Voter registration for people with a felony record
Content added Oct. 4, 2024
Once they serve their sentence, most people with felony convictions regain the right to vote. Here’s how to prepare for Election Day. (Source: Missouri Independent newspaper; accessed 10/4/24.)
4-a-Change (Social Change Works)
Content added July 22, 2024
Social Change Works is a grassroots not-for-profit located in Columbia, Missouri who supplies critical needs to our unhoused neighbors. These critical needs may seem trivial to most of us, but to a person living a marginal life, they are truly important. The needs supplied by Social Change Works are aid obtaining identification documents, phones and phone service, work clothes, and other necessities to help those hoping to transition out of homelessness.
Voter registration for people experiencing homelessness
Content added June 24, 2024
Voting Registration
People who are homeless can register to vote. Need to complete the form as completely and accurately as possible, but application should be submitted even if unable to provide all info. County Clerk’s office will make eligibility determination. Street address can be location or “homeless”. Mailing address needs to be a valid address to receive mail.
Help in COMO (trifold brochure)
Content updated Sept. 19, 2026
This brochure lists some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
COMO Mobile Aid Collective
homeless adults
Content updated Oct. 7, 2026
MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN: M-F at New Day (1304 Bowling St) @ 11:30am; M/W/most Fridays at Daniel Boon Library @ 11:30am in Lobby; MW around town in various spots
FREE CLINIC: M & Th at Opportunity Campus in conjunction with dinner at Loaves & Fishes. 5-6pm at 1304 Bowling St--basic medical care, first aid & hygiene supplies, seasonal clothing, limited survival gear
Email: hello@comomobileaid.org
Visit website
https://www.facebook.com/comomobileaid
www.instagram.com/comomobileaid
Flourish Initiative
Homeless youth ages 16-24; Youth with educational employment barriers - middle school to high school
Content updated Oct. 28, 2025
24/7 for shelter operations & street outreach
8am-5pm, M-F for community programs
Transitional housing shelter for youth ages 16-24
Street Outreach for homeless youth ages 16-24
Community Programs for youth middle school to high school
(573) 615-6135
Contact: Kenny Petska
Email: info@allyouthflourish.org
New Day Columbia (formerly Turning Point Day Center)
Content updated July 31, 2026
New Day provides basic services for individuals in Boone County who are experiencing homelessness. Services include:
• Showers
• Laundry
• Mail Service
• Computers
• Hygiene Products
• Personal Storage
• Phone Access
• Coffee/Water
• Wi-Fi
• Charging Stations
• Connection to Local Services
1304 Bowling Street
Columbia MO 65201
M-F, 8am – 4pm; Sunday 1-4pm
573-214-4077
Email: info@columbianewday.org
New Horizons Community Support Services, Inc.
Content updated June 17, 2026
Adults (18+) with serious and persistent mental illness(es) some may also have co-occurring substance use disorders.
We also have a homeless outreach program in Boone County called PATH which seeks to connect unhoused individuals with mental illness(es) to resources and housing.
Services include:
Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program- Adult Psychiatric Services and Case Management Services
Initial/ Annual Evaluation and Treatment Plan
Medication Services
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
Healthcare Home
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centers (PSRCs)- day center
Residential Supported Housing Services for CPR Program eligible consumers in Jefferson City and Columbia
Melody House Residential Care Facility- Jefferson City
Harambee House Residential Care Facility- Columbia
PATH Homeless Services- Boone County
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Email: InfoRequest@mo-newhorizons.com
1408 Hathman Place
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-0405
2013 Williams St
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 636-8108
Voluntary Action Center (VAC)
Content updated Aug. 18, 2026
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 including some funds for both Birth Certificates (In the state of Missouri only) and for ID’s. The VAC Opportunity campus fully opened in July 2026 providing Waypoint Shelter, an emergency shelter for unhoused members of Boone County, New Day Columbia, Day Services for the unhoused with showers and laundry services, and Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen providing a hot meal every night of the year.
VAC serves:
Low-income families
Underemployed/unemployed
People with economic disadvantages
Individuals experiencing homelessness
Individuals with disabilities and the elderly
Disadvantaged youth
Hours of operation:
Cindy Mustard Resource Center: 9-12 and 1-4
Waypoint Shelter: Guests need to appear in-person at Waypoint Shelter after 5:30pm to check availability (the line starts to form then). Speak to a staff member at the door to get on the list for the night. Check-in ends at 7:30pm. Waypoint Shelter closes at 8:00am each Sunday-Friday and is open all day Saturday.
1300 Bowling Street
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273