The founder of Granny’s House is Pamela Ingram. Granny’s House is open from 3-6 pm, Monday-Friday. Granny’s House is a place to learn about and experience God’s 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 Christ’s love and power to change lives.
Christian volunteers from area churches and University of Missouri Christian organizations provide most of the staffing at Granny’s House. We like to say that “Granny’s House” is more about an atmosphere than a person. 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 God’s loving favor with children in word or deed.
Granny’s 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 God’s heart to the children who frequent Granny’s House.
We are a 501-C3 tax-exempt organization that is governed by a Board of Directors. Granny’s 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.
