Welcome Home provides emergency transitional shelter for veterans and their families. Representatives will be in The Market sharing their available resources including bus tickets, rental and utility assistance, food and case management to work toward meeting basic needs.
VAC offers basic needs services to our community. For assistance with housing, gasoline vouchers, new work uniforms and tools, baby formula and so much more, VAC is a great resource. To ask for more information on the help they provide, stop by the table!
Pick up your VIP Veteran Pack, participate in games like cornhole and connect with community resources in our Community Center!
Please note: Remaining VIP packs will be available at The Market during normal shopping hours after the event on a first-come-first serve basis.
The VA offers several programs to help military veterans experiencing homelessness. By connecting with representatives at The Market, unsheltered veterans can assess their needs and get connected to assistance.
Join us for Halloween-season fun! Dress up in your costume (or not) and stop from trunk to trunk to receive candy and learn more about local resources available to you. Stop by The Market's parking lot from 10 a.m. - noon this Halloween!
Spectrum Health Care is focused on providing full spectrum care to their patients. With a focus on compassion, their staff are dedicated to navigating any gaps or barriers in accessing the health care that you need. Stop by to learn more about the clinic and the services they offer!
Services for Independent Living helps seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities live independently by providing mobility equipment, transportation and a variety of other support services. To learn more about the resources they offer, be sure to stop by!
Pick up food for your furry friend, thanks to local donations from our community! Special distributions are based on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to stop by if you need pet food!
Parents as Teachers is a free service provided by Columbia Public Schools that brings developmental and educational assistance to families with children from infancy to pre-K. Assistance can include social/emotional screenings, individual and group parenting education and even help connecting to other resources in Boone County. Find out more about the program and how they can help.
My Life Clinic is a nonprofit pregnancy care center that provides free services and support to women and families facing unexpected or unsupported pregnancy. Their licensed medical staff provides pregnancy testing, confirmation ultrasounds, and STI testing & treatment. Beyond medical care, they offer options counseling, parenting classes and support groups, and material item assistance.