Join Us in Making Lake of the Ozarks the Best Community in the Midwest
Branches for the Lake (B4TL), a 501 (c) (3) founded in December 2021, is dedicated to community-driven economic development at Lake of the Ozarks.
Join Us in Making Lake of the Ozarks the Best Community in the Midwest
Branches for the Lake (B4TL), a 501 (c) (3) founded in December 2021, is dedicated to community-driven economic development at Lake of the Ozarks.
Here for You.
Guided by the “4 C’s” – Community, Collaboration, Connectivity, and Commerce – B4TL supports projects that enhance education, health, job creation, sustainability, and veterans’ services, while fostering economic growth and community connection.


Working together for your future.
We identify community opportunities to build a great future with purpose and intention.

Here for the Community.
We serve the community to build a better place to visit, live, work and play.

Working together for your future.
We identify community opportunities to build a great future with purpose and intention.
CURRENT INITIATIVES
- Launching mentorship program focused on education, youth mentoring, job skills and outdoor recreation.
- Partnering with various municipalities and local parks to revitalization and beautification projects using various resources that include the National Civilian Community Corps program.
- Promoting outdoor recreation through our “hang up and hang out” and “unplug and explore mission.
- Assisting the community with grant-writing and economic development efforts.
- Advocating for a regional trail network to boost commerce and tourism.
B4TL works to create sustainable, impactful solutions that improve quality of life and strengthens the community. Branches for the Lake is a non-profit working to make the Lake a great place to live, visit, work and play.
IN THE NEWS
- Branches for the Lake receives planning grant to strengthen communities and foster civic engagement. Missouri Community Service Commission announces recipients of four new AmeriCorps planning grants and two operational grants | Department of Economic Development (mo.gov)
- Branches for the Lake partners with city of Osage Beach for Safe Streets and Roads for All, receives $1 million grant. 3732 (osagebeach-mo.gov)
- Branches for the Lake hosts NCCC team to complete trail improvements at state park. https://www.lakeexpo.com/community/community_news/14-mile-hiking-running-trail-at-lake-of-the-ozarks-to-receive-major-upgrades/article_eb58e446-a5d6-11ef-962a-332ba9ab9aea.html