Ed Stansberry

Step inside VAC’s new Opportunity Campus to see how Waypoint Shelter, New Day Columbia, and Loaves & Fishes are transforming nearly 50,000 square feet into a hub of support for unsheltered neighbors, pets included. Executive director Ed Stansberry tells us how community partners—from medical and mental health providers to job readiness and GED programs—are teaming up to offer meals, showers, laundry, and life-changing resources all in one place. July 20, 2026

Voluntary Action Center executive director Ed Stansberry updates us on the progress of The Opportunity Campus, a project that will bring together multiple agencies in an effort to "make home happen" for those less fortunate in our community. March 3, 2025

"We thought we had seen the worst during the pandemic. It has skyrocketed." -- ED STANSBERRY, Voluntary Action Center executive director, on the impact today's economic climate is having on Boone County families and individuals who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Consider sponsoring a family or sponsoring a meal this Christmas by signing up for VAC's annual holiday program. October 21, 2022

We're talking with ROBERT WELLS about some of the upcoming shows slated to take the stage during the 2021-2022 University Concert Series season. "Big Broadway shows are returning!" Also, Voluntary Action Center executive director ED STANSBERRY and holiday program coordinator CHRISTY LOWE are seeking volunteers and sponsors (and more!) as the agency's most popular program, the Holiday Program, gets underway. (2:58) November 12, 2021