Welcome Home

05/27/2026

👫Community partnerships make our mission possible.

We’re grateful for St. Thomas More Newman Center and their commitment to connection, service, and compassion. Through their support and volunteerism, veterans experiencing homelessness are met with a community that truly cares.

Together, we’re building a place where veterans can find stability, support, and a renewed sense of belonging.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Memorial Day is a time to honor their lives, reflect on their service, and carry forward the legacy they left behind. Their courage will never be forgotten.

05/23/2026

Auggie's Cans update: CRUSHING IT for our veterans. And what a perfect weekend to do this!

$355.75 raised for Welcome Home this week, as we close out the school year.

Bring on summer and keep dropping off those cans in support of our veterans.

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05/23/2026

Wow! We are so grateful for the volunteers who help make Welcome Home a place to honor our veterans and serve with compassion and excellence.

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a time to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice made our freedoms possible, and their legacy lives on in the communities they protected.

As we gather with family and friends, we pause to reflect, remember, and give thanks.

05/20/2026

🎖️ Help us spread the word about an upcoming community event honoring women veterans on June 5th.

Hosted by La Bruja CoMo in partnership with Combat Boots and High Heels, this special evening is dedicated to connection, gratitude, and community. Women veterans are invited to enjoy free food, drinks, and fellowship in a welcoming space created just for them.

📍 Lore Tattoo Studio
1103 E. Walnut St., Columbia, MO
🗓 June 5, 2026
⏰ 6–9 PM

Please help spread the word by sharing with the women veterans in your life, as well as friends, family, and community members who may know someone who would enjoy attending. ❤️

05/19/2026

🚗 Rev up your engines for a great cause!

Join the American Legion Riders for their Car & Truck Show on June 6 at American Legion Park from 11AM–3PM.

Whether you’re showing off your ride or just coming to check out the lineup, it’s a day of community, connection, and support for our veterans.

$15 per vehicle to enter, and free admission for the public—plus every dollar raised goes directly to Welcome Home.

05/16/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we honor the strength, dedication, and service of all who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Your commitment protects our freedoms and strengthens our nation.

We are grateful not just today, but every day.

05/14/2026

NOW HIRING: Shelter House Manager 🇺🇸🏠

Are you passionate about supporting veterans and making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a dependable, compassionate individual to join our team as a full-time Shelter House Manager in Columbia, MO.

This overnight position helps provide safety, support, and stability for veterans in transitional housing while working alongside a dedicated team committed to service.

✔ Full-time overnight schedule
✔ Competitive pay ($17–$18/hr)
✔ Benefits included
✔ Meaningful work serving local veterans

Experience in human services, residential care, or working with veterans is a plus!

Apply today: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/TIG1002.careers?ShowJob=805552533

05/11/2026

🌟 At Welcome Home, we serve veterans experiencing homelessness—providing not just housing, but the support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity and stability.

Every veteran has a story. Joe’s is one of resilience, community, and lasting impact—and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Read Joe’s story and see the difference your support makes: https://www.welcomeveterans.org/2026/04/a-ray-of-hope-joes-story/