Neighbors helping neighbors in Columbia.
A Catholic lay ministry of person-to-person service, run entirely by volunteers. “We Serve in Hope.” However you came here today, your next step is below.
I need help
If you’re a low-income Columbia resident facing a hardship — most often rent or a utility bill — we may be able to help.
Help line — leave a voice mail (573) 424-1022Please leave a voice mail message on the helpline Mondays 8:30 am – 9:30 am and if we feel we can help, a volunteer will return your call.
When you call, it helps to share…
- Your name and a phone number we can reach you at
- What you need help with (e.g. rent, utilities)
- Your address or the area of town you live in
I want to help
Every gift and every volunteer hour stays in Columbia and goes directly to neighbors in need. Choose how you’d like to get involved.
What we do
St. Vincent de Paul volunteers meet low-income Columbia neighbors with dignity and respect. We assist mostly with rent and utility bills — but all assistance requests are considered.
Rent & utility help
Our primary assistance: help with rent and utility bills for low-income residents of Columbia, Missouri.
Loaves & Fishes meals
Our volunteers help serve meals through the Loaves & Fishes program here in Columbia.
Person-to-person care
Vincentians serve and pray alongside those we help. All assistance requests are considered, one neighbor at a time.
We Serve in Hope
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay charitable organization. Our members are all volunteers — Vincentians who pray with one another and with those whom we serve.
Local resources
If we can’t meet a need, or you need help right away, these Columbia and Missouri organizations may be able to assist.
Utility & energy bill help MO Food Stamps (SNAP)
Food assistance Love Columbia
Holistic local assistance Salvation Army
Help overcoming poverty Voluntary Action Center
Emergency assistance MO Tenant Help
Eviction delay & prevention Boone County Health Dept.
Utility help (60+, disabled, kids) Office of Neighborhood Services
Landlord / tenant disputes MO Unemployment
Unemployment benefits SSA Scam Protection
Protect against scams
Help us serve more neighbors
Your gift goes directly to Columbia families facing rent and utility emergencies. No amount is too small. Donations are by check, made payable to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
903 Bernadette Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203
501(c)(3) nonprofit · Tax ID 86-1413884 · gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Volunteer with us
Vincentians visit neighbors, answer the help line, serve meals, and walk alongside families in hard seasons. New volunteers are always welcome — reach out through the help line or by mail and we’ll help you get connected.
Get in touch about volunteering →Contact
Help line
(573) 424-1022
Mondays, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
(leave a voice mail; if we can help, a volunteer returns your call)
Donate by mail
Checks payable to:
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
903 Bernadette Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203
Where we are
Columbia, Missouri
903 Bernadette Dr., 65203
svdpcomo.org