Attention Columbia:
CoMoHelps is a joint effort of Heart of Missouri United Way, City of Columbia, Boone County, and Community Foundation of Central Missouri to coordinate monetary donations and volunteers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit this website for additional community resources.
Almeta Crayton Community ProgramIn preparation for Columbia Public School closing, Almeta Crayton Community Programs wants to do their part in helping the community. They realize that in preparing our homes for the unknown, some of our neighbors will need assistance.
Learn More City of RefugeWe are all facing unique challenges as our community responds to the Coronavirus. Please take a moment to read this update on some of the urgent needs and obstacles faced by our friends in the refugee community.
Learn More COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC Folks The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the particular vulnerability of queer, transgender, non-binary and/or intersex Black, Indigenous folks and other LGBTQI+ people of color (QTIBIPOC folks). Due to our community disproportionately experiencing a lifelong arc of violence and discrimination, many of our community members are impoverished and housing unstable. Many folks in our community are self-employed or in the service economy, and living with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and/or compromised immune systems.
Learn More First Chance for ChildrenFirst Chance for Children relies on the generosity of our community to inspire greatness and support growth for our next generation. Together, we can create opportunity, change circumstances, and impact life long outcomes for families. You can make a difference by supporting First Chance for Children with a financial gift, donating items, volunteering, or attending an event.
Learn More Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels of Columbia is a non-profit organization that aims to extend independence to seniors in our community. Each day, we go to the store and get what our clients need and deliver it with their meal the next day. Please call 573-886-7554 if you would like to shop, contribute, or deliver with us in order to keep our seniors healthy.
Learn More Request for Medical Masks and GownsThere is an urgent request from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce for medical masks and gowns. As COVID-19 begins to spread rapidly in our state, we need more personal protective equipment for our state's medical caregivers and first responders who will come in contact with patients.
Learn More RWCF COVID-19 Emergency Relief FundThe RCWF Board of Directors has approved directing funds raised during this crisis to be allocated in the following ways: 50% FOR DIRECT RELIEF TO INDIVIDUAL RESTAURANT WORKERS, 25% FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING RESTAURANT WORKERS IN CRISIS, 25% FOR ZERO-INTEREST LOANS FOR RESTAURANTS TO GET BACK UP AND RUNNING
Learn More Shopping AngelsShopping Angels was started with the intent to provide free shopping services to those populations at higher risk of contracting the novel COVID-19 virus, to include individuals over the age of 60 or those with impaired immune systems.
Learn More The Food BankWe rely heavily on donors and volunteers to operate efficiently. Of everything we take in, 97% goes directly toward acquisition and distribution of food, with 3% going toward fundraising and administration.
Learn More The HomiesWe are setting up a fund that all food service people can use to see relief from necessary bills during this time and until we can get things back on track in the world. A server that’s been laid off temporarily and is struggling to pay rent, a dishwasher whose car payment is already 35 days late. You get the point. We, as restaurant owners, will work with each other to determine how and what we can do. We can assure you this will NOT go to pay for any aspect of any business. This is for the Homies.
Learn More Tiger BounceUrgent need: We have had 16 families (approximately 42 children, 18 adults) registered to receive food donations as of this morning. Our team came together and we were able to meet the needs of this number by early morning. In the last several hours, we have had over 40 additional requests for help due to being laid off work TODAY. This is an additional 65 children and their parents.
Learn More COVID-19 Relief CampaignWe are raising funds for our COVID-19 Relief Campaign in order to bolster our Bartender Emergency Assistance Program for the influx of applications we know is coming. We are here to help those in our industry most in need, and we ask you to "help us serve those who serve us".
Learn More WoodhavenAt Woodhaven, our mission is not just about providing supports, it is about working toward a fundamental shift in how the community perceives people with disabilities.
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