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Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter1630 W. Elfindale, Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (417) 886-2199
24 Hour Helpline Number: 1.800.272.3900
Alz.orgFacebook account:
www.facebook.com/AlzSWMoTwitter account: @ALZGreaterMo
Total number of employees (FTE): 14
Annual revenues: $743,267
Executive Director: Linda Newkirk
Mission: 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: 58 Counties in Missouri including
Greene, Christian, Vernon, Barton, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Cedar, Dade, Lawrence, Barry, Hickory, Polk, Stone, Taney, Dallas, Webster, Douglas, Ozark, Laclede, Wright, Pulaski, Texas, Howell, Dent, Shannon, Oregon, Carter, Ripley, Adair, Howard, Morgan, Audrain, Knox, Osage, Benton, Lewis, Pettis, Boone, Macon, Ralls, Callaway, Maries, Randolph, Camden, Marion, Saline, Chariton, Miller, Schuyler, Clark, Moniteau, Scotland, Cole, Monroe, Shelby, Cooper, Montgomery
Funding: The Alzheimer's Association actively secures funding through our annual Walk to End Alzheimer's and Reason to Hope events. Additional income from grants, corporate and individual donations provides the remaining funding for programs and services.
12 Month Goals: 1) Grow the Alzheimer's movement locally by increasing the number of Walk to End Alzheimer's participants. 2) Increase utilization of our information, support services and referral services by increasing awareness of Alzheimer's Disease and our services. 3) Improve meaningful engagement of early-stage constituents and their families, 4) Increase number of advocates. 5) Increase funding for research.
Annual Events: Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest fundraising and awareness campaign for Alzheimer's disease nationwide. The Springfield Walk to End Alzheimer's is scheduled for September 21, 2013. Reason to Hope is an informational luncheon to generate new support for the mission of the Alzheimer's Association.
How People and Businesses can help: Individuals and local businesses can help the Alzheimer's Association by volunteering, sponsoring our Walk to End Alzheimer's, individual donations, corporate partnerships, becoming an advocate, or starting a walk team.
Volunteer Opportunities: The Alzheimer's Association is a volunteer driven organization that depends upon volunteers to help successfully fulfill our mission. A great way to get involved is to join an annual event planning committee, public policy committee, or local board. Volunteers are also welcome 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 programs...the feeling of not being alone in this illness.” Char Harrell, Early Stage Client Springfield MO
