Elder Justice - National Center on Law and Elder Rights
Content updated Aug. 10, 2026
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.
Good and Cheap Recipe Book
Content added June 13, 2025
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.
Free Cars for Mom
Content updated Aug. 10, 2026
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.
FreeCharityCars.org
Content updated Aug. 10, 2026
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.
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services
Those in need of social services. Please Note: This is not an emergency assistance program.
Content updated Feb. 27, 2026
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. More information is available via Columbia’s My Key website.
Gynecological/breast exams and pap tests
Birth control and emergency contraception
Pregnancy testing
Immigration and refugee services
Blood pressure/glucose checks
Click here to view services: https://www.como.gov/health/clinical-services/
Are you interested in receiving emails about local public health updates, such as public health alerts and more? If so, please complete this form.
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
1005 W. Worley Street
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573.817.6441
Alternate Phone: 573.874.7781
Fax: 573.874.7756
Email: Health@CoMo.gov
Bountiful Baskets
Content added June 7, 2025
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
Compass Health - MO locations
Content added June 6, 2025
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.
Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library
Reading disabled; Visually impaired; Physically impaired; Blind; ADHD; Autism; Dyslexia.
Content added Aug. 14, 2026
Wolfner Library is a free library service for Missourians of all ages who are unable to read standard print materials due to visual impairment, blindness, physical disability, or reading disability, either temporary or permanent. There is no charge whatsoever to the patron for the following:
- Loan of audiobooks, Braille and large print books and magazines
- Loan of digital audiobook players
- Audiobook downloads are available 24 hours a day
- Accessible newspapers and magazines
- Free shipping through the United States Postal Service
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
600 W Main St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-8720
E-Mail: wolfner@sos.mo.gov
Camp I Love Me - Brochure
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
Weekly Home Check - Maintenance Reminders
Content added May 17, 2025
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.
VA GI Bill Educational Entitlements
Veterans
Content added May 17, 2025
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
Rentwell
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)
Visit website
Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program in Boone County
Content added April 9, 2025
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
Connections2Success
Content added April 9, 2025
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
MU Health Care Financial Assistance
Content added March 31, 2025
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.
Boone Health Financial Assistance
Content added March 31, 2025
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.