Rent Assistance
Update 10/30/2024 - CMCA is out of funds for rent assistance.
Through the City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) has received funding to provide financial assistance to qualified residence who reside within the boundaries of the City of Columbia. Eligible families must meet income guidelines.
To learn more contact www.cmca.us or Michelle Clark, Family Success Coach, at 573-443-1100 ext. 1970.
Content updated April 21, 2024
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 Monday and Wednesday. 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.
Content updated July 9, 2024
Voluntary Action Center is a local non profit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community. VAC services and eligibility flyer
- Household: Must be a Boone County Resident.
- Income: Gross monthly income for everyone living at the Address must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Information includes: employment income, unemployment, SNAP/food stamp benefits, TANF, child support, VA benefits, Social Security income.
- Demographic Information: Information about everyone in the household. Examples may include: Social Security number, birthdate, health insurance provider, contact information.
Services provided 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm.
Walk-ins: M-T-Th-F.
Scheduled appointments - Wednesday. Call 573-874-2273 to schedule an appointment.
VAC encourages clients to call or visit our website for more information on receiving services during walk-in lobby hours and appointment days.
403 A Vandiver
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273
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