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First Responder Support Hosts ‘Shop With a Hero’ Event

First Responder Support, a Columbia nonprofit that aims to promote goodwill between first responders and…

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Health Department to Host Naloxone Education Event

In partnership with the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human…

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City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions  The city of Columbia clerk’s office…

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Sager Reeves Gallery Presents The Masters Exhibit

Hannah Reeves possesses a keen appreciation of the often subtle — and sometimes not-so-subtle —…

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The District hosts Living Windows

The Downtown Community Improvement District welcomes people of all ages to celebrate The District’s biggest…

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Horse Drawn Carriage Rides x 2

The District invites holiday lovers of all kinds to join downtown for another season of…

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Check Out Shop Small Business Saturday

The Downtown Community Improvement District is hosting a celebration of Shop Small Business Saturday. It’s…

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Deeply Rooted in History — and Faith

First Baptist Church celebrates 200 years of history in Columbia.

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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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Food Bank Market Opens on the Business Loop

The Food Bank Market reflects an innovative rebranding effort.

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$3 Million Boost Puts Opportunity Campus on Track

With ARPA funding, several agencies will partner to tackle homelessness through the Opportunity Campus project.

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Impact COMO 2023

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