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 events

6th Annual Scott Wright Memorial Cornhole Classic
The Sixth Annual Scott Wright Memorial Cornhole Classic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cape Girardeau! We hope to see everyone there!…

2023 State Outdoor Games
The 2023 State Outdoor Games will take place in Jefferson City, MO from October 13th through October 15th. Times and Locations TBA. Tentative Schedule (subject to change): Friday, October 13th…

Southeast Area Bowling Tournament – Cape Girardeau
We will hold our first Southwest Area Bowling Tournament in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Nov. 11 at West Park Lanes. Registration will tentatively start at 1 p.m., and the competition…
Southeast Area blog posts

SOMO announces six area finalists for Drive it Home Raffle
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is one step closer to naming a grand prize winner for the 2022 Drive it Home Raffle! Each of SOMO’s six area offices…

SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 2-4
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 2-4, 2022! St. Louis Metro Area SSD Unified Bowling Medal Tournament – Friday, Dec.…

Poplar Bluff creates more inclusive atmosphere by implementing Unified Champion Schools strategy
POPLAR BLUFF – Poplar Bluff High school is doing its part to make its school a more inclusive atmosphere for everyone. The Mules have implemented all three components of the Unified Champion…

SOMO to announce Drive it Home Raffle winner and honor law enforcement at Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to host its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This…

SOMO Weekend Recap: Nov. 18-21
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 18-21, 2022! Southwest Area Bowling – Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 We hosted our Southwest…

SOMO hosts Scott Wright Memorial Cornhole Classic
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Special Olympics Missouri hosted the 2022 Scott Wright Memorial Cornhole Classic on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cape Girardeau! In honor of…

SOMO honors athletes, volunteers and donors at 2022 Leadership Summit
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) honored several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and donors at its 2022 Leadership Summit on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Training…

Lynna’s Log: State Outdoor Games 2022
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri athlete Lynna Hodgson shared her experience at the 2022 State Outdoor Games in her blog below and at the following link! “I met up…