Rent Assistance
Content updated Aug. 6, 2025
St. Vincent de Paul Society is a charity organization of the Catholic Church. They assist residents of Columbia, Missouri mostly with rent and utility bills but all assistance requests are considered.
Help Line: The St. Vincent de Paul Society help line is open for assistance on Mondays. Neighbors can leave a message from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on those days and we will try to respond to their request. The Help Line number is: 573-424-1022.
Email: Stvdpoll@gmail.com
Content updated June 25, 2025
Voluntary Action Center is a local non profit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community. We provide financial assistance with basic and emergency needs to people living in Boone County, Missouri. VAC services and eligibility flyer
VAC serves:
Low-income families
Underemployed/unemployed
People with economic disadvantages
Individuals experiencing homelessness
Individuals with disabilities and the elderly
Disadvantaged youth
403a Vandiver Dr.
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273
Veterans Only
Content updated June 18, 2025
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