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.
Over the past two weeks, we've shared that VAC is moving to VAC Opportunity Campus. Today, we're ready to give you the full picture.VAC owns and operates VAC Opportunity Campus. After 56 years of serving this community, this is our expansion—built on trust, expertise, and evidence-based approaches.TWO BUILDINGS→ Cindy Mustard Resource CenterSame essential services you depend on, new location with more capacity: food assistance, prescription support, ID documents, employment supplies, baby needs, and emergency assistance. Nothing you rely on is being replaced.→ The HubHome to Waypoint Shelter—VAC's NEW housing-first emergency shelter offering low-barrier emergency shelter with trained professional staff (24/7), case management, immediate access to wrap-around services, and pathways to permanent housing.WHAT IS HOUSING-FIRST?Housing-first means we provide stable housing FIRST, without requiring sobriety, employment, or being "ready." When people have housing stability, everything else becomes possible. This isn't experimental—housing-first has a 97% success rate in keeping people housed long-term.WHY THIS BENEFITS OUR COMMUNITY→ Reduces visible homelessness→ Decreases emergency service calls→ Gets people into services with professional support→ Proven effective in cities nationwideIS VAC QUALIFIED FOR THIS?Yes. We have 56 years of experience meeting people where they are with dignity. Waypoint Shelter will be operated by trained staff using evidence-based practices. We're not experimenting—we're implementing what works. Same values. Same team. Expanded impact.VAC Opportunity Campus | Resource Center Opening mid-March 2026, and Waypoint Shelter at The Hub to follow mid-summer.#VAC #VACOpportunityCampus #WaypointShelter #HousingFirst #ColumbiaMO #CoMo #BasicNeedsArentNegotiable #BooneCounty ... See MoreSee Less
Giving back shouldn't be complicated. Impact Collective makes it simple for local businesses to support their community—consistently and meaningfully. Here's how it works: 1. Choose your level — starting at just $50/month 2. We handle the rest — your gift goes directly to neighbors in need through gasoline vouchers, medical assistance, and vital documents 3. You get recognized — and your community gets stronger Ready to join? www.vacmo.org/donations/impact-collective/... See MoreSee Less
Every month, we’re proud to recognize the local businesses showing up through Impact Collective.These Community Partners don’t just give once—they give consistently, helping neighbors meet essential needs month after month. This is what steady community support looks like.👉 Want to see your business featured? Become a Community Partner: www.vacmo.org/donations/impact-collective/... See MoreSee Less
