A cacophony of voices supporting and opposing a security video sharing platform that Columbia police wanted as a tool to beef up criminal investigations ended Monday night with the Columbia City Council voting 4-3 against purchasing the system. For now. During nearly four hours of public comment, advocates and opponents of the Fusus video software […]
A BIG “thank you” to everyone who took the time to attend our 2022 Impact COMO awards ceremony at Christian Fellowship! We love hearing and sharing your stories, and we couldn’t do this without you!
There are plenty of historic homes in Boone County, each with its own story to tell. Among the oldest in town is nearly 200-years-old and still standing at 2800 S. Olivet in east Columbia. Built in the 1830s, it is one of the oldest log cabins in Boone County, and is reported to have been
If you are the parent of a school-aged child, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with your school’s Parent Teacher Association, if it has one. Until recently, there wasn’t a PTA option for the parents and teachers of special education students in the Columbia Public School system. The creation of CoMO SEPTA (Columbia Special Education
In the seven years Room at the Inn has provided overnight shelter from winter’s cold for Columbia’s homeless, the strong coalition of churches and faith communities that host the shelter on a rotating basis expressed a common theme among volunteers and organizers: what additional services for housing, mental health, and other supports including case management
I love that we named this one The Impact Issue. It’s been The Nonprofit Issue in previous years. However, the concept of making an impact with our time, talent, and treasure is core to my own personal calling at the intersection of my three passions: small business, organizational health, and Columbia specifically. Heck, it’s why
Wow! I am not even sure where to start with the Impact Issue, because dang this community sure makes an impact! One of the greatest blessings I have received through this career is learning more about all of the amazing nonprofit organizations in our town. I don’t want to say that we demand it, but
Star’s Brides Star’s Brides recently made the move to the Columbia Mall, which allowed them to double in size. This was a much-needed move for more visibility to spread the word about the newest bridal shop in Columbia. The location was perfect, being located in the JCPenney wing and right across from the children’s play
What happens when you take 350 veterans each year and give them a chance to reintegrate into the community, get back into the workforce, and provide for their families? Welcome Home knows they change lives. Driven by the mission to honor veterans and restore their lives, Welcome Home has been making a big impact by
Since 2015, The Spay Neuter Project has performed more than 22,000 low-cost spay/neuter surgeries in mid-Missouri. This year, the total is more than 3,200 surgeries — a number that makes Executive Director Janeene Johnston especially proud. “We are a low-cost, high-quality, high-volume, spay/neuter clinic, and our goal is to make spaying and neutering affordable for
