Columbia Housing Authority
Content updated July 15, 2024
CHA provides housing assistance to over 1,900 families in Columbia and Boone County. Families pay 30% of their adjusted household income for rent. Multiple apartment complexes are listed.
201 Switzler Street
Columbia, MO
573-443-2556
Room at the Inn (RATI)
Adult unhoused individuals
Content updated June 25, 2025
Overnight homeless shelter with some case management.
(573) 825-6029
Email: raticomo@gmail.com
1509 Ashley Street
Columbia, MO
Salvation Army Harbor House
Men, Women & Families
Content updated May 29, 2025
The Salvation Army, Harbor House, provides shelter, warm meals, showers, laundry, life skills classes, and case management for those who have fallen on hard times, and for those who struggle with chronic homelessness.
Intake is 1 pm and on a first-come basis. Intakes available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, except holidays. Call the afternoon before to see if there's any available openings next morning.
Lunch served for the public every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
602 N Ann St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-1984
Broadway Village Apartments
Content updated July 3, 2024
This property is not available for tenants with a bankruptcy, an eviction, recent felonies against people or property, an income less than 2.5x rent, dogs, more than 1 cat, a move in date too far out, or any unmet property requirements.
36 Broadway Village Drive
Columbia, MO
573-875-8600
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.
Mid-Missouri Fisher House
Veterans, Military
Content updated Oct. 3, 2025
Fisher House provides free, temporary lodging for families of veterans receiving hospital care.
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 (On site with Truman VA Hospital.)
House Phone: 573-814-6000
Hours: 24/7
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.
Lasagna Love
Content updated Jan. 5, 2026
Our mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our global community of Lasagna Love volunteers prepare lasagnas each week and deliver them free of charge and contact-free to the doorstep of local families who have requested a meal. Families can privately sign up to receive a meal (no questions asked!).
Request a lasagna website
Social Handles: @WeAreLasagnaLove (Facebook, Instagram)
Lisa Hade, Regional Director - lisa@lasagnalove.org
Travel Centers of America-Veterans Jobs
Content updated Nov. 5, 2024
Information on Career Opportunities
Department of Labor Certified Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program
Opportunities for Advancement
Ongoing Training
Interpreter Training Program-William Woods University
One University Avenue Fulton, MO 65251-1098 573.642.2251
Email
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Summer Feeding Sites for children and teenagers - 2025
Content updated May 14, 2025
The city of Columbia announced the return of its Summer Lunch Program for children and teenagers younger than 18 on Tuesday, according to a news release.
The program starts June 2 and runs through Aug. 7, excluding June 19 and July 4, which are federal holidays. Meal sites will operate Monday through Friday.
Raising the Security Status of an Eviction
Content updated Feb. 2 2024
The new local court rule 4.75 says that in a non-criminal case, anyone may file a letter to request the court raise the security level of the case. When the security level of the case is higher, the case will be hidden from public view.
Reimbursement for Care for Families
Individuals with disabilities and their families
Content updated Sept 22, 2023
Provides a choice and support for individuals seeking independence from the traditional provider-based system.
(817) 211-3738
Email: customerservice@acumen2.net
CHA Annie Fisher Food Pantry
CHA Residents
Content updated Dec. 4, 2025
The Annie Fisher Food Pantry supports families in meeting nutritional needs.
Resources Provided: Nutritious food from the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri.
Hours: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1201 Paquin St.
Columbia, MO, 65201
(573) 815-1072
Randolph County Food Distribution Organizations
Content updated Aug. 7, 2024
A list of places in Randolph County which offer food distribution.
Checking Drivers License Status
Content updated Sept. 29, 2025
If you have questions about a ticket, suspension, or revocation on your Missouri driver record, you may now call the interactive voice response system at (573) 526-2407.
It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
City of Columbia Health & Human Services Resource Guide
Content updated June 10, 2025
A listing of health and human resources including but not limited to clothing, disaster relief, food, homelessness, parenting help, youth employment, human rights, and many more topics.