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
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
Southwest Area Local Track Meet- Marshfield
Wednesday, April 1st @ Marshfield Junior High School. Non-Qualifying Event. Coach Check-In begins at 9:00AM, Opening Ceremony begins at 9:30AM, with competition to begin immediately after. Please contact the SW…
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
Southwest Area Track- Carl Junction
Wednesday, April 8th at Carl Junction High School. The following teams are invited to attend: Carl Junction Schools, Lamar Schools, Irving Elementary, Joplin High School, MSSD Collegeview, Cecil Floyd Elem.,…
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
RELEASE: SOMO to celebrate law enforcement heroes and reveal Drive it Home Raffle winner this Friday
JEFFERSON CITY – The excitement is building as Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) prepares to host the highly anticipated 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Celebration Lunch at the prestigious Training…
SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 13-20
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 13-20, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 14-17 We have been loving the Training for Life Campus November…
RELEASE: SOMO inducts 2023 Hall of Fame Class and announces annual award winners
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) inducted its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honored several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the 2023…
SOMO hosts Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit at Training for Life Campus
JEFFERSON CITY – Four Missouri schools traveled to the Training for Life Campus for an Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 16. Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) was so excited…
SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 7-13
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 7-13, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 7-10 We have been loving the Training for Life…
RELEASE: SOMO to induct 2023 Hall of Fame Class and recognize annual award winners at 2023 Awards Banquets
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will induct its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honor several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the…
SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 31- Nov. 6
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 31- November 6, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 31- November 6 This week began our new schedule at the Training for Life Campus with…
RELEASE: Joplin Polar Plunge raises more than $10,600 for Special Olympics Missouri
JOPLIN – The Joplin Polar Plunge on Nov. 4 at Rivers Bend Family Resort was a splashing success, raising $10,640.50 to date. A total 48 brave men and women from…
