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Alzheimer’s Association
Address: 1630 W Elfindale
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (417) 886-2199
Web Address:
www.alz.org/greatermissourifacebook.com/midmoalztwitter.com/ALZGreaterMoTotal Full Time Employees: 9
Annual revenue (most recent fiscal year): $1,178,000
Office Staff:
Jessie Kwatamdia, Executive Director
Marie Murphree, Senior Associate Director
Joetta Coen, Director-Programs
Janie Elson, Director-Communications
Nate Reed, Director-Special Events
Megan Schwedtmann, Special Events Coordinator
Janie Bonham, Early Stage Care Consultant & Alzheimer’s Educator
Pamela Richmond, Family Services Coordinator
Marci McKie, Care Consultant
Rob Hulstra, Community EducationCoordinator
Mission Statement To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Service Area The Greater Missouri Chapter serves 58 counties in northeast, central and southwest Missouri, with offices in Springfield and Columbia. We provide care and support at no charge to families and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Funding
Our major sources of funding include special events such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, grants, foundations, corporations and individual donations.
12-month Goals Provide information, support, referral services and educational classes to families and individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Annual Events Walk to End Alzheimer’s - the largest fundraising and awareness campaign for Alzheimer’s disease nationwide; Strike Out Alzheimer’s - annual night at Hammons Field to cheer for the Springfield Cardinals and raise money for Walk to End Alzheimer's.
How People and Businesses Can Help Individuals and businesses can help move our mission forward through donations, sponsorships, and corporate partnerships. We also welcome volunteers and those wanting to assist with our advocacy efforts.
Volunteer Opportunities As a volunteer-driven organization, we welcome individuals and businesses who would like to get involved with our fundraising and advocacy events, or assist in our office.
Testimonial “The number one thing (that makes the Alzheimer’s Association special) is the love and support you feel. The second thing is the friendships that are made through the special programs. The feeling of not being alone with this disease.”
–Char Harrell, Early Stage Client, Springfield, MO
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