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AIDS Project of the Ozarks (APO) is a non-profit community-based organization serving a 29 county reg

AIDS Project of the Ozarks (APO) is a non-profit community-based organization serving a 29 county region in southwest Missouri. We offer walk-in testing for HIV and Syphilis, along with case management services to help individuals that are HIV+.

10/15/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our fearless, fabulous, and apparently unstoppable APO Community Health Center Board President, Peyton Andrews! 🎂🎉

Seriously, Peyton... is there ANYTHING you can't do?! 😂

Since we celebrated her birthday last year, Peyton has apparently decided that a normal, reasonably busy life just wasn't nearly challenging enough. So, what did she do?

💍 Got married! Because why not add a whole new chapter to an already exciting life?

🚜 Became a small business owner... OF A FARM! Yes, an actual farm! Because apparently managing people, projects, and community partnerships wasn't enough. Now there are crops, critters, and who knows what else depending on her!

👑 Became President of the APO Community Health Center Board of Directors! Because somewhere between married life, farm life, and everything else, she thought, "You know what I need? MORE responsibility!" 🤣

And somehow, through ALL of that, Peyton continues to show up for APO with the same incredible energy, wisdom, enthusiasm, and passion that made us fall in love with her leadership in the first place.

Since joining our Board in 2023, Peyton has never been someone who simply occupies a seat at the table. She's the person encouraging us to think bigger, reach further, build stronger relationships, and never lose sight of the people and communities we're here to serve. She brings a rare combination of business savvy, nonprofit experience, compassion, and that unmistakable "we can absolutely make this happen" attitude.

And now, as our Board President, she's helping lead APO into its next chapter with vision, determination, and a genuine belief in the importance of the work we do.

So, Peyton, what's next?! You've checked off marriage, entrepreneurship, farming, and board presidency in practically the blink of an eye. Are you running for governor? Buying a second farm? Launching a space program? 😂 At this point, we're not ruling ANYTHING out!

But in all seriousness, Peyton, we're incredibly grateful for your leadership, your friendship, your generous spirit, and the countless ways you continue to make APO and our community stronger.

Today, we hope you put down the board agenda, step away from the farm chores, and let someone else be in charge for a change. You've certainly earned it!

💙 Happy Birthday, Peyton! Here's to another year of big dreams, bold moves, wonderful adventures, and continuing to prove that apparently, there really IS nothing you can't do! 🥳🎉

📸 Kimera Taji Gimson

10/10/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our incredible Board Member, Jasmine Martin! 🎂🎉

Some people celebrate their birthdays by making the entire day about themselves. And rightfully so! But if you know Jasmine, you know that's just not her style. Even on a day that's supposed to be all about HER, she's finding a way to make it about OTHERS. 💙

Today, as we celebrate Jasmine's birthday, she's once again putting her heart into action, joining friends and fellow supporters at APO's 33rd Annual AIDS Walk! Because for Jasmine, giving back isn't something she does when it's convenient. It's simply part of who she is.

Since joining APO's Board of Directors in 2023, Jasmine has never been one to sit quietly on the sidelines. She jumped in with both feet, bringing fresh perspectives, thoughtful questions, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Whether serving on our Finance Committee, participating in board discussions, or volunteering her time, Jasmine approaches everything with one thing at the forefront: the people we serve.

And that's what makes her so special. Behind every question she asks and every idea she shares is a sincere concern for the individuals and families who depend on APO. She understands that our work isn't simply about programs, budgets, or policies. It's about people. Their dignity. Their health. Their hope. And making sure no one gets left behind.

Jasmine has a beautiful way of reminding us that service isn't measured by recognition or applause, but by the difference we make in someone else's life. She's compassionate, thoughtful, selfless, and never seems to hesitate when there's an opportunity to help someone in need.

Jasmine, today is supposed to be YOUR day, yet here you are, quite literally walking the walk for others. And while that doesn't surprise any of us who know you, it certainly reminds us how fortunate APO is to have you in our corner.

Our birthday wish for you is simple: May the kindness you so freely give, the compassion you show, and the love you pour into others find their way right back to you a hundred times over.

Now, go enjoy your birthday, celebrate with your friends, and know that today, while you're walking for others, we're celebrating YOU! 💙

Please join us in wishing Jasmine a wonderful birthday and thanking her for the heart she brings to APO and our community!

🎈🎉 Happy Birthday, Jasmine! And thank you for always going the extra mile — even when it's your birthday! 💙👟

📸 Kimera Taji Gimson

10/09/2026

🎉💐 Today, we're celebrating a woman whose heart, courage, and compassion have helped shape APO for decades. Happy Birthday, Clarissa French! 💐🎂

Some people serve on a board of directors. Others help build the very foundation of the organization they serve. Clarissa French has done both—and so much more.

As APO's longest-serving board member, officially joining in 2001, Clarissa's commitment to our mission reaches back to some of the darkest and most heartbreaking days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

She was there when fear and stigma often overshadowed compassion. When lives were being lost at an unimaginable pace. When families and friends were grieving, sometimes attending multiple funerals in a single day. And when far too many people turned away, Clarissa stepped forward.

She advocated. She comforted. She challenged ignorance. She helped secure resources, including writing APO's very first federal grant application. And perhaps most importantly, she reminded people living with HIV that they deserved something the world wasn't always willing to give them: dignity, compassion, respect, and hope.

If you know Clarissa, you know she's not someone who seeks the spotlight. Her strength doesn't demand attention, and her compassion doesn't come with conditions. But make no mistake—behind that gracious, gentle demeanor is a woman with an unwavering conviction to stand up for what's right, especially when standing up isn't easy.

For decades, Clarissa has been part of APO's history. But more importantly, she's been part of countless people's stories. Stories of struggle, survival, acceptance, and hope. And that's a legacy no title, award, or number of years can adequately measure.

But today isn't about board meetings, grant applications, or the battles still worth fighting. Today is about celebrating the extraordinary woman behind all of it.

❤️ Clarissa, you've spent so much of your life making sure others felt seen, valued, and loved. Today, we hope you feel every bit of that love coming right back to you.

From your entire APO family, thank you for the countless ways you've helped shape who we are, the compassion you've shown to those we've served, and the beautiful example you've set for all of us. And while we may be a little biased, we think the world is a much better, kinder, and more compassionate place simply because you're in it. 🌷

Happy Birthday, Clarissa! 🎉🎂❤️

09/30/2026

🎉🎂 It’s Brad Haller’s birthday, and after 12 years on the APO Board, we’ve learned a few things about him.

If there’s a technology problem, Brad can probably fix it.
If we need someone behind a camera, Brad’s probably already holding one.
If we need an honest opinion… well, buckle up, because Brad is definitely going to give us one. 😂

Since joining the APO Community Health Center Board of Directors in 2014, Brad has served in nearly every leadership role imaginable and has become one of those people we know we can count on when things get complicated, creative—or just plain weird.

And we tested that theory pretty thoroughly in 2020. When COVID forced us to completely rethink fundraising and events, Brad helped turn some pretty wild ideas into reality, including a four-hour biking telethon and our virtual AIDS Walk. Somehow, he helped us take “How in the world are we going to do this?” and turn it into “Okay… we actually pulled that off!”

But Brad’s talents behind the camera have gone far beyond those pandemic days. Over the years, he has been instrumental in creating a variety of marketing videos that help tell APO’s story—sharing the work we do, the difference that work makes, and, most importantly, the stories and experiences of the incredible patients and clients we have the privilege of serving. He has a gift for helping us take what we do every day and turn it into something people can see, hear, feel and understand.

Brad has given APO 12 years of his time, talent, creativity, leadership, problem-solving skills, and wonderfully straightforward honesty. We are incredibly grateful for every bit of it. 💙

And really, could Brad's birthday fall at a more appropriate time? As a serious movie buff with a particular love for all things scary, Brad gets to celebrate his birthday and then roll immediately into an entire month devoted to ghosts, goblins, horror movies, things that go bump in the night, and people making terrible decisions after someone clearly told them not to go into the basement. 👻🎃🔪

Basically, October is Brad’s birthday after-party.

So here’s hoping today brings really good coffee, a great movie, zero technology emergencies, and plenty of celebrating before the ghosts and goblins officially clock in tomorrow.

🎈 Happy Birthday, Brad! Thank you for the years of creativity, leadership, laughter and heart you’ve given APO and the people we serve. Now everybody help us show Brad some birthday love in the comments! 🎉👻🎬

09/22/2026

32 years of walking. And we’re not done yet. ❤️

For more than three decades, AIDS Walk has brought our community together for something bigger than a walk around the park.

We walk to remember those we’ve lost.
We walk to honor those who fought when stigma was loud and compassion was too often quiet.
We walk alongside those living with HIV today.
And we walk toward a future where everyone has access to care, dignity, support, and the chance to live a long, healthy life.

On Saturday, October 10, we’ll gather once again at Phelps Grove Park for the 33rd Annual AIDS Walk, Presented by Vytlone.

This year’s theme says exactly where we stand:

🌱 Rooted in Care. Reaching Forward.

We are rooted in the people, stories, courage, advocacy, and care that brought us this far. But we’re still reaching—for fewer barriers, less stigma, greater access to healthcare, and a day when HIV no longer stands in the way of anyone’s future.

Come walk with us. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your dog. Bring your memories. Bring your hope.

Gather at 9 AM. Walk at 10 AM.

Because after 33 years, every step still matters. Every story still matters. Every person still matters.

Huge thanks to all of this year's sponsors for AIDS Walk-

Presenting Sponsor- Vytlone

Hero Sponsor- Springfield Black Tie

Advocacy Sponsors- Gilead Sciences- Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance- PCnet Inc

Community Sponsors- The GLO Center- Justice Jewelers- OMB Bank- Rollings Insurance Agency- Riley Real Estate powered by Keller Williams

09/17/2026

⛳️🍺 JUST DAYS AWAY. STILL TIME TO GET YOUR BALLS IN THE GAME.

The APO Open Mini-Golf Pub Crawl is THIS SATURDAY, and there’s still time to get your foursome in.

⛳️ $100 per team of 4 = $25 a person.

Be serious. You’ve blown $25 on MUCH worse decisions.

An unnecessary round of shots.
Late-night food you absolutely did not need.
An Uber ride you don’t remember requesting.
Something from Amazon that showed up Tuesday and made you ask, “What the heck was I thinking?”

At least THIS questionable financial decision helps APO Community Health Center. ❤️

Grab three equally irresponsible friends and spend Saturday putting your balls in strange holes all over town while raising money for a dang good cause.

🍺 Drinking? Probably.
⛳️ Ball handling? Definitely.
😈 Poor decisions? We’re not here to judge.
❤️ Doing some actual good? ABSOLUTELY YES!

It’s $25. You’re going to blow it over the weekend anyway.

Might as well give it away for charity.

👉 Register: www.givebutter.com/OPEN2026

APO OPEN: Come for the balls. Stay because you forgot where you parked.

Bizarre Bar- The Flea Springfield MO- Hold Fast Brewing- Inner Circle Springfield- J.O.B Public House- Martha's Vineyard- Mix Ultralounge- MudLounge Coffee & Cocktails- Shot Shack

09/13/2026

🚨⛳ THIS IS YOUR $20 WARNING. ⛳🚨

We’ve mentioned it.
We’ve reminded you.
We’ve politely suggested it.
And now? We’re done being polite. 😂

TODAY is the LAST DAY to register your team of 4 for the APO Open for just $80.

At the stroke of midnight, that same team registration becomes $100.

Same mini golf. Same bars. Same party buses. Same questionable putting. Same ridiculous amount of fun.

Just $20 more because you procrastinated. 😬

And really…what could you do with that $20 instead?

🍻 Buy a round.
🍕 Grab some food.
💵 Put it toward your bar tab.
❤️ Donate it to APO.
🔥 Or dramatically set it on fire.*

The APO Open Mini-Golf Pub Crawl is THIS COMING SATURDAY, September 19, and today is your LAST CHANCE to get your team in for $80.

Surely between your friends, coworkers, neighbors, exes, questionable acquaintances and that one person whose name you don't actually remember but you've been Facebook friends with since 2011, you can find THREE PEOPLE. 😂

👉 www.givebutter.com/APO2026

*APO Community Health Center does not actually recommend setting money on fire. We recommend giving it to us. 😂

09/11/2026

8:03 A.M. Central Time
Twenty-five years ago, at this exact moment, everything changed.

For 17 minutes, we had watched smoke pour from the North Tower of the World Trade Center and tried to comprehend how such a terrible accident could have happened.

Then, before our eyes, a second plane appeared. It struck the South Tower. And suddenly, we knew. This was not an accident.
Something far more sinister was unfolding. America was under attack.

For generations who had only read about December 7, 1941, in history books, there was an eerie realization that perhaps we were now living through one of those days ourselves—a day people would forever remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the world changed.

The sky over New York that morning had been almost impossibly blue and cloudless. Now, black smoke cut across it.
Sheets of paper floated through the air like some grotesque, unwanted ticker-tape parade.

And then came an image none of us was prepared to see.
People were jumping.

Human beings, trapped dozens of stories above the ground, were faced with choices no person should ever have to make.
These were images we could not have imagined in our worst nightmares.

And somehow, the nightmare was still getting worse.

At 8:37 A.M. Central, another plane struck the Pentagon.
At 9:03 A.M. Central, another fell from the sky into an empty field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

And like some nightmares, we didn't wake up until the damage had already been done. Except when we finally tried to wake ourselves from this one, we realized something even more horrifying:

We hadn't slept through it.
We had lived through it.
We witnessed it.
We heard it.
We watched a perfectly blue September sky turn black with smoke and then ash gray.
We watched people walk away from lower Manhattan covered from head to toe in dust—the business suits they had carefully put on that morning now unrecognizable.

And then we thought about those who never got to walk away.
The ones who would never be found.
The office workers desperately trying to get down the stairs.
The firefighters, police officers and other first responders rushing up those same stairs toward people they had never met.
The heroes who were trained to run toward danger.

And the ordinary passengers aboard Flight 93 who, upon learning what was happening elsewhere, made an extraordinary decision of their own.

“Let's roll.”

By the end of September 11, 2001, 2,977 innocent lives had been taken—from families, from spouses and partners, from friendships, from communities, from states, from countries and from our world.

But something else was taken that day, too.
Our innocence.

Twenty-five years later, may we never forget those we lost.
May we never forget those who ran toward danger when every instinct told others to run away.

May we never forget those whose ordinary Tuesday morning became their final morning.

And perhaps, may we also remember something else from the days that followed.

For a moment, the things that so often divide us seemed so incredibly small.
Political parties didn't define us.
Wealth didn't define us.
ZIP codes didn't define us.
Area codes didn't define us.
Nationality didn't define the compassion extended across borders.

Humanity did.

People stood in blood-donation lines. Strangers embraced strangers. Flags appeared on front porches. Houses of worship opened their doors. Communities gathered. Countries around the world mourned alongside us.

For a brief moment in history, amid unimaginable grief, we remembered how deeply connected we really are.

Twenty-five years later, perhaps one of the greatest ways we can honor the 2,977 souls who never got another tomorrow is to remember not only how they died—

but how, in the days that followed, we chose to live together.

May we never forget.

And may we never stop trying to find our way back to one another.

09/11/2026

7:46 A.M. Central Time

Twenty-five years ago, at this exact moment, life here in the Midwest looked like an ordinary Tuesday morning.

Some were getting ready for work. Parents were dropping kids off at school. Teachers were welcoming students into classrooms. Overnight workers were heading home. Coffee was brewing. Radios and televisions were on in the background.

And then came the first reports.

A plane had crashed into one of the Twin Towers in New York City.

The images were startling. Smoke poured from the upper floors of the North Tower. There was confusion about what kind of plane it was, how something like this could have happened, and how firefighters could possibly reach the people trapped so high above the city.

But for many of us, that was what we thought we were watching:

A terrible, tragic accident.

We knew there were almost certainly lives lost. We knew people were in danger. We knew something awful had happened.

But we continued getting dressed. Kids settled into their desks. People arrived at work. Radios stayed on. Televisions that normally would have been turned off remained on as we occasionally glanced over for another update.

There was concern. There was confusion. There were questions.

But there wasn't yet an understanding of what this morning would become.

At 7:46 that morning, here in the Midwest, we were simply watching smoke rise from a tower in New York City and wondering how on earth such a terrible accident could have happened.

For the next 17 minutes, we still believed it was one...

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
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