Ozark regional land trust's mission is to empower people to protect the natural resources of the ozarks forever. this is accomplished through various methods including conservation easements and nature preserves.

Full service hospital striving to improve the health of the people and communities served.

Act provides support to individuals with disabilities as participating members of the community.

Aging best's mission is to help people be as independent as possible as they navigate through life by delivering the best support, services, and programs.

Community of involved parents,students and teachers strives to inspire children to reach their full potential by becoming independent, life-long learners with a sense of respect for one's self, for others and for the environment.

Promotes the well-being of companion animals and pets that enrich the lives of the people who love them.

Columbia college improves lives by providing quality education to both traditional and nontraditional students, helping them achieve their true potential.

Ensure journalists are properly trained to cover news events, trends, and issues in all aspects of health care journalism, including the business of health care, public policy, medical research, medical practice, consumer health issues, public health, health law, and ethics. conducts annual conference, multiple workshops, national fellowship programs, and provides significant web resources.

To educate, advocate and develop resources for missouri food banks to combat hunger in missouri

The thompson foundation for autism strengthens children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through raising awareness and support for interventions, education and research

Promote awareness of poverty in developing rural areas worldwide and effectively eradicate it utilizing a successful and measurable model serviced through alliances with other nongovernment organizations.

Educate journalists and provide resources and support to strengthen watchdog reporting.

The purpose and mission of the boone county historical society (bchs) is to preserve boone countys culture and history for the benefit of future generations. through its boone county history & culture center, the society collects, preserves, and exhibits historic artifacts and works of art. concerts and events celebrating literature and authors are two additional efforts to embrace and celebrate local culture. the history & culture center is comprised of the walters history galleries, the montminy art gallery, the river horse pavilion, a genealogy library, a digital imaging lab, and the historic buildings that comprise the village at boone junction. the society also manages and curates the historic maplewood house in cooperation with the city of columbia.

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. boys & girls clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun.

To provide leadership through education, advocacy, crisis intervention services, counseling and other direct services for deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, late-deafened and hearing victims, survivors and their families.

Promote interest in agriculture and hold an annual county fair

To provide safety, shelter, education and transitional support for those who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence and to empower all to create a safer community.

We engage in public education addressing nuclear weapons, peace concerns, climate & environmental and energy sustainability. we organize programs conferences, classes & events like earth day to educate the public. we operate the peace nook, a non-profit resource center to promote our mission.

The organization provides lodging and supportive services to families of serious ill or injured children who require medical care and treatment in columbia, mo area medical centers.