PTA Missouri Congress Springfield Council of Ptas

“Clothing bank cost of goods sold 23,029 expenses advertising & promotion 480 insurance 535 dues & subscriptions 25 miscellaneous 418 supplies 18 website expense 149 board installation 70 total 24,724”

“To promote welfare of children and youth in homes, schools, and communities.”

“Student services programs: the organization operated a clothing closet, which provided clothes to students in need. These programs encouraged school attendance by providing students with adequate clothes. The student services programs impacted over 2,500 students.”

“Adult education programs: the organization provided training to unit members by hosting schools of information, presidents' orientations, officer training workshops, legislative conferences, and convention programs. The organization also sent officers to state and national conventions for in-depth training opportunities. The organization had 54 member schools in 2012.”

“Volunteerism promotion programs: the organization promoted volunteerism to encourage parents to be involved in schools, in the organization, and with children. The organization hosted a founders' day program that recognized expectional volunteers from each school/unit and past presidents/advisors.”

“Youth development programs: the organization provided transportation and admission for each fourth grade student in the springfield, mo public schools district to attend a play as a cultural and arts enhancement. Education packets were given to teachers to lead a discussion about the play after the production. In addition, the organization sponsored an art competition to encourage creativity and expression for k-12 students. The organization donated to the "don't meth with us" program, which teaches 5th grade students the consequences of methamphetamine. (24,000 students)”