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Retirees at Freeman Hospital in Joplin are trading their golden years for gift shop shifts, patient support, and ICU assistance. Their unpaid work keeps the hospital running while giving them purpose and connection.
One month after severe winds tore through Joplin, Missouri, dozens of residents still need help moving storm debris to their curbs. The city is calling for more volunteers with trailers to assist elderly and disabled neighbors before cleanup crews make their single pass through each neighborhood.
Fifteen years after an EF-5 tornado killed 158 people and destroyed their city, Joplin residents are sharing how they rebuilt from unimaginable loss. A new Weather Channel special reveals the community's remarkable transformation from tragedy to hope.
Fifteen years after one of America's deadliest tornadoes devastated Joplin, Missouri, the community's remarkable recovery shows what's possible when neighbors show up for each other. Their story of rebuilding homes and hope continues to inspire disaster relief efforts nationwide.
Cancer survivors and their caregivers gathered at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for a special picnic celebration. The event honored the strength and resilience of those who've battled cancer and the loved ones who supported them.
Ultra-endurance cyclist Joe Barr is racing 2,440 miles along Route 66 in just 8 days, battling extreme heat while riding 300+ miles daily. The 66-year-old stopped in Joplin to inspire young fans before continuing his record-breaking journey to Chicago.
A Missouri medical school just proved good education means good jobs and healthy communities. Kansas City University now supports over 3,200 jobs while training thousands of doctors who serve underserved areas nationwide.
Volunteers from James River Church spent their Saturday painting, landscaping, and renovating two Springfield-area schools, tackling projects the district couldn't afford. Teachers and students will return in August to freshly beautified buildings.
A Missouri car dealership just handed over nearly $28,000 to help families with sick children stay together during medical crises. For 12 years running, Frank Fletcher Subaru has made the Ronald McDonald House its charity of choice.