Board Levy Funded Organizations
Each year, the Board receives taxpayer funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Christian county. Providers that work with our individuals present requests to the Board for consideration annually.
For some Providers, these funds maybe used as supporting grants for individuals to participate in services with little to no cost to families when other funding sources are exhausted. For other Providers, these funds maybe used to
assist in providing services to our individuals, such as transportation to and from work or provide experiences that an individual may never experience anywhere else.
The Providers listed below have received funds for services for 2025.
Art Inspired Academy – 417-886-0404
The goal is to provide an inclusive experience for individuals living with and without disabilities to participate in creative arts programming including theater, music, dance and art. Participants will express themselves through artistic experiences while working on individualized goals to improve communication, motor skills, social skills, self-control, and confidence.
Crowhaven Apartments – 417-864-7887
The mission of Crowhaven Apartments is to provide limited supervision and supports for individuals living with developmental disabilities as they transition to independent living.
Champion Athletes – 417-890-1599
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks serves children and adults living with disabilities in the Ozarks area. Through sports training and competition, they are building self-esteem, self-confidence, and social skills. They are creating a positive atmosphere and teaching decision-making skills, team skills, appropriate behaviors, and the feeling of success. Champion Athletes of the Ozarks also has a main focus on Life Skills. They offer classes in reading, basic money, math, storm preparedness, and wellness & fitness –all of which are necessary for every individual to be successful in work and school and to be a more productive citizen in our community.
Christian County Enterprises – 417-725-5310
To provide meaningful employment to persons living with disabilities. To enhance the quality of life for the people we serve through vocational growth, experience, and community inclusion.
Concerned Citizens Helping Christian Countians with Developmental Disabilities – 417-840-3729
Funding recreational/social camps and personal care assistance for individuals living with developmental disabilities, and their families, in Christian County.
Developmental Center of the Ozarks – 417-829-0800
The Developmental Center of the Ozarks serves infants, children, and adults who are developmentally disabled, developmentally delayed or physically disabled, as well as those who are not, through therapeutic, educational, habilitative and rehabilitative programs. DCO holds as its greatest responsibility to promote personal growth through teaching those skills necessary for all citizens of our community to lead full and productive lives.
Horses of Hope – 3555 S Farm Rd. 253, Rogersville, MO 65742 – 620-674-3458
Horses of Hope provides Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities in Christian County.
Imagine Technical Institute – 417-240-7630
ITI is built on big dreams–and they want their clients to have big dreams. Their vision is to imagine a world where disabilities are no longer barriers to achieving potentail and purpose in meaningful work.
MSU Bear Power – 417-836-6656
Funding will be disbursed to students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who are enrolled in the Bear POWER program and reside in Christian County, Missouri to pay the required Bear POWER fees associated with the Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 semesters.
Annual Nixa Nest Event – 417-724-6260
A night of inclusive play with High School Athletes for students of all ages living with special needs. Pre-K thru 12th grade.
NOVA Center of the Ozarks – 417-889-3121
Nova Center of the Ozarks, Inc., strives to make possible the potential for positive change in the quality of life for every individual with a developmental disability, regardless of the nature of that disability.
OATS Transportation – 417-887-9272
Providing transportation for individuals living with developmental disabilities who are working at Christian County Enterprises, and other locations in our community.
Address
1548 N. Commercial Rd.
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact Us
Phone: 417-494-4982
Info@christiancountylinks.net
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM