CoMo Mobile Aid Collective

🩵 A couple of weeks ago we helped host a small memorial for a formerly unhoused friend. Nurse Lynn and other COMAC folks had helped support our friend Doug through his unhoused journey, as well as an intense health journey, for a few years, along with his friend Nelson. Your contributions helped us help them move from survival mode to thriving, until Doug's health took another turn for the worse. We sent Doug off with the he deserved.

If you'd like to help us support friends like Doug, please consider contributing to our campaign. https://givebutter.com/c/catch-the-community-summer-2026-u6bxuo

REST IN LOVE, DOUG...

💛 From Nurse Lynn:
Doug grew up in the Joplin, Mo area. Doug & his sister were both adopted, though she has passed away. He used to tell me stories about his adopted Mom & Dad and how he loved them . His Mom had a good sense of humor and would keep him in line. Doug would share stories about how, as a teenager, he would borrow his mom’s car and drive the main strip in Joplin all night long. He worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He always dreamed of buying a big house here in Columbia and opening it up for homeless to have a place to live & sleep. Nelson has been his best friend for many years and always had each other’s back. Nelson & Doug lived at Paquin towers with their dog “Toby” for the last couple years. They would stay up at night and play Nintendo. Doug always made others feel special and if he saw someone with a beautiful smile he would make sure you knew! He made many others day saying “did you know you have a beautiful smile”.

I met Doug & Nelson in 2022 through COMO Mobile Aid. I was able to get to know him better and support him as he went through his Cancer journey. He was always very positive during the challenging time and knew he was in good hands. Doug had a beautiful soul and was always thankful for the friendship and support we shared over the years; as I was.

🧡 From Nurse Gayle:
My messages from Doug always started out with “Hello, Dear.” He always made you feel like the most important person in the room and was the epitome of feeling grateful for every interaction and moment in life. He never took for granted any kindnesses towards himself, and never forgot to thank and point out what an amazing person you were and why when you were in his presence. He is the only person to ever give hospital meals 5 stars! A the cancer clinic, all of the infusion nurses and the medical staff that took care of him had kind words about Doug. Despite everything he went through I am positive he would give his life 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

We are getting ready for our online auction that launches July 15! Do you have any delightful goodies you'd like to contribute to help ?

Looking for items like the ones mentioned in the flyer, but also looking for a few "themed" things to boost the themed bundles we've got started...

--Chicken/Egg/Farm-themed
--Owl-themed
--Cat-themed (for owners & pets)
--Magic-themed
--Flower-themed
--Bike-themed
--Picnic-themed

Other ideas:
--Do you have a wine collection and would like to donate a few bottles?
--Did you get a bottle of booze for a gift that you'll never drink?
--Do you have any interesting items you've received for a gift that you'll never use?

Please let Cat know if there's something you'd be able to contribute by July 1st. [email protected]

Thanks for the and support!

UPDATE: 😩 It wouldn't start again this morning (6/17) for Mobile Soup Kitchen! We are having it towed again on Thursday and they are going to have to fix it again! (and warranty out the part to replace with a a new one!) 😩

🚐 Last week our beloved Berry Vanillow broke down just as Cat was finishing up the lunch run. This was not welcome or expected, as you might imagine, and ended up costing us about $1300 for towing and a new fuel pump! Thanks to Doug Perry Towing & A to Z Repair Shop for getting us back on the road so quickly!

Your contribution to our summer campaign can help offset that cost. With Berry we deliver lunches Mondays & Wednesday, as well as do outreach at other times. We haul food, gear, clothes, first aid, hygiene products, and more to our unhoused neighbors. Every little bit helps! Thank you for your support!

https://givebutter.com/c/catch-the-community-summer-2026-u6bxuo

🌦️ Our Rainy Day Raffle ends at 11:45pm on Tuesday, June 16th! Thank you for showing to help make up for our events that were cancelled due to rain!

To get your raffle tickets, either scan the UPC code on this digital flyer, or head to this link. You'll see a yellow "Catch the Community Here" button in the upper right corner. Click on that to choose your pleasure!
https://givebutter.com/c/catch-the-community-summer-2026-u6bxuo

🌞 It was finally a beautiful day out, but we are still hosting our "Rainy Day Raffle" to make up for 3 cancelled outdoor fun-raising events! We've even extended it by a day b/c our rhythm doesn't seem to be algo-ing very well and we want more eyes to have the opportunity to participate!

😍 Use the QR to travel to the raffle realm or follow this yellow brick road... https://givebutter.com/c/catch-the-community-summer-2026-u6bxuo
*You'll see a yellow "Catch the Community Here" button in the upper right corner. Click on that to choose your pleasure!

Thank you for your support to help !

⛈ RAINY DAY RAFFLE IS LIVE ⛈

Since we've had to cancel so many events, we have lovely raffle baskets waiting for their loving new homes. Now you have the chance to bid on them from wherever you are! (We can only deliver in Columbia, but you are welcome to pick them up in town)
https://givebutter.com/c/catch-the-community-summer-2026-u6bxuo

Raffle tickets available June 13-15! Get 'em while they are available!

Please follow our link above to our fun-raising campaign!
--Click on the big yellow "CATCH THE COMMUNITY" button in the top right corner
--Choose which items you'd like tickets for and the quantity, then click "continue"
--Or if you just want to donate, you can click on that!
--(See images included if needed)

Thank you for your support to

⛈️UPDATE: CANCELLED 😭
Coopers has made a rain call for today to ensure everyone’s safety. Especially since ⚡️⚡️⚡️is predicted. We are bummed to miss out on having fun with you again 😭Stay tuned for what’s next for our campaign

https://givebutter.com/c/catch-the-community-summer-2026-u6bxuo

🌞Ok, we are trying this AGAIN! We've had multiple events rained out and we want to do some FUN-RAISING with YOU! So, please cross fingers, toes, or whatever you have that you can cross to help us all have fun day on the river tomorrow at Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina !!! 🌞

We will have cool raffle baskets and hot new merch! There will be cool people milling around helping us to . So, come on down and enjoy music and The Big Muddy!

Can't come but still want to donate? Follow the link to our fun-raising campaign! Thanks💛 https://givebutter.com/c/catch-the-community-summer-2026-u6bxuo

We are counting the days until the Opportunity Campus opens!

Homelessness in Columbia called an 'escalating crisis' as Opportunity Campus nears completion The Point-in-Time count in Columbia recorded 309 members of the homeless population, roughly the same as the last few years.

We’ve made the decision to postpone tonight’s event at due to pending storms 😭⛈️😭 We are working to figure out a new date! Stay tuned! We will miss you. Fingers crossed for clear weather on Saturday at Coopers. Hang in there!