Tell us about your mission.
We partner with organizations, families and individuals to provide services and empowerment opportunities for those with limited means. We meet people where they are with empathy and compassion and help them overcome barriers, increase stability and build resilience. Our impact is greatest when we work alongside families, community partners and our team to build lasting change.
The four central strategies we use to combat the causes and conditions of poverty in our service area include: Early Childhood/Family Education (infant/toddler and pre-K classrooms); Family Development (Healthy Families America/home visiting program); Direct Services (utility assistance and emergency and stability services); and Community Development/Innovative Approaches (homelessness and health initiatives).
How did the grant help you achieve your mission?
As a nonprofit, we are funded completely by grants and donations. There are many new and emerging needs that are not included in the core funding we receive from the programs we run. For example, when we need diapers for a family in our Healthy Families program, we must pull those funds from outside the core funding. The Foundation funds will fill the gap for much needed and necessary items that families need to stay safe and healthy and will ensure we are able to remove barriers to their success.
How can people learn about you?
Visit ozarkopp.org and our Facebook and Instagram pages. We have offices in Mountain Home, Harrison, Marshall and Clinton where people can meet our outreach staff and discuss direct services or referrals.
