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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

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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)

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Family Impact Center: Families Eating Smart and Moving More

Content added April 16, 2025

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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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

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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.

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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.

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Auvi-Q: Epi-pens

Content added March 17, 2025

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.

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Rental Conditions and Tenant Complaint Form -Boone County Residents

Boone County residents

Content added March 17, 2025

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

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Find a Health Care Provider

Content updated June 6, 2025

Steps to take:

· If you do not have health insurance, the following clinics provide health care on a sliding scale based on your income. Call one of them and ask for a new patient appointment. You can also ask them to help you apply for health insurance.

Sliding Fee Scale Clinics:
Clarity Healthcare - Columbia, (573) 476-0030 - Request an appointment
Compass Health Network, 844-853-8937 - Visit website
Spectrum Health Care, (573) 514-7312 - Visit website

Click here for other options to find health insurance.

· If you have health insurance, call the number on the back of your health insurance card and ask which primary care providers are covered. Call one of those providers and ask for a new patient appointment. 

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Library gun lock distribution takes aim at veteran suicide

Veterans

Content added March 10, 2025
All branches of Daniel Boone Regional Library now offer free gun locks — no questions asked, no library card required. The locks can be requested at the front desk of each branch.

Truman Veterans’ Hospital provides the cable gun locks. In addition to promoting general weapon safety, the locks are part of the hospital’s program to prevent and reduce the risk of veteran suicide. The hospital continues to supply the locks to the library as needed.

Printed on each gun lock is the logo and contact for the Veterans Crisis Line, a crisis hotline for veterans and their loved ones. The locks also come with instructions on how to use them, two keys and information on recognizing the signs of suicide risk and the phone number for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-3161

Callaway County Public Library
710 Court St., Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-7261

Holts Summit Public Library
188 W. Simon Blvd., Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 606-8770

Southern Boone County Public Library
109 N. Main St., Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-7378

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Aspire Business Clinic - Columbia College

Content added March 1, 2025

Modeled after an authentic business consulting firm, the Aspire Business Clinic at Columbia College provides pro bono consulting services to start-up entrepreneurs in the community. Entrepreneurs are paired with a team of students who help uncover innovative growth solutions by designing marketing plans, crafting communication and social media strategies, and developing strategic plans. Contact

Work alongside the Director of the Aspire Business Clinic and fellow students in our dynamic project consulting team. Together, you'll uncover innovative growth solutions for our clients—small businesses and nonprofits—by designing marketing plans, crafting communication and social media strategies, and developing strategic plans.

For more information, email jdmoberly@ccis.edu or rhohenstein@ccis.edu.

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