Who We Are
About Ozarks New Hope
Mission and Purpose Statement: Ozarks New Hope, est. 2015, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving healthcare facilities, their work forces and patients in and around the Ozark region. Our mission is to support providers with the delivery of integrated, patient-centered health services designed to meet the needs of all patients, principally those who experience barriers to accessing care, regardless of their ability to pay. Ozarks New Hope's service area includes a number of counties throughout southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. In furtherance of the foregoing mission, Ozarks New Hope has adopted the following purposes: To promote and conserve the health of the public; to support and aid caregivers and providers of healthcare services; to support the establishment and maintenance of healthcare services including but not limited to hospitals, clinics, medical equipment suppliers; and for related health, scientific, educational and charitable purposes. Some examples include: Grant Writing and Funding Application Assistance Helping with coordination of Workforce Assistance Programs Providing Direct Funding for needs that support our Mission Helping with Supply, Equipment, or Software Acquisition Providing resources for Workforce Development Training Partnering to Increase Access to Resources provided by other community organizations Creating Health-Related Programs in your community To do any and all things permitted nonprofit corporations by applicable law and regulation; provided, however, that the Corporation shall not adopt any purpose nor carry on any activity not permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3). To receive and administer funds for health scientific, educational and charitable purposes, and to that end to take and hold, by bequest, devise, gifts, purchase, or lease, either absolutely or in trust for said objects and purposes or any of them, any property, real, personal and mixed, without limitation as to the amount or value, except such limitations, if any, as may be imposed by law; to sell, convey, and dispose of any such property and to invest and reinvest the principal thereof, and to deal with and expend the income therefrom for any of the before mentioned purposes, without limitation, except such limitations, if any as may be contained in the instrument under which such property is received; to receive any property, real, personal or mixed, in trust, under the terms of a will, deed of trust, or other trust instrument for the foregoing purposes or any of them (but for no other purposes), and in administering the same to carry out the directions and exercise the powers contained in the trust instrument under which the property is received, including the expenditure of the principal, if authorized or directed in the trust instrument, to receive, take title to, hold and use the proceeds and income of stocks, bonds, obligations or other securities of any corporation or corporations, domestic or foreign, but only for the foregoing purposes, or some of them.
Our Story
Born from a Need. Built for the Community.
Ozarks New Hope, Inc was founded on a simple but urgent observation: the healthcare industry, despite its best intentions, often struggles to reach the communities that need it most. Rural geography, limited resources, and systemic gaps leave too many people without adequate care.
Our founders — healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates — came together to bridge that divide. Over eleven years, we have grown from a small coalition into a recognized nonprofit partner for healthcare organizations across eight counties in southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.
Today, we work alongside hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and community organizations to develop programs that are practical, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the needs of the people we serve.
Founded 2015
Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To support healthcare providers with the integrated, patient-centered health services designed to meet the needs of all patients, principally those who experience barriers to accessing care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Our Vision
A region where every person in the Ozarks has equitable access to quality healthcare — and where the healthcare industry has the support it needs to deliver it.
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
Community First
Every decision we make is grounded in the real needs of the communities we serve. We listen before we act.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and accountability — with our partners, our donors, and the public.
Collaboration
We believe the most lasting change happens when healthcare organizations, communities, and advocates work together.
Equity
We are committed to closing the gaps that leave rural and underserved communities without the care they deserve.
Sustainability
We build programs and services designed to last — not quick fixes, but durable infrastructure for community health.
Compassion
At the heart of everything we do is a genuine care for people — patients, caregivers, and communities alike.
Leadership
Our Team
Staff
Tressie Gilmore
Executive Director
Leads organizational strategy and partnerships, bringing over 40 years of experience in healthcare with over 15 years in administration and community health advocacy.
Board Officers
Donald Miller
Board President
Provides strategic leadership and governance oversight for Ozarks New Hope, guiding the organization's mission and long-term direction.
Dawn Eye
Vice President / Treasurer
Supports board leadership and organizational initiatives, bringing expertise in healthcare and community development to the board's work.
Jenny Hubert
Secretary
Manages board records and communications, ensuring transparency and accountability in organizational governance.
Board Members
Jason Means
Board Member
Contributes expertise and community perspective to guide Ozarks New Hope's programs and strategic priorities.
Jill Hewitt
Board Member
Contributes expertise and community perspective to guide Ozarks New Hope's programs and strategic priorities.
Karla Myers
Board Member
Contributes expertise and community perspective to guide Ozarks New Hope's programs and strategic priorities.
Tiffany McLaughlin
Board Member
Contributes expertise and community perspective to guide Ozarks New Hope's programs and strategic priorities.
Join Us in This Work
Whether you're a healthcare organization, a donor, or a community advocate — there's a meaningful role for you at Ozarks New Hope.