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
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
SOMO Sum Ups: March 5-11
Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 5-11! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year! Check…
RELEASE: 9th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises nearly $63,000 for SOMO
SPRINGFIELD – The 9th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 2 at Ski Shack was a splashing success, raising $62,926.48 to date. A total 150 brave men and women…
SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 27 – March 4
Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 27 to March 4! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for…
SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 13-20
Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 13-Feb. 19! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…
RELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for 2024 State Indoor Games
ST. CHARLES – The 2024 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games will bring more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles,…
RELEASE: Springfield preps for 9th Annual Polar Plunge
SPRINGFIELD – The 9th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, March 2. Brave men and women from around the area will don Hawaiian-themed costumes and swimwear and…
SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 30-Feb. 5
Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 23-28, 2024! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…
SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 23-28
Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 23-28, 2024! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…
