what is flourish?
Flourish is a non-profit, community development corporation, based in Springfield, Missouri. We partner with local community services organizations, churches, government agencies and local businesses to make difference in our local community.Our Mission
Following Jesus, Flourish STANDS with neighbors in need, pursues HEALING through relationships of reconciliation, and INVESTS in economic and leadership development.
Our Vision
As a new community development corporation, based out of Springfield, Missouri, Flourish will endeavor to reach new people and new places, coming alongside and working in such a way that those who encounter it will declare, we love our lives, our neighborhood, our neighbors!
Leadership
The Flourish leadership team includes an active board as well as staff who focus on operating specific programs.
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Jill Finney
Executive DirectorJill leads Flourish as the Executive Director. In this role she provides organizational leadership in developing programs, strategic business partnerships, fundraising and outreach plans.
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Becca Yantz
PROGRAM DirectorBecca serves as the Program Director for Flourish. In this role she provides leadership for many outreach programs including the Food Pantry, Coach House and more.
Scott Warren
Jobs for Life CoordinatorScott oversees all aspects of the Jobs for Life program from new applications to local business partnerships.
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Jason Leininger
president of the boardJason serves as the president of the Flourish board has been formative in the development of this new local organization, its mission, vision and future plans.
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mary decker
board secretary/treasurerFlourish Board
As a non-profit organization, Flourish is lead by a board. The following individuals are on the 2021 board.
- Keith Breithaupt
- Richard Cunningham
- Kimberly Hammons
- Jessica Kruse
- Tressa Moyle
- Lisa Street
- Wayne Thompson
- Jason Leininger - President
- Mary Decker - Secretary/Treasurer