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The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) provides the legal services and aging and disability communities with the tools and resources they need to serve older adults with the greatest economic and social needs. A centralized, one-stop shop for legal assistance, NCLER provides Legal Training, Case Consultations, and Technical Assistance on Legal Systems Development. Justice in Aging administers NCLER through a contract with the Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging.
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This cookbook is based off eating healthy, making recipes, that cost $4 per day per person, to adhere to SNAP guidelines. It has a variety of types of meals and recipes and nice photos.
For more information on the book, go to Good and Cheap.
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Cars for Moms is a nationwide charity that provides transportation, vehicles, and car repairs for single parents who need help with reliable transportation. People donate cash or cars to support single moms in need.
To qualify, you need a nomination for a donated car. You can nominate yourself, or someone can nominate you.
Cars for Moms vets all nominees and checks with partners in your state to see if there are donated cars to give away. If there are no cars available, the nonprofit saves your information until they are able to help.
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FreeCharityCars.org is the free car division of 1-800-Charity Cars, a nonprofit organization that accepts donated vehicles to be given to families who are without transportation. The organization has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America and in People magazine. The company has gifted more than $70 Million worth of vehicles nationwide.
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To participate in Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s Produce Prescription Program, you will need to be a patient at Compass Health Network who lives in Boone County and has children 19 and younger in your household. Healthcare providers at Compass Health can then "prescribe" fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible patients. The program is now administered by Columbia Farmers Market, starting January 11, 2025.
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
PO Box 1742
Columbia, MO 65205
(573) 514-4174
Email: info@columbiaurbanag.org
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Please Note: This is not an emergency assistance program. Welcome to the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services! A nationally accredited public health department in the state of Missouri, we serve both the city of Columbia and surrounding communities within Boone County, Missouri.
Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety and well-being of Boone County residents. We do this through leadership, partnership and service by coordinating with federal, state and local organizations to achieve our vision of optimal health, safety and well-being for all. Learn more.
Are you interested in receiving emails about local public health updates, such as public health alerts and more? If so, please complete this form.
701 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205
573-874-2489
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Bountiful Baskets is a food coop to get baskets for fruits and veggies at discount prices. You pick up your basket on Cherry Street and must be on time, 8:15 am. You have to volunteer once per month and set up a free account on their website. Step by step how to get set up details at this link: www.bountifulbaskets.org
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Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization that provides a full continuum of behavioral health services as well as primary and dental health services throughout Missouri.
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Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization that provides a full continuum of behavioral health services as well as primary and dental health services throughout Missouri.
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Wolfner Library offers informational and recreational materials in braille, audio and large print to Missourians who are unable to use standard print materials due to blindness, visual or physical impairment or a reading disability. Learn about the ways to apply for services below.
P.O. Box 387
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0387
Toll Free: 800-392-2614
Phone: 573-751-8720
Fax: 573-751-3612
E-Mail: wolfner@sos.mo.gov
DATES: JUNE 2ND - JUNE 28TH and JUNE 30TH - AUG 8TH
AGES: 5-15
TIMES: 7:30am - 4:00pm
601 Business Loop 70,
West Suites 214 A-B
Columbia, MO 65203
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Join the Weekly Home Check - Receive weekly emails of home maintenance prompts. Let’s reduce the risk of costly repairs and take the hassle out of home maintenance, one week at a time.
Become and informed and preferred renter through a 5-part class. Participants who attend the whole training receive a certificate.
What: A five part class designed to make you a renter that landlords prefer
Where: The Love Columbia Center (1209 E Walnut St)
When: Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Classes also available on select Saturdays)
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Families Eating Smart and Moving More (FESMM) is a program designed to improve participants diets nutritionally, increase daily physical activity, and increase home food safety practices.
Subjects covered in the program include:
• Planning and preparing budget friendly, fast, and simple meals.
• How to make healthy food choices’
• Tips on how to stretch out your food dollars.
• Tricks on how to preserve foods more safely.
• Learn how to better understand food nutrition labels.
• Elevate you and your family’s health through nutrition and exercise.
Next class series at the Family Impact Center starts July 8 and ends August 12, 2025. Classes will be held 9-10 am. Classes are free but require registration. For more information and registration of the July/August 2025 series, please contact NPA Emily Blaue.
105 E. Ash St
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-2428
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The 2025 Base Year Application period is now open, from April 1 through June 30.
Current application
FAQs for the program
Claire L. Lower
Administrative Coordinator
Boone County Human Resources
613 E. Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-448-7046
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At Connections, we offer a holistic network of services designed to support individuals and families living in poverty on their journey to economic self-sufficiency. Central to our approach is lifelong mentoring, which serves as the foundation for building trust, accountability, and long-term success. Our comprehensive model integrates evidence-based practices that address all aspects of a person's life—including employment, education, housing, health, and personal development.
We have an online referral form for partners to complete with potential participants - Referral. Once we receive the referral, our Training Facilitator reaches out to discuss upcoming classes and ensure we are the best fit for their needs.
601 Business Loop 70W, Suite 218
Columbia, MO 65201
(636) 940-8027
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If you are unable to pay your bills in full:
You may set up a payment plan and may have up to 18 months to pay your bills, interest free.
You may be eligible for full or partial assistance. The amount of financial assistance you may qualify for is based on your income and/or the resources
you have to help pay your bills.
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Patients who meet certain income guidelines may qualify for financial assistance. Eligibility for assistance is based upon total gross income (how much you make before taxes) and the number of dependents (usually spouse and children) in your family. Patients who have special circumstances may receive further consideration. Eligible patients will not be charged more than patients who have insurance. You may apply for financial assistance up to 240 days after you receive your first bill.
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Individuals needing an epi-pen can contact Auvi-Q to receive a free set if they meet income qualifications.
Complete the form to fill out and submit for a free set from Auvi-Q: Form.
Boone County residents
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For individuals that cannot file a rental conditions and tenant complaint form through the Office of Neighborhood Services because they live outside of city limits, they can complete a Rental Housing Standards Complaint Form through Boone County Resource Management. Note that individuals need to be current on rent to be considered. It also needs to be notarized. Other regulations are outlined in the attached document, Rental Regulations.
Here is the link to the website as well: Rental Housing Standards
Boone County Rental Standard Complaint Form
Boone County Rental Regulations
If you are not eligible for insurance through your employer, check to see if you are eligible for Medicaid or the Health Insurance Marketplace - Need link here to Find Health Insurance — Love Columbia.
Veterans
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We are able to advise veterans on GI Bill benefits that they may be eligible for and explain the application process.
MU Veterans Center (University of Missouri)
Memorial Union (Lower-level N-5)
516 Hitt Street
Columbia, Missouri 65211
Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm. If possible, please call to make an appointment.
(573) 884-4383
Email: veterans@missouri.edu
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