S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T.
S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T.
Neighbors helping neighbors through life's unexpected hardships.
S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T. provides assistance to individuals and families in our rural Missouri communities facing unexpected hardship due to medical emergencies, natural disasters, loss of income or housing, and other personal tragedies.
Who We Help
Local individuals and families facing unexpected hardship
How We Help
Connecting community generosity with practical assistance when it's needed most.
Our Story
In June 2025, a local child was involved in a drowning accident.
In the immediate aftermath, everyone wanted to help. But fundraisers take time to set up, and they require a great deal of planning and manpower.
S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T. was created with one hope: to have a fund already in place so near-immediate help can be provided to local families facing emergencies.
Because when a family is in crisis, support should not have to wait.
How We Operate
S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T. provides indirect financial assistance and support services to eligible individuals and families residing in rural Southwest Missouri.
Assistance may include, but is not limited to:
Payment of bills or expenses directly to vendors or service providers
Provision of essential household goods
Temporary emergency support services
Food assistance
Transportation assistance
Home-related assistance
Resource referrals
Other charitable support approved by the Board of Directors
Assistance is intended to help individuals and families navigate temporary hardships and is not intended to provide ongoing financial support.
S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T. generally provides assistance through direct payment to service providers, vendors, or through the provision of goods and services rather than direct cash payments to recipients.
Geographical Service Area
To be eligible for assistance, applicants must reside in a rural community within Southwest Missouri.
Priority will be given to applicants residing in the counties primarily served by S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T.: Douglas, Ozark, Wright, Webster, Laclede, Dallas and/or Texas.
The Board of Directors may periodically define, modify, or expand the organization's service area based on available resources and community needs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Residency Requirement
The applicant must reside in rural Southwest Missouri.
Hardship Requirement
The applicant must be experiencing financial hardship resulting from one or more of the following circumstances:
Medical emergency
Serious medical diagnosis
Natural disaster
Loss of employment
Significant loss of income
Loss of housing
Death of an immediate family member
Disability or long-term illness
Domestic violence situation
Other significant personal tragedy or unforeseen hardship
Demonstrated Need
The applicant must demonstrate a need for assistance through information provided in the application and any supporting documentation requested by S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T.Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee assistance.
S.C.A.R.L.E.T.T. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.