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Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
An Air Force veteran in Springfield, Mo., is getting a new roof thanks to the generosity of strangers.
Air Force veteran Ronald Clermont received a new roof as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, a nationwide effort to show gratitude and honor the veterans who served our country, reports the Springfield News-Leader.
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is building a six-bedroom home for Clermont and his senior-aged father, who will be joining them in the home.
On Friday, local radio stations presented a check for $92,468 to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth.
One hundred percent of the money raised during the two-day Miracles for Kids Radiothon with Team Tools stays local to help kids right here in the Ozarks, with proceeds courtesy of listeners to 98.7 The Dove, 101.3 Real Country, 93.3AM 560 AM, and Super Miracle Makers for $20 per month and Super Miracle Makers for $1 per day during the event.
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