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How The United Way Community Impact Model Works 

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...

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Do Good By Leading With Authenticity

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...

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Inhabit Christmas

How can we live the story of God this season?   As I sit in front of my keyboard, the sun streams through the window, warming my back. The...

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The Curvy Road to Financial Freedom

This is always a challenging issue for me to write every year. We do a finance issue every year as it is so core to our community and...

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Chicken Cream Sauce  

This was always a busy time of year. With the seasonal change came the influx of college students, Mizzou football kicked off, and our kids went back to...

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Financial Stability: A Complex Challenge, Strategy, And You

In Columbia and throughout central Missouri, financial stability remains a significant challenge for many vulnerable families. In particular, Boone County faces higher poverty rates with 17.8 percent of...

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Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks 

City Council Interns Describe Insights Beyond the Textbooks...
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Our Name Matters 

My full name is Elizabeth Bramstedt. It is unique enough that I have never been confused with anyone else. That is until my son married an Elizabeth. Now...

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Education is the Cornerstone of Future Success 

As we look toward the future of Columbia, Missouri, it is imperative that we prioritize education at all levels. Education is not just a pathway to personal success;...

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Creole Chicken and Rice Soup 

One of the first stories that I recall that pertained to culinary creativity was the story of Stone Soup. This is a tale, apparently of eastern European origin,...