A Note from our President and CEO

Hello Friends of HMUW,

As we move into summer, our team is hard at work preparing for exciting milestones—our 80th anniversary celebration and the kickoff of our community campaign this August. In the midst of that planning, I’m reminded how much our impact is fueled by people. We’re thrilled to welcome our new intern, whose energy and enthusiasm are already strengthening our work, and I continue to be inspired by the progress of our ASPIRES initiative, connecting and supporting our nonprofit partners in meaningful ways. There is so much more ahead, and I look forward to sharing additional updates next month as we get closer to celebrating 80 years of impact. Thank you for continuing to walk with us on this journey.

With appreciation,

Talia

President & CEO

Community Celebration: 

80 Years of Heart of Missouri United Way

We're throwing it back to the 1980's to celebrate 
80 amazing years of the Heart of Missouri United Way.



Join us on Thursday, Aug. 6th at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm,

at The Kitchen (3711 Discovery Pkwy, Columbia). 



This free, family-friendly event is open to the public.

Expect live music, signature drinks, a short program, and a cornhole tournament. Don't miss out! ASL interpreters will be present throughout the event. Registration is not required; sign-up is encouraged. Grab your free ticket!

Meet Our Summer Intern - Caleigh!

Meet our summer intern, Caleigh Huot! She is a senior at Columbia College studying marketing and graphic design. Caleigh is excited to be part of the HMUW team and to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing while supporting meaningful community work this summer. Welcome to the team!

ASPIRES Learning Series: Workshop 2

We held Workshop 2 of our ASPIRES Learning Series, bringing nationally recognized expertise from Washington University right here to our local nonprofit community. Nonprofits are often asked to do more with less, including making sense of complex data. This hands-on session focused on helping organizations turn information into clear, compelling stories that truly resonate with funders, boards, and the community.


What makes this even more impactful?

• High-quality, in-person training
• Tailored specifically for nonprofit teams
• Completely FREE for participating organizations
  

The ASPIRES Project is more than a workshop series; it's an investment in strengthening the capacity of local nonprofits, so they can better serve our community now and into the future. We're proud to lead this kind of meaningful, behind-the-scenes growth that helps organizations thrive and deepen their impact across our community.

Call 2-1-1 for Local Community Resources

Heart of Missouri United Way works collaboratively with other United Way organizations across Missouri to provide local community connection services for those in need across our state. The 211 community resource connection service provides those in need with a centralized contact point to identify local resources that may be able to provide assistance.

Should you, a loved one, or someone you know ever be in need of support, please dial 2-1-1 anytime or send a text to 1-800-427-4626 between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday to be connected with a trained specialist that may be of assistance. You may also access an online directory of services at www.211helps.org.



Heart of Missouri United Way invests in programs at nonprofit organizations in the impact areas of health and basic needs, education, and financial stability. Our investments reach individuals and families in Boone, Cooper, and Howard Counties.

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