Price Cutter Charity Championship, Springfield MO. Children's Charities.

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A Sporting Chance provides a stimulating sports & recreational atmosphere that allows individuals with disabilities or disadvantages to have a chance to benefit from the physical, psychological and social advantages provided by a quality sports program. A Sporting Chance will use funds donated by the Price Cutter Charity Championship Presented by Dr. Pepper to support the programs we offer on a year-round basis. Tournament funds allow us to serve over 2,300 individuals with 7 weeks of basketball, 7 weeks of track and field, 7 weeks of softball, 7 weeks of golf, 7 weeks of bowling and 7 weeks of volleyball. Without the funds generated by the tournament, A Sporting Chance would not be able to provide these programs.
AIDS Project of the Ozarks offers a myriad of services for children and their families in Southwest Missouri. Transportation assistance for medical care, for infected children and parents, is provided through APO. Specialized medical treatment for children, which may only be available in St. Louis, is arranged through referral and coordination at APO. Mental health counseling is also available for families and kids dealing with the emotional trauma of HIV/AIDS. Last but certainly not least, AIDS Project of the Ozarks holds an annual Christmas program, with a holiday get-together and presents for our HIV infected and affected children, and for some kids, these are the only presents they receive.
Ambassadors for Children (formerly Families for Children) is an operating agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks and provides support to abused and neglected children in Greene County through several programs. The Adopt-a-Caseworker program matches Greene County caseworkers with local faith, business, and civic groups to provide for specific children’s needs on each caseload. This program is funded by a federal grant awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime in Cooperation with HALOS, a Charleston, South Carolina model program. The Kid’s Clothes Closet provides new clothing, underwear, coats, and shoe gift certificates to Greene County foster children twice per year. This program supplements the modest clothing allowance provided by the state to foster parents. The Pack-a-Bag with Love program provides a new duffel bag filled with new children’s items to children entering foster care in Greene County. Ambassadors for Children also offers Tutoring Scholarships and funding to purchase items to improve the self-esteem of Greene County foster children through the Project Self-Esteem program. Funding received from the PCCC in the past has been used for general operating costs to continue the Kid’s Clothes Closet, Pack-a-Bag with Love, Tutoring Scholarships, and Project Self-Esteem programs. Future funding from the tournament will be used in the same way.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks was incorporated in Springfield in 1983. The organization is designed to enhance a child’s self-esteem and outlook for the future by facilitating a one-on-one relationship with an adult role model and by providing financial assistance for personal and scholastic needs. BBBS of the Ozarks places positive role models in the lives of more than 1200 children annually. Funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper will be used for mentoring services for children 6-15 years old in southwest Missouri. Included are community based programs such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples; site based programs such as Big Buddies and School Based Mentoring.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is a local affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America – the nation’s oldest and largest organization with a primary mission of service to youth from at-risk circumstances. By providing one-on-one relationships with caring adult professionals and fun, age appropriate programming, the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield nurtures young people’s self esteem and instills a sense of belonging, competence and usefulness. Funds received from the tournament will support operations at our three Springfield units.
The Boys & Girls Town of Missouri has been a leader in providing specialized treatment programs and services for troubled girls and boys from birth to age 21 since 1949. Children served by Boys and Girls Town suffer from the effects of abuse, neglect and/or emotional problems. Dedicated staff members employ traditional and innovative therapeutic programs to help create hope for these children and to heal families.
Bridges For Youth, a safe haven for kids, provides programs and neighborhood youth centers at no cost for children on a daily basis. Its purpose is to provide unconditional love and acceptance to all kids. This year, Bridges for Youth will serve approximately 870 kids. Funding received from the tournament will go directly to work in the general operating fund of the Bridges for Youth centers. In 2007, funds received from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper benefited 912 children registered to attend Bridges for Youth’s six centers.
Camp Barnabas offers childhood experiences to kids who have been robbed of them by disease or disability. Each summer, Camp Barnabas provides encouragement for hundreds of campers, empowering them to live more fully through faith. Funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper allow Camp Barnabas to present scholarships to families in need, so that children with high medical needs may enjoy a week of summer fun that would otherwise not have been possible.
Camp Fire USA, serving youth from birth to age 21, is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit youth development organizations, currently serving nearly 750,000 children and youth annually. With national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, Camp Fire USA provides all inclusive, co-educational programs in hundreds of communities across the United States. Funds from the 2008 tournament will be used to restore a swinging bridge and confidence course at Camp Wakahni, both damaged by recent floods.
Cardinals Care Cardinals Care has distributed over $11.5 million to area organizations that support kids. Funding comes from Cardinals players, the team's ownership group, local businesses and most importantly, Cardinals fans. One of the main programs supported by Cardinals Care is Redbird Rookies. Redbird Rookies is a baseball league for kids who otherwise might not be able to play. This special league, sponsored by Cardinals Care, provides kids with uniforms, gloves, bats, balls and other equipment, as well as extensive off-field support in education, the arts, mentoring and health.
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks is an athlete-driven program established to enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities living in the Ozarks through sports training and competition, building self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills. The tournament allows Champion Athletes of the Ozarks to provide sports programs all year to create a positive atmosphere, teach decision making skills, team skills, appropriate behaviors, life skills and a feeling of success. These skills are necessary for those in our program to be successful in work and at school and to be more productive citizens in our community. In addition, the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper provides the organization’s athletes with numerous job training opportunities; and in 2007 allowed Champion Athletes of the Ozarks to add a fourth reading class for the individuals they serve.
Children’s Miracle Network of CoxHealth provides hope and caring to babies, children and their families through medical, financial and educational resources. 100% of all funds received from the Price Cutter Charity Championship will go to help local children in our communities get the medical care that they need and deserve.
Christian Action Ministries, organized in 1984, provides caring assistance in Christ’s name to people experiencing temporary crisis. Its mission is to help people obtain the basic resources of food and shelter; to encourage self-sufficiency and independence; and to bring together caring communities—religious, business and individual—for meeting these needs. In addition to family assistance with food, rent, utilities and prescriptions, CAM provides three programs specifically for children. Clothe-a-Child gives out vouchers for new clothing as part of the Taney County School Readiness Fair. Undercover distributes new socks and underwear, and CAM’s Pajama Party distributes warm new pajamas to children in December. Christian Action Ministries provided help to 4,702 families in 2007; this included food for 4,284 children.
Convoy of Hope provides disaster relief by building supply lines and sponsoring outreaches to the poor and hurting. During an outreach, Convoy of Hope distributes free groceries, organizes health fairs and job fairs and provides activities for children. Convoy of Hope is currently feeding 12,000 children in three different countries. In the United States, COH provides food for families devastated by weather related disasters. In the Ozarks, they pair with other local charities to keep food pantries well stocked.
Developmental Center of the Ozarks provides programs and services to help individuals with special needs and their families. DCO serves infants, children and adults who are developmentally disabled, developmentally delayed or physically disabled, as well as those who are not, through therapeutic, educational and rehabilitative programs. Funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper benefit DCO’s therapy program serving children in a 12 county area. Over the past seven years, DCO has received $97,782 from the tournament, and used it to provide more than 1,950 units of therapy for children with developmental disabilities or delays.
The Family Violence Center provides the necessary programs and support so that all individuals have the right to a life free of abuse. The Center has provided shelter to more than 6,000 women and children. Funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper have allowed the organization to keep their children’s program fully staffed in order to address the many issues faced by children who have witnessed or been victims of domestic violence. Funds also help purchase meals for children living in the shelter.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in America. In Springfield the FCA hosts events for students grades 5-12 to enjoy. Funds from the tournament allow FCA the opportunity to expand their event offerings in order to reach a greater number of students in the area. Funds are used directly to provide bands, food, speakers and other resources.
Fordland Clinic’s mission is to improve the health of area residents, primarily through providing comprehensive holistic health care and increasing access to these services. Fordland Clinic utilizes funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper for the children’s dental program “ Cavity Busters.” This program aggressively focuses on prevention and good oral care starting at one year of age as recommended by the American Dental Association.
The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch is a long-term treatment facility for boys who have been abandoned, abused, neglected or suffer from complex psychological disorders. Serving Missouri for over 40 years, the Ranch provides a home and a loving environment to live, learn and grow. The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch uses proceeds from the tournament to provide treatment for severely abused and neglected boys through therapy, education and recreation.
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri is to eliminate substandard housing in Greene County. Habitat for Humanity serves the low-income population who are ineligible for a traditional home mortgage. The program helps families overcome a large financial obstacle and in many cases ends a generational cycle of poverty housing. Funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper have in the past helped put 10 children into safe, decent, affordable homes.
Jordan Valley Ice Park Athletic Foundation, established in January of 2002, provides support to the Jordan Valley Ice Park to make available the use of the facility to all members of the community to participate in and enjoy ice sports. The priority for the foundation is to assist with services involving the disabled and underprivileged youth. The foundation provides grants and scholarships for local youth to learn ice sports under the motto: "Let ice sports reach everyone."
K-Life Taney County provides “Unconditional Friendship for Teenagers” by spending time at school events and constantly being available. All events and activities focus on encouraging and training teens to make good choices, study, and work and play hard to achieve a physical, mental and spiritually balanced body. K-Life Taney County staff members teach curriculums that explain the changes that teenage bodies encounter and the importance of truth, honesty, integrity and hard work. The total attendance of all programs last school year was 10,201 enrolled teenagers in Taney County school districts of Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth, Hollister, Kirbyville and Taneyville.
Lost and Found is a community service dedicated to helping children, teens and their families move through the healing process after the death of a loved one. Lost & Found offers grief support services in a safe and supportive environment for children, young adults and their families. Services include grief support groups offered at no cost to grieving families. Proceeds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper will fund the cost of support groups led by trained group coordinators, and to pay for grief related activities for children.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. This year, the Springfield office will grant about 60 wishes, at an average cost of $6,500 per wish. Support from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper helps the wish of a lifetime come true for a courageous young person battling a progressive, degenerative or malignant condition.
March of Dimes’ mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. March of Dimes carries out its mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies’ lives. Funds donated through the tournament will help the March of Dimes carry out this mission.
Missouri State University Foundation develops an environment that promotes giving and therein seeks, receives, manages and distributes resources in a manner appropriate to support programs of instruction, research and public service of the University. Funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper are used for the Bears Assisting Youth (BAY) program. The BAY program provides opportunities for Ozarks area youth and community charities to attend Missouri State Athletics events free of charge. The BAY program allows kids to experience and enjoy the atmosphere of collegiate sports while learning about leadership, teamwork and other positive attributes.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides education programs to youth organizations and schools about prevention of suicide in children, youth, adults and seniors and reducing the stigma attached to mental illness. In 2007, over 50 suicides were completed in Greene and surrounding counties. Ninety percent of individuals that complete suicide have a mental health diagnosis.
New Covenant Academy provides a quality education from a Christian perspective with the Bible as its foundation, which prepares students for postsecondary study and equips them to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. New Covenant Academy will use funds donated through the tournament to educate children through technology. By enhancing our equipment and training, we will better prepare students to function in our present culture.
Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks provides lodging, hope and comfort for families of seriously ill and injured children who must travel far from home for medical treatment. Its mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children in the Ozarks. The Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper provides critical program support for the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks. It allows families of seriously ill and injured children to have a home away from home during their child’s treatment, home cooked meals each evening and the friendship and emotional support of our volunteers and staff, and other families.
Roy Blunt YMCA of Bolivar works to strengthen families and to help people develop values and behaviors that are consistent with Christian principles; “We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.” The Y Not Run event raises funds to be split between the Downtown YMCA and the Roy Blunt YMCA of Bolivar. Funds raised will benefit the annual YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, the YMCA financial assistance program that delivers our promise that no one will be denied a membership to the YMCA due to inability to pay.
Shriners Hospital Dads: The funds raised from participating in this golf tournament will allow the Abou Ben Adhem Hospital Dads continue to provide safe and efficient, no-cost travel for patients of Shriners Hospitals for Children. These funds will be used for maintenance and fuel costs for the van fleet, so that the Shriners may continue to help families who may not be able to afford the travel necessary in order to receive treatment at the region's pre-eminent orthopedic hospital.
Silver Dollar City Foundation seeks to serve by partnering with pastors, ministry leaders and other Christian leaders to provide for communities a variety of Christian programs and services. Its mission is building “Christ-Like Communities...So Nobody Stands Alone.” The Silver Dollar City Foundation serves Stone and Taney Counties. Proceeds from the tournament will assist Care For Kids, a program dedicated to meeting the needs of area kids. Care for Kids is a major project with $500,000 committed over a five year period.
Special Olympics Missouri-SW Area provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the community. Special Olympics Missouri-Southwest Area plans to use money donated through the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper to expand their program in areas where individuals with disabilities do not have the opportunity to participate. In 2007, the organization provided training and competition to over 1700 athletes in southwest Missouri.
Springfield Advocates for Youth (SAY) is a group of area professionals who volunteer their time to help local at-risk youth get their lives back on track.
Springfield-Greene County Park Board is committed to providing the highest quality of leisure opportunities, to offer programs for relaxation as well as stimulation and to encourage personal and community enrichment for the citizens of Springfield, Missouri. Tournament proceeds generated on behalf of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Springfield Lasers Professional World TeamTennis Franchise benefit the Park Board’s Scholarship Program. This program enables disadvantaged youth and families to enjoy Park Board recreation programs, facilities and services.
St. John’s Foundation for Community Health provides many community programs, services, continued outreach and education. The Foundation impacts the availability and quality of health care services to the communities served by St. John’s Health System. All contributions to the St John’s Pro-Am (an event held during the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper) enhance St. John’s efforts in improving the availability and quality of pediatric care provided within our health system. St John’s Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing essential medical services and resources in effort to enhance the lives of the children we serve.
The Arc of the Ozarks’ mission is to support individuals with disabilities in directing their own lives as valued members of the community. The Arc believes every person should have the opportunity to achieve the highest level of independence. The funds from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper directly benefit the 700 individuals helped each month at the Arc of the Ozarks. Programs such as the Arc’s Saturday Recreation program help children to improve social and other vital skills, and enjoy local attractions such as the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, Discovery Center, Wonders of Wildlife and Fun Acres.
The First Tee of the Ozarks’ mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. The donations First Tee receives from the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper go directly to provide exposure to the game of golf for over 7,000 inner city children who attend the organization’s camps every summer.
Webster Electric Foundation is set up to provide funding for community projects. The Webster Electric Cooperative donates all operating expenses of the Foundation; therefore 100 percent of funds donated are given back to the communities in the form of grants. The funds from the tournament will be used to fund grants to non-profit organizations and support children’s projects such as Rogersville R.I.F, the Marshfield Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the OACAC back to school program.
White River Valley Electric Foundation’s mission is the accumulation and disbursement of funds for charitable purposes in Taney, Stone, Christian, Douglas and Ozark counties. This is accomplished by disbursement of funds to individuals and organizations for food, shelter, clothing, health needs and education. Disbursements annually to individuals are limited to $2,500 and $10,000 to organizations. In six years, the Energy & Education Pro-Am has generated more than $180,000 to benefit the White River Valley Electric Trust. Since its inception, the Trust has awarded more than $735,000 in college scholarships to students in Douglas, Ozark, Christian, Stone and Taney Counties.
Ozarks Regional YMCA: The Y Not Run is a joint event between the Downtown YMCA and the Roy Blunt YMCA of Bolivar. The raised funds will be split between these two branches to help children and families who would otherwise be financially unable to do so attend our programs and facilities.