Skaggs Foundation

10/22/2026

Thank you to Tanger Outlets, Branson for hosting the Tanger Pink event and choosing Skaggs Foundation as the recipient of the funds raised! Best of all, those funds stay local, helping support women receiving care at Cox Medical Center Branson.

A wonderful team from the Branson Women's Center volunteered at the event, sharing information about the importance of early detection and managing the purse raffle. A special thank you to the firefighters who passed around pink boots to collect change! 🩷

We are so grateful for a caring community that comes together to make a difference.

10/21/2026

Not every barrier to a healthier life is medical. Sometimes it's as simple — and as hard — as not having a ride.

That's where Charis Group comes in. Led by Carla Perry, this small organization provides essential transportation for underserved residents of Stone and Taney counties, including people recovering from substance use, survivors of domestic violence, seniors, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those recently released from court custody. Carla and her team show up for people at some of the hardest moments in their lives, and they do it with a level of compassion that's hard to put into words.

Charis Group is one of many organizations Skaggs Foundation is proud to support, and stories like theirs are what we'll be celebrating on Skaggs Foundation's Day of Giving, December 1. Mark your calendar, and watch below to see the difference a ride can make.

10/19/2026

Last week, Skaggs Foundation celebrated a milestone unlike any other in our history: more than $2.2 million invested back into Stone and Taney counties at one time.

It was our largest single funding announcement ever, but what made the day especially meaningful was not just the amount. It was where those dollars are going.

They are going to organizations removing barriers to healthcare, to programs strengthening children and families, to all 12 public school districts serving Stone and Taney counties through our new Healthy Futures Fund, and to CASA of Southwest Missouri through a $250,000 Community Impact Award that will help bring a CASA Clubhouse to Taney County.

This year, for the first time, we also reached beyond our annual Skaggs Legacy Endowment grants, investing an additional $550,000 directly from Skaggs Foundation through the Healthy Futures Fund and Community Impact Award.

These investments represent something important to us: When you give to Skaggs Foundation, your generosity comes right back to this community.

To everyone who has donated, partnered with us, believed in our mission or helped carry this work forward, thank you. This is what YOU have made possible. 💙

We can't wait to hear the stories of lives changed from each of these organizations represented in the photo.

10/16/2026

Puncuation matters. So does $2.2 million. 😉Now THAT'S an exclamation point worth celebrating!

10/15/2026

This October, we're highlighting a partnership that's made a real difference for local patients: Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks

Through our grant support, BCFO has been able to help breast cancer patients across Stone and Taney counties get to and from treatment — removing one more obstacle during an already difficult time.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to recognize not just the patients fighting this disease, but the local organizations working every day to support them. We're proud to call BCFO a partner.

Learn more about our grant partnerships → https://skaggsfoundation.org/grants/

10/13/2026

What are you doing next Thursday? Come join us with our friends at Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce for the October luncheon! 🩷

Join us for our October Member Luncheon on Thursday, October 22, at LedgeStone Grille inside StoneBridge Village!

This month, we'll hear from the Skaggs Foundation about its impact on organizations throughout Stone and Taney counties. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we'll also learn about its breast cancer awareness initiatives and resources available in our community.

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 LedgeStone Grille, Branson West
💲 $17 per person

Thank you to our luncheon sponsor, Arvest Bank!

Registration is required and closes October 20 at 1 p.m., or when sold out.

👉 Reserve your seat today! https://tinyurl.com/4aexttha

10/09/2026

We traded our work shoes for slippers as we take part in Hope Counseling Center second annual Slipper Shift! These slippers represent comfort and help start the conversation around mental health.
Learn more at hopecounselingmo.org/slipper-shift

10/07/2026

Time is running out. ⏰

If you've been meaning to apply for a Skaggs Foundation scholarship, October 16 is your deadline. Applications are open now for Stone or Taney County residents, Boone County, Arkansas residents, and Cox Medical Center-Branson employees (or their family members) pursuing a healthcare education.

Last year, we awarded 92 scholarships across all cycles — including a record 66 scholarships totaling $42,750 in the spring cycle alone. Your healthcare education matters to us, and we'd love for you to be part of the next group of recipients.

Apply before the deadline: https://monkeylink.co/9007bd

10/06/2026

We had the great honor of hosting several of Skaggs Foundation's past board members and founders today. Sitting together and hearing the rich history of the Foundation's beginnings, its purpose in serving our community, and its connection to the former Skaggs Hospital was a powerful reminder of how far we've come.

As we reflect on the Foundation's growth and evolution over the years, we were reminded that our success today is built on the vision, dedication, and leadership of those who came before us. While not every past board member was present today, we recognize and honor the many individuals who helped shape the Foundation and its lasting impact on this community.

We are so thankful for the time, talent and expertise they invested in Skaggs Foundation. Their commitment laid the foundation for the work we continue today, and their legacy continues to strengthen and inspire our mission.