Hula Hot List: 9 Ways Your Kids Can Give Back in Mid MO

November 3, 2020

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Tis the season for giving and your kids can make a difference and give back right here in Columbia. Our list of places where you and your kiddos can help others by volunteering or donating is a win-win for everyone. Check out our list and get involved with our great MidMO community.

Columbia MO VA Medical Center: Make Cards for Veterans

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1. Make Cards for Veterans

Ongoing

Columbia MO VA Medical Center

Families are encouraged to make cards for veterans spending time in the VA hospital. Also collecting scarves, gloves, hats and chapstick for local veterans during the winter. All ages. DETAILS »

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri: Cards for Veterans

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2. Cards for Veterans

November and December

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

Kids and families can create cards, notes or letters that will be included in holiday food boxes for veterans. DETAILS »

Voluntary Action Center: Sponsor a Family

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3. Sponsor a Family

Through Christmas

Voluntary Action Center

Families can be matched with a local family in need this holiday season and purchase holiday gifts and food for the family members. All ages. DETAILS »

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4. Bell Ringers

Through Christmas

Salvation Army

Families can sign up to be bell ringers at a variety of locations in Mid-Missouri. All ages with adult. DETAILS »

Rainbow House: Adopt a Family & Donations

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5. Adopt a Family & Donations

Through Christmas

Rainbow House

Families can adopt a family that has used Rainbow House services and provide them with Christmas gifts. Or check out their Wish List Wednesdays and bring some donations. All ages. DETAILS »

Stormwater Columbia Missouri: Stream Team

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6. Stream Team

Ongoing

Stormwater Columbia Missouri

Families can work with other community members to clean up Columbia's streams and watersheds. Stream Team cleanup dates posted on our website. DETAILS »

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri: Bring a Meal

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7. Bring a Meal

Ongoing

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri

Families can cook a meal for the visitors at the Ronald McDonald House. All ages welcome! DETAILS »

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center: Help the Horse Riding Therapy Team

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8. Help the Horse Riding Therapy Team

Ongoing

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center

Variety of volunteer options such as leading horses, assisting with therapy sessions, helping at special events and more. Volunteers must be 12 years of age or over. DETAILS »

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Birthday Parties You’ll Love

Cat Parties at the Cafe

Papa's Cat Café

Art Parties

Access Arts

Pool Party at the ARC Water Zone

Activity and Recreation Center

Jumping, Flipping Party of Fun!

Tiger Academy of Gymnastics

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