Area Contact Information
1625 N. Kingshighway / Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: 573-339-6733 or 573-339-6342 / Fax: 573-339-6370
Area Staff:
Penny Williams, Development Director
Scott Williams, Program Director
Jen Rose, Program Coordinator
Counties served:
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, St. Genevieve, Stoddard, Washington and Wayne
Southeast Area Sponsors
Southeast Area events
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

SOMO’s Fifth Annual Evening with Andy Reid Scores Big!
Our fifth annual Evening with Andy Reid was a tremendous success! More than 300 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered at Arrowhead Stadium on June 4 to celebrate our mission…

Special Olympics Missouri to partner with 15 and the Mahomies to send athletes to 2026 USA Games
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his foundation,15 and the Mahomies, to help support…

Officers Take to the Rooftops to Raise Nearly $19,000 for SOMO
The 7th annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser, held on Friday, May 16, raised an impressive $18,739 across 14 participating Dunkin’ locations in Missouri. Law enforcement officers from across the…

SOMO Sum Ups May 13-19
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic: Wednesday, May 14 The Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic…

RELEASE: Missouri Law Enforcement Unites for 40th Annual Torch Run to Support Special Olympics
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Law enforcement officers from across Missouri are set to participate in the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), a significant statewide initiative supporting Special Olympics…

Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

SOMO Sum Ups: April 22-28
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Jefferson County Local Track Meet: Tuesday, April 22 The Jefferson County Local…

Special Olympics Missouri Announces Exciting Changes to Basketball and Bowling Competitions
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Big changes are coming to Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), and they’re all about creating more opportunities, more competition, and more excitement for our incredible athletes! Starting…