Partner Type

Community Based Education

Description and Mission

As the Boone County affiliate of CMCA, we empower individuals and families to achieve self-reliance through a variety of programs designed to fight poverty. The Wilkes Boulevard office assists community members in accessing programs including Boone County Circles, Head Start, Section 8 Rental Assistance, Employment & Training, Foster Grandparents, Weatherization, Housing Development, Energy Assistance, Family Support, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

Activities:

Students can serve with the Circles of Support Initiative each Thursday from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., off campus. Circles is an innovative poverty reduction program that assists individual families with setting and meeting their goals. Each session begins with a family style meal.

Special emphasis and skills:

Customer Service, Food Preparation and Serving, Reading Proficiency, Child Enrichment Activities, Client Counseling, Advocacy, Program Development, Citizen Involvement, Cultural & Social Assimilation, Early Childhood Emphasis, Life Skills Training, Youth Emphasis

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Colita Harvey

400 Wilkes Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 443-8731 x214

Homepage

http://www.showmeaction.org

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.