Ozarks Regional YMCA Association Office

Rare Breed Youth Services is a central hub in Springfield, MO that provides immediate access to basic needs and rapid access to community services for homeless and at-risk youth ages 13-24. They offer a safe and welcoming environment, conveniently located near public transportation, where youth can access crucial services such as hygiene items, showers, clothing, food, and laundry, as well as computer labs, art and music studios, and a workout room. As a front door in the Continuum of Care, Rare Breed assists youth in completing housing assessments and accessing shelter and housing assistance programs. Their dedicated staff is trained to work with youth to build life skills that will help them lead healthy and independent lives, and they provide referrals to a wide variety of community services, including healthcare, education, and job training. Rare Breed is an active partner in the Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness, collaborating with various agencies to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring in the region.Generated from the website

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is a local affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. BGC provides its services and programs from its three campuses located in the north and west sides of Springfield, Mo. The Club also offers a summer outreach program at the Campbell and McGregor schools, and the membership is open to boys and girls, aged six to 18. The Boys & Girls Club has five-core program initiatives including arts, sports and fitness, social skills, character development and leadership development and education and career development. Additionally, prevention programs are available for youth, which include gang, alcohol, drug, tobacco, teen sex and pregnancy prevention.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of services and programs for youths between the ages of 6 and 18. It provides programs in the areas of art, sports, fitness, leadership development and education. In addition, the organization offers character, career, and heath and life skill development programs. It also conducts drama and creative writing classes. The organization s sports programs include swimming, baseball, basketball and volleyball. It also offers Power Hour, project Learn and Passport to Manhood programs. The organization provides financial assistance services for program participants. Its programs promote the development of social and interpersonal skills. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield maintains a presence in Springfield, Mo.