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Nearly 10,000 volunteers across Missouri donated more than 800,000 hours last year to mentor youth, grow food for pantries, and restore natural habitats. Their combined contributions are valued at over $30 million, proving everyday people can create extraordinary change.
Four Missouri organizations are calling for volunteers to deliver meals, drive veterans to medical appointments, and brighten hospital visits. The opportunities welcome people of all ages to make a real difference in their community.
When Miguel Morales risked his life to pull a drowning driver from floodwaters, his Missouri community showed up the next day to support his business. The line of grateful customers stretched long as people bought tacos to thank their local hero.
Missouri has become a national model by bringing mental health and addiction care to every corner of the state through community clinics that meet people where they are. The program now reaches schools, jails, and neighborhoods that never had consistent access to help before.
A Missouri nonprofit helped six homeless residents find permanent housing and kept 10 seniors from losing their homes this spring. The Good Samaritan Center's recent wins show what's possible when communities intervene before housing crises spiral.
Rain couldn't stop car lovers from gathering at the 9th annual Autos 4 Autism Car Show in Farmington, Missouri. The event raised funds to provide free autism support programs for families across the community.
Missouri State University has awarded scholarships to hundreds of incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year, recognizing academic achievement and community leadership. The awards open doors for students who demonstrated excellence in the classroom and commitment to serving others.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
A new drone program in Missouri could slash delivery times for critical medical supplies like blood samples and organ tissues to rural communities. The test flights connect Springfield, Rolla, and St. Louis, bringing faster care to areas where hospital closures have left patients traveling 20 extra miles for treatment.
Thirty-two students across West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri are receiving over $211,000 in scholarships to pursue their dreams in college. The awards come from permanently endowed funds that honor donors' legacies while investing in the next generation.
Bank employees in West Plains, Missouri, give up $2 per paycheck so local students can chase their dreams. This year, five graduating seniors each received $2,000 to pursue careers in healthcare and engineering.
Google is bringing 2,300 construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions to rural Montgomery County, Missouri, with a $15 billion data center investment. The company is also launching a $20 million fund to help local families lower their energy bills.
Volunteers in Springfield, Missouri spent Memorial Day honoring fallen heroes by placing American flags at 13,000 graves. The program has grown five times larger in just four years.
Four high school juniors from St. Joseph, Missouri just won $10,000 for an idea that could open new career paths for their entire community. Their pitch to bring cosmetology training to local schools beat out eight other teams at a STEM innovation challenge.
A new platform called Acorn lets organizations and creators build their own online communities without relying on big tech companies. It arrives just as X shuts down its Communities feature, leaving users searching for better alternatives.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
An Ozarks oncology clinic is celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day early so more patients, families, and caregivers can join the celebration. The event features a community mural, bell-ringing ceremonies, and recognition that caregivers are survivors too. #
Over 365 students will share more than $360,000 in financial aid as North Central Missouri College opens its scholarship application for fall 2026. One simple application automatically matches students with every scholarship they qualify for.
Twenty-eight Hispanic high school seniors and four community champions received awards for academic excellence and service in Tulsa. The Tomás Rivera Education Awards celebrated students who balanced stellar grades with deep community involvement.
A beloved football tournament bringing together youth from Ghana's Zongo communities kicks off its 11th year, with consistent support helping it grow into an annual tradition. Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues backing the event that's united nearly 40 communities since 2015.
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