Women In Need of the Ozarks

WIN is a 100% Volunteer Driven Organization
dedicated to serving hard-working, single women in
Greene and Christian County who are experiencing a short term financial crisis

(or as we call it “a bump in the road”)

by granting a one-time gift to get them back on track.
A hand UP not a hand OUT.

 

Do YOU Qualify ?  To apply for assistance you must be a single woman, working full time , who resides in Greene or Christian County, Missouri.

Join Our Cause

WIN is lead by our Board of Directors, comprised of 12  volunteer professionals.  We are flanked by a large group of individual volunteers we call “WINNERS”, who meet regularly  to brainstorm and plan fundraising events .  Our very important and hard working volunteers on our Awards Committee become advocates for our applicants and verify they qualify to meet our strict guidelines for assistance. 

Apply For Assistance

Are you a woman in need? WIN helps single, hard working women not receiving any other form of public assistance. WIN offers one-time assistance in a short term crisis or bump in the road, when she has exhausted all other efforts.

Help Us Empower Women In Need

WIN is dedicated to supporting working women through a short-term crisis. Your donations will help so many women in our community.

Testimonials

“Oh my goodness I cannot tell you how my heart leapt thru my chest to get a response back from your organization… I currently felt like I was alone on an island trying to figure everything out on my own” 

“Thank you so much……. I’m so happy right now…. When you go thru something like this and receive help, it made me want to volunteer and help another single mom and her family! ”

“This organization blew me away with what they did for me, not only did they pay off the rest of my car note, but also paid my next month’s rent. Because they did this I was able to take my kids out this weekend and FUN! I was able to pay 2 mos. Car insurance and I’ll be able to make it til next payday with no problem. Women in Need of the Ozarks blessed me and my family , thank you so much” 

“I want to thank every person involved in helping me get into my own place by paying my rent and deposit from my apartment and also paying my past due utility bill. You ALL made it possible for me to become independent with my kids. I work a full-time job but needed that extra boost, and I can’t thank all of you enough!!”

“Thank you so much for this help. I picked up the checks just now. You have no idea between what you’ve done and what the financial guidance was able to do for me, what a load of stress relief this has been for me. I totally appreciate this help, and I promise to pay it forward when
I’m able. I am overwhelmed with gratitude”

“To all the wonderful volunteers and board members who made this possible for me… thank you so much. I’m so used to being the one to help others, so when I find myself in a hard spot needing help, I have such a hard time asking for it, because I know there’s always someone out there whose situation is worse than mine… To be a volunteer it takes Generosity, Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Patience, and Dedication to stick with the task at hand and see it through. You ladies show these qualities and so much more, so thank you so much for all you do….I woke up feeling great today and because of your kind and loving hearts.”

“Thank you so much for helping me with my car registration and taxes. I have never asked anyone for help before. It was very hard for me to fill out the application for help, but when my transmission went out on my car I had to buy another car immediately. I was so afraid I was going to lose my job if I could not afford to get something else. Coming up with even a small down payment was hard enough! Thanks to the organization I am back on the road. I was able to use what little savings I had and put it all towards a more reliable and safer car than I had before. And this car even has working heat and air conditioning. The best part is that I don’t have to feel nervous about breaking down every day when I drive my children to daycare, go to the store, and go to work. I am signing up to be a volunteer for WIN so I can give back to your amazing charity group. But someday I also want to give back every penny you gave for me, so you can be a lifesaver for someone else like me.”

Women In Need of the Ozarks

We are a not-for-profit organization designed to improve our local community by providing Women In Need the opportunity to enhance their self-esteem. We pledge to provide resources necessary to enable Women In Need to become women of strength, and provide reinforcement as they develop the qualities of compassion, professionalism, and motivation which will lead them to the path of success.

We Help Women With...

House/Rent Payments

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Utility Bills

Medical Costs

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Much More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WIN?

Women In Need (WIN) is a registered not-for-profit organization founded in March 2003 with the primary objective of helping working women in need. WIN is led by a board of 12 professionals, each with their own story of a friend, loved one, or their self once in need of some help. WIN is also comprised of several fundraising volunteers called WINNERS, a group of men and women who meet regularly to brainstorm and plan various fundraising events.

How does WIN Help Women in Need?

WIN raises money to help women in need, with a goal of holding one major fundraising event per quarter. The WIN board meets regularly to discuss the not-for-profit side of the business. In addition, they interview potential applicants and decide who to help.

Who does WIN Help?

WIN helps single, working women not receiving any other form of public assistance. WIN offers one-time assistance in a crisis when there are no other means of support. Recipients are not required to pay back any gift; however, many turn around and give back by volunteering on a WIN committee or in some other way. WIN has helped women with paying bills, paying for services,  and writing letters to bill collectors.

How Can I Apply to Get Help from WIN?

You get help by filling out our application. You can apply here

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Address
PO Box 4626
Springfield, MO 65808

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