Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Two people working to help the unsheltered and low-income with housing and shelter come to KSMU for a conversation.

The Youth Empowerment Project conference Wednesday featured guest speaker Dr. Marcos Silva.

The past three directors and the current director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department come together to discuss community health issues.

The funds were distributed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

The funding goes to a variety of nonprofits in the Ozarks.

The report began in 2004 following a Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership visit to Kentucky.

Dierks, who's been with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for nearly two decades, will start her new job on January 2.

Brian Fogle is former president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and Jim Anderson is former president and CEO of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

The report is an effort by various community organizations and volunteers.

The event will feature headliners Vic Vaughan and Souled Out as well as Honeybees out of Kansas City.