Nonprofit Spotlight

Rain: Surrounded by Care

Rain helps AIDS patients and their families.

The Red Cross: Bigger Than Blood

When the American Red Cross comes to mind, most people think of blood donations. But…

OATS: Reliable transportation for all

In 1971, the White House held its first Conference on Aging in Washington, where inspiration…

Nonprofit Spotlight: Missouri Contemporary Ballet

In 2006, Karen Mareck Grundy saw a void in the Columbia community. As progressive as…

Global Reach: Global First Responder brings worldwide medical relief

Since its launch in 2013, Global First Responder, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, has provided international…

Nora Stewart Early Learning Center provides equal opportunities for childhood success

Since 1933, the Nora Stewart Early Learning Center has focused on providing children equal opportunities…

Primrose Hill solves a crisis at home

The beautiful Primrose flower is native to Missouri. It’s the first rose of summer, and…

Pascale’s Pals Makes Children Happy

Pascale’s Pals has a simple objective: making children happy. Although that might sound easy enough,…

Boys and Girls Club of America provides a safe place to roam

It’s a sunny spring afternoon as a yellow school bus filled with chattering kids pulls…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri uses mentorship to make a difference

One hour, once a week: That’s all it takes to make a positive difference in…

Learn, Create, Explore at Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center

It’s a cold, icy Monday morning in February. Schools and businesses in Columbia are slowly…

Columbia’s Family Health Center Takes a New Approach

Some of Columbia’s Family Health Center employees will soon have more wiggle room. The patient-centered…