VAC Continues to Evolve Based on the Needs of Our Community
Many organizations operate with good intentions but don't always meet people where they are. We recognize the needs of our community have shifted, so we're changing too.
New look. New location. Same heart.
VAC numbers for 2024
8,279
Individuals
3,493
Households
2,277
New Clients
service qualifications
We provide financial assistance with basic and emergency needs to people living in Boone County, Missouri
VAC will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Dr. King's vision of dignity and justice for all continues to inspire our mission. We honor his legacy by working toward a community where everyone has access to safe housing and basic needs.Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 21. If you need assistance, we'll be here to help.Thank you for your understanding. ... See MoreSee Less
Myth: People come to Columbia from other places to use our services.Fact: 70% of people experiencing homelessness are from the community where they became homeless. Research shows people don't migrate for services—they lack the resources to move. Our unhoused neighbors are exactly that: neighbors. They're people from right here in Boone County who've fallen on hard times.Join us at our open forum at Daniel Boone Regional Library to learn more about homelessness in our community and how we're working together through VAC Opportunity Campus to create real solutions.Sign up link: forms.gle/#boonecountyQ#columbiamon#endhomelessnessa#communitysupports#mythsvsfactsupport #MythsVsFacts ... See MoreSee Less
The fourth annual That's What She Said Columbia is only THREE MONTHS AWAY! We can't wait for you to hear the powerful stories of 9 more incredible CoMo women while we raise funds for our 2026 nonprofit partner Voluntary Action Center. Stay tuned for the speaker lineup & ticket sales to be announced at the end of the month. #TWSSCOMO ... See MoreSee Less
