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.