Public Service Announcements
Date -- Title
05/22/2013 -- “A Ride till the End; A Right to
The public, especially veterans, are welcome to attend “A Ride till the End; A Right to Heal” at 6 p.m, Wednesday, May 22 in Café Berlin at 10th and Park Ave. in Columbia.
Jacob George, an Afghan war vet, will perform his original acoustic music. George and other vets are actively promoting the “Right to Heal” campaign urging US leaders to direct soldiers suffering from PTSD, head injuries or sexual trauma toward helping services—not back to war.
A potluck dinner will take place, welcoming George, who’s biking with others across the country until the US wars end.
More info is available at 449-4585.
Jacob George, an Afghan war vet, will perform his original acoustic music. George and other vets are actively promoting the “Right to Heal” campaign urging US leaders to direct soldiers suffering from PTSD, head injuries or sexual trauma toward helping services—not back to war.
A potluck dinner will take place, welcoming George, who’s biking with others across the country until the US wars end.
More info is available at 449-4585.
All concerned about the climate crisis are invited to join Peaceworks at noon this Thursday, May 23, in a gathering outside the office of Sen. Claire McCaskill, 915 E. Ash in downtown Columbia. Climate advocates will be presenting cards signed by more than 300 constituents urging the Senator to end her support for Keystone XL and other expansions of fossil fuel use, and, instead, to embrace policies to effectively address the climate. More info available at 573-875-0539.
05/25/2013 -- March against Monsanto
On Saturday, May 25, in cities worldwide,
activists will be leading a
March Against Monsanto.
Here in Columbia, the March will start
at City Hall at 1 PM and end
at the corner of Rollins Rd. and College Avenue. The purpose is to protect our food supply,
support local farmers and
raise awareness about the potential harm
of genetically modified foods.
More information is available on Facebook
at March Against Monsanto.
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activists will be leading a
March Against Monsanto.
Here in Columbia, the March will start
at City Hall at 1 PM and end
at the corner of Rollins Rd. and College Avenue. The purpose is to protect our food supply,
support local farmers and
raise awareness about the potential harm
of genetically modified foods.
More information is available on Facebook
at March Against Monsanto.
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En 1978 fue establecido el programa de apoyo para ayudar a las personas de 60 años o mayores a llenar sus formularios de impuestos; además de darles asesoría y enseñanza técnica a las personas ancianas en todo el país. El programa VITA ofrece una ayuda muy parecida para ayudar a personas de escasos recursos en áreas distantes rurales y urbanas.
La oficina de impuestos IRS esta aceptando solicitudes de las diferentes organizaciones a partir de hoy y hasta el 31 de mayo para facilitarles fondos económicos para esas actividades y hasta por tres años.
Las solicitudes para estas ayudas económicas están disponibles en el sitio de internet en www.grants.gov
La oficina de impuestos IRS esta aceptando solicitudes de las diferentes organizaciones a partir de hoy y hasta el 31 de mayo para facilitarles fondos económicos para esas actividades y hasta por tres años.
Las solicitudes para estas ayudas económicas están disponibles en el sitio de internet en www.grants.gov
In 1978, the program Tax Counseling for the Elderly was established
to provide tax counseling and return preparation to persons age 60 or older
and to give training and technical assistance
to seniors across the nation.
The VITA program offers similar help to under-served populations
in hard to reach urban and non-urban areas.
The IRS is accepting applications from organizations
now through May 31 for grants to provide funding for these activities for up to three years.
Application packages for these grants are available on the Web at Grants.gov.
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to provide tax counseling and return preparation to persons age 60 or older
and to give training and technical assistance
to seniors across the nation.
The VITA program offers similar help to under-served populations
in hard to reach urban and non-urban areas.
The IRS is accepting applications from organizations
now through May 31 for grants to provide funding for these activities for up to three years.
Application packages for these grants are available on the Web at Grants.gov.
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06/09/2013 -- CoMO Summer Activities
The Mayor's COuncil on
Physical Fitness and Health
has announced several events that will happen
in our city during May and June.[6 seconds]
Friday, May 17, will see a Breakfast Station
for Bike Walk and Wheel Week
from 7 - 9 am at Flat Branch Park. [8 seconds]
On Saturday, May 18, a Walking Group
will meet at 9 am at MKT Trail,
Access off Stadium, as part of Trails Day. [8 seconds]
On Friday, May 31 through to Saturday, June 1,
the Columbia Mall will host
the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life from 6 pm - 6 am. [10 seconds]
On Saturday, June 1, the Walking Group
will meet at 9 am at Bear Creek Trail,
the Creasy Springs access. [6 seconds]
On Sunday, June 9 Twin Lakes Park will host Travel by Gravel Family Bike Ride from 2 - 4 pm. [6 seconds]
More details are available on the Web at gocolumbiamo.com, under the search tag "Go Fitness" [7 seconds]
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Physical Fitness and Health
has announced several events that will happen
in our city during May and June.[6 seconds]
Friday, May 17, will see a Breakfast Station
for Bike Walk and Wheel Week
from 7 - 9 am at Flat Branch Park. [8 seconds]
On Saturday, May 18, a Walking Group
will meet at 9 am at MKT Trail,
Access off Stadium, as part of Trails Day. [8 seconds]
On Friday, May 31 through to Saturday, June 1,
the Columbia Mall will host
the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life from 6 pm - 6 am. [10 seconds]
On Saturday, June 1, the Walking Group
will meet at 9 am at Bear Creek Trail,
the Creasy Springs access. [6 seconds]
On Sunday, June 9 Twin Lakes Park will host Travel by Gravel Family Bike Ride from 2 - 4 pm. [6 seconds]
More details are available on the Web at gocolumbiamo.com, under the search tag "Go Fitness" [7 seconds]
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06/24/2013 -- HEAR Now Festival 2013
The National Audio Theater Festivals,
a non-profit organization,
invites radio enthusiasts
to HEAR Now: An audio fiction and arts festival
in Kansas City, MO
from June 20th to 23rd, 2013
This four-day Festival will
showcase sound art storytelling,
celebrating audio drama, audiobooks and the spoken word
with live and recorded performances.
More info on the festival at hear now festival dot org.
a non-profit organization,
invites radio enthusiasts
to HEAR Now: An audio fiction and arts festival
in Kansas City, MO
from June 20th to 23rd, 2013
This four-day Festival will
showcase sound art storytelling,
celebrating audio drama, audiobooks and the spoken word
with live and recorded performances.
More info on the festival at hear now festival dot org.
08/20/2013 -- ASSE Student Exchange
"ASSE International Student Exchange Programs" is
looking for
local families to host students from a variety of countries around the world.
Host families choose students to welcome into their home, not as a guest, but as a family member.
Students are age 15 - 18 and have met character and academic requirements.
They are fully insured and have their own spending money.
More information is available at 1-800-736-1760 or on the Web at host.asse.com.
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looking for
local families to host students from a variety of countries around the world.
Host families choose students to welcome into their home, not as a guest, but as a family member.
Students are age 15 - 18 and have met character and academic requirements.
They are fully insured and have their own spending money.
More information is available at 1-800-736-1760 or on the Web at host.asse.com.
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09/13/2013 -- Neighborhood watch
The Columbia Police Department invites you to join
Columbia Neighborhood Watch in learning how to keep your neighborhood safe.
The first training sessions occurred in the spring. The next meetings are coming in the fall.
Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 PM in the Media Center of Shepard Blvd. Elementary at 2616 Shephard Blvd.
and
Friday, Sept. 13, in Suite 131 in the Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West.
Registration appreciated but not required on the Web
at Columbia Neighborhood Watch.org
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Columbia Neighborhood Watch in learning how to keep your neighborhood safe.
The first training sessions occurred in the spring. The next meetings are coming in the fall.
Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 PM in the Media Center of Shepard Blvd. Elementary at 2616 Shephard Blvd.
and
Friday, Sept. 13, in Suite 131 in the Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West.
Registration appreciated but not required on the Web
at Columbia Neighborhood Watch.org
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11/30/2013 -- Columbia Farmer's Market Schedul
“Columbia Farmers Market is open every Saturday , 8am to noon.
Weekday markets start May 8th:
Wednesdays, from 4 to 6pm in the ARC parking lot, on the corner of West Ash Street and Clinkscales Road,
And Thursday's from 3 to 6pm at the Forum Christian Church parking lot at the corner of Nifong and Forum Boulevard
and Fridays at Brookside Square, 3 to 6pm, 2 blocks west of Providence Rd and Smiley Lane.
Columbia Farmers Market accepts food stamps at all locations.
Weekday markets start May 8th:
Wednesdays, from 4 to 6pm in the ARC parking lot, on the corner of West Ash Street and Clinkscales Road,
And Thursday's from 3 to 6pm at the Forum Christian Church parking lot at the corner of Nifong and Forum Boulevard
and Fridays at Brookside Square, 3 to 6pm, 2 blocks west of Providence Rd and Smiley Lane.
Columbia Farmers Market accepts food stamps at all locations.
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW is an organization of
wives, mothers, daughters and other female relatives
of those who have served in the US Military
during a war or conflict.
The Auxiliary began in 1914 and now, with 500,000 members,
its major goal is still to serve veterans.
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW supports active-duty personnel in many ways,
including by shipping care packages and fund-raising.
More information about this organization can be found
on the Web at ladiesauxvfw.org.
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wives, mothers, daughters and other female relatives
of those who have served in the US Military
during a war or conflict.
The Auxiliary began in 1914 and now, with 500,000 members,
its major goal is still to serve veterans.
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW supports active-duty personnel in many ways,
including by shipping care packages and fund-raising.
More information about this organization can be found
on the Web at ladiesauxvfw.org.
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12/31/2013 -- Brain Injury Support Group
Services for Independent Living holds a brain injury support group meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month from 12:30 - 2pm.
The group benefits men and women who share the experiences, strengths and challenges in daily living, having been affected by a variety of brain injuries. Family members and walk-ins are also welcome.
Jill Lamberti at 573-874-1646 has more information.
JAN 9...JAN 23...FEB 13...FEB 27...MARCH 13 ...MARCH 27...APR 10...APR 24
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The group benefits men and women who share the experiences, strengths and challenges in daily living, having been affected by a variety of brain injuries. Family members and walk-ins are also welcome.
Jill Lamberti at 573-874-1646 has more information.
JAN 9...JAN 23...FEB 13...FEB 27...MARCH 13 ...MARCH 27...APR 10...APR 24
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As a service to the community, KOPN reads announcements for non-profit organizations.
If your organization would like to submit announcements, you may mail or hand deliver them to KOPN at 915 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65201
or you can email them to Jill at KOPN dot org (jill@kopn.org)
More information on our website: KOPN dot o-r-g or by calling 573-874-1139.
If your organization would like to submit announcements, you may mail or hand deliver them to KOPN at 915 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65201
or you can email them to Jill at KOPN dot org (jill@kopn.org)
More information on our website: KOPN dot o-r-g or by calling 573-874-1139.
12/31/2013 -- Children's Brain Tumors
Every year, approximately 4200 children in the United States
are found to have brain and spinal cord tumors.
Some are not diagnosed until their early twenties because doctors are often unaware of the symptoms.
The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the
treatment, quality of life and long-term outlook for children with these tumors
through research, support, education and advocacy.
The Foundation can be reached through their website, cbtf.org.
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are found to have brain and spinal cord tumors.
Some are not diagnosed until their early twenties because doctors are often unaware of the symptoms.
The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the
treatment, quality of life and long-term outlook for children with these tumors
through research, support, education and advocacy.
The Foundation can be reached through their website, cbtf.org.
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Do you know what happens after a cigarette butt gets flicked onto the ground?
Toxic chemicals in the filter leak into aquatic ecosystems, threatening the water quality and many aquatic lifeforms. The filter is made from cellulose acetate, a form of plastic, and takes many years to decompose.
Cigarette butts may seem small, but with several trillion of them littered every year, the toxic chemicals add up! Please don't use the world as your ashtray. Act responsibly.
More information at www.cigarettelitter.org
Toxic chemicals in the filter leak into aquatic ecosystems, threatening the water quality and many aquatic lifeforms. The filter is made from cellulose acetate, a form of plastic, and takes many years to decompose.
Cigarette butts may seem small, but with several trillion of them littered every year, the toxic chemicals add up! Please don't use the world as your ashtray. Act responsibly.
More information at www.cigarettelitter.org
12/31/2013 -- Columbia Access TV
Would you like to host a talk show,
make a music video, document community events
or produce a short film?
If so, you can join and volunteer with
Columbia Access TV.
ore information at www.columbiaaccess.tv or by phone at 573-876-7137
make a music video, document community events
or produce a short film?
If so, you can join and volunteer with
Columbia Access TV.
ore information at www.columbiaaccess.tv or by phone at 573-876-7137
12/31/2013 -- Dances of Univ. Peace
On the second and fourth Fridays of each month,
the public is invited to participate in
meditation in motion:"Dances of Universal Peace", from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Unity Center,
1600 West Broadway, Columbia.
No experience is necessary to perform these
simple circle dances based on songs and chants
from various sacred traditions.
Donations are accepted.
More information with Susan (573) 815-0352
JAN 11...JAN 25...FEB 8 ...FEB 22...MAR 8..
MARCH 22...APRIL 12...APR 26
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the public is invited to participate in
meditation in motion:"Dances of Universal Peace", from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Unity Center,
1600 West Broadway, Columbia.
No experience is necessary to perform these
simple circle dances based on songs and chants
from various sacred traditions.
Donations are accepted.
More information with Susan (573) 815-0352
JAN 11...JAN 25...FEB 8 ...FEB 22...MAR 8..
MARCH 22...APRIL 12...APR 26
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12/31/2013 -- Dogs Deserve Better - Children
Every year approx. 20 children are killed or seriously injured as a result of dogs left chained, penned, or alone and unsocialized in the backyard. Dogs Deserve Better works to bring these dogs into the home and family through housetraining and fencing programs, as well as rescue and rehabilitation. If you need help with your dog or a neighbor’s dog, please visit the site at www.dogsdeservebetter.com to find out how they can help you, and how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect. info@dogsdeservebetter.org • 1.877.636.1408
12/31/2013 -- Dogs Deserve Better - Cold
DOGS DESERVE BETTER :30 COLD WEATHER PSA FOR RADIO STATIONS
Every year thousands of dogs freeze to death when left chained, penned, or alone in the backyard.
Dogs Deserve Better works to bring these dogs into the home and family through housetraining and fencing programs, as well as rescue and rehabilitation. If you need help with your dog or a neighbor’s dog, the Website at www.dogsdeservebetter.com tells how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect.
Every year thousands of dogs freeze to death when left chained, penned, or alone in the backyard.
Dogs Deserve Better works to bring these dogs into the home and family through housetraining and fencing programs, as well as rescue and rehabilitation. If you need help with your dog or a neighbor’s dog, the Website at www.dogsdeservebetter.com tells how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect.
12/31/2013 -- Dogs Deserve Better - Cold
Every year thousands of dogs freeze to death when left chained, penned, or alone in the backyard.
Dogs Deserve Better works to bring these dogs into the home and family through housetraining and fencing programs, as well as rescue and rehabilitation. If you need help with your dog or a neighbor’s dog, please visit the site at www.dogsdeservebetter.com to find out how they can help you, and how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect. info@dogsdeservebetter.org • 1.877.636.1408 DO NOT USE THIS PSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dogs Deserve Better works to bring these dogs into the home and family through housetraining and fencing programs, as well as rescue and rehabilitation. If you need help with your dog or a neighbor’s dog, please visit the site at www.dogsdeservebetter.com to find out how they can help you, and how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect. info@dogsdeservebetter.org • 1.877.636.1408 DO NOT USE THIS PSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/31/2013 -- Dogs Deserve Better - General
Every year thousands of dogs die from neglect when left chained, penned, or alone in the backyard. Dogs Deserve Better works to bring these dogs into the home and family through housetraining and fencing programs, as well as rescue and rehabilitation. If you need help with your dog or a neighbor’s dog, please visit the site at www.dogsdeservebetter.com to find out how they can help you, and how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect. info@dogsdeservebetter.org • 1.877.636.1408
12/31/2013 -- Dogs Deserve Better - Hot
Every year thousands of dogs die of heat exhaustion when left chained, penned, or alone in the backyard. Dogs Deserve Better works to bring these dogs into the home and family through housetraining and fencing programs, as well as rescue and rehabilitation. If you need help with your dog or a neighbor’s dog, the Website dogsdeservebetter.com
shows how they can help you, and how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect. info@dogsdeservebetter.org • 1.877.636.1408
shows how they can help you, and how you can help the dogs near you. Together you and Dogs Deserve Better can break the chain of neglect. info@dogsdeservebetter.org • 1.877.636.1408
12/31/2013 -- Experience Works
If you are over 55 and having trouble making ends meet, you might qualify for a program that helps seniors with limited income get the training to find a good job in our community.
"Experience Works" is a nonprofit organization that provides training and employment services to older workers. They put your experience to work in our community.
More information is at 1-800-842-4982.
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"Experience Works" is a nonprofit organization that provides training and employment services to older workers. They put your experience to work in our community.
More information is at 1-800-842-4982.
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12/31/2013 -- Experience Works (spanish)
"Experience Works" ofrece adiestramiento pagado
y oportunidades de empleo
a personas mayores de 55 anos de edad.
Tambien, ofrece ayuda en la busqueda de trabajo
y en la preparacion de resumes.
El numero de telefono por mas informacion es (800) 842-4982.
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y oportunidades de empleo
a personas mayores de 55 anos de edad.
Tambien, ofrece ayuda en la busqueda de trabajo
y en la preparacion de resumes.
El numero de telefono por mas informacion es (800) 842-4982.
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12/31/2013 -- Foster Parents Needed
There is a shortage of Foster Parents in the central Missouri region.
The Missouri Alliance for Children and Families is a social service agency that provides free training and licensing to Foster and Adoptive homes.
More information is available at 573-556-8090 or
on their website at m a dash c g dot org.
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The Missouri Alliance for Children and Families is a social service agency that provides free training and licensing to Foster and Adoptive homes.
More information is available at 573-556-8090 or
on their website at m a dash c g dot org.
[do: 24sec. www.ma-cg.org]
12/31/2013 -- invisible illness month
A support group for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,Fibromyalgia and other invisible illnesses, meets twice a month in Columbia.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month,
the meeting begins at 2:00 PM,
at Services for Independent Living,
1401-Hathman Place.
JAN 9...FEB 13...MARCH 13...APR 10...MAY 8
Every 4th Thursday,
the meeting is at the Daniel Boone Library, beginning at 6:30.
JAN 24...FEB 28...MARCH 28...APR 25...MAY 23
More information is available from Jill at 875-5803 or by calling 474-7473.
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Every 2nd Wednesday of the month,
the meeting begins at 2:00 PM,
at Services for Independent Living,
1401-Hathman Place.
JAN 9...FEB 13...MARCH 13...APR 10...MAY 8
Every 4th Thursday,
the meeting is at the Daniel Boone Library, beginning at 6:30.
JAN 24...FEB 28...MARCH 28...APR 25...MAY 23
More information is available from Jill at 875-5803 or by calling 474-7473.
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12/31/2013 -- Thank our underwriters
The businesses, professionals, and organizations
that underwrite KOPN's programming
play an important part
in your community radio's financial health.
When you visit a KOPN underwriter,
please let them know that you appreciate
their support of KOPN.
More information about underwriting with KOPN
is available at kopn dot org
or by calling 573-874-1139.
that underwrite KOPN's programming
play an important part
in your community radio's financial health.
When you visit a KOPN underwriter,
please let them know that you appreciate
their support of KOPN.
More information about underwriting with KOPN
is available at kopn dot org
or by calling 573-874-1139.
VAC is an advocate for volunteerism in the community.
Through local presentations, volunteer fairs, and the Helping Hand catalog,
Voluntary Action Center helps connect volunteers
to hundreds of valuable community programs.
[VAC also celebrates the importance
of community volunteers through
its co-sponsorship of the annual Hero Awards.]
In addition to year-round direct services,
VAC sponsors special initiatives throughout the year
including [the Youth Enrichment Fund, Lunch in the Park, Warm up Columbia and ]the Christmas program.
VAC always needs donations to help serve its clients
and is located at 403A Vandiver Dr. in Columbia. More details at (573) 874-2273.
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Through local presentations, volunteer fairs, and the Helping Hand catalog,
Voluntary Action Center helps connect volunteers
to hundreds of valuable community programs.
[VAC also celebrates the importance
of community volunteers through
its co-sponsorship of the annual Hero Awards.]
In addition to year-round direct services,
VAC sponsors special initiatives throughout the year
including [the Youth Enrichment Fund, Lunch in the Park, Warm up Columbia and ]the Christmas program.
VAC always needs donations to help serve its clients
and is located at 403A Vandiver Dr. in Columbia. More details at (573) 874-2273.
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Voluntary Action Center has been the Heart of Service in Boone County since 1969.
VAC is a not-for-profit social service agency whose core services include
year-round Family Assistance and Emergency Services.
Vac assists families to meet their basic needs, including for
baby formula, medical co-pays, work uniforms for new jobs, gas, and diapers
as well as aide in obtaining IDs and accessing employment programs.
VAC's services are designed to help individuals and families living in poverty to survive and then move out of poverty.
VAC can be reached at (573) 874-2273.
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VAC is a not-for-profit social service agency whose core services include
year-round Family Assistance and Emergency Services.
Vac assists families to meet their basic needs, including for
baby formula, medical co-pays, work uniforms for new jobs, gas, and diapers
as well as aide in obtaining IDs and accessing employment programs.
VAC's services are designed to help individuals and families living in poverty to survive and then move out of poverty.
VAC can be reached at (573) 874-2273.
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