Community Centers

  • True North of Columbia

    The goal of True North is to provide all victims with safe housing, advocacy, and support.

    Admin Phone: 573-875-0503

    Crisis Line: 573-875-1370

    Email: info@trunorthofcolumbia.org

    24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-548-2480

    Address: 1901 Pennsylvania Dr Suite A, Columbia, MO 65202

    Hours: 24/7

    Services Provided: Emergency Shelter, Domestic Violence Enforcement Unit, Hospital Advocacy, Counseling & Support Groups

  • The Center Project

    The Center Project provides community resources, like a curated library, a gender affirming healthcare provider list, a closet with free clothing for LGBTQIA+ respective persons in need, and supportive programming and activities for LGBTQIA+ youth, parents, and transgender and non-binary adults.

    Phone: 573-449-1188

    Email: info@thecenterproject.org

    Address: 805 Fairview Ave. Columbia, MO 65201

    Programs: Gender Blender, Rainbow Readers, EmergencyFund, The Clothing Closet

  • Love Columbia

    Love Columbia’s mission is to see individual lives and the community transformed through neighbors helping neighbors. They believe this is best done through a wholistic approach where they serve the whole person and engage the whole community.

    Phone: 573-256-7662

    Phone Hours: M: 8:30-9:30am; W: 3:30-4:30pm

    Address: 1209 E. Walnut St. Columbia, MO 65201

    Office Hours: M: 9:30am-4:30pm; Tues-Fri: 8:30-4:30pm

    Services Provided: Housing, Employment, Financial Planning, Personal Development, Homebuyer Workshop

    **Must show proof of Columbia residency

  • Voluntary Action Center

    Responding to the immediate basic needs of individuals and families within our community.

    **Must be a Boone County resident to qualify for assistance

    Address: 403A Vandiver Dr., Columbia, MO 65201

    Phone: 573-874-2273

    Email: vac@vacmo.org

    Office Hours: M, W, TH, F: 9-12pm; 1-4pm

  • Centro Latino de Salud

    The mission of Centro Latino is to empower Latinos, Latino families and the general public through provision of services and guidance in navigating the health, education and cultural resources of mid-Missouri.

    Address: 609 North Garth Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203

    Phone: 573-449-9442

    Email: latino.centro@gmail.com

    Services Provided: English as a Second Language Classes, Legal Services, Health Services, Spanish Classes

  • Powerhouse Community Development

    Powerhouse Community Development is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative community development programs. Our vision emphasizes the global implementation of initiatives that empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and live enriched, rewarding lives.

    Address: 601 Business Loop 70W, Ste.204
    Columbia, MO

    Phone: 573-723-6030

    Email: ​info@pwrhousecdc.org

    Services Provided: Recovery Support Services, Fatherhood Program, GED Program, First Offenders Program