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Boone County Community Trust: An Investment in Our Community
Hosted by Darren Hellwege
,
Rachael Norden

Darren Hellwege and Rachael Norden interview local nonprofits that are committed to bettering Boone County. This podcast is made possible, in part, by the support of the Boone County Community Trust — who believe that there’s no better investment than an investment in our community. You can learn more about the Trust, how to apply for grants or how to donate to their ongoing mission by visiting https://bcctrust.org/

Latest Episodes
  • BCCT Contributes To Work Of City Of Refuge
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Garrett Rucinski of City of Refuge about the work they do, and the major assistance they've received from Boone County Community Trust.
  • Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Partners with BCCT
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Billy Polansky of the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture about their work, and the assistance they've received from the Boone County Community Trust.
  • KOPN Gets Major Support From Boone County Community Trust
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Linda Day of Columbia community radio station KOPN about the station's mission and the support they've received from Boone County Community Trust.
  • BCCT Partners with Friends of the Farm
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Billy Polansky about the organization Friends of the Farm, and the support they've received from the Boone County Community Trust.
  • Community Trust Helps Missouri River Relief Projects
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Petie Holder of Missouri River Relief about their agency and the work they do, and about the assistance they receive from the Boone County Community Trust
  • In2Action Helps People Transform After Incarceration With Help From BCCT
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dan Hanneken, Executive Director of In2Action, which helps provide transition services to people with substance use disorders, particularly those who've recently been in jail. They discuss how funding from Boone County Community Trust has helped them bring a better life to many Mid-Missourians.
  • A client of Ceder Creek smiles as they are nuzzled by a horse
    BCCT Partners With Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Karen Grindler, founder of Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center, about their services for individuals with disabilities. Since their founding in 1988, Cedar Creek has provided therapy through riding and being around horses. Karen discusses the invaluable support the Boone County Community Trust provides them.
  • BCCT Helps Job Point Get Mid-Missourians To Work
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with John Scalise, CEO of Job Point about the help they offer Mid-Missourians with the assistance of the Boone County Community Trust
  • Boys and Girls Club of Columbia Helps Local Kids With Assist From BCCT
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Martina Hoyt-Vail, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Missouri about their mission and how they've been assisted over the year by the Boone County Community Trust
  • Community Trust Works With Coyote Hill To Help Kids In Need
    KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Joe Knight of Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries and Coyote Hill Children's Home about their work and the assistance they've received over the years from the Boone County Community Trust,