Updated Dec. 17, 2024

This brochure list some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.

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Content updated May 24, 2024

Borrow everything you need for a fishing adventure with Missouri River Relief’s FREE Catfishing Gear Library in Columbia, Missouri! The gear library includes all the catfishing essentials like poles, bait, and tackle. Whether you're new to fishing, haven't been since childhood, or have always been curious about fishing at the River - the gear library is for you! Catfish Gear Library. You can check out the gear or select the option to book a time with our catfishing instructors!

Kristen Schulte (she/her), Education Director, Missouri River Relief
Office 573-443-0292
Mobile 636-288-5570

An online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.

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Content updated March 26, 2024

We are an end of life home for those who are currently in the last month of life currently under the care of a hospice provider and in need of caregiver support. Referrals can be made through a person’s hospice agency. We also take referrals from the case managers and social workers at the local hospitals. Our services are free of charge but we do ask that you consider having memorial donations sent to our home so that we can pay this service forward to those in need us in the future.

1307 W Broadway
Columbia, MO

Director of Operations
Courtney Keilholz Clemens
(573) 530-6224

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Content updated March 21, 2024

Search for Missouri Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center (2024) Missouri residents have several options for addiction treatment centers. This list highlights facilities that offer recovery programs.

Content updated March 21, 2024

Do you need to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card? If so, you may be able to complete, or at least start, their application online.

When you visit our Social Security number & card webpage, you can answer a series of questions that will determine whether you can:

• Complete the application process online.

• Start the application process online, then bring any required documents to their local Social Security office or card center to complete the application.

• Complete the application process at their local office.

Content updated April 2, 2025

CoMo Mobile Aid Collective offers a mobile soup kitchen on Mondays and Wednesdays (and Fridays in winter) that serves lunch along designated routes. These routes cover all major areas where folks on the street may be including Stadium Blvd, Providence, Rangeline and at the Turning Point Day Center at 11:30 on meal days.

Additionally, CoMo Mobile Aid offers a twice-weekly pop-up medical clinic during dinner service at Loaves & Fishes at the Ashley Street Center. At this clinic guests can receive hygiene and first aid items, socks, underwear, showers, and speak with a licensed medical professional all for FREE from 4:30p - 5:30p on Mondays and Thursdays. 

COMO Mobile Aid Collective provides survival gear to those in need. Items like tents, sleeping bags, and tarps are only given out to someone in need every 3 months. If your gear is stolen, damaged, or lost we cannot provide more until 3 months from the day you received the gear. Visit this website for more information.

Email: hello@comomobileaid.org

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This scholarship program is for those in apprenticeship programs and trade schools. The program focuses on work ethic. View their website for further details:
mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/

Content updated March 15, 2024

M.A.R.C.H. Inc. (Mediation Achieving Results for Children) is a state-wide nonprofit (501c3) that provides free supervised visitation, mediation and legal services to eligible families in Missouri. ​Our goal is to help families resolve disputes surrounding the needs of their children. When parties aren't eligible for free mediation, M.A.R.C.H. can still provide in-person, phone, or virtual mediation at a cost of $200 an hour per parent (2 hour minimum). 

​Eligible families in Missouri can receive up to four hours of free mediation per year. ​Families that are eligible for free mediation are also eligible for free legal services to assist with court document filing, and supervised visitation services.

Home office located at 2 South Water St., Liberty, MO 64068; 800-595-9750. But mediators are available state-wide. Link to mediators listed by judicial circuits. Boone and Callaway counties are part of the 13th judicial circuit.

Link to services available through M.A.R.C.H.

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Updated March 12, 2024

This organization supports primarily middle school students. Empowering Youth and Giving Parents Tools to Be a Better Version of Themselves.

The Youth Empowerment Collective is dedicated to building character and self-esteem in the youth of the community. We seek to empower them to reach their full potential through education, mentorship and life skills application. We encourage scholars to DREAM BIG!

Larisha M Jones
Email: Youthempowermentcollective23@gmail.com
573-881-7929

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Content updated Nov. 15, 2024

To establish a vibrant community of Christ-centered faith in which people of varying life experience walk, work and worship God together as one (John 17:20-23; Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 2:1-11). Offers a variety of classes and support groups.

Visit Website to view all of their ministries, e.g., women's ministry, men's ministry, youth and children's ministry, Next Gen (young adult), Prime Timers (over 55), discipleship, life groups, leadership, etc.  That is all on the website and we will continue to update. 

3615 Southland Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-256-4410

Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

Baby Grace strives to provide the: Basic, free necessities for families with young children. Resources available to them in their community. Education and growth opportunities. Camps for families to experience and connect with other families.

3rd Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

407 E Spring St
Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-6223

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Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

Bethel Purim Ministries' As the River Flows Outreach supplies those in need with emergency food and emergency clothing. The outreach will also assist with networking to other local organizations.

1640 Radio Hill Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660)882-9699

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Content updated July 29, 2024

Boonville Landlord Association Facebook page is a place to find rentals in the Boonville Missouri area.

609 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
660-537-4104

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Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

BTEC offers a wide variety of course and program options. Students learn employability skills and ways to succeed in the work world, in the military, and in furthering education.

1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5306

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Affordable housing for low-income seniors

Content updated Sept. 4, 2024

12 one bedroom/ one bath apartments have fully-applianced kitchens, air conditioning, wall to wall carpets or vinyl plank floors, small porch area, water & trash provided, lawn mowing & snow removal, laundry facilities on site, maintenance provided, private parking.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 2-5pm
380 Boone Village Dr #13
Boonville MO 65233
(660) 728-0282
Email: csf1@socket.net

Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

Call to volunteer or find safe, affordable, low income housing, homeless shelters and soup kitchens.

506 Powell St
Boonville MO 65233
660-882-7332

Website not available.

Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

The Boonville Resource Center is a Missouri TANF office.

512 Jackson Road
Boonville, MO 65233
TANF # 855-373-4636

(877) 872-5627 is a 24-hour automated helpline

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Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

Houses adult and youth specialty services and case management for Cooper and Howard counties. Walk-in access available for emergencies, or contact our crisis line at 800-395-2132.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

520 Ryan St Suite W
Boonville, MO  65233
660-882-7573

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Content updated Jan. 31, 2024

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Pick up in Columbia is at the Wal-Mart on Conley, the Northeast parking lot.

The pick-up locations stay the same. If no rider is present, the bus trip is not made. If there is a rider, the trip gets made.

The shuttle does not run in inclement weather.