Because of Columbia Neighbors’ Generosity we served 2,457 adults in 2025
2,370 children included in their households
SERVICES
CONNECTIONS
Receives and assesses all requests for Love Columbia Services.
+ 3,226 Unique requests
+ 59% Referred to Love Columbia programs
+ 22% Community information/referral consultations
+ 17% Direct services (Essential items, form completion, financial assistance, and delivery/transportation)
+ 2% 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.
+ 225,015 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.
+ 368 Participants
+ 80% Completed at least one goal
+ 5,844 Hours of supportive services
+ 90% Improved life satisfaction
SIDE BY SIDE
Provides individual coaching in five specific areas: budgeting, credit building, career/job search, housing search, and life purpose.
+ 1,595 Participants
+ 3,379 Coaching sessions
+ 389 Credit building completions
+ 526 Households obtained permanent housing
+ 508 Households prevented eviction
+ 264 Individuals secured jobs or better jobs
+ 172 Vita tax preparations
+ 103 RentWell participants
+ 15 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.
+ 99 Participants
+ 732 Coaching sessions
+ 80% Completed at least 4 weeks
+ 54% Completed full 16-week program
+ 42% Increased income while in program
+ 94% Now follow a budget
+ 83% Saved or paid off debt
+ $154,492 Total saved and debt paid
+ $85,288 Debt paid off
+ $69,204 Amount saved by participants
EXTRA MILE LOANS
Provides no-interest loans to retire high-interest loans.
+ 9 New payday relief loans $7,552 loaned
+ 88% 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:
+ 5,568 Nights of shelter
+ 8 Families with 27 children
Temporary Housing:
+ 3,418 Hotel nights
+ 149 Households | 92 Families with 220 children
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program:
+ 93 Households severed
+ 50 Households provided transitional leased housing
+ 30 Young provided temporary housing with 10 leading to permanent housing
HOMEOWNERSHIP
First time homebuyer classes for down payment assistance.
+ 68 Homeownership program graduates
+ 32 Pre-Homeownership program attendees
+ 23 Purchased homes
HEALTHY HOMES & TABLES
Activities and support to strengthen families.
+ 102 Adults and 310 children attended events
+ 360 Family activity kits distributed
THE LOVE SEAT
Provides essential items and moving assistance for families in crisis or transition.
Furniture:
+ 117 Households | $74,750 In value
Housewares:
+ 119 Households | $7,846 In value
Vouchers:
+ 138 Store vouchers | $7,881 In value
+ 476 Needs met for essential hygiene and household supplies (over 2,000 items distributed)
+ 31 families moved
LOVE TECH
Refurbishes computers for community donations.
+ 16 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.
+ 423 Volunteers
+ 6,010 Volunteer hours
TRANSPORTATION
A variety of services and financial assistance to overcome transportation barriers and reach other goals.
+ 193 Clients received car repairs
+ 48 Received assistance to legalize vehicle
+ 20 Zero interest car purchase loans | $17,176 Loaned
+ 20 Car savings matching fund gifts
+ 26 Donated cars, 3 donated electric bikes
+ 1,234 Gas cards and rides provided
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
Rent, utilities, hotel stays, food, transportation, and other essential items.
+ $1,549,473 Total Provided
+ 61% Public Funding (State and federal grants)
+ 39% Private Donations (Foundations, churches, businesses, and individuals)
