemic

Since the pandemic began, our volunteers have been delivering food to displaced families and homeless individuals, delivering masks and sanitizer to shelters, helping displaced individuals find temporary and permanent housing, and working as liaisons with Ozarks Medical Center, Ozark Action, Samaritan Outreach, Salutes Homeless Shelter, and the Sheriff's Department to support all individuals in need. Even if we cannot help you, we may be able to connect you to an agency that can. Do not hesitate to reach out to us at 417-257-7184 if you need help during this crisis.  

​Days of Giving 2020

Each year we sponsor Days of Giving where we give back to the local community by participating in local events from cleaning up community areas to serving food at food banks.
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​Contact us at 417-257-7184 for information about having the United Way give back to your organization.

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