Requesting Assistance from Love Columbia

We’re here to help. Love Columbia helps individuals and families with urgent needs and next steps forward.

Assistance requests can be submitted on Mondays between 12:00-1:00pm. Financial Assistance requests are accepted on the first Monday of each month.

Ways We May Be Able to Help

  • Budgeting and financial coaching

  • Job and career support

  • Housing help and resources

  • Classes or one-on-one coaching

  • Limited financial help when available

Many people come to us needing help right away. We also want to help you plan for what comes next.

About Financial Help Requests

We know money problems can feel overwhelming. Love Columbia receives many requests for financial help, and we are limited in how many we can handle at one time. Financial assistance requests are accepted only on the first Monday of each month.

If you ask for financial help, a team member will contact you to learn more about your situation. They may ask questions or request paperwork.

Sometimes we can help with a bill. Other times, we may offer coaching, classes, or other support to help you prepare for the next month .

What Happens Next

After submitting your request, our goal is to respond to new inquiries within 3 business days. Our team will review it and follow up as quickly as possible. We may not be able to meet every request, but we will respond with care and concern.

Support You Can Access Now

RentWell tenant training classes meet weekly on Thursday afternoons with no waitlist.

Our Events Calendar features classes and events throughout the month.

For additional community resources, please visit our information library at https://lovecolumbia.org/information-library

Agencies and churches can submit referrals at any time. If you are with an agency or church, please call 573-256-7662 option 2.