Difference Makers

Difference Makers highlights area organizations that are making a big impact in our communities.



Dogwood Rnach

Thursday, November 30, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of December is Dogwood Ranch. Joe Rios visits with CEO and Founder, Dana Lopez and talks about the various programs their organization offers. The vision statement is to "see that every foster youth and at-risk family within the heart of the Ozarks has the opportunity to function fully in their God-given gifts and destiny, impacting future generations.".


Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of November is Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Joe Rios visits with Kathryn Wall, Chief Operations Manager with BCFO and talks about the various programs…


Honor Flight of the Ozarks

Sunday, October 01, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of October is Honor Flight of the Ozarks.   Joe Rios visits with Gary Ellison who shares more about their organization.


First Priority

Friday, September 01, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of September is First Priority. Joe Rios visits with Director, Jeff Stanford and talks about the various programs they offer students.  


Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of August is the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. Joe Rios visits with Michelle Teter, Media Relations Manager and talks about the various programs CBCO…


Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Thursday, June 29, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of July is Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Joe Rios visits with Cody Pentecost, Greater Springfield Area Director and discusses the various programs their…


Seasons Hospice

Thursday, June 01, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of June is Seasons Hospice. Joe Rios visits with Joseph Hutchinson, LPN, Executive Director, Melissa Gargiulo, RN, Jessi Neal, RN and Lindsey Huffman, RN, Corporate…


Council of Churches of the Ozarks

Monday, May 01, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of May is Council of Churches of the Ozarks. Joe Rios visits with Mandy Long, Vice President of Advancement and Amanda Ingle, Foster Care Support Program Manager…


Dream Factory SWMO Chapter

Saturday, April 01, 2023

View Full Post   Our featured Difference Maker for the month of April is Dream Factory SWMO Chapter.  Joe Rios visits with Alyssa Ingle, Chapter President and talks about the various programs their organization offers. The…


American Red Cross

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

View Full Post   March is American Red Cross month and is our featured Difference Maker.  Joe Rios visits with Michelle Johnson, Account Executive with the American Red Cross and discusses the various program they offer.