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Essential Resources for Winter

Click the links below for helpful resource lists and tools:

• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – Interactive Map
• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – PDF
• Clothing, Hygiene Items, and Home Goods Resource List
• Utility & Housing Payment Assistance Programs
• Best Gas Prices in Columbus
• Free Home Weatherization for Income-Eligible Franklin County Residents
• Grief Support, Support Groups, Substance Use Help, and More
• Emergency Food Help
• Emergency Housing Help
• Helpful Hotlines
• Columbus Street Card
• How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

You are important. You are loved. You have a purpose. No matter the circumstance, no matter the time of day, we are here for you. So let’s get through this together. Call Now

Central Ohio Suicide Prevention Hotline at (614) 221-5445

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.

988 Text 988 | CHAT WITH 988 LIFELINE

Text Envía "AYUDA" al 988 | CHATEA CON 988 LIFELINE

TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988

988 Videophone for Deaf/HoH ASL Users: ASL NOW

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 614.221.5445

• Call or text. Text Line available Monday – Friday noon to 10 pm.
• Older Adult Hotline: 614.294.3309
• Teen Suicide Hotline: (614) 294-3300
• The Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition: 614.299.6600 ext. 2073
• Veterans Crisis Line: 1.800.273.8255
• Training for Teachers Ohio Campaign for Hope: Youth Suicide Prevention 614.429.1528
• LGBTQ Youth Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline: The Trevor Project 1.866.488.7386
• Adult Crisis Hotline: 614.276.CARE (2273)
• Youth (17 and Under) Crisis Hotline: 614.722.1800

Chat with a Clinician: When a clinician is available to chat, there will be a pop-up on the left side of your screen that says "In Crisis? Chat Now." Click on this or visit netcareaccess.org to chat with a trained clinician. CRISIS

Call the homeless hotline, open 24 hours a day: (614)274-7000

Street Card | Download Information

A community guide for people facing homelessness

Community Shelter Board:

355 E. Campus View Blvd., Suite 250 Columbus, Ohio 43235 | 614-221-9195 | info@csb.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Warming Stations PDF List

🔹The 4 All People Free Store provides gently used clothing and household items to individuals and families in a hospitable atmosphere that affirms the self-worth of each individual.

946 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43206 | 614-443-1713 | Free Store

🔹Community Clothing Outreach (CCO) is dedicated to providing free clothing to anyone in need. We offer men’s, women’s & children’s clothing and we provide connections to social services.

1950 N 4th St. Columbus, Oh. | 614-823-6510 ext.171 | CCO

🔹The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

1260 N High St. Columbus, Oh. | 614-291-5420 | Dress For Success

🔹My Brother’s Closet (MBC) provides appropriate interview attire and mentors eligible men with incomes at or below 200% of poverty, enrolled in a workforce initiative. Individuals receive coaching on professional appearance for job interviews, while receiving a free suiting.

788 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus, OH. 43203 | (614) 257-6300 | My Brother's Closet

🔹The Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child program is designed for families in need of clothing assistance. Qualifying families may submit one application per child per school year. All children of the family are to be on the same application and can only be submitted online.

4300 Indianola Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43214 | 614-236-4300 | Charity Newsies | Uniform Vouchers

🔹Clothing, Bed and Household Programs - You must complete a membership application to shop in our clothing store and request beds and household items.

240 Outerbelt Street Suite 5 Columbus, Oh. 43215 | 614-863-1371

Clothing line: 614-852-4858 | Joseph's Closet

🔹Out of the Closet Thrift Store (OTC) helps raise funds and awareness for AIDS Healthcare Foundation. When you shop or donate 96 cents of every dollar made goes to AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s HIV prevention and treatment services. When you choose OTC, you’re giving back to your community and making a real difference in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

1230 N High St. Columbus, Ohio | 614-291-2680 | Out Of The Closet | Locations

🔹Common Ground Free Store is a warm, welcoming place where basic material needs – clothing, shoes, household goods, linens, toys, personal care items, diapers, wipes, and prepared meals – are available to anyone for free. Open five days a week.

193 East Central Ave. Delaware, OH 43015 | (740)369-3733 | Common Ground Free Store

🔹Bloom Free Store: Do you have children age 3 and under? Get connected with people and resources while shopping for free items including clothes, shoes, accessories and toys. If you are new to Bloom, please complete the registration form.

Bloom: A Free Store - 7343 Worthington-Galena Rd. Columbus, OH 43085 | Free Store

Bloom At Faith Community Church - 2578 Sullivant Ave. Columbus, OH 43204 | Form

🔹Purple Door Free Store: An organization that provides free new and gently used clothing (including coats and shoes) and basic living essentials (including books) for children living in the community zip codes of 43123, 43116, 43146, 43119, 43204, 43228, and 43223. The Free Store is just that - FREE! It is open for in-person shopping on Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm *ID REQUIRED*

2684 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123 | (614) 313-4666

jhampson552@gmail.com | Free Store | Facebook

Foster, kinship, reunified families and former foster youth are eligible to come in and "shop" for items at their Free Store! The stores provide infant to young adult sized clothing, shoes, coats, diapers & wipes, baby accessories and other essentials, at no cost to families. Columbus location also offers additional programming such as such as support groups, respite/parents' day out events, monthly meetup events, seasonal programs and a mentoring & outreach program for former foster youth. To request items or schedule an appointment at their Columbus location, please fill out the contact us form and include the following information:

• Your connection to the foster care community (foster parent, kinship caregiver, reunified family/kids were previously in foster care, or former foster youth).
• Age(s) of children
• Clothing sizes/items needed
• Name of agency/county

614-398-2203 | info@aliciascloset.org | Contact

🔹Store Visitors:

• Bring a photo ID and Proof of Residence

• Provide the names and birth dates of the members of your household

• Provide Photo ID each time you shop

• Families can shop at the community store one time per month

Diaper Program: They offer diapers once a month to their clients with infants and small children. Please provide verification (birth certificate, insurance card, medical bill) of the name and birth date for each child for whom you are requesting diapers for.

2867 East Livingston Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43209

Service Hours: Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

614-338-8220 | info@BishopGriffinResourceCenter.com | Get Help

🔹Every 3rd Saturday of the Month from 12-3 PM they have Household items, Clothing & Furniture Items.

5757 Karl Rd. Columbus, OH. 43229

(614) 516-1812 | info@inprem.org

🔹CD4AP: This organization provides free produce, clothing and household items to families in need, affordable housing on the South Side of Columbus, youth development, nutrition education and more. They also have two Fresh Market locations, which have free fresh food 5 days a week.

Linden Fresh Market Address: 1464 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211

946 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43206 | (614) 445-7342 | 4 All People | Fresh Market

🔹BSFP: Provides fresh produce, dairy, protein and shelf stable food (and diapers to children age 0-3 years) once every 30 days to all eligible neighbors. Families who live outside their service area can be served one time with a Temporary Assistance Package of food. Diapers are available to income-eligible families in any zip code during regular pantry hours. They also have free produce giveaways twice a month from May to October, and offers free nutrition education classes.

760 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 | (614) 908-3901 | Food Pantry

🔹Monthly Meal Schedule: Broad Street continues to offer free take-away meals on Wednesdays only, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

501 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 221-4571 | Ministries

🔹Organization that serves low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families. They provide free, routine outpatient health and wellness services through the Mt. Carmel Mobile Medical Coach, hot meals and pre-packed lunches for kids, after school programs, holiday help, and back-to-school supply giveaways. They also have shower and laundry times throughout the week and other supportive services for homeless people.

38 West Greenwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201 | (614) 547-3138

Services | Columbus Dream Center | Facebook

🔹Go Lunch!: Provides free breakfast and lunch throughout Columbus from June to August, and after-school meals during the school year. Youth ages 1 to 18 and youth with disabilities age 19 to 21 are eligible. Visit the website or call to find summer lunch spots, food pantries or after-school meal locations. Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304

1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 | (614) 645-3642

golunch.club | Free Meal Programs

🔹Offers free meals, phone services, personal care packages, and can make referrals to food pantries and other services. They have a ‘no questions asked policy'.

Main Site: Community Kitchen: 640 South Ohio Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43205

Satellite Site: St Dominic’s Church: 453 North 20th St. Columbus, Oh. 43203

(614) 252-6428 | Community Kitchen Columbus | Facebook

🔹Food Pantry: Head of Household must provide a picture ID with proof of current address. Serving zip codes areas: 43229, 43224, 43231. If you live outside the zip code areas, can be served once. **Registration is required to shop on Saturdays*

Hours: Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 7:30pm (Closed 2nd Wed. each month)

Thursdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Saturdays*, 8:30am - 12:00pm

Northside Food Pantry: 4664 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43231 | (614) 259-5441

Vineyard Community Center: 6000 Cooper Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 | (614)259-5238 | Services

677 E. 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43221 | (614) 297 - 0533

NNEMAP Food Pantry Daily Hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm

🔹They can connect you with food and support. We all need a little help sometimes. At the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, they’re here to open up pathways to the help you need.

Find Food Close To You | Freshtrak

3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, Ohio 43123

(614) 277-FOOD | info@mofc.org

How can the Project Connect Program help?

Project Connect works with students, parents, Columbus City Schools (CCS) employees, partner agencies, and other local school districts to provide assistance with:

• School selection and enrollment
• Addressing barriers affecting school attendance and full participation
• Book bags and school supplies for students
• Coordination of school transportation
• Obtaining necessary documents such as birth certificates, school records, and medical records
• Dispute resolution regarding school choice and enrollment

Who may qualify for the Project Connect Program?

The term “children and youth experiencing homelessness” means individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate night-time residence. It includes those who are:

• sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of home, economic hardship, or similar reason
• living in motels or hotels
• staying in trailer parks or campgrounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations
• living in emergency or transitional shelters
• abandoned in hospitals
• living on their own, such as youth who have run away or have been put out of their home

How do families access homeless services through CCS?

Options include:

• Parents and students may call the Project Connect Office at 614-365-5140
• Email: ProjectConnect@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Contact a Project Connect Region Representative/Youth Academic Advocate assigned to your child’s school. Click on the Contact Us tab for a list of Project Connect Staff.

🔹211 (Lutheran Social Services) has a host of resources for families in need including rent assistance, clothing and food assistance, bill pay programs and more.

LSSN Services | Get Help | Contact

1105 Schrock Rd. Ste 100 Columbus, OH 43229 | (614) 228-5200

🔹Rentful614: No one in Franklin County should lose their home to eviction. Central Ohio renters and landlords can get up to 18 months of help.

Find Help | Rent | Legal | Utility | Non-English | In-Person

To access a shelter in Franklin County Call: | Para acceder a un refugio en el condado llame:

▪️ Single Adults: 1-888-474-3587 | ▪️ Families: 1-888-474-3587 | ▪️ Domestic Violence: 614-224-4663

🔹CPO offers affordable housing to low-income families in Columbus and other cities throughout Ohio. CPO Impact staff works closely with CPO property managers to help residents succeed in CPO housing while maintaining strict compliance with the lease.

Properties | Qualifications | Stable Housing

910 East Broad St. Columbus, OH. 43205 | (614)253-0984

🔹CMHA helps people access affordable housing through collaborative partnerships to develop, renovate, and maintain housing; promote neighborhood revitalization; and assist residents in accessing needed social services.

880 E 11th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43211 | (614)421-6000 | CMHA | Apply

🔹They create homes that provide residents with the support, stability, and community connections they need to live and thrive.

1680 Watermark Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614)487-6700 | Applicants

YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO

**Must Contact Hands On Central Ohio at 211 For Referral**

▪️ Single Men: 40 W. Long St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
▪️ Single Women: 65 S. Front St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
▪️ Families: 900 Harvey Court., Columbus, Ohio 43219

At the YMCA, through their Early Childhood Resource Network + program (ECRN+), they empower families to create and maintain stable environments where children can grow and thrive. By intentionally focusing on school stability, secure and appropriate housing, and increasing family engagement, they aim to promote long-term family success. Families with children currently enrolled in Pre-K - 12th grade may apply for this program which lasts up to 12 months.

WAYS THEY HELP:

▪️ Provide home-based services | ▪️ Work on financial literacy | ▪️ GED resource linkage

▪️ Link families with job training opportunities

▪️ Identify resources for the family to increase income

▪️ Provide financial assistance to maintain safe housing

▪️ Link families to community-based services

▪️ Help to ensure children’s academic success

For more information, please contact:

Y YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Early Childhood Resource Network+ - Ask for our Stable Families Team

1907 Leonard Avenue Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43219

614-219-9895 | StableFamilies@ymcacolumbus.org

Are you homeless and in need of immediate assistance?
Call the homeless hotline, open 24 hours a day: (614) 274-7000

🔹Furniture Programs - You must complete a membership application to shop in their clothing store and request beds and household items.

7500 East Main St. Reynoldsburg, OH. 43068

Furniture Line: (614)852-4575 | Furniture@Josephs-Coat.org | Furniture Application

Hours Of Operation: Tuesday: 3 PM - 7 PM Wednesday: 9 AM - 1 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM

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🔹The Furniture Bank does not determine eligibility. They only accept clients through a case manager or other independent sponsors. Check their current agency & social service partners for referral options. Each agency makes its own determination regarding eligibility. If you do not have a referring sponsor, call (614)545-3834.

How It Works | Referral | Need Furniture

They Build and Deliver Beds for people who need them, all over the Columbus area. They want to give them each their own personal, safe place to sleep.

Request A Bed | Locations | Partners List | Contact Us | Website

🔹A discount home improvement store open to the public. Shop or donate gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances. The money they make goes to Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio. Visit the website for store hours.

▪️ 3140 Westerville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224

▪️ 240 North Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204

▪️ 2555 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220

(614) 422-4828 | Restore

🔹The MRC of Central Ohio is located in Immanuel Baptist Church and is a combined ministry of several local churches. The parent/guardian will need to bring a photo ID and ID for each child who will receive items that lists their name and date of birth. They're open 6:30 pm -7:30 pm each Wednesday (except holidays) 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from 10:00 am -12:00 noon.

Facebook | About | Contact | secretary@ibccares.org

3417 Palmetto St. Columbus, OH 43204 | (614)274-2687

🔹The following agencies offer assistance with cribs and should be contacted directly for further details. Please remember to research consumer information about any piece of furniture to ensure the item has not been placed on any product recall list.

▪️ Columbus Public Health & CelebrateOne Free Cribs For Kids Program

240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215

☎️ (614) 645-3111 | (614) 645-1762

▪️ Joseph’s Coat | Joseph's Closet

240 Outerbelt Street, Suite 5, Columbus, Ohio 43213

☎️(614) 863-1371

▪️ Chloe Inc. | Chloe Inc

739 South Yearling Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213

☎️ (614) 477-1426

▪️ Cribs for Kids Partners List | Partner List

☎️ 1.888.721.CRIB

▪️ Maternity Resource Center at Immanuel Baptist Church | Assistance

3417 Palmetto St. Columbus, OH 43204 | ☎️ (614) 272-7038

🔹CML is an amazing resource in the community. With 23 locations throughout Franklin County, they provide a lot more than just books, including a lot of free online resources, school help, specialized programs, community events and a lot more.

▪️ Kindergarten readiness programs.

▪️ Adult Education - ESOL and GED referrals.

▪️ Adaptive equipment for individuals with disabilities.

▪️ Adult Education - Free coding, tech, IT and job skills classes.

▪️ After-school help with school work for students in grades K-12.

▪️ Adult Education - Scholarships for adults to complete their high school degree.

▪️ Adult Education - Digital navigator program for training with computers and internet.

▪️ Media program for teens to work on music, video, photos, design and podcasts with skilled mentors.

96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 645-2275 | columbuslibrary.org

🔹CDCFC provides high quality, comprehensive early childhood education and development services to income eligible pregnant women and children 0-5 and their families. Head Start services are provided at No Cost to families. Full-day services are available to families with publicly funded childcare (PFCC) or on a sliding fee scale to those who qualify. Children in kinship care, foster care, families that are homeless and children with disabilities have priority for enrollment

999 Crupper Ave. Columbus, OH 43229 | (614) 271-4056 | CDC Head Start

🔹Serves youth ages 6 through 18 from across the city. For a low cost, the nationally-acclaimed club provides members with access to after-school and summer programming oriented around three pillars: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Character & Leadership. Club members have access to tutoring, gym space, teen-specific areas, field trips, career-readiness opportunities and mentoring.

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▪️ Newark Club: 96 Maholm St. Newark, Oh. 43055

▪️ KIPP Clubhouse: 2900 Inspire Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43224

▪️ Livingston Clubhouse: 825 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205

▪️ South Side Clubhouse: 280 Reeb Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43207 | (614) 468-9299

▪️ Administrative Offices: 1000 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43201 | (614) 221-8830

▪️ Milo-Grogan Clubhouse: 1012 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43201 | (614) 294-4366

▪️ J. Ashburn Jr. Clubhouse: 85 Clarendon Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43223 | (614) 221-8830, ext. 203

🔹3-Generation Family ESL Program: Full family educational program where each family member is taking steps out of poverty through education. Adults learn English through ESL classes and children (3 months- 12th grade) receive educational support.

614-586-7939 | info@wearefesta.org

🔹CLC provides services to individuals, families and neighborhoods across Central Ohio. Their mission is to increase employability, enable future education, encourage civic involvement and promote family stability and support.

195 N Grant Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614)224-0501 | Programs & Services

🔹Is an organization that provides homework help, after-school programs, and summer day camps for elementary and middle school students. They also host community events and meals.

Community House: 1635 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227

Mailing Address: PO Box 65, Hilliard, Oh. 43026 | (614) 406-2548 | Seven Baskets

🔹Provides programs designed to strengthen families on the south side area of Columbus. Their services include GED classes, adult education and workforce development, early education child care, youth and family services, in collaboration with community partners (Boys & Girls Club, House of Hope, Southeast Healthcare Services, Godman Guild, St. Stephen’s Community Center, Alvis, Community Development for All People and South Side Roots Café)

280 Reeb Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43207 | (614) 468-9280

info@reebcenter.org | Reeb Avenue Center

🔹Action for Children: Provides free information on childcare and early development for parents and caregivers; and professional support for childcare providers. They offer year-round parenting classes for parents with kids of all ages throughout Central Ohio, information about choosing quality childcare, family-focused kindergarten-readiness program, and resources for co-parenting.

Child Care Finder | FatherUp Program | SPARK Kindergarten Readiness | Choosing Childcare

Parenting Workshops & Programs | Franklin County RISE: Apply for Child Care Scholarships

78 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 | actionforchildren.org | afclearning.org

(614) 224-0222 in English & Spanish or (855) 302-4453

🔹Increase your math and literacy skills, earn your GED, or prepare for college. E.S.O.L. - English for Speakers of Other Languages: Learn to speak, read, and write in English.

303 E. Sixth Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201

(614)294-5476 | Godman Guild

🔹INCH - Provides free small group ESL classes at the University Baptist Church for women interested in improving their English. Child care is provided while the mothers attend classes.

50 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201

(614) 294-6333 | INCH

COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority)

🔹To increase access to COTA’s services for customers who need them most, they offer discounted fares to customers who receive income assistance. Through the Income Assistance Program, eligible customers have access to half-price fares. Columbus City Schools is partnering with the COTA to provide supplemental transportation services for all CCS students in grades 9-12 only. Student Success Cards to ride COTA at no charge to them or their parents/guardians.

33 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 | (614) 228-1776 | Discount Fares | CCS

🔹The organization’s main focus is to provide free donated vehicles to struggling families to assist them in their transition from dependency to self-sufficiency. See FAQ for eligibility requirements.

FAQ | Request Form | Contact

🔹B4AP: Provides affordable access to bicycles and cycling-related resources to those who rely on bikes as their sole means of transportation. They offer new and pre-owned bikes, parts, tools and cycling gear, free maintenance classes, an open repair shop and group rides.

934 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43206 | (614) 670-8685 | Bikes 4 All People

FRANKLINTON CYCLE WORKS IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP.

We work (and play) to educate our neighborhood about the personal, environmental, social, and physical benefits of biking. The Franklinton community is our home and we proudly provide the space, parts, tools, and knowledge to offer our neighbors affordable access to two wheels. We want to empower all of Franklinton to take advantage of the benefits of biking while building a strong, tightly-knit biking community.

897 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43222 (614) 228-1852 info@franklintoncycleworks.org franklintoncycleworks.org

🔹The purpose of this service is to ensure continuous mobility for residents of Columbus and Franklin County by providing financial assistance for car repairs.

711 Southwood Ave. Columbus, OH 43207 | (614)252-2799 | Car Repair

Columbus’ Resident E-Bike (Electric Bike) Subsidy Program offers a small number of discounts to qualifying Columbus residents in order to make e-bikes more affordable to more people. Those who receive a subsidy can purchase an e-bike from a participating local bike shop. Apply for subsidy here

🔹Find Your Next Opportunity: Find a job, learn career skills, meet the requirements of your government benefits, and more.

1-888-296-7541 | Ohio Means Jobs

🔹Alvis helps clients build the skills they need to move forward independently with dignity and self-respect — and live a productive and fulfilling life. Workforce development training and HIRE (Help In Re-entry Employment Employment).

2100 Stella Ct. Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614)252-8402 | Get Help

🔹CUL is an advocate and resource for Black and urban communities that is dedicated to growing wealth, education, earning power and small businesses while also supporting strong families. Driven to advance racial equity and social justice. Learn More by clicking the image.

788 Mount Vernon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43203 | 614-257-6300 | CUL

🔹CRIS Career Services program prepares refugees for the workplace in order to achieve the goal of long-term self-sufficiency and integration into the Central Ohio community. Refugees can access both classroom instruction and individual employment counseling through this service.

Narad Nepal - Associate Director of Career Services | nnepal@cris-ohio.org

4645 Executive Dr. Columbus, OH 43220 | 614-235-5747 | Employment And ESL

🔹Education, Employment, Empowerment: The Education, Employment, Empowerment (EEE) Program strives to connect New Americans with the skills and support they need to live healthy and self-reliant lives in Central Ohio.

Office: 4300 E. Broad St Suite D, Columbus, Ohio 43213 | (614) 252-5362

🔹Career Bridges: Both Career Bridges are offered virtually and in person. Choose the option that works best for you!

• Healthcare - An intensive job training program that prepares participants for jobs in patient care services with OhioHealth.
• Customer Service training is designed to help prepare participants for entry-level sales & service associate positions.

▪️ Customer Service & Sales Certification: Complete the training and exam virtually at your own pace from your own home to earn a certification. Employer or partner referral required.

▪️ Employment Placement Services: Receive individualized coaching, resume prep, and direct referrals to employers based on your experience and career goals.

303 East 6th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 | (614) 294-5476

Get Started | administrator@godmanguild.org

🔹JFS: Helping job seekers at all employment levels navigate the modern-day job search. Their staff provides a unique combination of employment services, counseling and case management delivered through group workshops and 1:1 coaching (in-person and virtual). Whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned professional making a career transition, our services are designed to help you gain the knowledge, training and skills needed to achieve your employment goals.

Ebner Building: 1070 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 | (614) 231-1890

Connect with Services: 614-237-9675 | WAYFYNDER

Free Spanish-speaking health clinic

Abierta todos los Martes

Open every Tuesday

5:30pm-8:30pm

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Dirección/Address:

2231 North High Street

Columbus, OH 43201

clinica@clinicalatina.com

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Teléfono/Phone: (614) 349-1038

Llame entre las 7:15 AM-5 PM de Lunes a Viernes

614-645-5500 | Primary One Health

Health Centers:

• East Central - 1180 E. Main St., Columbus, Ohio 43205 | (614)645-5535
• St. Stephen's (N) - 1500 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43219 | (614)645-2300
• Family Health & Wellness (W)- 2300 W. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43204 | (614)645-2300
• John R. Maloney (S)- 1905 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43207 | (614)586-4159

🔹CFC is a student-run organization, providing educational opportunities for professional and undergraduate volunteers and quality, culturally competent healthcare to the community.

2231 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43201 | (614)404-8417 | Columbus Free Clinic

🔹Lower Lights Health provides affordable health care services.

1160 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43222 (614)274-1455 | LLCHC

🔹Livingston United Methodist Church - Compassionate access to prescription medication and care.

200 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus Ohio | (614)227-0301 | Charitable Pharmacy

🔹The Free Clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9AM to 2:00 PM. The Clinic is targeted towards the homeless due to substance use, incarceration, overdoses, and poverty. Lower Lights Health Services is on-site every Monday to support health care issues and linkage to primary care or specialists. Columbus Public Health is also onsite on Monday’s to provide STI and HIV, HEP-C testing. On Wednesday’s, Equitas Health is on-site providing a full-range of OB/GYN services. Finally, Mount Carmel Street Outreach is on-site every Friday providing support for health care issues and linkage to primary care or specialists while also having basic medications on-site.

First United Brethren in Christ Church: 496 S. Wheatland Ave. Columbus, OH 43204 | What We Do

Smiles 4 Life

🔹Columbus General Dentist for Children.

Services | New Patient Registration | Accepted Insurances

4655 Morse Center Rd. Columbus, OH 43229 | (614) 470-9840

This website contains updates and links for what you can do.
Text INFO to 888-305-4598 to get regular updates starting in January.

https://usahello.org/2025-immigration-policies/

This toolkit has instructions and resources for making a plan for your family.

https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan

Website with resources related to immigration and supporting immigrant families.

https://fugeesfamily.org/immigration-resources/

This is a long list including rights, legal assistance, health clinics, and other community services.

https://maketheroadny.org/know-your-rights/

Use this page to find resources, information, and guides. When we act together, we have the power to protect one another!

Winter classes will begin January 2025

Info Here | Registration is required.

The Aspire program offers free ESL, High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET), post-secondary preparation and career training for adult learners at different locations throughout Columbus. Day, evening and weekend, virtual and in-person class options are available.

🔹At CRIS, their Mission is to help refugees and immigrants reach safety and stability, sustain self-sufficiency, and achieve successful integration into the Central Ohio community.

🔸En CRIS, su misión es ayudar a los refugiados e inmigrantes a alcanzar seguridad y estabilidad, mantener la autosuficiencia y lograr una integración exitosa en la comunidad de Central Ohio.

4645 Executive Dr. Columbus, OH 43220 | (614)235-5747

CRIS Ohio | Community Resources

City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods

🔹The New American Initiative was created to give all immigrant and refugees living in Columbus access to city services and programs to help improve their lives. This initiative gives equal opportunity to all refugees and immigrants and allows them to become active, productive, and equitable residents of Columbus.

🔸La Nueva Iniciativa Estadounidense se creó para brindarles a todos los inmigrantes y refugiados que viven en Columbus acceso a los servicios y programas de la ciudad para ayudarlos a mejorar sus vidas. Esta iniciativa brinda igualdad de oportunidades a todos los refugiados e inmigrantes y les permite convertirse en residentes activos, productivos y equitativos de Columbus.

New American Initiative

🔹Their Latino Community Resources connect the diverse Latino communities across the State of Ohio by serving as a hub of information for and about Hispanic Ohioans by hosting meetings, conducting surveys, promoting collaboration, encouraging communication, and endeavoring to assure access to decision-making bodies.

🔸Sus recursos de la comunidad latina conectan las diversas comunidades latinas en todo el estado de Ohio al servir como un centro de información para y sobre los hispanos de Ohio al organizar reuniones, realizar encuestas, promover la colaboración, fomentar la comunicación y esforzarse por asegurar el acceso a los órganos de toma de decisiones.

77 South High St. 18th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 | (614)466-8333 | OCHLA

🔹Working Towards Immigration Justice: They created an Immigration Policy Advocacy Roundtable, helped fundraise for legal defense costs, provided Know Your Rights workshops, advocated for policies that benefit immigrants and they believe in liberation, not deportation.

🔸Trabajando hacia la justicia migratoria: Han creado una Mesa Redonda de Defensa de Políticas de Inmigración, ayudaron a recaudar fondos para los costos de defensa legal, brindaron talleres Conozca sus Derechos, abogaron por políticas que beneficien a los inmigrantes y creen en la liberación, no en la deportación.

6400 Emerald Parkway #3912 Dublin Oh. 43016 | Contact

🔹Offers several free services to the Latino community including homework help, after school programs, summer camps, 24/7 translation and interpretation services, ESL and citizenship classes for adults, a tobacco cessation program, free car seat checks, and a support group for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

🔸Ofrece varios servicios gratuitos a la comunidad latina, incluyendo ayuda con las tareas, programas extracurriculares, campamentos de verano, servicios de traducción e interpretación las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, clases de ESL y ciudadanía para adultos, un programa para dejar de fumar, revisiones gratuitas de asientos para el automóvil y un grupo de apoyo para las víctimas. de violencia doméstica y agresión sexual.

• Main Office: 1535 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
• 5200 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43228
• 220 West Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230

(614) 459-6566 | Ohio Hispanic Coalition | Facebook

🔹AACO's mission is to represent the Arab Americans of central Ohio community, to provide for educational, cultural, and social service programs that will meet and exceed the expectations of the Arab Americans in this community for the ultimate achievement of bringing the community together for the mutual interest and collective benefit to the community at large. The enhancement of human and cultural resources of the American Arab community in Central Ohio, and the creation a better understanding about the Arab heritage and active citizenship.

AACO Ohio - P.O. Box 115 Hilliard, OH 43026 | (614) 619-8885 | Links & Resources

For additional info - Mr.Barakat Saleh: (614) 619-8885 | aaco@yahoogroups.com

🔹They help immigrants and refugees from all countries establish roots and gain self-sufficiency in Central Ohio. Their mission is to be the focal point of societal integration for immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals in Central Ohio to help improve the quality of life through education, training, supportive services, and self-development opportunities while increasing awareness of the diverse cultures and heritage in Central Ohio.

4300 E. Broad St Suite D. Columbus, Ohio 43213 | (614) 252-5362 | https://ethiotss.org/

🔹Provides a variety of supportive services for Somali youth and adults.

🔺Waxay bixisaa adeegyo taageero oo kala duwan oo loogu talagalay dhalinyarada iyo dadka waaweyn ee Soomaaliyeed.

▪️ Immigration and citizenship programs and community advocacy
▪️ Housing availability and affordability guidance

▪️ Youth development and summer programs
▪️ English Second Language (ESL) classes
▪️ Employment assistance and job training
▪️ Interpretation and translation services
▪️ Case management

3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224 | (614) 262-4068 | Services

🔹SomaliCAN changes the lives of New Americans for the Better through community development and social change initiatives to facilitate the economic, social and political integration of the Somali community and other immigrant groups in Ohio.

4900 Reed Rd #331 Columbus, OH 43224. | (614)489-9CAN | Contact

🔹BHP aspires to be the go to resource for assisting the Somali Bantu community. They understand the fears and the hesitancies of the community members and the general feeling of dread of navigating a country you are new to. They have the experience and know what's needed. Through their resources and partners they want to break all barriers and connect the bridges in order to build a healthy and thriving community.

INFO@BANTUHOPEFOUNDATION.ORG | Bantu Hope Foundation | Services

🔹AACS has led efforts to empower and develop the local Asian community through its expansive and proactive programs and services.

Family Support Program | Healthy Asian Youth | Senior Outreach | Health Care & Prevention

Interpretation & Translation | Asian Gambling Study | Classes | Civic Engagement

Their office is open by appointment only. Please call (614) 220-4023 to schedule an appointment. Extensions: Family Support: ext. 2 | Interpretation/Translation: ext. 3 | AHI Free Clinic: ext. 233

4700 Reed Rd, Suite B Columbus, OH 43220 | (614) 220-4023 | info@aacsohio.org | Programs

AHI Clinic: 2231 North High St. Columbus, OH. 43201

🔹Empowering the community to reach their potential to live self-sufficient and fulfilling lives through education and training, assistance and support, and connection to resources with confidentiality and compassion. *Hours by Appointment* The intake process helps them to work with you to find and allocate available resources. Facing a crisis, Looking for work, In need of clothing, household items or furniture, Wanting help with paperwork completion, Needing an advocate by your side? Call ~ Leave a message in their confidential voicemail and they will return your call to schedule an intake interview.

4900 Reed Road, Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio 43220 | P.O. Box 14023 Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 470-2848 | Services

🔹Immigration Counseling Services: provides immigration legal assistance to low-income families. Services include Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA"), Defensive Asylum, U Visa and other humanitarian immigration matters.

6000 Cooper Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 | (614)259-5238 | Services

🔹Register Here

• Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation is for adults who did not graduate from high school and want to earn a high school equivalency diploma. GED studies are also available in Spanish.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for those whose native language is not English and who want to learn to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Adult Basic Education (ABE) is designed for adults who do not have a high school diploma but who want to learn or improve reading, writing and/or math skills. These classes are also available to learners who have a high school diploma or GED but want a Math/ Reading/Writing “Tune-up” to hone their skills for professional or personal reasons.
• They offer citizenship test preparation for their learners. Contact their office for details.

1111 East Stewart Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 | (614)444-7330 | DLC

🔹HaCoNet is your gateway to connect to the Haitian community. At the Haitian Community Network they believe that connection brings opportunities. That's why they are here to make sure that you are connected. They want to be the bridge that connects us all. HACONET is in the business of accelerating change and progress.

2020 Brice Rd. Suite 185​ Reynoldsburg OH 43068

Programs | 614-600-5530 - Text/WhatsApp | info@haconet.org

Provides refugee resettlement services to newly-arrived refugees from many countries. Services include ESL classes and tutoring, financial help, educational classes, interpreting and help with employment.

1415 East Dublin-Granville Road, Suite 100, Columbus, Ohio 43229

(614) 437-9941 | Us Together Columbus

Organization serving refugees in Columbus. They offer English classes from basic conversation skills up to Grade 5. They're currently are holding classes on Wednesday mornings at the Hilltop Branch of the Columbus Library. They also have one-on-one tutoring for students in elementary, middle school, and high school. They currently meet Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:45pm at the Eden Center.

(614) 272-2949 | The Bridge | info@thebridge.io

ESL CLASSES / 英文班

1ST, 3RD, 5TH SUNDAYS 1:30PM / CONTACT: JEFF LUO / RM 215

🔹As more and more native Chinese people come to the United States, the language barriers have become the biggest challenge for first-generation immigrants in life, study, and work. Therefore, learning English is an paramount task for them. Please contact Jeff Luo (WeChat ID: chun_suen).

ESL classes are free for all who register and attend.

🔺随着越来越多的华人来到美国，语言不通成为第一代移民在生活，学习和工作中的最大挑战，因此英语的学习对他们而言是迫在眉睫的事情。教会针对这样的实际需要创办了英文班事工。英文班事工的使命是通过教英文而领人归主。若您被神感动,愿意来英文班服事,請聯系罗耘弟兄 (WeChat ID: chun_suen)。

英文班随时免費報名。

ESL CLASSES / 班级

实用口语班 -- 老師由母語為英語之人擔任

公民入籍班 -- 每年开一季，具体时间请聯系罗耘弟兄

4141 Maize Rd. Columbus, OH. 43224 | (614)715-2212 | Community Outreach

🔹BCCO is dedicated to helping the newly resettled Bhutanese refugee population, along with those who have been in the U.S. for several years. The Bhutanese community encompasses different religions, languages, experiences and sub-cultural groups within itself. They offer post-resettlement direct services to recently arrived refugees from Bhutan and a small number from other countries, as well as ongoing programming, classes, events, activities, mentoring and leadership to the broader refugee community to help strengthen their transition into their new home.

1925 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Suite 210 Columbus, Oh. 43229

(614) 396-8965 | bhutaneseorganization@gmail.com | Services

🔹REFUGEES & NEW AMERICANS:

- Connecting refugees and New Americans to opportunities

They work to envelop refugees and other New Americans into the Central Ohio community and provide them a foothold from which to grow. They assist both with the initial transition to American life – through resettlement, job search and family supports – and then access to career pathways offering opportunities for higher wages, advancement and increased stability. Those who have been forced to flee their homelands and come to the United States through the federal refugee resettlement program receive assistance finding housing and work, and connecting to services to support them in building a new life. New Americans who have been in the United States for some time receive support to help them move from stable to thriving.

Ebner Building: 1070 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 | (614) 231-1890

Connect with Services: 614-237-9675 | WAYFYNDER

🔹This resource center was created to assist with some of the basic needs of both new and established immigrants and refugees in the Riverview Drive neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. They offer general advocacy (like help with navigating mail, bills, appointments and federal benefit applications), English classes, job skills training, computer literacy assistance, citizenship assistance, legal clinic help, homework help, summer programing and more.

552 Riverview Dr. Columbus, Oh. 43202 | (614) 427-3368 | Services | Facebook

Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages?
If you need assistance for a school or district related event outside of school hours, or in a language not on this list, please reach out to me and I will help arrange for an interpreter.

Triple P Parenting program is available for free to help you with various challenges. Nationwide Childrens offers in-person and online options to help parents of children 0-12 and find ways to reduce stress. Interpreters are available for many languages.

To sign up, call (614) 355-8099 or email TripleP@NationwideChildrens.org
Spanish speakers: Confirmar asistencia a Megan Derby escribiendo a megan.derby@nationwidechildrens.org o llame al (614) 809-2009

🔹Therapy for Latinos by Latinos. Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Psychotherapy and Training. There are many different approaches in psychotherapy that are offered, such as Cognitive-behavior Therapy, Dialectical-behavior Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experience, Solution-focused/brief Therapy, Mindfulness-based, etc..

🔸Terapia para latinos por latinos. Psicoterapia Individual, Psicoterapia de Pareja y Entrenamiento. Se ofrecen muchos enfoques diferentes en psicoterapia, como la terapia cognitivo-conductual, la terapia dialéctico-conductual, EMDR, sistemas familiares internos, experiencia somática, terapia breve/centrada en soluciones, terapia basada en la atención plena, etc.

2101 Richmond Rd. Suite 1005 Beachwood, OH 44122

216-367-5054 | 216-446-7848 | Services | FAQ | Contact

🔹Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health:

Each person’s recovery journey is unique. For some, support groups can play in important role in recovery from mental illness or substance use disorders. Click the image to view list of support groups.

447 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio | (614)224-1057 | Find Help

🔹They offer residential and outpatient services, medically assisted treatment, specialized programming for pregnant women and homeless adults, cognitive behavioral and other proven therapies, as well as individual, group, and family counseling for adolescents and adults.

Get Help Now | (614) 445-8131 | Columbus Locations

Talk To Experts: Drug Use or Alcohol Addiction | I Gambling |

Need A Counselor To Contact Me | Assigned To Take Classes by Court System

Southeast Healthcare

🔹Providing Integrated Behavioral & Primary Healthcare Services. They treat the whole person, not just one issue.

16 W. Long St. Columbus, OH 43215 | (614) 225-0990 | INFO@SOUTHEASTINC.COM | Services

Motherful is a collective offering support and resources including food to single mothers in Central Ohio. To learn more and join visit:
Motherful.org

info@motherful.org614-735-8467

254 Agler Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

🔹CAP4Kids will help you find many community agencies that exist to improve the lives of children & families.

🔹The Laundry Love initiative consists of regular opportunities to come alongside people who are struggling financially by assisting them with their laundry. Laundry Love partners with local laundromats in cleaning clothes and linens of low-income or no-income families and person(s). We see the laundromat as an inclusive and welcoming place where strangers become friends, people are known by name, hope is hustled, and the worth of every human being is acknowledged and celebrated. Click on the link to find contact, address, times, and dates of each local effort.

The Columbus Laundry Co: Bi-Weekly Wednesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

1985 E Main St, Columbus, OH. 43205 | 614-302-6549

Wash Land Laundromat: The Last Tuesday of the month

1469 W. Broad St, Columbus, OH. 43222 | 614-228-1741

Laundry Love | Find Other Locations | Contact

Museums 4 All

🔹Visit a participating museum any day during all normal operating hours. Take your EBT Card and ID for free or reduced entry. Admission is $3 or less for up to four people per EBT card. Admission costs must be paid for with alternate methods (cash, credit cards, etc.). There’s no limit—go to as many participating museums as you like, as many times as you like!

🔹They are Open to everyone Monday–Friday from 10 AM – 2 PM. They provide the basics of survival – hot meals, sack lunches, food, clothing, personal hygiene items, tarps and sleeping bags. Scheduled Appointment Hours are Monday–Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM. Staff is available for scheduled appointments for housing applications, social security applications/appeals, payeeship negotiations, case management interventions, donation drop-offs.

1037 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH. 43206 | 614-222-2885 | Services

🔹If you are a new youth visiting us for the first time, they will ask you to fill out a survey. You can fill out this survey BEFORE your first visit or you can fill it out when you visit them!

603 East Town St. Columbus, OH 43215 | ​info@kycohio.org

Programs | Center Programs | Resources | Education

🔹NAICCO is devoted to preserving and restoring balance in the lives of Native Americans through traditional, cultural, educational, family, community, and wellness driven values and initiatives. NAICCO’s Focus Areas are: Cultural Preservation & Restoration, Social Development, and Economic Development & Sustainability.

​67 E Innis Ave, Columbus, OH 43207 | P.O. Box 7705 Columbus, OH 43207

naicco1975@gmail.com | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Watch for the 2024 NAICCO Cuisine schedule on Street Food Finder

🔹The Trevor Project is here for you, day or night. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round.

24-hour Hotline (866) 488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678678 | Chat

The Trevor Project | Resources | Contact

🔹Your Community Resource Guide for the 43204, 43222, 43223, 43123, 43228 areas. A supportive, informative and united community. The goal is to inform, involve, and connect community members to aid and resources in Hilltop. Resources are divided into 12 categories: emergency services, health & social services, food, housing, education, business & workforce, faith, youth & family, recreation & arts, refugee & immigrant, government services, and events.

1091 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43222 | Newsletter

info@franklinton.org | (614) 636-3644 | Resources | Contact | Events

🔹Your Community Resource Guide for the 43223, 43215, 43222 areas. The goal is to inform, involve, and connect community members to aid and resources in Franklinton. Resources are divided into 12 categories: emergency services, health & social services, food, housing, education, business & workforce, faith, youth & family, recreation & arts, refugee & immigrant, government services, and events.

1091 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43222 | Newsletter

info@franklinton.org | (614) 636-3644 | Resources | Contact | Events

🔹CND changes lives and communities by working with adults in their treatment program, young adults in violence intervention programs, or youth in prevention programs. They offer a variety of programs for Youth such as: Summer Day Camp, Young Ambassadors for Peace (YAP), After School Program, Future Opportunities Created for Urban Students (FOCUS), Intergenerational Mentorship, Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tour (HBCU), and Violence Intervention.

614-272-1464 | Programs | Youth | Contact | Locations

🔹 A community‐based advocacy organization that works to empower African Americans and marginalized groups through economic, educational and social progress with programs, classes and services. Visit the website to learn more about the different programs that fall under these six categories: Reentry support, Homebuyer education & landlord-tenant mediation, Head Start, mentoring, after-school, paid work summer programs, Financial & credit score help, My Brother’s Closet, job training, and Empowering small and minority business.

Restoring Citizens | Homebuyer Education Money Management & Mortgages | Growing Our Kids

Money Management & Mortgages | Jobs & Training | Business Assistance Center

788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203 | (614) 257-6300 | cul.org

🔹 NSI offers assistance programs, with their primary service area including 43201, 43202, 43210, 43220 and 43211. Services also include: food pantry, free clothing to children and adults, monthly free fresh produce markets, free tax preparation with American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), back to school programs, Holiday Food programs, and Christmas Gift Adoptions programs.

1950 North Fourth St. Columbus, Oh. 43201 | (614) 297-0592 | Get Help

🔹 The Free Store provides free clothing and small household items for pregnant women, infants, children and adults. They also offer lunch, pastries and hot and cold beverages for shoppers.

61 South Powell Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43204 | (614) 351-5480 | Services

🔹The Period Pantry Project’s purpose is to create a consistent source of menstrual products available to anyone in the Central Ohio region who needs them. We partner with individuals and organizations to ensure everyone has access to the menstrual products that they need every month by overcoming any barriers to access that people experience.

Period Pantry Request Form 2024 if you are requesting assistance for your household.

3000 E. Main St. Ste B 369 Columbus, OH 43209 | Contact | About Your Delivery

🔹Offers one-to-one community-based and school-based mentoring programs, as well as week-long, overnight camps during the summer for youth. Visit the website or call to find out how to enroll a child.

🔸Ofrece programas de tutoría individuales basados en la comunidad y en la escuela, así como campamentos nocturnos de una semana de duración durante el verano para jóvenes. Visite el sitio web o llame para averiguar cómo inscribir a un niño.

bbbscentralohio.org | Information

▪️ MENTOR Central Ohio / Main Office
1855 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229

☎️ (614) 839-2447
▪️ Delaware County Office
39 West Winter Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015

☎️ (740) 369-2447
▪️ Union County Office
940 London Avenue, Marysville, Ohio 43040

☎️ (937) 642-0472
▪️ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Springfield
625 Burt Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505

☎️ (937) 390-9900
▪️ Camp Oty’Okwa
Administration Office: 1385 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212
Camp Location: 24799 Purcell Road, South Bloomingville, Ohio 43152
☎️ (740) 385-5279 | ✉️ campotyokwa.org

🔹They are a settlement house located in Franklinton near the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. They provide emergency financial assistance (e.g., rent, utilities, prescriptions, and other critical needs), offers access to a mobile medical unit access from The Breathing Association, and case management services. Provides emergency food assistance to households living within the service area (zip codes 43222, 43223, and 43215). Other services available at the pantry are: home delivery to people with disabilities, and diapers are available. They also provide educational services such as preschool, after-school, summer day camp and team sport programming.

183 Hawkes Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43223 | (614) 227-1600 | Services

🔹Serves children and their families living in poverty, helping them to get housing and resources, while providing educational after-school/summer programming and support for kids grades K-8. They also host Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK), a program for three and four-year-old children, not enrolled in Pre-K, who

will soon enter Kindergarten.

🔸Atiende a niños y sus familias que viven en la pobreza, ayudándolos a conseguir vivienda y recursos, al mismo tiempo que brinda programación educativa después de la escuela/verano y apoyo para niños de grados K-8. También albergan Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK), un programa para niños de tres y cuatro años, no matriculados en preescolar, que pronto ingresarán al jardín de infantes.

Homeless & Emergency Shelter: (614) 274-7000 ext. 727

East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 | (614) 461-9247 | Programs

🔹Provides childcare (for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old), family services, senior services, and youth programming (for youth ages 5 to 18 years of age). They also have a Choice Food Pantry, urban farm, Christmas gift programs, rent assistance and other neighborhood services.

1500 East Seventeenth Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43219 | (614) 294-6347 | Programs

🔹Pride Centers are one-stop shops for city services, dedicated to protecting the health, safety and welfare of families living in the area. These centers house basic city services in one place.

Call to make an appointment.

🔸Los Pride Centers son ventanillas únicas para servicios de la ciudad, dedicadas a proteger la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar de las familias que viven en la zona. Estos centros albergan los servicios básicos de la ciudad en un solo lugar. Llama para concertar una cita.

▪️ Main Columbus Public Health Neighborhood Social Work Helpline:

☎️ (614) 645-6807
▪️ Franklinton Pride Center: 1186 W. Broad St. Columbus, Oh. 43222

☎️ (614) 645-5224 (Social Worker) | (614) 645-0176 (Main)

▪️ South Side Pride Center: 280 Reed Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43207

☎️ (614) 645-5205 (Social Worker) | (614) 645-8097 (Main)

▪️ Near East Pride Center: 1393 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43205
☎️ (614) 645-0115 (Main)
▪️ Northside Pride Center: 248 East Eleventh Ave. Columbus, Oh. 43201
☎️ (614) 724-1900 (Main)
▪️ Far East Pride Center: 2500 Park Crescent Dr. Columbus, Oh. 43232
☎️ (614) 724-0101 (Social Worker) | (614) 724-0100 (Main)

https://www.aepohio.com/community/caring/neighbor-to-neighbor

Attendance Email: attendance.hubbard@columbus.k12.oh.us

Attendance Phone Number: (380) 997-6030 (available 24/7)

Email: hubbardes@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/HubbardElementary
Location: 104 West Hubbard Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Phone: (614) 365-5564

Email: rhallaveld1@columbus.k12.oh.us
Location: Hubbard Elementary School
Wednesdays-Thursdays-Fridays