Because of Columbia Neighbors’ Generosity we served 2,898 adults in 2024
2,926 children included in their households
SERVICES
CONNECTIONS
Receives and assesses all requests for Love Columbia Services.
+ 3,984 Unique requests
+ 48% Referred to Love Columbia programs
+ 22% Community information/referral consultations
+ 26% Direct services (Essential items, form completion, financial assistance, and delivery/transportation)
+ 4% Unable to reach or outside service area/scope
INFORMATION LIBRARY
Online and print resource library answering questions most frequently asked by people in Columbia who are in need or seeking positive change.
+ 251,286 Website views
PATH FORWARD
Provides assessment and support to promote long term life improvement and may include strategic financial assistance to bridge a gap or accomplish goals.
+ 504 Participants
+ 84% Completed at least one goal
+ 7,142 Hours of supportive services
+ 84% Improved life satisfaction
SIDE BY SIDE
Provides individual coaching in five specific areas: budgeting, credit building, career/job search, housing search, and life purpose.
+ 2,035 Participants
+ 4,586 Coaching sessions
+ 624 Credit building completions
+ 443 Households obtained permanent housing
+ 786 Households prevented eviction
+ 180 Individuals secured jobs or better jobs
+ 154 Vita tax preparations
+ 74 RentWell participants
+ 22 Good Dads participants
EXTRA MILE
Provides individual money management education and coaching through a 16-week program that offers accountability, partnership, and opportunity to practice new skills.
+ 104 Participants
+ 778 Coaching sessions
+ 82% Completed at least 4 weeks
+ 56% Completed full 16-week program
+ 36% Increased income while in program
+ 97% Now follow a budget
+ 95% Saved or paid off debt
+ $100,221 Total saved and debt paid
+ $40,066 Debt paid off
+ $60,155 Amount saved by participants
EXTRA MILE LOANS
Provides no-interest loans to retire high-interest loans.
+ 12 New payday relief loans $12,809 loaned
+ 89% Repayment rate (Overall rate from program beginning)
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Transitional homes, hotel stays, and leased properties to stabilize unhoused families and youth.
Love Forward Homes:
+ 1,788 Nights of shelter
+ 13 Families with 52 children
Temporary Housing:
+ 4,144 Hotel nights
+ 162 Households | 127 Families with 280 children
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program:
+ 181 Youth served through outreach and housing including 61 children
+ 39 Young adult households obtained housing
HOMEOWNERSHIP
First time homebuyer classes for down payment assistance.
+ 70 Homeownership program graduates
+ 36 Pre-Homeownership program attendees
+ 29 Purchased homes
HEALTHY HOMES & TABLES
Activities and support to strengthen families.
+ 69 Adults and 193 children attended events
+ 360 Family activity kits distributed
THE LOVE SEAT
Provides essential items and moving assistance for families in crisis or transition.
Furniture:
+ 196 Households | $128,355 In value
Housewares:
+ 149 Households | $10,458 In value
Vouchers:
+ 150 Store vouchers | $9,299 In value
+ 600 Needs met for essential hygiene and household supplies (over 3,000 items distributed)
+ 38 families moved
LOVE TECH
Refurbishes computers for community donations.
+ 48 Computers provided to nonprofits, churches, and clients
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
Our volunteers play a vital part in how we have loved our neighbors forward over the past 15 years.
+ 379 Volunteers
+ 8,675 Volunteer hours
TRANSPORTATION
A variety of services and financial assistance to overcome transportation barriers and reach other goals.
+ 198 Clients received car repairs
+ 46 Received assistance to legalize vehicle
+ 36 Zero interest car purchase loans | $24,543 Loaned
+ 24 Car savings matching fund gifts
+ 17 Donated cars
+ 1,123 Gas cards and rides provided
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
Rent, utilities, hotel stays, food, transportation, and other essential items.
+ $1,460,607 Total Provided
+ 46% Public Funding (State and federal grants)
+ 54% Private Donations (Foundations, churches, businesses, and individuals)
