Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Content updated April 18, 2024
We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we’re working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people. NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!®.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is always eager to help families in need, particularly ones whose kids have uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. Unfortunately, we can only help families who are close to our active chapters. Therefore, you must fit the following criteria to receive one of our beds:
Location: You must live near one of our active chapters. To find your local chapter, view our locations here.
Living Environment: You must have an accessible house or apartment with a room large enough to fit one of our beds.
Contact: We must be able to contact you via phone, text or email.
Necessary Documents: You’ll need to fill out our online SHP Application Form. If your application is accepted, you’ll need to sign an Indemnification Release Form prior to delivery.
Ages: Kids need to be 3-17 years old.
You can submit an application for a free bed here: APPLY FOR A BED
Brainfuse - Daniel Boone Regional Library
Free Online Tutoring and Job Help
Content added Jan. 26, 2025
The Daniel Boone Regional Library has subscribed to Brainfuse to offer live online academic and career help. One-on-one tutors and job coaches are available daily from 2-11 p.m. These services are available for free to library cardholders living in the DBRL service area. Don’t have a library card? Apply for a free library card. These services also offer always-available resources, including 24/7 question centers, videos and other interactive tools.
HelpNow Provides free online tutoring and academic help for elementary through college students.
Adult Learning Center Offers many of the same features as HelpNow, but for adult learners.
Job Now Provides free online help for job seekers of all ages.
Vet Now Offers free online resources, benefit information and job assistance for veterans.
Compass Health - Children’s Center
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Pediatric Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health services, and Optometry (for current patients only).
Children’s Center Brochure
Pediatric Primary Care
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (walk-ins welcome every day from 9 AM – 4 PM)
Pediatric Dental
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Behavioral Health
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
200 Portland Street
Columbia, MO, 65201
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Children aged 0-5
Content added Nov. 8, 2023
Starting November 8th, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will be available to all children in the State of Missouri. Once signed up, an age-appropriate book will be mailed to the child every month until they are 5.
Safe Families for Children
Residents of Boone County
Updated on: August 24, 2023
Safe Families for Children is a network of families who volunteer to provide temporary overnight respite care for your children, with the average length being 30-45 days.
807 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
573-217-0377
Email
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Rainbow House – Children’s Emergency Shelter
Updated on: August 18, 2023
Children Only
The Rainbow House Children’s Emergency Shelter temporarily houses children who are in foster care or homeless; and assists parents who request placement for their children during a family crisis.
1611 Towne Dr. Columbia, MO 65202 573-474-6600
CMCA - Tablet Program
Content updated Oct. 26, 2023
The CMCA tablet program is a partnership with SWA Connect. SWA Connect is a program for individuals to receive a free Android 10.1 tablet and internet for five years.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
800 N Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
Contacts: Janet Reed
Email: JanetR@cmca.us
573-443-1100 ext. 1970
Bailey Stock
Email: BaileyS@cmca.us
573-777-5238
Summer Feeding Sites
Content updated Nov. 22, 2023
The City of Columbia along with the following community partners: Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services, Columbia Public Schools, Powerhouse Community Development Corporation and Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Area are providing free “Summer Lunches” to children 18 years and younger. Lunches are provided at multiple locations in the Columbia area.
Missouri Dept of Mental Health Housing Resources
Content updated July 12, 2023
The MO Department of Mental Health (DMH) has a website with housing resources.
Compass Health - Woodrail
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Behavioral Health Services including:
• Therapy for Children and Adults
• Psychiatry for Children and Adults
• Psychological Assessment/Testing for Children and Adults
Open Access: To be connected with behavioral health services at Compass Health, you can walk-in to the Berrywood Clinic at 3501 Berrywood Drive, anytime Mon-Fri 8 AM- 4 PM, for an initial assessment. This is a thorough intake process and can take up to an hour.
1000 W. Nifong Bldg. 6, Suite 220B
Columbia, MO 65203
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Salvation Army-Baby Pantry
The Salvation Army Baby Pantry provides supplies for children from birth to age three.
1108 W. Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 442-3229
SEED Success
SEED Success creates opportunity for post-secondary education, ownership, and economic opportunity.
3075 S Rangeline Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
info@seedsuccess.org
Show Me School Options
MOScholars scholarships are a new Missouri program that provide qualifying students with up to $6,375 in K-12 educational funding that can be used for a wide variety of expenses including tuition at private schools, tuition at public charter and district schools, homeschooling expenses, tutoring, educational therapy, transportation to schools, and much more.
Amory Sports Center
This indoor facility is used for basketball, volleyball, meetings, aerobics, events, and after school programs. The Community Recreation and C.A.R.E. (Career Awareness Related Experience) programs along with the CoMo Bike Co-op are located in the Armory. When not in program use, the gymnasium and other rooms are available for public rental.
701 E Ash
Columbia, MO 65201
Front Desk: 573-817-5077
Community Recreation Department: Camren Cross 573-874-6378
CARE Office: Ron Schmidt 573-874-6300
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Dream Tree Academy
Content updated Nov. 20, 2023
It is the mission and vision of Dream Tree Academy 573, to provide numerous after-school educational programs for our culturally diverse youth. Optional classes focus on music, graphic design, financial literacy, and mental health along with other trades of business and entertainment while enhancing a dynamic for a cultural way of life. We help educate, inspire and problem-solve for our students to become self-sustainable through education.
(573) 777-0781 Dreamtreeacademy.com Dreamtreeacademy573@gmail.com
Crowned Counseling
Content updated August 4, 2023
Crowned Counseling is a local agency that provides mental health services to people across Columbia and the state of Missouri. Through employing clinicians of color, Crowned Counseling seeks to provide culturally responsive mental health services to underserved communities.
Crowned Counseling works with clients to reach holistic wellbeing by providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
601 E Broadway, Ste. 304 Columbia, MO 65201 573-825-0672
Email: contact@DrChristineWoods.com
Child Trauma Initiative
Content updated Oct 6, 2023
Child Trauma Initiative (CTI) provides trauma informed, evidence based interventions for children age 0 - 18 & their families who have experienced a traumatic event or loss of a loved one such as Sudden death of a loved one, Exposure to violence, Neglect, or Abuse.
1000 West Nifong
Building 7, Suite 300
Columbia, MO 65203
First State Community Bank -Junior Savers
First State Community Bank’s Club for Kids. The Junior Savers Account, available for those 0-17 years old, is a great way to jumpstart good savings habits.
CMCA - Child Care Assistance
Updated on: July 21, 2023
Through the City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) has received funding to provide financial assistance to CMCA members for: child care costs, including past due balances, with the goal of maintaining child care stability.