Basic Needs

Find resources for basic needs such as food, clothing, financial assistance for rent and utilities, bus routes, and more.

FAQs

    1. SAFHR (State Assistance for Housing Relief) assists with rent and utilities. Scroll to the bottom of this page to learn how you can contact Love Columbia for help completing the SAFHR application.

    2. Click for community resources for rent assistance: https://lovecolumbia.org/rent-assistance

    3. Click for community resources for utility bill assistance: https://lovecolumbia.org/utility-bill-assistance

  • Columbia’s primary shelter is the Salvation Army Harbor House. Call them at 573-442-1984 to learn if they have availability. You will need to provide a photo ID.

    For a complete list of Columbia shelters, click here: https://lovecolumbia.org/shelters

    Alternative options in Columbia:

    1. Transitional Housing: https://lovecolumbia.org/transitional-housing-1

    2. Extended Stay Hotels: https://lovecolumbia.org/extended-stay-places-and-rates

  • We sometimes receive donated cars. When this happens, we typically give the car to a family with kids whose parent has consistently participated in one of our coaching programs and needs a car to continue getting to work. Receiving a donated car is never guaranteed.

  • The Love Seat Furniture Bank provides essential household furniture (beds, kitchen table and chairs, couches) to those who do not already have any furniture.

    To receive this service, a church or agency must make a referral to Love Columbia by calling 573-256-7662. Agencies and churches may refer at any time during our business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am -4:30pm.

Still Need Help?

Connect with Love Columbia

  • First

    Call Love Columbia at 573-256-7662 during the public phone hours:

    Monday - Tuesday, 8:30 - 9:30 am Wednesday - Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

  • Second

    Our Clearinghouse will respond to your voicemail within 3 to 4 business days to complete a screening and verify which of our programs best suits your need.

  • Third

    You will have an appointment with one of our Service Coordinators in the Path Forward program. This is where we thoroughly assess your situation and offer strategic help through coaching.