SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The 14th annual "Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness" event is set to take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, continuing its mission to provide direct assistance to those experiencing or near homelessness in the Springfield community.

Since its founding in 2011, the event has donated over $250,000 to organizations offering stability for at-risk teens and young adults in Springfield.

Founder Jim Payne combines his passion for serving his neighbors with his love of music through this annual festival. "We always felt like, when we were to a point, it's our responsibility to give back to the community," Payne says.

The mission and purpose of "Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness" is to provide direct assistance through existing organizations: • Women In Need of the Ozarks

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