It’s a record. The Missouri State University Vision Screening Program provided more than 10,000 free vision screenings to the community during the fall 2017 semester. To celebrate, the office of Citizenship and Service-Learning (CASL), which coordinates the program, will host a reception to recognize the students, staff and faculty who made it happen. Origins of the program The … [Read more...] about Impacting eye care one test at a time
Obtaining healthy food is a challenge for many families, especially those living in low-income areas. In Springfield, a collaborative farm-to-table project is on a mission to improve access to fresh, local food for residents in the city’s Zone 1 neighborhoods. Springfield Community Gardens is leading the project with support from Missouri State University, The … [Read more...] about Giving the community healthier food options