Perspectives on Prosperity and Transformation
We believe in the power of knowledge-sharing to multiply impact and foster new thinking about central Missouri's most pressing challenges.
What Could Be Built Here:
Growth, systems, and community in Columbia
Columbia's empty lots and stalled community projects reflect a broader challenge: we've inherited systems that make building meaningful things harder than it should be. Executive Director Andrew Grabau of the William Guitar Little Foundation argues that instead of accepting scarcity and saying "it is what it is," Columbia can embrace an "Abundance Agenda" that asks "yes, if" rather than "no, because." While promising initiatives like Boone County's Upward Mobility Initiative and the Boone Impact Group show momentum, truly transforming our community requires local government to enable rather than delay, nonprofits to think beyond sustaining toward transforming, and residents to remain open to growth that serves everyone. The question isn't what we'll say "no" to, but what we'll have the courage to say "yes" to and build together.
Foundation Updates
WGL Foundation Current Board Members
The William Guitar Little Foundation is pleased to have four outstanding leaders serving on the Board of Directors. These members present diverse expertise in business, community, and a passion for service.