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Butterflies on 15th and Main
Beginning as a way to bring art into public places the “Butterfly Effect: Dreams Take Flight” project was forever transformed into a community’s hands on work of art and healing.
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Help Joplin!
In response to the May 22, 2011 tornado that devastated homes and businesses in Joplin, the Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri has established two funds:
The Joplin Tornado First Response Fund & The Joplin Recovery Fund
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MDS Volunteers
The Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) volunteers help build homes for people who live in the Joplin and Duquesne communities.
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Help Joplin!
In response to the May 22, 2011 tornado that devastated homes and businesses in Joplin, the Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri has established two funds:
The Joplin Tornado First Response Fund & The Joplin Recovery Fund
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Welcome to
Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri
More About the Foundation:
The Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri’s (CFSM) mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grant making, collaboration, and public leadership.
Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri, is a local not for profit affiliate of Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO).
Since 1999, the Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri has given back over $3 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable donations. The Foundation currently has 59 donor advisors, non-profit, municipal, and church capacity building and endowment funds, with assets totaling $5.9 million.
Founded in 1973, CFO has since grown to include 41 affiliate community foundations and more than 1,600 charitable funds totaling approximately $140 million. During the 2009 fiscal year the Foundation gave back $15.9 million in charitable grants and distributions, a record number, and received more than $16 million in charitable contributions. Since its inception, CFO has made more than $70 million in grants and distributions.
