A Year of Loving People Forward
Love Columbia’s 2022 Annual Report
Because of Columbia neighbors’ generosity in 2022, we served
2,744 adults
546 adults received consultations
2,198 adults enrolled in programs
2,118 children included in their households
Ashley
“I’ve been working extra hours to pay my credit card off and have so far paid off 8 debts to get my credit back up. I’m working toward developing a better future. I am so thankful for you guys!”
Clearinghouse
Receives and assesses all requests for Love Columbia Services.
3,025 unique requests
2,229 individuals received information and referral consultations
501 individuals received financial assistance and single services (essential items, form completion, and delivery/transportation)
Information Library
Online and print resource library
82,570 website views
Path Forward
Provides assessment and support to promote long term life improvement and may include strategic financial assistance to bridge a gap or accomplish goals.
650 participants
74% improved life satisfaction
80% completed at least one goal
Side by Side
Provides individual coaching in 5 specific areas; budgeting, credit building, career/job search, housing search, and life purpose.
1,399 participants
3,611 coaching sessions
83% completed at least one goal
387 households obtained permanent housing
746 maintained housing
83 individuals secured jobs or better jobs
51 VITA tax preparations
Extra Mile
Provides individual money management education and coaching through a 16-week program that offers accountability, partnership, and opportunity to practice new skills.
111 participants with
982 coaching sessions
62% of starts completed at least 4 weeks
36% completed full 16-week program
88% of completions now follow a budget
92% of completions saved or paid off debt
36% of completions increased income while in program
Extra Mile Loans
Provides no-interest loans to retire high-interest loans.
63 loans
95% repayment rate
Extra Mile Homes & Hotel Stays
Transitional housing and coaching for homeless families with children to help them regain stability. Temporary housing provided through hotel stays.
Hotel Stays
6,323 hotel nights
156 households
*93 families with children
Extra Mile Homes
1,231 nights of shelter
11 families with
33 children
The Love Seat
Provides free furniture and housewares for families in crisis or transition.
Furniture
180 households
$65,805 in value
Housewares
111 households
$7,540 in value
Provides free shopping vouchers to Love Columbia program participants.
615 received store shopping vouchers
$16,908 in value
Provides moving assistance to families in need of relocation.
25 families served
Transportation
A variety of services and financial assistance to overcome transportation barriers and reach other goals.
137 car repairs
19 donated cars
339 fuel fares and rides
Volunteer Engagement
372 volunteers
*101 active coaches
9,564 volunteer hours
Financial Assistance Provided
Rent, utilities, hotel stays, food, transportation, and other essential items.
$552,667.25 total provided
$238,096.64 in hotel stays (of the total provided)
271 essential hygiene/ household supplies
State Assistance for Housing Relief
Rent and utility assistance available through the state of Missouri.
908 applications submitted
$2,194,282.17 distributed to local landlords