The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has awarded $5,000 in grant money through their annual Dreams in Action grant program. The Dreams in Action grant is available for non-profit organizations (501c3 status) that make a positive impact on the lives of women and children in Barry County. Grant award winners are pictured left to right as follows: front row, David Williams and Frank Martinez, Cassville Success Program; Bonnie Bellon and Kayla Hanyes, Wheaton School District; Rebecca Beagle, Cassville Middle School Backpack Program; back row, Trinity Hartin and Cynthia Martin, Barry County Youth Camp; Melissa Faucett and Jan Jackson, Blankets For Babies; Mona Downs, Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch; Sue Cavness and Mary Gates, Dress A Girl; Linda Marple, Life Change; Danielle Wise and Ariana Diaz, Cassville YMCA; and Kasey Hall, Barry County Soroptimist Member. The mission of the Soroptimist Club of Barry County is to improve the lives of women and girls in our community. Contributed photo
