Kelly Services
1000 W Nifong Building 8 Columbia, MO 65203 875-0605
email: 3640@kellyservices.com
Job Finders Employment Services
1729 West Broadway Suite 4 Columbia, MO 65203 573-446-4250
South Providence Pediatrics
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
Lactation Consultants. Medical Services: General pediatrics; newborn care; on-site imaging; on-site pharmacy
551 Veterans United Dr
Columbia, MO 65201
573-882-4730
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-12pm.
Boone Hospital Center
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
Four programs for parents of newborns; links provided for each program:
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Bringing Up Boone Babies
Better Beginnings with Breastfeeding
Infant Safety and CPR
1600 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-815-8000
EDUStaff
We started in 2010 as Michigan’s substitute staffing experts, creating unparalleled cost and time efficiencies through mutual investment in district success. Edustaff has since grown into a national leading K-12 substitute staffing agency, serving school districts from coast to coast. We will always believe school districts deserve partners that work as hard as they do.
4120 Brockton Dr. SE Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49512 877-974-6338
GoGo Grandparents
Helps seniors access Uber and Lyft using a landline or flip phone instead of a smart phone app.
Hillcrest Community Center, Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
Content updated Nov. 21, 2025
Columbia Parks and Recreation's Active Adults program offers a variety of recreational opportunities aimed at those 50 years and older. Activities include bingo, karaoke, crochet/knitting group, painting group, Mah Jongg groups, card games, crafts, chair yoga, D&D gaming group, Women's Hiking group, and more. Program is based at Hillcrest Community Center. Yearly membership is $42.
Hours: 8:30am-4pm
1907 Hillcrest Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-7475
https://www.como.gov/contacts/hillcrest-community-center/
https://www.como.gov/parks-and-recreation/programs-registration/50-program/
https://www.como.gov/parks/waters-moss-memorial-wildlife-area/
Service, Employment, Redevelopment (SER) National
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Content updated Jan. 3, 2024
SCSEP is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income persons 55 or older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects.
3610 Buttonwood Dr #200
Columbia, MO 65203
573-886-8988
CMCA - Foster Grandparents Program
Content updated April 22, 2025
At Central Missouri Community Action, you can mentor and guide students to higher academic achievement. The Foster Grandparent Program connects role models like you with students with exceptional needs.
Activities include but are not limited to:
Foster grandparents and children play games, talk, listen, read, and eat together.
Foster grandparents lend support to learning and therapy.
Activities between the foster grandparents and children are developed for a one-on-one relationship.
If eligible, volunteers may receive a stipend at the rate of $4.00 per hour. In addition….One hot, nutritious meal provided at most site locations. Transportation or mileage reimbursement. A physical exam. Accident and liability insurance. Orientation and in-service training program. Information and referral service. Annual recognition program.
Interested in volunteering? Call 573-777-5225.
800 N. Providence
Columbia, MO 65203
Email: pr@cmca.us
Alzheimer’s Association
Content updated Jan. 5, 2026
Services: Referrals, 24/7 help line, patient and caregiver support groups, care consultation, newsletters and educational materials, respite funds and advocacy.
1601 E Broadway, Suite 245
Columbia, MO 65201
Helpline: 800-272-3900
Money Saving Clothing Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several suggestions for buying clothes at a reduced price.
Money Saving Recreation Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Suggestions for saving money on recreational outings.
Money Saving Child Care Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
A list with several suggestions such as
- Look at church-based and/or home-based options.
- Check into subsidies. https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/child-care.htm.
- Check the public school system for free Pre-K programs.
Money Saving Transportation Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several suggestions for saving money on your vehicle.
Money Saving Food Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several suggestions for saving money on both groceries and dining out.
Money Saving Housing & Utilities Tips
Content updated May 19, 2025
A list of suggestions for saving money on housing and utilities.