Area Contact Information
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-635-1660
Fax: 573-635-8233
Area Staff:
Tim Schuster, Program Director
Alex Jones, Development Director
Counties served:
Audrain, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Chariton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Gasconade, Henry, Howard, Johnson, Lafayette, Macon, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Ralls, Randolph, and Saline
Area Sponsors
Thank you for Sponsoring an Athlete
Help a Central Area athlete today. Your donation helps cover the cost of equipment, facilities, and meals for a year, ensuring individuals with intellectual disabilities can experience the joy of sports through Special Olympics Missouri.
Boone Supported Living LLC
Alia Jones
Zach Robinson
Heather Soberano
Seth Hall
Central Area events
Central Area: CoMo Gives Campaign
We are so excited to participate in the CoMo Gives Fundraising Campaign this year! We hope you will consider supporting us through this amazing fundraising event! You can donate using…
Central Area: CoMo Gives Campaign
We are so excited to participate in the CoMo Gives Fundraising Campaign this year! We hope you will consider supporting us through this amazing fundraising event! You can donate using…
Central Area: CoMo Gives Campaign
We are so excited to participate in the CoMo Gives Fundraising Campaign this year! We hope you will consider supporting us through this amazing fundraising event! You can donate using…
2026 Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge & 5K Strut
This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
SOMO Sum ups Dec. 7th – Dec. 12th
Central Area – We wrapped up our bowling season on Friday with a fantastic tournament in Owensville, bringing an exciting and successful year of competition to a close. With that…
Drive It Home Raffle Raises Over $103,000 for Special Olympics Missouri
Special Olympics Missouri supporters came together in a big way this year for the 2025 Drive It Home Raffle — and we are thrilled to share the results! On Friday,…
Where Inclusion Shines: Highlights from the 2025 Special Olympics Missouri Awards Banquet
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Training for Life Campus for our Annual Awards Banquet, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating…
SOMO Sum ups Nov. 23rd- Nov.29th
Southwest Area – Southwest Area hosted athletes from Carthage Intermediate School, Steadly Elementary School, Columbian Elementary School, Carthage 6th Grade Center, Carthage Junior High, Carthage High School and Webb City…
SOMO Sum Ups Nov. 16th – Nov. 22nd
Central Area – On Saturday November 15, we hosted our Central Area Bowling Tournament in Columbia, MO. We had over 500 athletes compete with us! We were also fortunate to…
Empowering Students Through Movement and Mindfulness: Highlights from The School Series
The School Series brought together an incredible group of 145 participants—students, Unified partners, teachers, and staff—from six enthusiastic schools, including: NOW available in Kansas City! Interested in bringing The School Series to…
Sum Ups: September 9-15
Central Area Golf Tournament: Tuesday, September 9 Our Central Area Gold Tournament took place on September 9 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Oak Hills. Amazing job to our…
SOMO Sum Ups: September 2-8
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! 2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament: Thursday September 4 The 2nd…
