Central Missouri Community Action - Energy Assistance 800 N. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203 (573)443-1100 Fax: (573)443-1117 Hours: 8 - 5, M - 5 Services: LIHEAP emergency utility assistance for low-income families; weatherization services (utility assistance and weatherization both subject to availability of funds and program guidelines) Eligibility: Based on income and varies by program, call for information Fees: None for income eligible recipients Apply Online https://mydss.mo.gov/energy-assistance?fbclid=IwAR3MLERLh_Vfx_63BWBT19v4F5BCU6OKCsqCaM7zERDx2C2DQ3RKUO6KzMA Columbia/Boone County Dept of Public Health and Human Services 1005 W. Worley Columbia, MO 65203 573-817-6430 Fax 573-874-7756 Hours: 8-5 pm Monday through Friday Utility Assistance: The Division of Human Services is responsible for determining eligibility for two lottery programs to assist Boone County residents with paying their utility bills. For specific billing questions or to request copies of utility bills, please contact City of Columbia Utilities Customer Service & Billing. HELP Program: Assists low-income families with children in the home. This assistance is limited to one (1) time per year and five (5) times per lifetime. CASH Program: Assists low-income senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Love Inc Of Columbia office@columbialoveinc.org1516 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 256-7662 Furniture donation line: 573-447-0020 furniturereferral@columbialoveinc.org http://www.columbialoveinc.org/information-library/ Hours: Administrative Office: 8:30-4:30 (M-F); Client request telephone line open Monday-Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am, and Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The Love Seat Resale Store: 10:00-5:00 (M-F), 9:00-4:00 (Sat) Services: An intake interview is offered for the purpose of assessment and goal setting. Subsequently information and referral may be provided and/or enrollment in one of our programs. Love INC Information Library lists Love INC's most frequently requested documents. Programs include: Side by Side - individual coaching in the areas of life purpose, basic budgeting, job search, housing search, and credit score building. Extra Mile - 16 week, high accountability money management coaching with rewards/incentives. Extra Mile Homes – Four to six month transitional housing with money management and person coaching. The Love Seat – Free basic needs furniture for those in crisis or transition with church/agency verified need; resale store for those desiring to purchase low-cost items. Bike 2 to the Future – Free bicycle, helmet and lock for adults needing transportation to work or school. Fee: None Eligibility: City of Columbia residents Intake Procedures: Agencies or church staff may email a referral to clientreferral@columbialoveinc.org or furniturereferral@columbialoveinc.org or leave a message on line 2. Clients may leave a message on line 1 on Monday-Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am, and Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Staff is not available for walk-in appointments. Required Documentation for Services: Permission for verification following intake interview as needed Geographic Area Served: City of Columbia Foreign Languages Spoken: Spanish Salvation Army 1108 W. Ash, Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 442-3229 Fax: (573) 449-6185 Hours: 9:00a.m.-4:30p.m. (M-F) http://www.salvationarmycomo.org/Services: Food pantry; clothing vouchers; disaster assistance; rental assistance, utility assistance,Christmas assistance; casework services, help with getting birth certificates, ID cards and SS cards, and referrals for transients and resident: youth activities for ages 6-18 Fee: None for most services, program service fee of 10% is asked for Harbor House residents Eligibility: Must have need St. Vincent de Paul Society 903 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 424-1022, leave message Hours: Vary Services: Assistance with rent, utility bill, prescription medication or gasoline Fee: No fee Eligibility: Columbia residents in need |
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