We Rise Together

Basic needs aren't negotiable.

VAC is a local nonprofit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community.
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VAC Continues to Evolve Based on the Needs of Our Community

Many organizations operate with good intentions but don't always meet people where they are.
We recognize the needs of our community have shifted, so we're changing too.
New look. New location. Same heart.
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8,472
Individuals
3,533
Households
21,992
Needs Met

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We provide financial assistance with basic and emergency needs to  people living in Boone County, Missouri
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Community Programs

VAC offers several programs during the year that provide additional assistance to the individuals and community we serve.
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VAC has more options than donating monetarily. Learn more about how you can support our organization.
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We Rise Together.That’s not just this year’s theme; it’s a foundational truth behind our work at the Voluntary Action Center.No one overcomes hardship alone, and no single organization can meet the need alone. Real change happens when a community decides to show up for one another.On Trivia Night, you’ll test your knowledge of Arts, Culture, History, Missouri Pride, Science, and more. The real victory isn’t the points on the board.It’s the room full of people who believe every person deserves dignity, and that access to basic needs is not negotiable.Show up. Play hard. Give back.Thanks to @KilgoresMedicalPharmacy for supporting again this yearRegistration is OPEN: www.vacmo.org/events/trivia/Join us. Reserve your table at www.vacmo.org/events/trivia/#WeRiseTogether #EverydayImpact #ImpactCollective #RadicalResponsibility #Columbia ... See MoreSee Less
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Responding to the immediate basic needs of individuals and families within our community. 
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403A Vandiver Drive, Columbia MO 65202 | Phone: 573-874-2273 | Fax: 573-874-9172 | vac@vacmo.org
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