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Heart of Missouri United Way in Columbia aims for 5,000 campaign donors

September 27, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

The Heart of Missouri United Way in Columbia has set a campaign goal of $3 million this year. The campaign raised $2.85 million last year. Former Mizzou athletic director Mike Alden and his wife Rockie are this year’s community campaign chairs. “The number of $3 million is about an eight to ten percent increase over …

GP Made Foundation, United Way and others team up to provide books for CPS students in need

September 20, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel’s foundation, GP Made, has provided $10,000 to purchase 2,600 books for disadvantaged first and second grade Columbia Public School (CPS) students. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood praises Coach Pinkel and the Heart of Missouri United Way for the project, which is part of “Read Across Columbia.” “We want our …