Heart of Missouri United Way

Project Homeless Connect
2023-01-26 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Several local organizations come together twice a year to put on Project Homeless Connect, a one-stop for unsheltered folks to access over 15 community health and human service providers. We also offer medical screenings, vaccinations, dental screenings, haircuts, and much more. Each attendee will also receive a backpack of basic needs supplies. This year the event is on January 26 and will be held at Missouri United Methodist Church from 11 am-3 pm. Our committee is looking for caring community members to get involved. There are three ways you can get involved.

Volunteer the day of the event! Sign up here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fdb7bdb20c2344bebba3538eac641cb9
Purchase items to be distributed in a basic needs backpack. This amazon link will take you to our wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/130WQ3OZ3TFKH?ref_=wl_share
Host a drive at a business for gloves, scarves, tissues, lip balm, sternos, hand wipes, etc.

Please feel to share with friends to post on social media. You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ProjectHomelessConnectCoMo. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Jessica Macy at 573.356.1436 or jmacy@allyouthflourish.org or Glenna Wilson at 573-742-9494 or Glenna.Wilson@va.gov

Give 5 Cohort 3
2023-02-24 09:00 - 16:00 | MO

National Volunteer Week
2023-04-16 08:00 - 2023-04-22 17:00, 2024-04-21 - 2024-04-28 | MO

Give 5 Cohort 3 Graduation & Annual Awards
2023-04-21 | MO
We invite you to join Heart of Missouri United Way for our Annual Awards Presentation & Give 5 Graduation on Friday, April 21, 12:00 p.m. at Shelter Insurance Training Center.
Please join Dr. Eryca Neville, Douglass High School Principal and Heart of Missouri United Way Board Chair, the Give 5 graduating class, this year’s Volunteer Award Recipients, and Andrew Grabau, Heart of Missouri United Way President and CEO to celebrate National Volunteer Week, 2022 Award Winners, and Give 5 graduation.
We will begin by highlighting the exceptional volunteerism in our community. We will then announce the annual award recipients for the Jack Matthews Award, Charlyn Y. Law Memorial Award, Campaign Chair Achievement Awards, and the University of Missouri – United Way Volunteer Excellence Award. Lastly, we will celebrate another special group of volunteers, the Give 5 graduates, who have completed the program and pledged to “Give 5” hours a month to a nonprofit of their choice.
Our celebration will include lunch and cupcakes!
Register Here

Give 5 Cohort 4
2023-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 | MO

Day of Action & Give 5 Graduation
2023-06-09 | MO
Day of Action is a day where community members take action to improve their communities by volunteering with United Way.

We will kick off Day of Action on June 9th at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast at the Dexheimer Shelter located at Cosmo Park.
At 8:30 a.m., Heart of Missouri United Way will welcome all volunteers and then we will hear remarks from Ric Ransom, MU Health Care’s Chief Executive Officer, and Kip Kendrick, Presiding Boone County Commissioner.
We will then hold a Give 5 graduation ceremony for nine individuals that completed our Give 5 volunteer program.
The Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the first annual Day of Action!
Day of Action volunteers can pick up relevant materials (i.e., gloves, bags, maps, t-shirts) while at the Dexheimer Shelter. Breakfast will conclude by 9:00am.
Sign-up for Day of Action
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2023 CEO Breakfast
2023-08-04 07:30 - 09:00 | MO

2023 Campaign Kickoff & Day of Caring
2023-08-30 | MO
Join Heart of Missouri United Way for the 2023 Campaign Kick-off and End of Summer Games

Wednesday, August 30th from 12:00-3:30 p.m. at Midway Golf and Games

Lunch will be provided by our generous food and beverage sponsor!
The Kick-off event will take place from noon to 1:15 p.m., with the official Campaign Kick-off announcement beginning at 1:00 p.m.
This will be followed by our first annual End of Summer Games from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The games include Corn Hole toss, Large Block Jenga, Washers, and Bocce Ball
Clear 99 will join us for a live broadcast from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

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Level Up Day
2023-10-08 | MO
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: “LEVEL UP” YOUR GIFT FOR INCENTIVES!
On Level Up Day there are additional incentives for increasing your 2023-2024 support.
As a Leadership Circle donor in 2022-2023, we invite you to join us at Level Up on October 8th from 12-4 p.m. to enjoy FREE bowling and arcade games for you and your family. Each family in attendance will receive a $25 gift card to Shiloh Bar & Grill and a $10 gift card to Level Up.

Silver Level Donors ($1,000 to $2,499) Increase your support to Gold Level and receive a $100 Level Up gift card
Gold Level Donors ($2,500 to $4,999) Increase your support to Platinum Level and receive $100 Level Up gift card plus another incentive
Platinum Level Donors ($5,000 to $9,999) Increase your support to Tocqueville Society level and receive $100 Level Up Gift card plus a VIP Package valued at $2,500 (includes exclusive access to a show at Lakeside)

SPECIAL PROMOTION, AVAILABLE TO ALL OCTOBER 8TH ONLY: HALF OFF LEVEL UP GIFT CARDS
25% of gift card sales will benefit United Way.

Read Across Columbia
2023-10-11 09:45 - 11:00 | MO
Read Across Columbia
Wednesday, October 11th, 9:45 a.m. at Benton Elementary School
Speakers:

Dr. Brian Yearwood, Columbia Public Schools Superintendent
Ric Ransom, CEO, MU Health Care
Katrina Lambrecht, COO, MU Health Care
Andrew Grabau, Heart of Missouri United Way President/CEO

Additional Guests:

De’Vion Moore, Columbia Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools

The books provided this fall include: The Crossover, Where Wonder Grows, Listening to the Stars, (IM)possible: The Untold Story of Henry Kirklin, The Father of Agriculture

2023 Pacesetter Breakfast
2023-10-20 07:30 - 09:00 | MO
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Check Presentation to UW at Mizzou's Homecoming
2023-10-21 | MO

United Way in Mizzou Homecoming Parade
2023-10-21 08:00 - 10:00 | MO

Alexis de Tocqueville Society Reception
2023-11-01 17:30 - 19:30 | MO

Live United Day
2023-11-16 | MO

Mizzou Men's Basketball Fight for Literacy game
2023-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Mizzou Men’s Basketball Fight for Literacy game on Sunday, November 19 with a Book Drive for Read Across Columbia. More details coming soon!

Fight for Literacy Fundraiser
2023-11-19 08:00 - 2024-03-31 17:00 | MO
To join the #FightforLiteracy, you can donate to the Read Across Columbia program at: https://www.uwheartmo.org/coaching-for-literacy/
International Paper will match donations to the Read Across Columbia program through the online site for up to $5,000! A check was presented to Heart of Missouri United Way leadership for Read Across Columbia at halftime of the November 19 game.

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CoMo Gives
2023-11-28 08:00 - 2023-12-31 17:00 | MO
Donate to United Way through CoMo Gives at: https://comogives.com/product/heart-of-missouri-united-way-4/
OUR Mission
Building Futures, Together: Heart of Missouri United Way improves lives in our community. We invest in programs at nonprofit organizations in the impact areas of health and basic needs, education, and financial stability. 1 in 5 individuals in Boone, Cooper, and Howard Counties are served by programs with funding from United Way.
WHY WE’RE Great
Heart of Missouri United Way is proudly funding a 2.1-million-dollar investment in 45 grants at 29 agencies. Along with our grants, United Way provides over 15,000 basic needs and education items to our community and over 10,000 volunteer hours are donated through United Way annually. No other organization has the reach and community connection that United Way has.

Mizzou Student Athlete Job Fair
2024-04-08 17:00 - 20:00 | MO

Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive
2024-05-11 | MO
As the need for food assistance is still more significant than ever, we want to allow everyone to continue to meet that need and help your local community food pantry or bank. The Stamp Out Hunger Donor Drive is a drive with a single mission—to feed the hungry in America, and as always, with your help, we will!

United Way Week of Action
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-21 | MO
On and around June 21, thousands of people across the globe take action to improve their communities by volunteering with United Way.
In 37 countries and territories across the world, United Way creates meaningful volunteering opportunities — both virtual and in-person — that make it easy for people and organizations to tackle some of the toughest problems facing communities.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Stay tuned for more Day of Action information! You can also check out our volunteer website at volunteer.uwheartmo.org

ASPIRES Project - Capacity Building Class
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Heart of Missouri United Way is excited to present the ASPIRES project, designed to help enhance nonprofit organizations’ capacity. One part of this project is quarterly capacity-building classes offered by Partner for Better, which are open to ANY nonprofit organization. Our next session is about how the board and executive director can work better together and deliver on their mission.
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Week of Action Breakfast Celebration
2024-06-21 08:00 - 09:00 | MO
We’d also love for you to join us at the Week of Action Breakfast Celebration, on Friday, June 21 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., at the MU Health Care Pavilion in the Columbia Agriculture Park (1769 W. Ash). Please indicate if you plan to join us for the breakfast celebration when you sign up for a volunteer opportunity.
Sign up to volunteer today at: https://bit.ly/Week-of-Action-24

Week of Action Logboat Celebration
2024-06-21 15:30 - 18:30 | MO
Celebrate the Week of Action by joining us at Logboat Brewing Company (504 Fay Street) from 3:30pm-6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21.

Sign up to volunteer today at: https://bit.ly/Week-of-Action-24

CoMo Give Give & United Way Screening of the Film "Join or Die"
2024-06-28 10:15 - 13:00 | MO
Give 5 Documentary
Join Now or Die: Robert Putnam film on social isolation and loneliness
Ragtag Cinema (10 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65201)
REGISTER HERE
The film centers on America’s civic unraveling through the journey of scientist Robert Putnam, whose research on the decline in American community lights a path out of our democracy’s present crisis. Learn why you should join a group and why the fate of America may depend on it! There will also be a social with Give 5 graduates following the screening.
About Dr. Putnam: Robert D. Putnam is an American political scientist and educator best known for his study of social capital. In his most influential books—Making Democracy Work: Civic Traditions in Modern Italy (1993), coauthored with Robert Leonardi and Raffaella Nanetti, and Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (2000)—Putnam argued that strong and prosperous societies rest upon community relationships and mutual trust, what he called “social capital.”
Putnam’s research also led him to a distressing observation: the United States had experienced a significant decline in the level of civic engagement since the 1960s. A consequence of that decline, he suggested, is the widespread mistrust of their democratic institutions by the American people. Putnam did not regard this problem as limited to the political sphere. The inability of Americans to connect with friends, families, and extended communities, he suggested, also has an impact on their health, productivity, public safety, and a number of other social goods.
“Our national myths often exaggerate the role of the individual heroes and understate the importance of collective effort.”
—Robert Putnam

CEO Breakfast
2024-08-09 | MO

United Way Campaign Kick-off
2024-08-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Sentinel Park (The Arcade District), 1214 Eugenia St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
We are excited to announce Heart of Missouri United Way’s annual Community Campaign Kickoff on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Sentinel Park located in the Arcade District (1214 Eugenia St) from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Speakers will engage at 12:15 pm, and lunch from Irene’s BBQ will be available.
As a part of our Kickoff this year, we have a fun event planned to feature our “Change for Real Change” coin collection event. Large bottles (similar to office water cooler bottles) will be available for pick up at the Kickoff event location for you to take back to your company or organization for your teams to fill with coins during your company’s campaign through the fall.
We invite the community to be “United In Change” with us by bringing their spare change to the kickoff event, and our participating locations around town throughout the fall.
Prizes will be given to the group(s) raising the most change, and there are also company matching opportunities available.
Please complete this quick survey to let us know if your company would like to be a part of the campaign. https://forms.office.com/r/7aEmG84Yai

Read Across Columbia
2024-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | West Blvd. Elementary, 319 West Blvd N, Columbia, MO

Pacesetter Breakfast
2024-10-18 07:15 - 08:30 | Boone Hospital Center, 1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO
