Children's Grove

The Columbia Missourian and Children's Grove have joined forces, combining the Progress Awards and the Kindness in Business Awards into one powerful celebration of the people making a real difference in our community. Join AC as she sits down with Elizabeth Stephens and Sarah Greenlee to find out how you can nominate someone who is going above and beyond -- and why this partnership is brighter than ever in its 10th year! September 4, 2026

Have you ever wondered why Children's Grove, a Columbia non-profit, uses a butterfly as their logo? Board of directors president Sarah Greenlee explains it like this: "The butterfly is our logo because of the butterfly effect. You do something, you make a change, and then that ripples out and becomes something that really can't even be measured at that point." April is Kindness Month. April 17, 2026

For the fourth year in a row, and with your help, Children's Grove is promoting kindness in our community by way of an award for the business or non-profit you think is most deserving! KIM DUDE-LAMMY says the categories are: 'Kindness to Youth'; 'Kindness to Employees'; 'Kindness to the Community'. The nomination process opens soon! Also, Fretboard Coffee owner/roaster DAVID ELMAN is marking ten years in business with a fundraiser he hopes will benefit The Center Project. A small donation could lead to you being the owner of a coffee-stained guitar! (4:57) September 18, 2023

Columbia officially welcomed a new piece of artwork Wednesday during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Kindness Heals” mural. The project was commissioned by the local nonprofit Children’s Grove.

"The Wolves" - a coming-of-age story about nine high school girls who play soccer - opens this Wednesday for a five-day run inside the Studio 4 theatre on the MU campus. Guest: KASEY LYNCH, director | Also, Children's Grove president KIM DUDE-LAMMY joins us during 'Kindness Month' to talk about 'Kindness Clubs', an outreach project for elementary and middle school students throughout Boone County. Children's Grove has a big event coming up this Thursday, watch for details! (3:28) April 17, 2023

Author and historian JEREMY P. AMICK joins us to talk about two new books about the same person - Jim Shipley, a Black WWII hero - one of which is for children! "Jim and the Red Tails" is the children's book; "Together As One" is the biography. Also, Children's Grove president KIM DUDE-LAMMY is looking for "businesses and non-profits who've been especially kind in three different areas" that the public can then vote for as the winner(s) of the 3rd annual Kindness in Business Awards! (4:33) September 14, 2022

Two hours of bell-ringing for The Salvation Army is all it takes for a chance to win a $5K pendant from KT Diamond Jewelers. MAJOR CURTISS HARTLEY says it's not too late to participate! Also, from yard signs to kindness quotes, KIM DUDE is here to talk all-things Children's Grove. (3:52) December 21, 2021

Children's Grove wants to create a lasting impact on your child and their views on kindness. Throughout the month of April, a.k.a. Kindness Month, KIM…

World Kindness Day is November 13! KIM DUDE tells us how Children's Grove plans to celebrate the day and honor the late Darwin Hindman - former Columbia…

Join musicians, actors and more than 80 vendors at the 2nd annual Best of Missouri Life Market Fair this weekend at Powell Gardens near Kansas City!…