Our Mission
300+ Individuals Helped (And Counting)!
The Humanitarian Way launched as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Springfield, Missouri, on April 3, 2023. The mission of The Humanitarian Way is to provide strength-based housing solutions to the Springfield community through shelter-diversion programs that prevent homelessness and housing insecurities.
We are a foundation that carries out this mission in the fall of each year.
Shelter-diversion programs keep individuals and families from entering emergency shelters or sleeping in places not meant for human habitation. Or, by definition, becoming literally homeless. Moreover, strength-based housing solutions are the necessary resources and funds provided by The Humanitarian Way to prevent homelessness.
According to a study compiled by Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), one adult living without a roof over his/her/their head can cost the city over $30,000 annually in policing, cleanup costs, municipal-court fees and medical expenses.
Putting a shelter-diversion initiative in place is a cost-effective approach to significantly reducing that $30,000 annual figure to $18,600. The Humanitarian Way seeks to foster change for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurities in our community of almost 170,000 residents in Springfield.
Growth Strategy
To grow The Humanitarian Way, our Board of Directors will have strategic planning meetings to discuss the following:
- Network in the community with donors
- Participate in community activities
- Promote our services via social media and through our website
- Create fundraising drives
- Research grant opportunities to raise funds and awareness
Communication with the Donors & Volunteers
The Humanitarian Way will communicate with its donors and volunteers by:
- Meeting in-person or via Zoom
- Using social media such as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Providing information through newsletters, emails, and/or our website
- Increasing awareness of fundraising and other events through online advertising, proactive community stories, and attending community events
