Name:          Voluntary Action Center (VAC) *

Address:             800 North Providence, Suite 220

Columbia, MO 65203

Phone:         (573) 449-6959

Fax:             (573) 874-9172

Web site:      www.vacmo.org

 

Hours:                Phone hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

                           Walk-in hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Fees:                  None

Eligibility:           Individuals in need of emergency services

Services:  

·      Agency of first and last resort

·      Information and referral

·      Client advocacy

·      Emergency assistance

·      Transportation assistance

·      Food

·      Shelter

·      Clothing

·      Medical needs

·      Christmas food and gifts

·      Volunteer recruitment and placement

·      Free “Helping Hand” catalog of all community volunteer opportunities available