OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Through generous donations from our community and volunteers with big hearts to put in the work, we strive to bring greater Christmas joy to local underprivileged children and their families in the Ozarks who may not otherwise experience it.
WHAT WE DO
We reach out to local schools to request a list of eligible children who may benefit from our program.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CHARITIES?
GOC sends a form through local schools for parents to complete, which asks for specific basic needs such as clothing and shoes.
The form also asks for the child's wish list for favorite types of toys and hobbies,
favorite colors, etc.
Therefore, we not only provide children with basic human needs, but also toys
from their personal wish list.
To top it off, we have a loyal sponsor, who provides a full Christmas Dinner
for the whole Family to enjoy.
If you would like to donate...
CHRISTMAS 2022
OUR MISSION IN A PICTURE...
Because of generous donations and our gracious corporate sponsors, we are able to provide Christmas JOY to 30 children from 9 families this year!!!
We also want to give a special thank you to all of the volunteers
who helped shop, wrap and organize the gifts!
🎁🎄❤️ Christmas Program 2022 ❤️🎄🎁
BRINGING FAMILIES CHRISTMAS JOY 2022
One particular family caught our eye this year.
On the children's Christmas wish and needs list, the mother stated that she had no beds for her three children.
We posted a request for help on social media and the community's response was AMAZING!
Not only did GOC receive adequate donations to purchase three complete beds, but there was a surplus that we used to provide the family with essential household items such as laundry detergent and cleaning supplies and personal care items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair care and body wash.
The children were so full of joy about having beds, they began to assemble them immediatly.
We asked the Mother, Leslie, "How has Greater Ozarks Charity helped you and your family this Christmas?"
She replied, "Life-changing; giving my kids a brand new bed is something I could never do".
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ROCK ISLAND ARMORY
VR60 SHOTGUN
RAFFLE
Thanks to our amazing friends at ARMS & AMMO we have another shotgun to raffle off. Tickets are $5 ea. or 5 for $20.
We will be selling tickets during the Springfield Gun Shows at the Fair Grounds
Saturday May 13, 2023 and Saturday June 24, 2023
Be sure and look us up at the Arms & Ammo booth.
Drawing date: July 1, 2023
LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORTING
OUR MISSION
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CONTACT US
Get in touch with Greater Ozarks Charity to learn more about our work, how you can get involved by volunteering, or to make a donation.