Regional Healthcare Foundation

04/30/2026

Give us a call today, 573.614.4804

04/27/2026

It’s time to make plans for the 14th annual Feeding Christ’s Children summer food program! This ecumenical outreach project helps Stoddard County children with nutritional needs when school is dismissed for the summer. Children served by the Stoddard County Gospel Mission are invited to pick up filled bags of food at the Mission locations in Dexter or Puxico each Tuesday during the month of July.

Kellye Shotwell, Director of the Stoddard County Gospel Mission, has suggested providing items in 75 bags each week and include a protein item each week. We received additional donations last year that enabled us to provide protein items 2 of the weeks, bacon 1 week and sausage another week, and the feedback was very positive. Kellye thinks the families of the children would be better served if we provided for 75 each week and included a protein with every bag, as follows:

Each Tuesday in July, children will receive:

1 breakfast option
2 lunch options
2 snack options
1 fruit option

In addition to the above, each child will receive the following protein item:

Week 1 Bacon
Week 2 Sausage
Week 3 Ground beef
Week 4 Pork chops

The estimated cost per child for all 4 weeks in July, including the protein item, is $32. Will you sponsor a child for $32? Your donation of $32 will provide one Stoddard County child with a food bag for 4 weeks this summer, as well as meat each week for their families.

Donations can be made payable to First Christian Church with a memo of Feeding Christ’s Children and mailed to the church at PO Box 295, 224 East Stoddard, Dexter, MO 63841. Any donations received over the amount needed to fund this year's program will remain in a designated account maintained by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to carry over to 2027.

Mercy Stoddard has volunteered to unpack the boxes of food and organize them to fill the weekly bags. If you would like to help pack bags of food, packing night will be Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Disciple Center, 224 East Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri. If a second packing night is needed, it will be Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m. SEMO Electric employees deliver the packed bags to Stoddard County Gospel Mission each year. We are very appreciative of Mercy Stoddard and SEMO Electric for supporting our Stoddard County communities.

Can we count on your assistance? If you have any questions, I can be reached the following ways:

Email Address kellie.reese@gmail.com
Cell Phone 573.820.2609

I look forward to working with you to shine God’s love and light to children this summer!

Sincerely,

Kellie Reese

Matthew 25:35-40 ~ “for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”

04/23/2026

We are very excited for this opportunity for our very own Malarie Petty! ❤️

✨ Meet our Chamber Champions ✨

We are continuing to introduce you to our very first group of Chamber Champions. We’re so grateful for their willingness to serve both our Chamber and the Dexter community!

Meet Malarie Petty!

Malarie serves as the Mother to Mother Program Director at Regional Healthcare Foundation. She is a fan of Corner Stop's famous chicken salad and the donuts from The Donut Palace! We are so excited to have Malarie on board for our first group of Champions this year.

Welcome to the Chamber Champions, Malarie! 🎉

04/20/2026

Important Announcement for Members of the Dexter Community Regional Healthcare Foundation:

The Dexter Community Regional Healthcare Foundation Annual Meeting, previously scheduled for this Thursday, April 23rd, has been canceled.

All individuals who have submitted an RSVP have been notified. We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding.

A rescheduled date will be announced at a later time.

04/18/2026

🚨 EVENT UPDATE 🚨

Due to the weather and current conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today’s Paint the Park Blue Color Fun Run. 💔

Sorry for any inconvenience!

04/18/2026

The rain is clearing just in time! ☀️
Bring the whole family out to enjoy the Paint the Park Blue Color Fun Run!

🎉 Freebies, fun, and a great cause
💙 Help us prevent child abuse and raise awareness this April for National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
📍 West Park (next to Scooters in Dexter)
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

04/14/2026

🌸 Spring Cleaning Season is Here! 🌸

As you’re going through closets, toy bins, and storage this month, please keep Mother-to-Mother in mind! 💕

We are currently in need of:
👚 Women’s clothing
🧸 Children’s clothing (newborn–5T)
🍼 Baby gear & mothering items

Your gently used items can make a BIG difference in the life of a young mom right here in our community.

Mother-to-Mother is an incentive-based program designed to be a hand up, supporting young mothers who are working hard to build a better life for themselves and their families. 💗

If you have items to donate or questions, feel free to reach out!

Donations can be dropped off at
Regional Healthcare Foundation
1420 Hope Drive
Dexter, MO 63841
Monday-Thursday 9AM-12PM and 1PM-5PM
573-624-1607

04/08/2026

We’re getting so excited for the upcoming Paint the Park Blue Color Fun Run on April 18th! This is your friendly reminder to mark your calendars and come out for a fun-filled day in your community 💙

We’re proud to have MoCHIP (Missouri Child Identification Program) through the Masonic Children's Foundation available at the event!

MoCHIP provides FREE child ID kits for families, which include:
📷A flash drive of full color photographs
👍A complete set of digital fingerprints
👶Information about your child(ren)
👩‍🍼Parent Information
🪪An ID Card
🦷Dental Impressions

This important program is designed to help law enforcement quickly locate and identify a missing child if ever needed—giving families peace of mind.

🍧 Don’t forget: Kona Ice will be there with treats available for purchase, and everything else at the event is FREE! Including door prizes, raffles, snacks, kids and family activities, and the color run!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s come together for a colorful day of fun and community support 💙

04/02/2026

🎉 We have something EXTRA special happening at this year’s Paint the Park Blue Color Fun Run! 🎉

MoCHIP (Missouri Child Identification Program) will be on-site offering their FREE child ID services to families in our community through the Masonic Children's Foundation! 💙

This quick and easy process provides you with a complete child ID kit—including fingerprints, photos, and vital information—giving you peace of mind and an added layer of protection for your child.

✨ Don’t miss this amazing (and completely free!) opportunity while you’re enjoying the event!

Learn more about MoCHIP here: https://masonicchildrensfoundation.org/mochip-events/

04/01/2026

We would like to extend a big thank you to Bernie Global Methodist Church for their generous donation to our Mother-to-Mother program.

Because of your support, we are able to continue providing meaningful activities for the families in our program, keep our food pantry stocked, and supply our baby boutique with essential items such as diapers, wipes, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other necessary mothering items.

We appreciate you! ❤️

03/25/2026

💙 2026 Paint the Park Blue- Color Fun Run 💙

Join us for a community event focused on child abuse awareness and prevention.

This FREE, family-friendly event will include:
• A Color Fun Run
• Door prizes
• Food and treats*
• Children’s activities
• Local organizations providing freebies, resources, support, and information

*Kona Ice will be there and available for purchase.

This event is an opportunity to connect families with support systems while raising awareness of child abuse.

Please share! Please pass this flyer along to your organizations, schools, and churches!

01/25/2026

❄️Due to inclement weather, Regional Healthcare Foundation will be closed tomorrow.❄️

Please stay safe, warm, and cozy! ☕