September charities of the month

Our CoxHealth family is invited to support these family-focused charities in September.

In Springfield: Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks

Healthy non-perishable snacks for kids (graham crackers, animal crackers, fruit snacks); 100% juice boxes

• Enfamil Infant, Newborn, and Gentlease formula
• #TeamIsabel volunteers. The next volunteer orientation will be Monday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. (registration is required; contact Kory Wilcox at 865-2273 orkoryw@isabelshouse.org).
• CoxHealth employees are also invited to Community Tour Day, Thursday, Sept. 17 from 3-6 p.m. This is an opportunity to see firsthand how Isabel’s House keeps kids safe and supports families during difficult times.

Child Advocacy Center, a child-friendly center offering age-appropriate services during the investigation of abuse and neglect

• Healthy non-perishable, individually wrapped snacks for kids (graham crackers, animal crackers, fruit snacks); 100% juice boxes, small water bottles.
• Volunteers for clerical assistance, light indoor and outdoor maintenance, light housekeeping special events. On-site volunteers must complete a background check.

Look for collection bins at Cox South (North Lobby, West Pavilion); Meyer Center lobby; MORH cafeteria; Cox North (Outpatient Center and FMCC entrances).

In Monett: Children’s Center

• Healthy non-perishable snacks for kids (graham crackers, animal crackers, fruit snacks); 100% juice boxes
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Small toys

Look for the collection bin near the Kronos time clock on the first floor of Cox Monett Hospital.

In Branson: Gift of Hope “Cents of Pride” store provides essentials such as food, clothing, hygiene products and bedding to students in the Forsyth School District grades 5-12. See a short video about this program.

• pillows
• blankets
• hygiene items
• clothing

Find a complete list of needs on the CMCB intranet. Look for collection bins in the Cox Medical Center Branson cafeteria and Plaza One, Suite 404.