Category: General Kitchen News

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (May 24, 2017) — A leadership change has been made at The Kitchen, Inc. Former CEO Rorie Orgeron’s last day was May 22, 2017. The Board of Trustees would like to thank Mr. Orgeron for his years of service. A search will be conducted for a Chief Executive Officer at The Kitchen, Inc. The executive committee of The Kitchen’s Board of Trustees and the organization’s directors are overseeing the day-to-day operations. The mission of The Kitchen, Inc. remains the same; to prevent and end homelessness in the communities we serve by providing housing and stabilizing services with dignity…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (May 17, 2017)— Harter House stores in Springfield, Hollister, Nixa, Kimberling City and Strafford raised $73,053 to benefit The Kitchen, Inc. during the 20th annual Jerry Bettlach / Jim Trimble Memorial event. The event continues to be the largest fundraiser of the year for The Kitchen. The Kitchen, Inc. provides housing and support services to those in need in Springfield and the surrounding communities. To date, Harter House has raised nearly $1,000,000 for The Kitchen, Inc. “Jerry (Bettlach) and Jim (Trimble) loved The Kitchen; it was their favorite charity,” said Barbara Bettlach, owner of Springfield’s Harter House stores.…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (April 21, 2017) – For the 22nd year, the local Knights of Columbus councils sponsored the “Knights Striking out for The Kitchen” bowl-a-thon. Over 350 individuals and four bowling alleys participated in the fundraising event reaching this year’s total of more than $52,000. The Kitchen provides assistance to the many homeless and disadvantage individuals and families right here in our community.  Each year the need for food, shelter, clothing, rent and utility assistance increases.  The Kitchen provides these services and others at no cost to those in need. Every dollar raised from the bowl-a-thon goes directly to The…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (February 28, 2017) - Harter House stores in Springfield, Hollister, Nixa, Kimberling City, and Strafford are raising money to benefit The Kitchen, Inc. during the 20th annual Jerry Bettlach / Jim Trimble Memorial event. The Kitchen, Inc. provides housing and support services to those in need in Springfield and the surrounding communities. During March 1 – 7, Harter House will donate five percent of all the stores sales to The Kitchen, Inc. “Jerry (Bettlach) and Jim (Trimble) loved The Kitchen; it was their favorite charity,” said Barbara Bettlach, owner of Springfield’s Harter House stores. “Our family is proud…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (February 16, 2017) – The Kitchen, Inc.’s Commercial Street campus has a new owner. The sale of the property is another step in the development of the much needed new campus located at the corner of Glenstone and Chestnut Expressway. On Wednesday, February 15, The Kitchen, Inc. CEO Rorie Orgeron signed the papers transferring ownership of the seven building campus to Historic Commercial Developments, LLC. The property sold for an undisclosed amount. The funds will be used to pay off The Kitchen, Inc.’s long term debt on that property. “The Kitchen, Inc. did not make a profit from…

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