November 2023

Flutes and low brass at Fayette Festival of the Arts

The World is Better with Music

In the Columbia Community Band, ‘Those Who Come to Play, Love to Play.’

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Grateful to Give Back

Maya Kahn overcame a life of trafficking and abuse and now spends her time serving others.

Dogs and their owners participating in a Halloween costume contest.

Paws for Effect

Paws 4 A Cause shifts its mission to help make service dogs more accessible to those in need.

Students and teacher having a conversation at classroom

Nonprofits Make Columbia and Its Public Schools Better 

Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses how nonprofits are helping the Columbia community and its public schools better.

Kim Ambra

Dear Local Nonprofit Heroes

COMO Mag’s editor thanks our local nonprofit community.

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Interior of First Baptist Church

Deeply Rooted in History — and Faith

First Baptist Church celebrates 200 years of history in Columbia.

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The Transformative Power of Nonprofits: My Personal Journey

Adonica Coleman discusses her personal journey with nonprofits in Columbia, including her relationship with Pam Ingram.

Potato Habanero Chowder

Cookin’ With Hoss: Potato Habanero Chowder

Learn the two rules that must be followed with just about every savory soup as Jim “Hoss” Koetting teaches us how to make Potato Habanero Chowder.

Table full of boxed lunches to give away at Project Homeless Connect

Shelter from the Storm

The partners of the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness pool their resources to help those seeking shelter.

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Impact COMO 2023

Columbia is built on the generous contributions of nonprofit organizations, volunteer work, philanthropic events, and…

What The Home Pros Know with Jaclyn Rogers from AI Painting Plus

How to choose the right paint finish — and other FAQs 

Discover the answer to how to choose the right paint finish and other FAQs with Jaclyn Rogers of Ai Painting Plus.

What the Home Pros Know with Brendan Rost from Rost Landscaping

The Importance of Mature Plantings 

When opening a new landscape design, we are often given set criteria for the functionality,…