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Heart of Missouri United Way Elects 2023 Board Members
Columbia, MO – The Heart of Missouri United Way is pleased to announce its 2023 class of Board of Directors. Five members were elected to the board to serve three-year terms and two members were elected to serve a one-year term beginning in May of 2023. The members...
Jim Owen to Chair 2023 Heart of Missouri United Way Campaign
Columbia, MO – Heart of Missouri United Way is excited to announce that James C. (Jim) Owen, President and CEO of Missouri Employers Mutual, will chair the 2023 Campaign. “It is an honor to serve the United Way in this capacity,” Owen said. “I support the United Way...
Courtney Daviess Promoted to Chief Community Impact Officer
Columbia, MO – Heart of Missouri United Way, an organization fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community, has promoted Courtney Daviess to Chief Community Impact Officer. In this role, Courtney will be responsible...
Alaina Leverenz Promoted to Chief Communications Officer
Columbia, MO – Heart of Missouri United Way, an organization fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community, has promoted Alaina Leverenz to Chief Communications Officer (CCO). As CCO, Alaina will provide strategic...
Pasha Pukovski Joins Heart of Missouri United Way as Database Manager
Columbia, MO – Heart of Missouri United Way, an organization fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community, has hired Pavel “Pasha” Pukovski as the Database Manager. Pasha will oversee and lead internal efforts to fully...
Heart of Missouri United Way Launches New Volunteer Site
Columbia, MO – Heart of Missouri United Way has launched a new online volunteer center making it easier for individuals in our community to give back to local nonprofits and find volunteer opportunities that best match their passion and skills. ...
Heart of Missouri United Way Announces Financial Stability Impact Investments for 2023-2025
Columbia, MO – Heart of Missouri United Way announced their 2023-2025 Financial Stability Impact Investments today at City Hall as part of Live United Day. The Financial Stability Impact Investments will fund services that strengthen the financial stability and...
Annual CoMo Chopped Competition Hosted in Support of Heart of Missouri United Way
Local restaurants. Local celebrities. Local nonprofits benefit. The third annual CoMo Chopped Competition hosted by Heart of Missouri United Way will bring together four local restaurants in support of the Mid-Missouri community. Much like the TV show, chef teams...
United Way Pacesetters Raised $1,615,524
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Heart of Missouri United Way gathered 28 local companies and agencies together to celebrate $1,615,524 raised in support of the community’s most vulnerable. These companies and agencies are known as United Way Pacesetters. Pacesetters...
Heart of Missouri United Way to Host Read Across Columbia, Give 5 Graduation and 2022 Campaign Kick-off
Columbia, MO – Heart of Missouri United Way, an organization fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community, is excited to host Read Across Columbia, Give 5 Graduation, and Campaign kick-off. The Read Across Columbia...
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4 Skills Kids Learn When They Read
How important is it for kids to learn to read and build strong literacy skills? Most experts agree it’s essential. Research shows: An introduction to books early on is the single most significant factor influencing a child’s educational success.1 Kids who read...