Let’s partner with those experiencing homelessness in our community to create meaningful change.
Our neighbors experiencing homelessness cannot be overlooked anymore.
Homelessness is a systemic issue that requires comprehensive resources, and it’s a road to resilience that’s not meant to be walked alone.
Key Campus Buildings
Shelter
The shelter will operate as a low-barrier, 24/7 facility, operating 365 days a year and utilizing Housing First Principles that will provide comprehensive services for individuals experiencing chronic and unsheltered homelessness in Boone County.
The shelter will be a facility approximately 26,300 square feet with capacity for 125 beds, a kitchen, laundry facilities, showers, secure storage, kennel facilities, a computer lab, and housing case management resources.
Shelter services will include:
Mailing services
Transportation services
Laundry facilities
Showers
Secure storage
Kennel facilities
Computer lab
Open year round
Open all day 24/7
Drop-in center
Case Management
Employment assistance
Physical mailing address
Resource Center
The Resource Center will be a facility that is approximately 23,600 square feet and houses wraparound services, office space for partner agencies, and the VAC agency offices. This facility will provide a transformative experience for its clients—bringing together multiple agencies wholly for the benefit of those experiencing hardship and homelessness, and without the need for transportation.
The Resource Center will be open to all community members who need support as well as clients from The Opportunity Campus and existing clients from partner agencies.
Medical Clinic
The Medical Clinic will be located in the Resource Center and will be approximately 5,000 square feet. The building shell will be leased to a medical partner agency to provide medical, mental health, substance abuse, and dental services to Campus clients as well as the greater Columbia community.
Lives Touched
The coordinated services and resources provided at the Shelter, Resource Center, and Medical Clinic will touch approximately 10,000 people annually.
