Seeds of Promise
Content update Dec. 28, 2023
Seeds of Promise is a 10-week program for infants through 5-year-olds that runs twice a year for the children during Women’s Bible Study classes. It is not currently in session. The Spring session will begin in mid-February. Contact Kayla Fischer for more information.
Kayla Fischer
Early Childhood Director
Email: Kayla.fischer@thecrossingchurch.com
The Crossing
3615 Southland Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
573-256-4410
Men’s Recovery Support Group
Updated on: November 10, 2023
This group exists to support men as they seek to walk free from addiction to drugs, alcohol, pornography and other habitual, besetting sins. The group is not open to walk-ins.
The Crossing 3615 Southland Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-256-4410
Women’s Recovery Support Group
Content updated Oct. 7, 2024
The Crossing sponsors a women's addiction recovery support group that meets weekly at the church. This group supports women as they seek to overcome compulsive or addictive behaviors like alcohol or drug use, serial dating, pornography or other habitual, self-destructive behaviors. The group is not open to walk-ins.
The Crossing
3615 Southland Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-256-4410
GriefShare
Content updated Sept. 17, 2024
GriefShare is a 12-week support group that uses a curriculum developed by Church Initiative, a non-profit organization that specializes in equipping churches to minister to those in pain and grief. GriefShare uses a Christ-centered approach specifically designed to help those who have lost a loved one to death cope with the loss and find healing and peace.
The Crossing
3615 Southland Dr.
Columbia, MO 65201
Telephone: 573-256-4410
Email: careministry@thecrossingchurch.com
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
The goals of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) are to provide, facilitate, and disseminate current research and proven and innovative strategies that will encourage and strengthen fathers and families and providers of services.
Financial Peace University
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
You’ll learn the timeless principles of paying off debt, saving for emergencies, and investing in your future. Online and Local Classes.
1 (888) 227-3223
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Columbia Women’s Ministry
Women ages 18 and up
Content updated Oct. 7, 2024
Columbia Women's Ministry is a non-denominational, non-profit, free peer counseling ministry. We provide one on one peer counseling, support groups, bible studies, prayer groups, one on one prayer and educational opportunities in a caring, non-judgemental atmosphere to women in Columbia and the surrounding areas.
Office Hours: 11am - 2pm Monday - Thursday
Client and Counselor hours are individually scheduled.
They are located in the Kelly Plaza:
1900 North Providence Road, Suite 210
Columbia, Missouri
573 447-6242
Email: comocwm@gmail.com
Woodcrest
Content updated Nov. 1, 2023
To establish a vibrant community of Christ-centered faith in which people of varying life experience walk, work and worship God together as one (John 17:20-23; Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 2:1-11). Offers a variety of classes and support groups.
Visit Website to view all of their ministries, e.g., women's ministry, men's ministry, youth and children's ministry, Next Gen (young adult), Prime Timers (over 55), discipleship, life groups, leadership, etc. That is all on the website and we will continue to update.
2201 West Nifong
Columbia, Missouri 65203
573-445-1131
Unity of Columbia
Adults
Content updated Oct. 26, 2023
Our Vision
We celebrate a spiritually awakened world!
Our Mission We inspire the awakening and practice of Divine Love in every heart.
Our Core Values
Spirit-Centered, Love, Peace and Connection
1600 West Broadway Columbia, MO 65203
573-447-0414
School’s Out COMO
Content updated 4/2/25
UPDATE 4/2/25: This program won't be offered again until the 2025-2026 school year.
105 E Ash St., Ste 200
Columbia, MO 65203
573-882-2428
Moving Ahead Program - After School and Summer Program
Content updated Aug. 14, 2024
The Moving Ahead Program is a high-quality, state-licensed, after-school, and summer program in the J.W. “Blind” Boone Community Center that provides an effective mix of one-on-one tutoring and fun cultural and physical activities for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. MAP offers wrap-around services, including an extensive family development and education program, to ensure that the student and the whole family can build healthy social connections, overcome personal barriers, and grow!
Afterschool hours: 2:30 - 6:30 pm; Office Hours: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Michaela Flores, MAP Assistant Program Coordinator, Email 301 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-2556 Ext 1283
Jumpstart
Children 3-5 years of age, not enrolled in kindergarten, are eligible to participate.
Content updated Nov. 22, 2024
Jumpstart is a free kindergarten readiness program that helps prepare children to enter school ready to succeed. Children are matched with a Jumpstart member for one-to-one tutoring in a fun, safe, active learning environment. Children read books, sing songs, and explore new ideas focused on building their language, literacy, social and emotional skills. Children selected for enrollment attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays, October through May. Children may arrive as early as 3:00PM but must check-in by 4:00PM to enroll. Tutoring sessions end at 5:45PM. Jumpstart is not a drop-in program. Children selected for enrollment attend tutoring sessions each Tuesday and Thursday.
OFFICE: 201G Student Success Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Office hours M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM.
TUTORING SITES: The Family Impact Center, 105 East Ash Street, Columbia MO, OR Karis Church, 606 Ridgeway, Columbia MO
Tutoring services Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00PM-5:45PM.
(573) 882-8942
Email: dicksoncn@missouri.edu
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Granny’s House
Granny’s House offers a number of different programs for children of all ages including: a science club for kids in 5th grade and above, precious jewels for 1st through 4th-grade girls, princess academy for 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade girls who learn what it means to be daughters of the King, Sons of the King for boys who are 10 years and older, a homework motivation program, and a movie/book club.
110 E Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
573-442-5683
Email: pam@grannyshouse.org
Grade A Plus
Content updated Jan. 8, 2024
Grade A Plus provides one-to-one and small group academic support services for students in K-2nd grade, 3rd-8th grade and 9th-12th grade. GAP partners with community educators and the University of Missouri, to provide tutors, mentors, and enrichment leaders to work with youth. Both graduate and undergraduate students with concentrations in Education, Human Development, Math, and STEM related majors support the learning needs of students enrolled. Services are on-site and through Zoom.
Administrative Office Location
601 Bus. Loop, I-70 West, Suite 106
Columbia, MO 65203
573-213-6095
Email: gapinfo@gradeaplusinc.org
Fun City Youth Academy
Content updated Jan. 23, 2024
Fun City Youth Academy is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization that provides year-round programming in a safe and stimulating environment to help youth reach their full potential. For over 50 years, Fun City has offered programs that combine academic work with activities that promote cultural awareness and build positive self-worth.
310 Tiger Ln, Suite 101
Columbia, MO 65203
573-256-1436
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The Compassionate Friends
Content updated May 1, 2024
The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
Jan - Nov, every 4th Monday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
First Baptist Church (Room 326)
301 E Capitol Ave
Jefferson City MO 65101
Contact person: Sam 573-881-0031
Mid-MO Chapter website
Columbia Youth Basketball Association
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
CYBA provides a safe and fun environment for young people grades 1-12 to improve their basketball skills, while emphasizing sportsmanship, honesty and integrity.
CYBA Dean Berry College Scholarship - We will be accepting applications after the 2026 season (end of February). Please email registration@cybahoops.org for an application or for more information.
CYBA partners with the Day Dreams Foundation which will cover 100% of fees if accepted. Visit their website to apply: https://daydreamsfoundation.org/
PO Box 30725
Columbia, MO 65205
573-875-8124
Email: cybabasketball@gmail.com
Center Stage
Content updated Jan. 10, 2024
Center Stage is a non-profit organization that offers free dance classes to PreK-5th grade students. Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Poms are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays respectively, with PreK-2nd grade classes held at 6pm and 3-5th grade classes at 7pm. The classes are taught by college students at Strickland Hall on the Mizzou campus. New classes start each semester, and a recital is held at the end of the semester to showcase the students' hard work. Costumes are provided free of charge by Center Stage. If interested, reach out to Center Stage via email or visit their facebook page.
2500 MU Student CenterEmail: mizzoucenterstage@gmail.com