GIVING n Mission Statement DCO makes a positive difference in the community by providing services that enable individuals to reach and maintain their optimal level of development. What that means to you is we are committed to helping each person we are privileged to serve to do and be his or her best. n Service Area Greene, Christian, Stone, and Taney Counties (primarily). n Funding Contracts, SB 40 boards, United Way, grants, corporate gifts, private contributions. n Goals Pay down capital campaign loan, build 3-6 month cash reserve, grow employment and community-based programs for adults with disabilities. n Annual Events Wine & Whiskey Walk, Group Therapy Poker Run, ‘Cakes and Costumes, Turkey Trot, Gift Wrap Booth. n How People & Businesses Can Help Giving financially is the number one way to help. Giving time on a committee, Board of Directors, or for a specific event is also vital to our current success and future growth. Be open to hiring someone with disabilities. Our employment program is booming and offers your business an opportunity to be more diverse. n Volunteer Opportunities Fundraising: Event committees, Turkey Trot, Gift Wrap Booth; Programs: childcare advisory team, reading books to children, adult center hobby share, employment interview or assessment site. n Testimonials “DCO has been such a blessing to our family.” “I can’t say enough about the professionalism of the staff we’ve worked with through this process.” “Hiring someone with a disability was a little intimidating, but your staff eased my concerns and reservations. It’s been great for my team and, yes, me. Thank you for this opportunity.” “DCO Therapists are like a lifeline...a best friend. I felt so lost at being a mom, even though I have other children. This was... different. Thank you for listening and teaching us how to take care of our son.” ADDRESS: 1545 E. Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 PHONE: 417-829-0896 WEBSITE: DCOonline.com /DevelopmentalCenteroftheOzarks @DCO_Springfield TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE): 100 ANNUAL REVENUES (MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR): $4,284,203 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Allan McKelvy BOARD PRESIDENT: Megan Finn, Senior Mortgage Banker with Flat Branch Home Loans BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Megan Finn, President Dr. Jeff Johnson, Vice President Nathan Carter, Treasurer Lindsey Lund, Secretary Brian Hickman, Past President Rodger Gadd Michael Greenlee Jennifer Hazelrigg Jordan Heinz Melissa Higbie Greg Horton Ursula James Dan Malachowski Delvan Mitchell, Jr. Gabe Montgomery Cliff Nurnberg Austin O’Reilly Joel Pearson Greg Weaver 30 · 2017 GG SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL