SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- About 1,800 volunteers spent the day doing a variety of service projects throughout the Springfield community as part of the United Way of the Ozarks' Day of Caring. Many non-profit agencies' buildings got some sprucing up, with labor that didn't cost a thing. It wasn't all painting and fixing, but everything was done with those less fortunate in mind, and, in many instances, volunteers were doing it for the children.
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At Boys & Girls Town of Missouri, we help children improve their self-esteem and develop positive relationships with their peers and families.

In order to meet the increasing demand for services to children and families statewide, in October 2009, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri and Edgewood Children’s Center merged to form a new organization, Great CircleSM. The goal of Great CircleSM is to create a stronger voice in advocacy for children and families and provide streamlined and innovative services.

Combined, the agencies form one of the largest children’s not-for-profit services in Missouri, touching the lives of more than 9,600 children and family members annually from four regional campuses. In the St. Louis area, the agency operates under the Edgewood name. The Columbia, Springfield and St. James campuses continue to operate under the name Boys & Girls Town of Missouri.

Edgewood Children’s Center was established in 1834 and is the oldest child welfare agency west of the Mississippi River. Many of the children helped by Edgewood have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused, neglected or abandoned. Please click here to learn more about Edgewood’s programs and services.