Bright Futures is a model of support and communication that allows communities and schools to identify student needs and match those needs with existing resources in the community. The goal is to meet any child’s basic needs once they are identified within 24 hours. Funds donated to Bright Futures Joplin will be used to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of teachers being able to teach and children being able to learn. For example, donated funds may be used to provide food, clothing, shelter, school supplies, classroom materials, and student transportation to and from school-related events.