Connecting Community Relationships and Resources to Love People Forward
Invitations and Manageable Steps
Affordable Housing Coalition members:
Randy Cole (CEO of Columbia Housing Authority), Jane Williams (Executive Director of Love Columbia), Lester Woods (Founder/Pastor of Urban Empowerment Ministries)
Ed Stansberry (Executive Director of Voluntary Action Center)
Stepping Into the Housing Crisis
22 Ways to Step Into the Housing Crisis
As we continue to serve our unhoused neighbors this year, it is increasingly more apparent that Columbia is in an affordable housing crisis. It will take a true community-wide partnership to move the needle, and we believe everyone has something to offer.
Love Columbia Joins Community Partners to Seek Community Input
April 28th from 6:30 - 8pm | Broadway Christian Church (2601 W Broadway)

Community stakeholders are welcome to share input and help inform plans for a comprehensive homeless service center. Everyone is encouraged to attend a public engagement meeting hosted by Columbia Housing Authority, Loaves and Fishes, Love Columbia, Room at the Inn, Turning Point, and Voluntary Action Center.
Jessica Macy, Coordinated Entry Specialist, with Conrad Hake, Functional Zero Task Force Chair & Love Columbia Side-by-Side Coaching Manager
Love Columbia Events
Grand Open House
Saturday, May 7th from 1 - 4pm | Love Columbia Center, 1209 E Walnut
Join us to thank the community and celebrate our new downtown property.

Agenda:
1 - 2:30pm | Live Music by January Lanterns
2:30 - 3pm | Impact Stories
3 - 4pm | Live Music by Urban Empowerment Choir
Tours throughout the afternoon.
Parking located at the Armory, E Ash & 8th (shuttles provided)

Car Coaching Information Meeting
May 17th at 6pm | Love Columbia Center, 1209 E Walnut

Learn about Love Columbia's Car Coaching team at an informational meeting. Car coaching includes finding and evaluating reliable/ inexpensive cars, as well as helping people shop for cars, navigate car repairs, and learn about car maintenance.
Howdy Matheny (left) gives Heather and Joe keys to their new car! The couple saved up a large portion of the cost, and local pickleballers donated to pay the remaining amount.
The Love Seat resale store provides a place for shoppers to find quality, low-cost furniture, housewares and clothing and for Love Columbia program participants to obtain essential items. The associated furniture bank provides free furniture and housewares to families in crisis or transition. 
Mon - Fri 10:00 - 5:00
Sat 9:00 - 4:00

Donation Times:
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 3:00
For Donation Inquiries/Scheduled
Pick-Ups Contact: 573-303-6198

2600 Rangeline St. Columbia, MO 65202
Love your neighbor as yourself
 
This is the ideal that drives Love Columbia. We coordinate relationships and resources to “love people forward” to a higher capacity. We provide coaching to help people improve their finances, employment, and housing, and offer strategic financial assistance and material goods to support their path forward.
 
• Information and referral
• Assessment and action planning
• Coaching (financial, employment, housing, life purpose)
• Transitional housing
• Payday loan relief 
• Strategic financial assistance
• Transportation assistance
• Basic needs (furniture, clothing & housewares)