Convoy of Hope and Justice Jewelers representatives July 11 celebrate the $15,000 raised by the jewelry store during a June campaign in which 10% of sales went to the disaster relief nonprofit. Justice Jewelers staff members wore Convoy of Hope shirts throughout the month to promote awareness about the fundraiser. Officials say Convoy’s disaster services team has responded to 15 disasters this year.
Photo provided by Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation
All Smiles
Children’s Smile Center Executive Director Jackie Barger, right, receives $5,952 in grant funds from Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation President Jean Grabeel during the foundation’s July 18 grant announcement at LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home. The foundation issued nearly $50,000 toward health-related projects by 11 area agencies, including Care to Learn, Diaper Bank of the Ozarks and The Victim Center. Children’s Smile Center’s grant will fund equipment for dental procedures in surgery centers for children with extreme oral issues.