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

2nd Annual Night of Champions Gala
Join us for the 2nd Annual Night of Champions Gala Hosted by Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri This elegant evening will include dinner with local Special Olympics…

Southwest Area Sports Experience
Calling all Athletes that want to experience new sports! Join us July 24 & 25 for the Southwest Area Sports Experience at Allison Sports Town! FREE ADMISSION FOR ATHLETES Learn…

Southwest Area Sports Experience
Calling all Athletes that want to experience new sports! Join us July 24 & 25 for the Southwest Area Sports Experience at Allison Sports Town! FREE ADMISSION FOR ATHLETES Learn…
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…

SOMO Sum Ups: May 20- June 9
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Train for Life Fitness Programs Our Train for Life fitness program continues…

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…

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…

SOMO Sum Ups: May 6-12
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Beyond the Field An Evening with George Karlaftis: Thursday, May 8 Special…

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…