Because of Columbia Neighbors’ Generosity we served 2,541 adults in 2023
2,366 children included in their households
SERVICES
CONNECTIONS
Receives and assesses all requests for Love Columbia Services.
+ 4,837 Unique Requests
+ 57% Referred to Love Columbia Programs
+ 23% Community Information/Referral Consultations
+ 11 % Direct Services (Essential Items, Form Completion, Financial Assistance, and Delivery/Transportation)
+ 9% Unable to Serve
INFORMATION LIBRARY
Online and print resource library answering questions most frequently asked by people in Columbia who are in need or seeking positive change.
+ 195,314 Website Views
PATH FORWARD
Provides assessment and support to promote long term life improvement and may include strategic financial assistance to bridge a gap or accomplish goals.
+ 463 Participants
+ 91% Completed At Least One Goal
+ 1,333 Total Goals Completed
+ 5,233 Hours Of Supportive Services
SIDE BY SIDE
Provides individual coaching in 5 specific areas: budgeting, credit building, career/job search, housing search, and life purpose.
+ 1,660 Participants
+ 3,451 Coaching Sessions
+ 302 Households Obtained Permanent Housing
+ 617 Households Prevented Eviction
+ 113 Individuals Secured Jobs Or Better Jobs
+ 108 Vita Tax Preparations
EXTRA MILE
Provides individual money management education and coaching through a 16-week program that offers accountability, partnership, and opportunity to practice new skills.
+ 120 Participants
+ 842 Coaching Sessions
+ 79% Completed At Least 4 Weeks
+ 51% Completed Full 16-Week Program
+ 36% Increased Income While In Program
+ 92% Now Follow A Budget
+ 90% Saved Or Paid Off Debt
+ $111,637 Total Saved And Debt Paid
+ $53,758 Debt Paid Off
+ $57,879 Amount Saved By Participants
EXTRA MILE LOANS
Provides no-interest loans to retire high-interest loans.
+ 34 New Loans $24,146 Loaned | 91 % Repayment Rate
EXTRA MILE HOMES & TEMPORARY HOUSING
Transitional housing to stabilize homeless families.
Extra Mile Homes:
+ 1,708 Nights Of Shelter
+ 18 Families with 47 Children
Temporary housing provided through hotel stays.
Temporary Housing:
+ 4,575 Hotel Nights
+ 175 Households | 89 Families With 199 Children
HOMEOWNERSHIP
First time homebuyer classes for down payment assistance.
+ 74 Homeownership Program Graduates
+ 15 Purchased Homes
HEALTHY HOMES & TABLES
Activities and support to strengthen families.
+ 61 Families Enrolled
+ 360 Family Activity Kits
+ 290 Holiday Celebration Support
THE LOVE SEAT
Provides free furniture and housewares for families in crisis or transition.
Furniture:
+ 155 Households | $90,120 In Value
Housewares:
+ 97 Households | $6,493 In Value
Provides free shopping vouchers to Love Columbia program participants.
+ 170 Received Store Shopping Vouchers | $5,242 In Value
Provides moving assistance to families in need of relocation.
+ 47 Families Served
LOVE TECH
Refurbishes computers for staff use and community donations.
+ 61 Computers Provided To Nonprofits, Churches And Clients
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
Our volunteers play a vital part in how we have loved our neighbors forward over the past 15 years.
+ 375 Volunteers
+ 7,073 Volunteer Hours
TRANSPORTATION
A variety of services and financial assistance to overcome transportation barriers and reach other goals.
+ 218 Car Repairs Funded
+ 22 Zero Interest Car Purchase Loans | $25,961 Loaned
+ 24 Car Savings Matching Fund Gifts
+ 17 Donated Cars
+ 655 Gas Cards And Rides Provided
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
Rent, utilities, hotel stays, food, transportation, and other essential items.
+ $871,542 Total Provided
+ 717 Needs Met For Essential Hygiene And Household Supplies | Over 4,000 Items Distributed
