On this page, we are excited to feature local charities that work tirelessly to make a positive impact in our community. By highlighting these organizations, we aim to raise awareness about their missions and their important work. We encourage everyone to explore these charities, consider supporting them, and participate in their initiatives. Together, we can help foster a spirit of generosity and community engagement, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Charity of the Month

-August 2026-
Poplar Bluff Museum

The Poplar Bluff History Museum, located in the historic Mark Twain School at 1010 N. Main Street, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Poplar Bluff and Butler County. Visitors can explore exhibits highlighting local schools and businesses, veterans and the Hall of Heroes, police and firefighters, the devastating 1927 tornado, sports, scouting, conservation, medicine, postal history, and the people who helped shape the community.

The museum also hosts special programs and events throughout the year, including its popular historic walking tours in October, which bring local history to life by sharing stories about significant buildings, events, and residents of Poplar Bluff.

Other activities include special exhibitions, fundraising programs, and the annual Night at the Museum Gala, all of which help support the preservation of the historic building and the continued development of exhibits and educational programs.

If you’d like more information about the Poplar Bluff City Museum you can find their website here

April 2026
Poplar Bluff Public Library

Belinda Birrer, Assistant Director, explained many of the services offered by the library which include helping people write a job resume or register to vote, faxing and copying, passports, meeting spaces, free tutoring, and various children's programs.

Visit their website and learn more: poplarbluff.org.

Past Charities of the Month

June 2026
The Bread Shed

Below are links to our previous Charity of the Month recipients.
We encourage you to check out their websites to learn more about the incredible work they do and, if you're able, consider supporting them with a donation.

April 2025: 
NAACP

May 2025:
PFLAG

June 2025:
SEMO Food Bank

July 2025:
Animal Welfare Alliance

August 2025:
NLCCU Food Pantry

September 2025:
Recycling Grace

October 2025:
Haven House
October 2025:
Alzheimer's Association

November 2025:
St Vincent DePaul Food Pantry
November 2025:
Mayday

December 2025:
Foster, Adopt, Connect

January 2026:
Days for Girls

February 2026:
Pride of the Heartland

The Bread Shed is more than a place for a free meal. Their programs include monthly food and clothing distributions, diaper assistance, the ABC family food program, and a mobile shower providing hygiene services to those in need.

Together, these ministries help support children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout Southeast Missouri.

To check out the Bread Shed’s website, click the picture above or click here

If you’d like to donate, follow this link to their donation page

The Wheatley Historic Preservation Association (WHPA) is a nonprofit organization in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, dedicated to preserving the legacy of the historic Wheatley School, which served as a segregated school for African American students from 1928 until integration in 1955. Today, the school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the City of Poplar Bluff. WHPA maintains the historic building, including the Black History Museum on the second floor, while also making the gymnasium available for community events and rentals. Through annual celebrations such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Valentine's Day, Father's Day, and the Christmas Gala, as well as its Students Succeeding in School Program, the association continues to honor the school's history while serving the community. Working with local educators, WHPA helps teach area students about African American history and the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of Poplar Bluff.
The association's mission is to ensure that Wheatley School remains a place of education, remembrance, and community for generations to come.