Independent Living Center Of SEMO

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect with gratitude, respect, and remembrance for the courageous men and women who have served our country throughout history. Their dedication, strength, and commitment have helped protect the freedoms and opportunities we take for granted each day.

We recognize the countless individuals and families whose lives have been shaped by military service, and we are deeply thankful for their courage and devotion to something greater than themselves.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect on the meaning behind the holiday and express appreciation for the freedoms and opportunities we share.

We wish you a peaceful, meaningful, and safe Memorial Day.

Sincerely,
~ILCSEMO

05/23/2026

ILCSEMO Will be closed Monday 05/25/26 in observance of Memorial Day, in remembrance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.

We will return to normal business hours the following day.

We hope everyone has a fun and safe long weekend!

05/20/2026

2026 Mental Health Conference. Hosted by three rivers college.
June 4, 2026 @ 8:30am.
Tinnin Fine Arts Center @ Three Rivers College

05/14/2026

Edit : Phone and Internet services are up and running 🙂

ILCSEMO is currently experiencing internet and phone service outages . We apologize for any issues this may cause and hope it is resolved shortly. Thank you 🙂

05/13/2026

We would like to take a moment to express our appreciation and gratitude to our Nurses here at ILCSEMO.

To Our Incredible Nurses, 💐

Thank you for the compassion, patience, and dedication you show each and every day to the members of our community living with disabilities. Your work goes far beyond providing care. You bring comfort, dignity, encouragement, and kindness into the homes and lives of those we serve.

The relationships you build and the support you provide make a lasting difference not only for our consumers, but also for their families and loved ones. Your commitment, professionalism, and genuine compassion are at the heart of everything we do at ILCSEMO.

We are deeply grateful for the hard work, and the care you give so selflessly. Thank you for being advocates, caregivers, and a source of strength for so many in our community.

We appreciate you today and every day.

Sincerely,
~ILCSEMO

05/12/2026

This week's mobile food pantries by county. Mobile food pantries are for residents of the county where they are being held.

Find the full mobile food pantry calendar at
semofoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantries.

🥫BUTLER COUNTY
1 p.m., Fri., May 15 at New Life Christian Church United, 301 N. Main St., Poplar Bluff. Sponsored by New Life Christian Church United. 🚗

🥫DUNKLIN COUNTY
11 a.m., Thurs., May 14, at First Baptist Church of Kennett, 300 St. Francis St., Kennett, Mo. Sponsored by Saint Francis Foundation. 🚶

🥫MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
3 p.m., Wed., May 13 at AD Simpson Park, 1201 S. Main St., Charleston. Sponsored by Freshstart Self Improvement Center. 🚗

🥫PEMISCOT COUNTY
3 p.m., Tues., May 12 at Monument of Deliverance Outreach, 602 N. 3rd St, Hayti. Sponsored by Community Accelerator. 🚗

🥫REYNOLDS COUNTY
11 a.m., Thurs., May 14 at Fellowship Baptist Church of Lesterville, 471 Main St., Lesterville. Sponsored by Fellowship Baptist Church of Lesterville. 🚶

🥫RIPLEY COUNTY
10 a.m., Sat., May 16 at West Point United Pentecostal Church, 252 Route E, Doniphan. Sponsored by Ripley County Resource MinistrieseyCounty. 🚗

🥫STODDARD COUNTY
8 a.m., Sat., May 16 at Bernie City Park, Highway 25. Sponsored by Bernie Ministerial Alliance. 🚗

05/10/2026

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We celebrate every kind of mother and every kind of love that comes with motherhood.

To the full-time moms who give their entire hearts to their families every single day.

To the working moms who balance endless work responsibilities while still making time for their kids.

To the single moms who carry both the role of a mother and a father for their children, you are appreciated more than words can ever express.

To the soon-to-be moms patiently waiting to meet the little soul already holding their heart.

To the grieving moms who carry love and loss at the same time, your motherhood is real, meaningful, and deeply honored today.

To the foster moms who choose to love, guide, and care for children with open arms and open hearts. You may not share the same blood, but the love you give is just as real, powerful, and life-changing.

To all the grandmothers, thank you for being the heart of so many families. Your wisdom, warmth, gentle advice, and unconditional love create memories that last for generations. The love of a grandma is truly one of life’s greatest blessings.

To all the fur moms, your love deserves to be celebrated too. Thank you for the patience, care, and unconditional affection you give to the furbabies who became part of your family.

To every mom in every form, thank you for your strength, your kindness, and your unconditional love. The world is softer, warmer, and better because of you.

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/28/2026

Due to the incoming storm systems set to impact our area today ILCSEMO will be moving to remote work for the remainder of the day at 12pm today. This is to allow our staff and consumers to stay safe and avoid traveling during hazardous weather conditions and to provide ample time for preparation.

Please make sure you have basic essentials and a safe location to shelter in the event of tornadoes in our area. Always ensure your phone is charged and you have extra necessities and forms of communication in the event of a utility outage.

A good basic checklist is as follows.
-Bottled Water
-Food
-Radio (Incase cell services, power, or internet connection is interrupted)
-Flash Light
-First Aid Kit
-Fully charged phone

Thank you,
~ILCSEMO

04/28/2026

This week's mobile food pantries by county. Mobile food pantries are for residents of the county where they are being held.

Find the full mobile food pantry calendar at semofoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantries.

🥫CARTER COUNTY
9:30 a.m., Sat., May 2 at Ellsinore General Baptist Church, 12 E. Broadway, Ellsinore. Sponsored by Bread Shed . 🚗

🥫DUNKLIN COUNTY
11 a.m., Wed., April 29 at Malden Community Center, 607 N. Douglass St., Malden. Sponsored by Dunklin/Stoddard Caring Council . 🚗

🥫NEW MADRID COUNTY
9 a.m., Sat., May 2 at The Garden Shed/Bootheel Cultural & Performing Arts, 110 N. Main St., Gideon. Sponsored by First Baptist Church Risco. 🚗

04/27/2026

BREAKING NEWS

**SHELTERS OPEN IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES AHEAD OF STORMS**

Multiple community storm shelters have opened ahead of the storm system that is expected to hit the area this evening.

Poplar Bluff School Officials say that the District open the PBJHS and O'Neal FEMA Structures at 8 pm.

The Piedmont Fire Department says that the FEMA Safe Room, at Clearwater Elementary, is open today in anticipation of the storms.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department says that the Williamsville FEMA shelter at Williamsville Elementary and Greenville FEMA shelter at Greenville Elementary will be open as needed.

The Ripley County R-IV FEMA building is open for you to seek shelter from the impending storms.

The Doniphan R-I FEMA Building at 904 Elm Street (Doniphan Intermediate School) will be open to the public tonight if a Tornado Warning is issued for the area.

The Malden Department of Public Safety says that the FEMA Building is open.

The Advance Fire Department says that the Advance FEMA Building (Storm Shelter) will be open today and tonight.

The Ellsinore and Van Buren FEMA buildings along with Grandin maintenance building will open at 5:00 pm.

The Campbell Fire Department will open the Storm Shelter at the Campbell Elementary School Rear Student Parking Lot, if and when we are in the Tornado Warned National Weather Service Map Polygon.

The Hornersville Fire Department says that In the event of strong storms tonight the community center will be open for shelter.

Let us know about any additional storm shelters opening in the comments below.