It’s come a long way, baby! From the legendary “forbidden fruit” that plunged humankind into sin and misery to the beloved fruit of today, the apple has certainly transformed its image. There must have been some juncture in time that word was sent down to one of the prophets to inform the faithful that the […]
Selling your home in the winter doesn’t have to be daunting. With the right strategy, you’ll still find success in the “off-months”. Follow these tips to help you navigate the winter market and find a buyer. Showcase Your Home’s Warmth Winter is all about cozying up indoors. Make sure your home reflects that feeling. Maximize
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At Heart of Missouri United Way, our mission is simple yet powerful — to improve the quality of life for every individual and family in our region, ensuring that every dollar contributed is maximized to its fullest potential. As the current chair of the Board of Directors at Heart of Missouri United Way, I am
Sappington welcomes new role with the Community Foundation of Central Missouri. When Eric Sappington joined the Community Foundation of Central Missouri as executive director on April 1, he jumped headfirst into a career that fuels his passion for creating and supporting growth and change. After just a short overlap with former executive director John Baker,
The season of gratitude and reflection will soon be upon us. It’s a time when many of us look for ways to give back, uplift others, and, as the theme of this month’s magazine suggests, “Do good.” While there are many ways to perform acts of kindness, I’d like to highlight a specific path to
Compass helps young musicians chart a creative journey. An 11-year-old rock guitarist channels Joan Jett. An intergenerational rock band choir (aptly dubbed, IGRB). A “Little Rockstars Camp” for young girls that focuses on empowerment and creative expression. Those are just a handful of myriad outcomes — and showcases — from Compass Inc. music students who
A journey with clay wheel throwing at Access Arts. There’s a moment when you sit in front of a pottery wheel, feeling its cool metal surface under your fingers, and realize you’re about to create something from nothing. For someone like me, and perhaps most of us, we want to do things well the first
Show-Me Central Habitat’s Women Build event is a real (em)power trip. Drive by most construction sites and you’re going to see a lot of dudes. The trade is full of them. But had you driven near Brown Station Road in north Columbia in late June, you might have seen a bunch of women wearing hard
The yard at the Ronald McDonald House is large and has little traffic noise, even though it now sits at the busy intersection of College Avenue and Stadium Boulevard. Encased by towering trees, the new building at 1110 S. College Ave. provides pediatric patient families a calm sense of normalcy. “It’s amazing to me that
‘Team effort’ charts success, increased call volume for suicide prevention network. Teamwork and partnerships are behind the success of the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which recently marked its second anniversary. “It was a team effort. A huge team effort,” said Carisa Kessler, director of crisis services for Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia. Burrell is
