Children's Grove
Children’s Grove is a non-profit organization building positive mental and emotional health among
Children's Grove began with the planting of a grove of butterfly magnolias at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri as a symbol of our community's commitment to provide for the safety and nurturing of our youth through activities and education that develop their physical, social, emotional and mental health. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary gave resolve to this project. The group then grew
Come walk with us through downtown Columbia as we stop by some of Children's Grove's murals and benches.
Each stop shares a message of kindness and community 🦋✨ Do you recognize any of the Children's Grove murals?!
05/08/2026
Swipe to read our board members’ favorite kindness quotes! Each one is a reminder of the impact kindness can make. 💛✨✨
Share your favorite kindness quote with us in the comments!
05/05/2026
Interested in new volunteer opportunities?
One of our volunteers, Emily, shares one of her favorite memories as a volunteer for Children’s Grove. We are so grateful to our incredible volunteers who help us carry out our mission of spreading kindness throughout the community! 💛
05/04/2026
Rain, rain, not going away? So we relocated for the day!
Our Children's Mental Health Awareness Week Observance will be at Boone County Family Resources, 2700 W. Ash, Community room.
Thanks to Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services and Children's Grove for partnering with us to sponsor this event.
05/04/2026
Update: Due to forecasted rain, this event will take place at Boone County Family Resources at 2700 West Ash Street! Join us tomorrow at noon!
05/04/2026
Children’s Mental Health Week is here! 💚
Join us on May 5 from 12–1 PM for an official proclamation recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week in our community.
Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a Resolution Tree by sharing one meaningful way they commit to encouraging and supporting a child. 🌱
We hope to see you there!
05/03/2026
Please JOIN US this Tuesday at 12pm to raise awareness for children’s mental health! See you at the Shelter Fountain & don’t forget to wear green💚👇🏼
04/28/2026
Interested in volunteering with Children’s Grove? Don’t just take our word for it – hear from volunteer Shelly about her experience and what inspired them to get involved!
04/27/2026
It’s Mural Monday ✨🦋
All around Columbia, Children’s Grove has created murals just like these! If you happen to spot one, let it be your sign to choose kindness every time 💛🦋
04/24/2026
Thank you LOVE COFFEE for speaking to our Kindness ambassadors and inspiring them!! We had a great event last night and loved hearing from this incredible organization!
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511 E. Walnut Suite 736
Columbia, MO
65203