Missouri Empowerment Project

01/05/2026

As we close out the year, it’s a good time to pause, breathe, and recognize how far we’ve come. Grace reminds us that we don’t have to be perfect — just growing. Intention helps us step into the new year with clarity, purpose, and hope.

Whether you’re strengthening your parenting, healing relationships, or building a healthier path forward — every step matters.

Here’s to ending the year gently… and beginning the next with direction. 💛

12/31/2025

12/26/2025

❄️ Kick Off the New Year with Our January Classes! ❄️
Join us for:
Parent Education
Healthy Relationships
Anger Management
Navigating Your Child Welfare Case

Start the year learning, growing, and strengthening your family!

12/24/2025

The holidays are meant to be a time of togetherness — but we know that for some families, this season may look a little different.

Across our communities, there are families facing separation, uncertainty, or distance this year due to decisions made far beyond their control. It can bring heaviness alongside the lights, traditions, and celebrations. This time of year reminds us that the only ice we want to see is the kind that sparkles quietly on tree branches.

At Missouri Empowerment Project, we believe family is defined by love, connection, and care — not by circumstance. We support families of all shapes, sizes, and colors, and we honor the many ways people choose to celebrate this season.

Whether your holidays are loud or quiet, joyful or complicated, traditional or completely your own — you matter, and your family matters.

This season, we’re holding space for hope, compassion, and community. 🤍

12/22/2025

This week, our team partnered with the Springfield-Greene County Library District to create a special holiday movie visit for the families we serve.

Because of this partnership, 10 families were able to enjoy extra time with their kiddos—sharing snacks, laughter, and a cozy movie moment together. 💛🍿

12/22/2025

As Christmas approaches, remember: the moments you slow down, listen, and connect mean more than anything you could wrap. Your presence is the real gift. 🎄💛

12/17/2025

🌟 Our First Quarter Classes Are Here! 🌟
We’re excited to offer a variety of classes to support parents and families in our community:

Parent Education
Healthy Relationships
Anger Management
Navigating Your Child Welfare Case (formerly DFS: A Parent’s Guide)

These classes are designed to help you learn, grow, and feel more confident in your parenting journey. Spots are limited—invest in your family’s future!

12/15/2025

Amid holiday chaos, consistency and care make all the difference. Keep showing up with patience, kindness, and presence — that’s what children and families remember most. 💛

12/10/2025

🚨 One Door is moving! 🚨We’ll be transitioning services to New Day at 809 N. Campbell Ave this month. Please note: One Door will be closed Dec. 1–14, with limited services available at O’Reilly Center for Hope through Dec. 10. Our new location officially opens Dec. 15! If you have questions, call 417-225-7499.

12/08/2025

As the holiday season gets busy, it’s the little moments of care — a calm response, a gentle word, a helping hand — that make the biggest difference. Kindness costs nothing, but it can change the whole feel of a home, a relationship, or a child’s day. Let’s be the light for one another. 💛