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Giving Back
Lending Disaster Victims a Helping Hand
Kent Kunkel got his first taste of disaster relief when he traveled with volunteers from his church to help the victims of the catastrophic tornado that ripped through the city of Joplin, Mo., in 2011. “That type of experience makes you appreciate what’s really important in life,” Kunkel says. “It […]
Saddling Up for St. Jude
Nearly two decades ago, David Reed and his wife, Brenda, received a phone call from a fellow horse lover. She asked if they would take over as coordinators for a charity trail ride benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Reeds’ “yes” took them down a trail they never expected. […]
Turning Terror into Determination
Sarah Fuehring planted flowers in her front yard while her three- and five-year-old children played nearby on a peaceful summer’s day. Unbeknown to the her, danger slowly drew near. A drifter had wondered onto their property and leered at the family from the end of their driveway, which was near […]
MFA Oil Foundation Helps Christian Academy Build New Classrooms
The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to support nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities in MFA Oil Company’s trade area. The foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities where the company has a presence by donating resources that help develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to education, youth, […]
Coatses and Big O Tires Recognized for Supporting Communities
The generosity and community involvement of the Missouri and Arkansas Big O Tires stores have caught the attention of Big O Tires corporate headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The national tire retailer recently recognized Rusty and Melanie Coats with a “Living Our Core Values” award to salute the duo’s […]
Supporting Special Olympics Missouri
Fundraising is underway to build a permanent home for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) that will serve current and future generations of individuals with intellectual disabilities by providing enhanced facilities and programs. SOMO intends to construct the Training for Life Campus on 16.5 acres in Jefferson City, Mo. Once completed, it […]