Organizations and Resources

​Looking to make a difference in our community?
​Whether you're interested in donating, volunteering, or needing support, these incredible organizations and resources make a difference.

Community Support & Basic Needs

• The Hope Center
• Holiday Central
• St. Susanne Food Pantry
• Covenant Baptist Church – Cleaning Supplies Closet
• First Presbyterian Church – Diaper Pantry
• OACAC, Aurora
• Coalition of Charities
• Lawrence Co. Board for Developmental Disabilities
  • LCBDD Resources Booklet
• Whosoever MV Inc.

Family & Children Services

• Emergency Services for Children
• The Pregnancy Care Center
• Cradles to Cribs Daycare operated by SW Trio Consulting
• Missouri Baptist Children's Home
• The Nature's Little Friends Daycare & Preschool

Veterans Support

• Missouri Veterans Home, Volunteer Services
• Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Veterans Coalition

Senior & Resident Services/Care

• Mt. Vernon Senior Activity Center
• Lawrence County Manor
• Mt. Vernon Place Care Center
• Missouri Veterans Home
• Three Rivers Hospice: VOLUNTEERS WELCOME for reading, singing, drawing, playing games and interacting with residents

Arts, History & Education

• Mt. Vernon Regional Arts Council
• Lawrence County Historical Society
• Lawrence County Cemetery Preservation Society

Health & Wellness

• American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

Service & Volunteer Organizations

• Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon
• Beta Sigma Phi
• Fraternal Order of Eagles #4362
• Miller Lion's Club
• Freistatt Lion's Club
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Seeking volunteers to help support first responders and aid safety agencies

Special Interests & Advocacy

• MV Community Foundation of the Ozarks
• Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce
• Mt. Vernon Economic Development Corporation
• SWMO Cattlemen's Association

Events & Causes

• Mt. Vernon Turkey Strut
• Holiday Central
• Apple Butter Makin' Days

​Mt. Vernon Area Economic Development Corporation
Contact Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce
417-466-7654 or email
Meets monthly on the first Thursday at 4:00
​at the Chamber office

Mt. Vernon Branch Regional Library
Public computers and free WiFi
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
206 W Water St.
Website and Facebook Page

Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon
Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00
Mt. Vernon School Administration Building
801 S. Landrum
Facebook Page
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Mt. Vernon Senior Activity Center
Hot meals served Monday-Friday 11:15-12:15
417-466-2072
425 N Main, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
​Facebook Page

Whosoever MV, Inc.
Men's and women's faith-based rehab and recovery programs.
417-366-4556 or email
Facebook Page

People Make the Difference

Community Resources Sheet

Contact us about volunteer opportunities