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13-05-2025
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Guns and Hoses game raises $31,000 for Bright Futures Joplin
The eighth annual Guns and Hoses benefit basketball game between the Joplin Police Department and the Joplin Fire Department raised $31,000 for Bright Futures Joplin. The game is the organization's largest annual fundraiser Event proceeds go toward Bright Futures' Snack Pack program, which provides weekend food to the Joplin School District's food-insecure students, as well as various student needs such as clothing, shoes, school supplies and more. 'This year's game was extra special because we got to recognize the volunteers who make so much of what we do possible,' Bright Futures Joplin executive director Amanda Stone said in a statement. 'In our 15 years at Bright Futures, we've come to know so many selfless people who have been incredibly generous with their time. We really couldn't do all we do for our students without their help, and we are beyond grateful.' Proceeds raised will also continue to fund the Cpl. Ben Cooper and Officer Jake Reed Memorial Scholarships, established by Bright Futures Joplin in 2022 in honor of the Joplin police officers killed in the line of duty. The scholarships from the fund will be awarded later this year to two Joplin High School graduates majoring in criminal justice at Missouri Southern State University. The Bright Futures framework was started in Joplin in 2010, and has since been implemented in more than 70 communities nationwide. More details about the program and its initiatives are available at brightfutures The game was held May 3 at Kaminsky Gym at Joplin High School. The Joplin Police Department claimed the victory 57-56.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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‘Raise the Bar' aims to help feed students in need
JOPLIN, Mo. — Bright Futures was on hand at Joplin's Kaminsky Gym for tonight's basketball match-up against Carthage. During the games, the nonprofit was courtside with a special event called 'Raise the Bar.' Attendees were encouraged to participate by donating boxes of granola bars and snack packs. The program is dedicated to providing weekend food for students facing food insecurity. Currently, 64-percent of Joplin Schools students live in economic deprivation, with some elementary schools reporting rates of 80-percent. 'It's an item that most kids like. It's fairly nutritious, it's self stable, and we're going to give out 15,000 granola bars this school year so we need all the help we can get,' said Amanda Stone, Bright Futures Joplin Exec. Director. Joplin High School cheerleaders also supported 'Raising the Bar' at tonight's JV and varsity games by wearing Bright Futures t-shirts. Granola bars can be dropped off anytime at the district's Memorial Education Center located at 825 South Pearl Avenue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
