MU Family Impact Center

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Tigers for Troops

Experienced veterans law attorneys, assisted by law students, from the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic are offering free legal consultations to Veterans regarding their United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation benefits, military discharge upgrades, and access to VA healthcare:

April 22, 2026
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
At MU Family Impact Center, 105 E Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203

Register for an appointment by completing this short form Or by calling 573-882-3989
*Registration is required to guarantee appointment availability

The Veterans Clinic is located in the University of Missouri School of Law, Columbia, MO. Through its Tigers for Troops Program, the clinic travels across Missouri to meet with Veterans and offer its services. Since 2014, the Clinic has secured more than $21 million in benefits for Veterans and has helped more than 2,100 Veterans across every county in Missouri.

At the MU Family Impact Center, we aim to provide lifelong education that will help mid-Missouri’s residents improve their quality of life.

We welcome participants from anywhere in the mid-Missouri area.
We offer numerous programs in one place in order to bring the knowledge, research and resources from the University of Missouri into the community.
Our free and/or low-cost programs cover a wide range of needs, including family support, medical care, mental health assistance, youth programming geared towards excellence & college preparation, and tax assistance.

Join us for Family Art Nights!

Join us at the Family Impact Center for a fun, free evening of creativity, connection and colorful hands-on projects! Families of all ages and skill levels are invited to make art together in a relaxed, welcoming space. Come create, laugh and make memories with us on the following dates from 6:15–7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Family art time is more than just fun — it helps strengthen family bonds, encourages self-expression, reduces stress, and boosts creativity for all ages.

To register, email mufamilyimpact@missouri.edu. Hosted by the Columbia Art League and University of Missouri Extension.

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