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Helping Hands Southern Boone

Content updated April 18, 2024

The mission of Helping Hands Southern Boone is to unite families in need with resources and donations in the spirit of God’s love.

Helping Hands Free Store
113 E. Broadway
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 356-1174
Email: helpinghandssoboco@gmail.com

Mondays 2:00-4:00 PM
Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM
(CLOSED second Thursday of the month)
2nd & 4th Saturdays Each Month 9 AM - 12 PM

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Need a new or replacement Social Security Card?

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.

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Brainfuse - Daniel Boone Regional Library

Free Online Tutoring and Job Help

Content added Jan. 26, 2024

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.

(573) 443-3161

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CMCA - Resource Guide

Updated on: July 17, 2024

This resource guide covers CMCA's 8 county service area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage. It also covers the three additional counties we provide Head Start for: Benton, Hickory, and Morgan. It's a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available to help lower income individuals and families in need. The resources and information listed in the guide have been compiled by other groups and agencies in our 8 county service area over the years, and most notably in Boone County by the Voluntary Action Center.

CMCA Resource Guide

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Social Security - Mobile Check-In Express

Content updated July 26, 2024

Clients visiting local Social Security offices can check-in from their mobile device using our new feature, Mobile Check-In Express. To use Mobile Check-In Express, your clients can scan the QR code located at the local Social Security office they’re visiting. This will allow your clients to check in for both scheduled appointments and non-scheduled visits.

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Mid-Missouri Fisher House

Content updated Nov. 5, 2024

Provides free, temporary lodging for families of veterans receiving hospital care. The Fisher House is just steps away from Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital. The House’s living space accommodates up to 16 families of veterans.

House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
House Phone:  573-814-6000 Extension 55460

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Show Me Home Program

Veterans

Content added Nov. 5, 2024

The Show Me Home Program is a new legal service being provided through the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Legal Clinic. The Show Me Home Program will focus on Discharge upgrades, Character of Service upgrades, and Service Connection claims/appeals. Brochure.

If you learn of a Veteran who could benefit from the Show Me Home Program, please contact Eugene O’Loughlin at 573-882-2502, eugeneologhlin@missouri.edu, or Andy Rogers at 573-882-1572, alw394@missouri.edu, to be screened for eligibility.

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VA’s Compensated Work Therapy

Content updated Nov. 5, 2024

Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinical vocational rehabilitation program that provides evidence based and evidence informed vocational rehabilitation services; partnerships with business, industry and government agencies to provide Veteran candidates for employment and Veteran labor, and employment supports to Veterans and employers. CWT programs are located within all VA medical centers.

800 Hospital Drive, 2nd Floor, Room A207
Columbia, MO 65201-5297
573-814-6486

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Patriot Place Apartments

Veterans Housing

Content updated July 3, 2024
Provides permanent housing to homeless Veterans participating in the HUD-VASH Program. Homeless Veterans are referred to the Patriot Place Apartments through the Truman VA Hospital.

2112 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65202
573-443-2556

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Food Bank Market (formerly the Central Food Pantry)

Content updated Oct 24, 2023

Central Pantry is now located at 705 Business Loop 70W. If you live or work in Boone County and are in need of food assistance, you are welcome to visit Central Pantry. Our intake process is entirely self-declared, so no paperwork is required, just bring yourself to enroll at Central Pantry. A form of ID helps intake move quicker and the names and birthdates of other households written on a piece of paper help, but none are necessary.

Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 2pm

705 Business Loop 70W
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-7848

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Content updated Nov. 5, 2024

CFPB protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. They provide information, steps, and tools to make smart financial decisions.

Services for veterans CFPB can help active military personnel and veterans navigate financial challenges unique to military life. Help spans the entire military lifecycle and includes areas such as home buying, debt management, goal setting, protecting your finances, filing complaints concerning financial institutions, and more.

855-411-2372

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When the Yellow Ribbon Fades

Content updated Nov. 5, 2024

Pat Rowe Kerr has a wealth of information and will advise regarding veteran benefits. Call before 9:00 am or after 4:00 pm (emergency calls anytime)

Pat - 573-462-9831

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 medical centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

800-698-2411 (800-MyVA411) - Hours: 24/7. If you need an interpreter: Call 800-698-2411 and select 0. We’ll connect you with a VA call center agent. Tell the agent that you want a language interpreter to join the call.

TTY - 711 - Hours: 24/7

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J.Lodge

Content updated Nov. 5, 2024

Hires primarily veterans and workers with disabilities who have business experience and education to work from home and on a schedule that accommodates their needs.

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VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Veterans

Content updated Nov. 5, 2024

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the free call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

877-424-3838

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Columbia Vet Center

Veterans Only

Vet Center services are available at no cost, regardless of discharge character, and without you needing to be enrolled in VA health care or having a service-connected disability. If you’re a Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, you can access our services

2475 Broadway Bluffs Drive, Suite 40
Columbia, MO
573-814-6206

Hours
Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat. Closed
Sun. Closed

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Phoenix Programs

Sober Living

Content updated April 30, 2024
Provides treatment for those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Visit website for office hours and clinic hours.

90 E Leslie Ln
Columbia, MO 65202
573-615-1466

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