Area Contact Information
3524 S National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807
Office Number: 417-306-9963
Area Staff:
Haley Blevins, Development Director
Jesse Williams, Program Director
Counties served:
Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright
Southwest Area sponsors
Southwest Area events
Southwest Area Swim Meet
Lunch and Team Check-in: 12:00PM-1:00PM Warm-up Time: 1:00 PM-1:30PM Opening Ceremony: 1:35PM Event Start Time: 1:45PM
Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic
3 Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/SpecialOlympicsMO/sw-area-pickleball
2025 State Summer Games
The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…
SOMO’s Southwest Area Block Party
Join us for our first ever Southwest Area Block Party! Special Olympics Missouri and the Northeast Community Park have partnered up to host an awesome inclusive community event for individuals…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
A Night to Remember: Celebrating Champions and Community
The Night of Champions Gala, hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, was a spectacular success! The event celebrated incredible individuals from our organization here in Southwest Missouri and provided…
SOMO Sum Ups: August 20-26
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from August 20-26, 2024! Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop: Tuesday, August 20 Our 1st annual statewide Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop…
SOMO Sum Ups: August 6-12
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from August 6-12, 2024! KC Field Day with KPMG: Tuesday, August 6 We had an amazing Field…
SOMO Sum Ups: July 23-29
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 23-29, 2024! Card Making with Coach Sally Thank you for joining us for Card Making…
SOMO Sum Ups: July 16-22
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 16-22, 2024! Southwest Area Soccer Clinic: Tuesday, July 16 The Southwest Area Soccer Clinic, held…
SOMO Sum Ups: July 9-15
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 9-15, 2024! Healthy Hustle: Wednesday, July 10 & Friday, July 12 This week marks the final…
SOMO Sum Ups: June 25- July 1
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 25- July 1, 2024! Healthy Hustle: Wednesday, June 26 & Friday, June 28 It was another…
SOMO Sum Ups: June 11-17
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 11-17, 2024! Cops on the Coop: St. Peters and Creve Coeur Police Departments Team Up…
