Granny's House

Grannys House is a place to learn about and experience Gods love and tender mercies. Children of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome. Our volunteers believe that how we interact with the children and with one another is a powerful testimony and witness of Christs love and power to change lives. We often do more show than tell. Grannys House is open from 3-6 pm, Monday-Friday. Christian volunteers from area churches and University of Missouri Christian organizations provide most of the staffing at Grannys House. We like to say that Grannys House is more about an atmosphere than a person. One of our most effective volunteers is a six-foot-tall blonde college student who is, obviously, not a Granny! He is among the many volunteers who have made the time to interact with public housing kids in a positive, peaceful environment. Some volunteers play games like checkers or catch or jump rope with the kids while others choose to bring homemade cookies or help serve the meal. There is a place for any volunteer who desires to share Gods loving favor with children in word or deed. Grannys House is a multi-church effort. We are not sponsored by, supported by or affiliated with any one church in Columbia and our volunteers come from many different area Christian churches and campus organizations. These differences in backgrounds so beautifully display the mosaic of Gods heart to the children who frequent Grannys House. We are a 501-C3 tax-exempt organization that is governed by a Board of Directors. Grannys House is supported by individuals, civic groups, businesses, and churches in our community. Some donors send modest monthly contributions averaging $40, while others prefer to sponsor specific programs, activities, or groups. The founder and director of Grannys House is Pamela Ingram. One unexpected benefit of Grannys House is that it has become a bridge between Columbias Christian community and the residents of public housing. The