Kait8 reports about OFRA using Simon, court support dog in research to validate the work that he is doing with children.

Read and watch the clip below for more information on this topic.

http://www.kait8.com/story/17383550/region-8-agency-first-in-missouri-to-use-support-dogs

OFRA is a finalist in Toyota’s 100 cars for Good campaign this summer.  OFRA will compete with 4 other finalists on June 25th for votes to win a new car.   You must log into your facebook account, go to Toyota’s 100 cars for Good app and vote for your organization of choice (OFRA) on June 25th.  You can watch OFRA’s video on you-tube to learn more about why we need a car.  Thanks for your support.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcc74aqtQr0

Drew Brees makes a PSA for National Children’s Advocacy Center

PSA with Drew Brees

Ripley County Children’s Festival and 5K was held on April 14th, 2012 at the Riverfront Park in Doniphan, MO.  Over 1,000 in attendance at the 2nd Annual Children’s Festival in Doniphan, MO.  Activities ranged from bounce houses to dunking booth, to a water safety course, and Air Evac landed their helicopter for the kids to go through.  Puppets, Fire Trucks, Ambulance, Simon and concessions rounded out the day.  A great family fun event for all.   Thank you to everyone that came out, all that volunteered and sponsored the festival.   Look forward to seeing you again next year for a bigger and better event.

Thank you to Southern Bank of Doniphan for making a $500 donation to the Ozark Family Resource Agency.

Ozark Family Resoruce Agency is hosting a Children’s Festival at Ray Clinton Park on April 28th.  Event Sponsored by Doug & Elaine Libla.

Click here for event poster

Click Here for 5K registration

BC Vendor Activity App

Ozark Family Resource Agency presents 2nd Annual Children’s Festival at the River Front Park on April 14th.

Click for Poster of RC Children’s Festival

5K registration form RC

Vendor- Activity Application RC

Thank you to Doug & Elaine Libla for their support to our agency!  Pictured with our “Simon” portrait is Melissa Morgan Director of Operations, Doug Libla, and Diane Silman Executive Director.

Thank you to People’s Community State Bank for their contribution of $2,500 to Ozark Family Resource Agency.  People’s Community State Bank has 5 locations: Doniphan, Naylor, Poplar Bluff, Ellington and Bunker.

Pictured Below: OFRA Executive Director, Diane Silman, Ruthie Wiggins Bank Compliance Officer, Melissa Morgan OFRA Director of Operations, and Michelle Hilton Shelter House Manager.

Bank of Grandin makes a $5,000 contribution to Ozark Family Resource Agency for the work they do in their service area.

Thank you Bank of Grandin for your generous donation!!  We are grateful to partner with you in our work of “Building Tomorrow’s Future One Child at a Time.”