2008
Service directory
Advancing the common good:
creating opportunities for a good life for all What United Way DOES.
How we do it.
United Way of Central Ohio is working to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a productive career, enough income to support a family through retirement, good health, and a safe place to live.
United Way of Central Ohio no longer simply raises and distributes money to non-profits. Instead, we focus on our community’s most pressing issues. Our history of leadership enables us to spearhead comprehensive change by bringing people together to determine the root causes of problems.
Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. To do this, United Way funds programs that focus on the community’s most pressing problems. We hold ourselves and our partners accountable for achieving measurable, sustainable results in these areas:
United Way believes in the power of collaboration. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. We bring experts together to ask the tough questions and partner with contributors and recipients to determine the issues that matter most in central Ohio. Then, we research the problems, craft smarter solutions, invest funds, deploy resources and evaluate the results. By leveraging partnerships, government funding, grant support and people, we maximize our impact and find the best, most costeffective ways to respond to problems. At United Way of Central Ohio, we measure our success by the lives we change, not the number of services we fund.
Education • Young children enter kindergarten physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively prepared to succeed • Youth graduate from high school well- prepared for additional learning and productive careers
Identify the need
Income
Build strategies
Mobilize partners & resources
Measure & report progress to donors
• People achieve financial stability • People in crisis have access to emergency food, shelter and financial assistance
What we do together. United, we have the ability to achieve permanent solutions, not quick fixes. Without you, there would be no United Way. That’s why we work hard to earn your trust every day, not just during our annual campaign. We use benchmark measurements and proven practices to ensure we are making a difference. We set performance standards for the programs we fund and measure the impact of each dollar contributed.
Health • People overcome barriers to accessing health and wellness services • People maintain healthy nutrition and physical fitness
Home • People live in safe neighborhoods • People live in safe and decent housing • The community is prepared t0 respond to disasters and emergencies in a coordinated and comprehensive way
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The Capacity Building Initiative: Strengthening Growing Organizations
United Way of Central Ohio brings partners together to make real progress happen.
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Our funded initiatives are good examples of
This funders’ collaborative aims to build the organizational effectiveness of area nonprofits, with an emphasis on small to midsize organizations. The initiative provides learning resources and assistance that helps an organization effectively carry out its mission and deliver services. Outside consultants conduct a thorough assessment of the organization’s operations in order to provide the most valuable recommendations and assistance for the organization to improve. As a result of successfully completing capacity building activities, an organization should improve functioning in areas such as planning, board governance, financial management, operations, human resources, resource development, programs, evaluation, public awareness and collaboration. Founding members of the collaborative include: United Way of Central Ohio, The Columbus Foundation, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, Franklin County, the Women's Fund, Grange Insurance and White Castle.
working with experts to improve lives and build stronger communities. Sometimes we lead. Sometimes we support what is already working.
Either way, we bring people
together who have a stake in our community to ask the tough questions. The following is a list of our funded initiatives.
The African American Leadership Academy liveunitedcentralohio.org/aala The African American Leadership Academy, a joint project of the United Way of Central Ohio Key Club and Academy for Leadership and Governance, prepares African American leaders of tomorrow for leadership positions throughout central Ohio. The program offers training and development to aspiring young professionals (ages 25-45) who demonstrate potential for top leadership in their business and in civic life. The African-American Leadership Academy is governed by an advisory board made up of representatives from the two sponsoring organizations. The advisory board, together with community leaders, nominates individuals from non-profit, government and for profit organizations. These candidates are invited to apply to the program, which is limited to 12 people per session and is free to participants.
CARE Columbus liveunitedcentralohio.org/care CARE Columbus (Cultural Awareness and Respect through Education) is a training and education program designed to provide information and strategies to healthcare and human services providers to assist them in delivering cross-culturally competent care to our community's diverse cultural populations. Developed by and for healthcare and human services professionals, as well as culture-based community organizations, the CARE Columbus curricula teaches skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Community Health Funders’ Collaborative
After School Counts!
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liveunitedcentralohio.org/asc United Way of Central Ohio’s former Education Vision Council, City of Columbus Office of Education and the Educational Council of Franklin County studied the possibilities for increasing the value of after school hours and developed a comprehensive training model for staff in after school programs. After School Counts! provides training in academic support, behavior management, social development, mentoring, conflict resolution, leadership development and program development.
The Community Health Funders’ Collaborative (CHFC) is a philanthropic partnership of the Columbus Foundation, Columbus Medical Association Foundation, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation and United Way of Central Ohio. It was created to sustain community improvement through focused initiatives and leveraged funding. In the coming year, CHFC will invest in efforts that demonstrate improvements to the community infrastructure which make it easier for residents to eat healthy foods and engage in physical activity. The expected long-term goal is that all residents of Franklin County, Ohio will eat healthy foods and engage in physical activity.
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Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
Juvenile Justice Community Planning Initiative
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liveunitedcentralohio.org/jjcp The Juvenile Justice Community Planning Initiative seeks to address racial disparities in the juvenile justice system, effectively providing for the twin goals of public safety and opportunities for youth to have a crime-free life. The initiative works to reduce disparities by incorporating a five-stage plan to identify when, where and why they exist, and by creating intervention strategies.
In order to help families get off the financial tightrope and overcome basic subsistence needs, United Way of Central Ohio and its partners have committed to raising awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and providing access to free tax assistance. The EITC is a critical building block in helping hard working individuals and families build long-term financial stability. UWCO and its partners help local taxpayers claim the EITC at tax time by supporting and coordinating the work of volunteer-run free tax assistance sites throughout Franklin County. These sites serve as an entry point into a framework of services, such as financial education opportunities and savings campaigns, which help families plan for their future.
Neighborhood Partnership Center liveunitedcentralohio.org/npc The Neighborhood Partnership Center empowers neighborhood residents to promote positive change in their neighborhoods through training, technical assistance, and asset development. The Center provides a public multimedia library with books, reference guides and videos on grant-writing, economic development, community organizing, fundraising and many other topics, as well as public computers with Internet access. Additionally, over 60 low-cost or free trainings are offered annually through the Neighborhood Training Academy, serving well over 700 participants. These informative classes and workshops teach neighborhood leaders and residents everything they need to know to make their neighborhood stronger including crime prevention and safety, community and economic development, capacity-building, organizational development and basic technology.
Family Stability Collaborative liveunitedcentralohio.org/fsc The Family Stability Collaborative is a new model for preventing homelessness and maintaining school stability. Born of a partnership between United Way of Central Ohio and the Community Shelter Board, it provides families at imminent risk of homelessness with a combination of immediate emergency funds and longer-term health and human services. This unique and effective approach is designed to prevent homelessness and reduce student mobility among low-income families in the Columbus City Schools and throughout central Ohio. Similar programs in other cities have met with great success. In fact, 80% of the families in the program are able to achieve financial stability.
Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program liveunitedcentralohio.org/npg The Neighborhood Partnership Grant program encourages and supports community volunteerism through executing neighborhood improvement projects and promoting resident involvement in the community. In 2008, the program engaged over 1,500 volunteers who actively participated in completing 53 community improvement projects. These projects are focused in four areas: Safe & Decent Housing, Crime Prevention and Safety, Community and Economic Development, Public Education and Community Awareness. This is a collaborative effort with The Columbus Foundation, Osteopathic Heritage Foundations, Bob Evans, Inc., and National City.
Health Policy Institute of Ohio liveunitedcentralohio.org/hpio The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is an independent, nonpartisan, statewide center that informs Ohio health policy by forecasting health trends, analyzing key health issues, and communicating current research to policymakers, state agencies and other decision-makers. The Institute works through six avenues to serve as a premiere health policy resource and to provide cutting edge information: • Research
• Convening
• Analysis
• Dialogue
• Communication
• Education
United Way of Central Ohio has partnered with seven Ohio foundations, as well as the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and the United Way of Greater Cleveland in supporting the work of the Health Policy Institute.
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Pride Leadership
Rebuilding Lives
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The Pride Leadership program provides training to Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgendered professionals to expand their leadership capabilities and facilitate the placement of participants onto volunteer boards and into leadership roles on committees. Through lectures, handson workshops, assignments and simulated activities, Pride Leadership helps mid-to-senior level GLBT professionals improve leadership skills. Training focuses on governance, management, strategic planning, fiscal management, marketing, fundraising, parliamentary procedures, legal responsibilities and conflict resolution.
Rebuilding Lives gets people out of the shelters and into the mainstream with affordable housing and the needed support services to get their lives on track, give them hope for the future and create real lasting change. Providing affordable housing, along with support services, is the first and most important step in combating long-term homelessness and helping chronically homeless adults establish a foothold that will allow them to become more self-sufficient and productive. With nearly 800 units already in use to date, Rebuilding Lives is working to improve collaboration within the homeless services system and community-based organizations; make better linkages to services such as health care and employment during a housing crisis in order to reduce demand for emergency shelter; increase homeless persons' access to income and in benefits; and advocate for sufficient investment to develop additional housing options.
Project Diversity liveunitedcentralohio.org/projdiv Project Diversity provides minority professionals with training to expand leadership capabilities and to better represent diverse perspectives in policy-making situations. Through lectures, hands-on workshops, assignments and simulated activities, Project Diversity helps mid-to-senior level minority professionals improve leadership skills. Training focuses on governance, management, strategic planning, fiscal management, marketing, fundraising, parliamentary procedures, legal responsibilities and conflict resolution. Nearly 300 people have completed the training since Project Diversity’s inception in 1989.
Start Smart startsmartcolumbus.org bornlearning.org liveunitedcentralohio.org/startsmart Led by Franklin County and United Way of Central Ohio, Start Smart focuses on training for child care providers, expanding and improving child care centers, educating parents and communicating with the public about the benefits of early childhood development. Start Smart recently began implementing the national Born Learning campaign to promote early learning and educate parents. Thanks to Start Smart, more central Ohio children are entering kindergarten ready to learn physically, developmentally, cognitively and socially, which dramatically improves their ability to succeed in school and in life.
Ready to Read liveunitedcentralohio.org/readyread With support from United Way of Central Ohio, Action for Children and the Columbus Metropolitan Library have partnered to deliver Adventures in Literacy/Ready to Read Programs for central Ohio parents of children from birth to age five (pre-kindergarten). Using a research-based and nationally evaluated curriculum, the 90-minute hands-on training offers practical skills and take-home materials that parents can use everyday to prepare their children to be successful when they enter kindergarten. Last year, the program provided workshops that helped 1,200 parents/ caregivers and 100 teachers increase the early literacy skills of preschoolers.
Program funding United Way of Central Ohio invests in 211 programs at 63 member agencies and 11 community partners that are working to improve lives in the areas of Education, Income, Health and Home. This list reflects the agencies that receive program funding in each of these impact areas. We are proud to collaborate with these partners to create opportunities for a better life for all.
income
education
› Alvis House
› Heritage Day Health Centers
› Catholic Social Services
› Homes on the Hill
› Central Community House
› Huckleberry House
› CHOICES
› Jewish Community Center
› Clintonville/Beechwold Community Resource Center
› Jewish Family Services
› Columbus Literacy Council
› Life Care Alliance
› Columbus Urban League
› Lutheran Social Services
› Columbus Works
› Maryhaven
› Community Connection for Ohio Offenders
› Neighborhood House
› Legal Aid Society
› New Directions Careers Center
› The Educational Council Foundation
› Community Refugee and Immigration Services
› Asian American Community Services
› FIRSTLINK
› Community Shelter Board
› Epilepsy Foundation
› FIRSTLINK
› Big Brothers/Big Sisters
› Girl Scouts, Seal of Ohio Council
› Gladden Community House › Godman Guild Association
› Gladden Community House
› Vision and Vocational Services
› Goodwill Columbus
› YMCA
› Action for Children › American Cancer Society
› Boy Scouts of America Simon Kenton Council
› Salvation Army › Southside Settlement House › United Cerebral Palsy
› Boys and Girls Club
› Godman Guild Association
› Buckeye Ranch
› Huckleberry House
› Catholic Social Services
› J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center
› Central Community House
› Jewish Community Center
› Children’s Hunger Alliance
› Mental Health America of Franklin County
› Alzheimer’s Association
› Jewish Community Center
› American Cancer Society
› LifeCare Alliance
› Neighborhood House
› American Heart Association
› Maryhaven
› Prevention Council of Central Ohio
› American Red Cross
› Mental Health America of Franklin County
› City Year Columbus › Clintonville/Beechwold Community Resource Center › Columbus Early Learning Centers › Columbus Speech and Hearing Center
health
› Arthritis Foundation
› Rosemont Center
› Columbus Urban League › Communities in Schools › Community for New Directions › Community Refugee and Immigration Services › Directions for Youth & Families › Drug Free Action Alliance
› National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Buckeye Chapter
› Breathing Association
› Salesian Boys & Girls Clubs › Salvation Army
› Catholic Social Services
› South side Settlement House
› Central Ohio Diabetes Association
› St. Stephen’s Community House
› Children’s Hunger Alliance › Clintonville/Beechwold Community Resource Center
› St. Vincent Family Centers › Village to Child – Ohio Dominican College
› Salesian Boys and Girls Club › Senior Independence › St. Stephen’s Community House › United Cerebral Palsy
› Columbus AIDS Task Force
› Voice Corps
› YMCA
› Columbus Urban League
› YMCA
› YWCA
› FIRSTLINK
home › Alvis House
› CHOICES
› FIRSTLINK
› American Heart Association
› Clintonville/Beechwold Community Resource Center
› Legal Aid Society
› American Red Cross › Catholic Social Services
› Columbus Urban League
› South Side Settlement House
› Central Community House
› Community Mediation Services
› YMCA
› Central Ohio Poison Center
› Community Shelter Board
› YWCA
› Rebuilding Together Central Ohio
phone numbers fast United Way Member Agencies
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center
279-0012
Action for Children
224-0222
Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus
231-2731
Alvis House
252-8402
Jewish Family Services
231-1890
Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio
457-6003
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
224-8374
American Cancer Society
228-8466
LifeCare Alliance
278-3130
American Heart Association
848-6676
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
228-5200
American Red Cross of Greater Columbus
253-2740
Maryhaven
445-8131
Arthritis Foundation
876-8200
Mental Health America of Franklin County
221-1441
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio Inc.
839-2447
880-2290
Boy Scouts of America, Simon Kenton Council
436-7200
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Buckeye Chapter
Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus Inc.
221-8830
The Neighborhood House Inc.
252-4941
The Breathing Association
457-4570
New Directions Career Center
849-0028
The Buckeye Ranch
875-2371
The Prevention Council of Central Ohio
220-8572
Catholic Social Services Inc.
221-5891
Rebuilding Together - Columbus
258-6392
Central Community House
252-3157
Rosemont Center
471-2626
St. Stephen’s Community House
294-6347
St. Vincent Family Centers
252-0731
Central Ohio Diabetes Association
884-4400
Central Ohio Poison Center
800-222-1222
Children’s Hunger Alliance
341-7700
CHOICES Hotline
224-4663
Clintonville Beechwold Community Resources Center
268-3539
Columbus AIDS Task Force
299-2437
Columbus Early Learning Centers (Formerly Northside Child Development Center and Westside/Eastside Child Care Assoc.)
224-9284
Salesian Boys & Girls Club of Columbus Inc.
224-8000
The Salvation Army
464-4045
South Side Learning & Development Center
444-1529
South Side Settlement House
444-9868
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio
279-0109
Vision & Vocational Services
294-5571
VOICEcorps Reading Service
274-7650
Columbus Literacy Council
221-5013
YMCA of Central Ohio
224-1142
Columbus Speech & Hearing Center
263-5151
YWCA Columbus
224-9121
Columbus Urban League
257-6300
Columbus Works Inc.
220-4030
Community Connection for Ohio Offenders Inc.
252-0660
Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio
228-7191
Community Shelter Board
221-9195
Directions for Youth and Families
294-2661
Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio
261-1100
FIRSTLINK
United Way Community Partners
2-1-1
Asian American Community Services
220-4023
City Year Columbus
224-9569
Communities in Schools Columbus
268-2472
Community for New Direction
272-1464
Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
235-5747
Girl Scouts-Seal of Ohio Council Inc.
487-8101
Community Research Partners
224-5917
Gladden Community House
227-1600
Drug-Free Action Alliance
540-9985
Godman Guild Association
294-5476
Educational Council Foundation
292-7744
Goodwill Columbus
294-5181
884-7780
Heritage Day Health Centers
236-0586
GroundWork Group Homes on the Hill, CDC
House of Hope for Alcoholics Inc.
291-4691
Senior Independence
433-0031
294-8097
Village to Child, Ohio Dominican University
251-4528
Huckleberry House Inc.
275-4663
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
78 Jefferson Avenue (43215) 224-0222 /fax 224-5437 IR@actionforchildren.org/www.actionforchildren.org
3380 Tremont Road (43221) 457-6003/fax 457-6634/Helpline 800-272-3900 www.alz.org/centralohio
Action for Children is the source for child care and early learning information, resources and services in central Ohio. As a child care resource and referral agency, Action for Children provides parents and families with information about available child care and early learning programs and how to choose quality child care.
Assists families and caregivers in understanding and dealing with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Services include a 24-hour helpline staff by trained counselors, Family Support Groups, educational seminars and the MedicAlert®+SAFE Return for wanderers. The agency also offers a Caregiver Support Program, an interdisciplinary team that evaluates the person with memory loss and works with the caregiver to provide them with education and support about Alzheimer’s care.
As a service provider, Action for Children offers professional development classes for staff working in child care and early learning settings and afterschool programs – helping them develop the specialized knowledge and skills they need to work with infants and young children. For parents, Action for Children offers parenting classes, seminars and workshops that meet the diverse needs of growing families.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Central Region
As a community resource, Action for Children assists employers in planning work/life benefits for their employees and facilitates the Circle of Business, a membership alliance of central Ohio businesses that focuses on work/ life effectiveness.
870 Michigan Avenue (43215) 228-8466/fax 228-4456 Ohio Patient Services Call Center 888-227-6446 www.cancer.org
Cancer prevention and early detection programs in communities, businesses and schools; patient and family support programs, tobacco control information and programs; collaboration with other agencies focusing on health and wellness issues; informational literature and resources; cancer research funding at The Ohio State University’s Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and at Children’s Hospital. A toll-free line 1-888-ACS-2345 provides information on all aspects of cancer.
As an advocate for children and families, Action for Children is a strong voice for high-quality child care and early learning programs for all children; supporting services that give every child a real chance to succeed and that make choices available to all families.
ALVIS HOUSE
1991 Bryden Road (43205) 252-8402 / fax 252-5326 www.alvishouse.org
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Columbus Metro Division
Alvis House provides re-entry and transitional assistance to individuals and families who have been affected by incarceration. Our education, treatment, life skills, and other research-based programs help clients rebuild their lives, strengthen their families and contribute to the community. We serve more than 3,000 men, women, young adults and children annually.
5455 N. High Street (43214) 848-6676/fax 848-4227/800-aha-usa1 (242-8721) www.americanheart.org Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, claim more than 930,000 American lives each year. Locally, the American Heart Association provides: local heart disease and stroke research; educational programs for medical professionals, schools and the work place; training individuals in cardiac life support (CPR); community public awareness, education and screenings; speaker’s bureau; literature; informational resources and other community service projects.
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER COLUMBUS
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, SIMON KENTON COUNCIL
995 E. Broad Street (43205) 253-2740/fax 253-1544 www.columbus.redcross.org
1901 E. Dublin-Granville Road (43229) 436-7200/fax 436-7917 www.skcbsa.org
Financial and other assistance for victims of local disasters including fires and floods. Disaster prevention, preparedness and response training. International tracing. Emergency communications and assistance for military families. Transportation for seniors and disabled to medical appointments. Training in first aid, CPR, AED, water safety, lifeguarding and babysitting. Numerous volunteer opportunities; training provided.
Broad range of social development and value-instilling programs for young men ages 6 to 17 and co-ed programs for youth ages 14-20. Traditional scouting, urban-based, career exploration and in-school programs supply additional positive role models to youth participants.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COLUMBUS INC.
Administrative Offices West Side Unit - 115 S. Gift Street (43215) 221-8830/fax 221-1225 (admin) or 233-6842 (club) www.bgccolumbus.org
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Central Ohio Chapter 3740 Ridge Mill Drive - Hilliard (43026-9231 ) 876-8200 fax 876-8363/888-382-4673 www.arthritis.org
Milo-Grogan Unit, 1012 Cleveland Avenue (43201) 294-4366 EXTENSIONS
The Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter, provides speakers, self-help courses, support groups, financial assistance for arthritis drugs, equipment loan (walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc.), camp for children with arthritis, aquatic and land-based exercises, educational literature, lending library and home assessments by an occupational therapist.
Como Elementary Extension - 2989 Reis Ave. (43224) Heyl Elementary Extension - 760 Reinhard Ave. (43206) Highland Elementary Extension - 40 S. Highland Avenue (43223) Southmoor Middle School Extension - 1201 Moler Rd. (43207) Call 221-8830 for each extension listed above
Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Clubs provide a comprehensive youth development and guidance after-school and extended summertime program for girls and boys ages 6 to 18. Program areas include: character and leadership development; education, technology and career development; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation. Safe and positive environment administered by professionally trained adults. Affordable activities include daily meal programs, homework help, tutoring, drug/alcohol/tobacco resistance training, computer education, career exploration and community volunteer service. Scholarships are available for yearly membership to the Club.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OHIO, INC. 1855 E. Dublin-Granville Road - First Floor (43229) 839-BIGS (2447)/fax 839-4770/Toll Free 866-892BIGS (2447)
www.bbbscentralohio.org Big Brothers Big Sisters has been serving children in Central Ohio for more than 75 years. Over 4,800 children are served annually through our Individual Mentoring or Group Mentoring programs which include Camp Oty’Okwa. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to develop quality mentoring relationships, inspiring youth to be confident, competent, and caring individuals in the community.
THE BREATHING ASSOCIATION 1520 Old Henderson Road (43220) 457-4570/fax 457-3777 www.breathingassociation.org
The Breathing Association serves the community as the leading resource for promoting lung health and preventing lung disease through education, detection, and service. Program activities include lung health outreach and education; in-home education and access to care assistance for individuals with asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); tobacco prevention and cessation services; HEAP, PIP summer heating /
winter cooling services; Residential Energy Assistance Partnership for Health. Medical supplies and prescription assistance; social support for those with chronic lung conditions; and educational programs for clean indoor and clean outdoor air.
to help seniors maintain independence; Long Term Care Ombudsman to advocate for residents of long-term care facilities through education and investigation/ resolution of complaints regarding quality of care and quality of life issues; Payee Services for the elderly and disabled individuals; and Transportation to qualifying seniors and veterans for non-emergency medical appointments throughout Ohio.
A Free Lung Health Clinic is scheduled to open in the summer of 2008 with mobile medical van services to begin in the fall of 2008. The Breathing Association advocates for clean indoor and outdoor air; increased access to health care for low income individuals and families; and other social and environmental conditions that affect lung health.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE (CCH) 1150 E. Main Street (43205) 252-3157/fax 252-9164 Child Care Center 253-7267 www.cchouse.org
THE BUCKEYE RANCH
Neighborhood-centered settlement house providing opportunities for building stronger, healthier youth, families and community. Programs include: Child Day Care Center; Youth Development & Family Services; Neighborhood Support & Development. CCH offers youth and teen out-of-school programming; family & school support services; senior services; emergency food and housing assistance/referrals; neighborhood/community improvement activities, including crime/violence prevention, blockwatches and other miscellaneous community forums.
5665 Hoover Road, Grove City (43123) 875-2371/fax 875-2366 www.buckeyeranch.org Mental health treatment services for children, adolescents and their families provided on a continuum from communitybased to residential treatment, including services for those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Services include: outpatient counseling, animal and nature assisted therapy, day treatment, treatment foster care, family support and education, home-based, prevention, job readiness and intensive residential services.
CENTRAL OHIO DIABETES ASSOCIATION
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, INC., Diocese of Columbus
1100 Dennison Avenue (43201) 884-4400/fax 884-4484/800-422-7946 www.diabetesohio.org
197 E. Gay Street (43215) 221-5891/fax 228-1125 www.colscss.org
The Central Ohio Diabetes Association delivers a full range of services to individuals with diabetes. The agency offers: diabetes testing, youth services, camps for youth, case management services and volunteer opportunities for community groups. The Diabetes Education Center at the Central Ohio Diabetes Association offers nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian and counseling with a nurse educator and diabetes education classes on self-management. The Multi-Cultural Diabetes Resource Center at the Central Ohio Diabetes Association includes information in five languages and variety of formats to meet special needs such as low-vision, hearing impaired and low literacy. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening hours are available by appointment.
Catholic Social Services (CSS) strengthens individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds throughout the lifecycle, by providing a comprehensive range of vital social services. CSS provides: Counseling by licensed staff, trained in a variety of therapies; Food Pantry for the growing Hispanic community; Parents Anonymous速 and Parenting Services to prevent child neglect and abuse, improve parenting practices, and strengthen families; Job Readiness education, placement, and retention to help immigrants eliminate barriers to employment stability; ; Individual and Family Supportive Services through licensed social workers to provide guidance with budget management and housing needs; Senior Companions offer peer companionship and assistance to elderly and disabled to reduce isolation; Senior Supportive Services through licensed social workers provide ongoing, in-home needs assessment, care planning and consultation to help vulnerable seniors maintain their independence; Homemaker Program provides professionally trained home care assistants for light housekeeping and errands
CENTRAL OHIO POISON CENTER
Transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and social outings, Elementary & Middle School after school and summer programs. Sponsor for Summer Lunch Program sites. Offers meeting space and fiscal support for community groups.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital 700 Children’s Drive (43205) 355-0463/fax 355-0455/Emergency 800-222-1222 www.bepoisonsmart.com 24-hour, 7 days a week, confidential, medical, poison emergency service. Calls are handled by specially trained healthcare professionals providing information and treatment recommendations. These services are free to the general public.
COLUMBUS AIDS TASK FORCE (CATF) 1751 E. Long Street (43203) 299-AIDS (2437)/fax 291-7162/Client Services fax 291-7163 Ohio AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline 800-332-AIDS DD Access 800-332-3889 www.catf.net
CHILDREN’S HUNGER ALLIANCE 370 S. 5th Street (43215) 341-7700/fax 341-7701 www.childrenshungeralliance.org
Established in 1984, Columbus AIDS Task Force (CATF) is a full-service, community-based, non-profit AIDS Service Organization providing comprehensive care services, educational programs and an HIV testing program. CATF’s mission is to fight the spread of HIV; reduce its transmission, stigma and the resulting discrimination through education and awareness; and provide quality services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. CATF has a full-time staff of 28, approximately 500 volunteers, and a total budget of $3.5 million. CATF primarily services the seven counties making up the Central Ohio region; however, some of its programs serve Southeastern Ohio and other parts of the state. CATF is a United Way member agency and is nationally recognized as one of the top AIDS Service Organizations in the country.
Attempts to “feed hungry minds and bodies” through the operation of USDA family child care and after school meal programs as well as extensive training programs for child care providers, participating children and policy makers. Franklin County is the location of 70 after school sites where we help children receive free meals, and a multicultural initiative to recruit Asian, Hispanic and Somalian day care providers, as well as aggressive efforts to expand school breakfast and summer food service programs. In addition, we provide food and fitness programming at about 40 after-school sites in Franklin County each year.
CHOICES P. O. Box 06157 (43206) Administration 224-7200/Hotline 224-4663/fax 224-7222 www.choicesdvcols.org
COLUMBUS EARLY LEARNING CENTERS Main - 40 N. Grubb Street (43215) 224-9284/fax 224-9366
24-hour crisis line; residential shelter for battered women and their children; individual and group outpatient counseling; case management; community education; domestic violence in the workplace training; legal and community advocacy; outreach and support groups for underserved and at-risk populations.
Broad Street Infant and Toddler Center (BITC) 60 E. Broad Street (43205) 221-6102 Eastside Center - 162 North Ohio Avenue (43215) 253-5525 Northside Center - 94 E. Third Avenue (43201) 299-1131/fax 421-9347 Westside Center - 40 N. Grubb Street (43215) 224-9284/fax 224-9366
Columbus Early Learning Centers provide quality early learning and care for children from 6 weeks through kindergarten. Our mission is to help children develop the physical, social/emotional and cognitive skills needed for success in kindergarten and first grade. Collectively, the centers serve more than 300 children.
CLINTONVILLE BEECHWOLD Community Resources Center 14 W. Lakeview Avenue (43202) 268-3539/fax 268-5028 www.ClintonvilleCRC.org Settlement House providing Family Services with food pantry, emergency material assistance, advocacy and referral. Senior Supportive Services, Senior Home Maintenance and Repair, Senior Breakfast Club and Senior
The centers are part of the Franklin County Early Education Consortium, the Early Learning Initiative (ELI), Champion of Children, and Step Up to Quality. An additional service is Turning Point, a 24 hour crisis nursery that provides respite 10
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care for children 18 months through seven years of age who are at risk of abuse or neglect. Turning Point is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the Northside site.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue (43203) 257-6300/fax 257-6327 www.cul.org CUL is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in Columbus, with continuous services to the Columbus/ Franklin County community since 1918. The organization is dedicated to empowering African Americans, people of color, and disadvantaged individuals to obtain economic parity, power, and civil rights. Programs include assisting residents with housing issues, including pre-foreclosure counseling; career development and employment assistance; special programs to help empower AfricanAmerican males; educational programs for youth, including Head Start; prevention services in the areas of crime, HIV/AIDS, sexual assault, tobacco use, alcohol and other drugs; and offender re-entry services.
COLUMBUS LITERACY COUNCIL 195 N. Grant Ave. (43215) 221-5013/fax 221-5892 www.columbusliteracy.org Free adult literacy program, open to native and non-native speaking adults. Literacy services include: basic reading, writing, speaking, listening, math and life skills, taught through classroom instruction, one-to-one tutoring, and computer assisted learning. Classes available throughout the Columbus community including the main office location. Workplace literacy programs are available for native and English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) speakers in the areas of basic language skill development which enhance literacy in the workplace. Family Literacy programs offer a holistic approach to basic literacy skill development which benefits the entire family. Numerous volunteer opportunities available.
COLUMBUS WORKS INC. 115 W. Main Street, Lower Level (43215) 220-4030/fax 220-4031 www.columbusworks.org Intensive job training, placement and retention services for out-of-school youth and young adults.
COLUMBUS SPEECH & HEARING CENTER 510 E. North Broadway (43214) 263-5151/fax 263-5365 10567 Sawmill Parkway, Suite 105, Powell (43065) TTY# 263-2299 www.columbusspeech.org
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR OHIO OFFENDERS INC. Re-entry Center - 993 E. Main Street (43205-2342) 252-0660/fax 252-0158
Audiology services include: Comprehensive diagnostic testing for newborns, children and adults; hearing screenings (ages 5 and up); complete range of hearing aid products and services; Latest Technology in Hearing Aid Seminars (free), cochlear implant rehabilitative therapy; corporate and community hearing screenings; custom earmolds, hearing protection and swimplugs. Speech and Occupational Therapy services include: screening, diagnosis, therapy and treatment for children and adults with speech-language, hearing and/or communication problems; therapeutic preschool for children with speechlanguage delays; parent education programs; accent modification programs; corporate and community speechlanguage screenings; pediatric occupational therapy including cranio-sacral therapy, handwriting programs and interactive Metronome therapy. Comprehensive Program for the Deaf and Ohio Deaf-Blind Outreach Program services include: work evaluation, job placement and follow up; corporate and community American Sign Language classes; life skills assessments; job readiness workshop for high school students; human resources trainings on ADA issues and employment of disabled individuals and job intervention/job save services.
Justice Planning Office - P.O. Box 341347 (43234-1347) 760-1902/fax 760-1908 www.communityconnectionohio.com Reintegration services for ex-offenders including case management, information/referral on employment, housing, clothing and transportation assistance. Employment workshops, anger management and support groups are available. Other programs include evening GED classes, relapse prevention classes (Life Without a Crutch) and the Storybook Project in correctional institutions.
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prevention activities, and leadership development and life skills programming. The Crittenton Community School is a public charter school for middle school youth who are challenged by traditional academic environments.
COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO 67 Jefferson Avenue, 2nd Floor (43215) 228-7191/fax 228-7213 Helps individuals, neighbors, family members and organizations resolve their conflicts peacefully and respectfully so that they may avoid damage to important personal/professional relationships or having to become involved in a legal dispute. Also provides training in mediation and other non-adversarial conflict resolution techniques to youth, parents, educators, employees, employers, legal and mental health professionals as well as local community leaders. Disputes targeted include: problems between divorced or separated parents, parent/ teen conflict; tenant/landlord disputes; disagreements between neighbors and problems in the workplace.
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL OHIO 510 E. North Broadway, Suite 400 (43214) 261-1100/fax 261-1248/800-878-3226 www.epilepsy-ohio.org The Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio provides programs and services to persons of all ages with epilepsy, and their families, to increase understanding of seizure disorders and to enhance the quality of life. Education and advocacy efforts are directed towards raising public awareness and acceptance of epilepsy through free training programs designed to acquaint the community, schools, healthcare professionals, employers and legislative representatives with the nature, treatment and issues surrounding the disorder. Services include Information and Referral, Support Groups, Counseling Services, Educational Seminars, Client Advocacy and a residential Summer Camp for children with epilepsy. Volunteers are an integral part of the Foundation’s programs and many opportunities are available to those who wish to participate.
COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD 111 Liberty Street, Suite 150 (43215) 221-9195/fax 221-9199 info@csb.org/www.csb.org Works to end homelessness through collaborations, innovative solutions, and investments in quality programs.
FIRSTLINK Administration - 195 N. Grant Ave. (43215) 221-6766/fax 224-6866/TDD# 341-2272
DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES 1515 Indianola Avenue (43201) 294-2661/fax 294-3247 Email: development@dfyf.org
Information and Referral# 2-1-1 Food Referral 341-2282
www.dfyf.org
Mentoring Center 233-6368
East Office - 1414 E. Broad Street (43205) 251-0103/fax 251-1177
www.firstlink.org 24-hour community-wide information and referral service for all residents of Franklin County. Offers referrals to social/human services and food pantries, specialized referral programs for relative caregivers of children and low-income adults in need of dental care, free income tax assistance for low-income individuals, and recruitment, training, and placement of mentors. Provides volunteer opportunity listings for groups and individuals, including those with special needs, referral to disaster volunteer opportunities, RSVP volunteer program for older adults, and Youth Volunteer Corps for youth 11-18. Publishes annual Directory of Human Resources, Directory online, specialized directories, brochures, labels and lists. Offers in-house and customized trainings in such areas as volunteer management, board development, nonprofit business management, strategic planning and fundraising.
West Office - 3850 Sullivant Avenue (43228) 276-1738/fax 276-1936 Short Stop Youth Center - 1066 N. High Street (43201) 299-5541/fax 299-5562 Ohio Avenue Youth Center - 657 S. Ohio Avenue (43205) 258-8043/fax 258-8123 Crittenton Community School - 1418 E. Broad Street (43205) 251-0103/fax 372-2416
Provides behavioral health, prevention, education, outreach, and home-based services to at-risk families and children in central Ohio. Services address issues including drug/alcohol abuse, violence, sexual abuse, family dynamics, parenting (including teen parenting) delinquency, teen pregnancy prevention, diversity and anger management. The Short Stop and Ohio Avenue Youth Centers provide afterschool creative and performing arts, recreational activities, 12
and youth development programs. Adult services include: parenting workshops, intensive classroom-based and walkin employment assistance, GED/ABLE classes, computer instruction through the Godman Guild-OSU Extension Learning Center, and community events such as a holiday potluck and pictures with Santa. Outdoor and adventurebased services available at Camp Mary Orton include: the Leadership and Challenge Center team-building initiatives and high ropes course, indoor Activity and Conference Center, Adventure Academy summer camp, wilderness bond program and facility rental.
GIRL SCOUTS-SEAL OF OHIO COUNCIL INC. 1700 Watermark Drive (43215-1097) 487-8101/fax 487-8189 www.sealofohio.org Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls ages 5 to 17. Guided by the Girl Scout Promise and Law, its mission is to “build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.” The Girl Scout Leadership program is supported by caring adults who mentor girls and help them discover a strong sense of self, connect with others in a global community and take action to identify and solve community issues they care about. Girl Scouts-Seal of Ohio Council promotes girls’ personal growth and leadership development through avenues such as Girl Scout troops, In-School Scouting, Lunch Bunch, Girl Zone Bonds Beyond Bars, and individual membership. Girl Scouts-Seal of Ohio Council serves girls and adult volunteers in 17 counties in Central and Southern Ohio.
GOODWILL COLUMBUS 1331 Edgehill Road (43212) 294-5181/fax 294-6895 www.goodwillcolumbus.org Call 294-5181 to learn more about the following services: Career Assessment, Rehabilitation Services, Employment Skills Training, Employment Services, Career Readiness Workshop,Retail Operations, Assembly & Fulfillment, Janitorial Services,Security Services,Onsite Residence, Sage Senior Center, Supported Living
GLADDEN COMMUNITY HOUSE 183 Hawkes Avenue (43223) 227-1600/fax 227-1648 E-mail: GladdenCH@aol.com
Youth Adult Services - 476-2495
Community Services 221-7801
Young Adult Services East, 559 N. Hamilton Road (43230) 263-3956
Gladden Food Pantry 228-2498
Young Adult Services Berwick - 1491 College Avenue (43209)
www.gladden-us.org
Young Adult Services West - 250-C West Dodridge (43202)
Neighborhood-based settlement house serving Franklinton community and the near west side of Columbus (zip codes 43222 and 43223 plus 43215 west of downtown). Services include: Community Services: (emergency assistance; information and referral; community organizing and publication of The Franklinton News); Gladden Food Pantry; Senior Services; FCCS Family to Family Program; Youth Services (K-8th grade group services, after-school educational and recreational activities, and K-12th team sports programs); and Preschool (ages 3-5).
Sage Senior Services, Crosswoods - 625 Scherers Ct. (43085) 846-6850 Work & Behavioral Services - 900 N. Hague Avenue (43204) 274-5296 Goodwill Columbus provides rehabilitation and habilitation services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Services include vocational rehabilitation and workforce development, residential, day services and work programs for adults and senior citizens with disabilities and other challenges. Programs include a full range of vocational training and job-seeking assistance, educational activities and employment and volunteer opportunities. Goodwill operates attended donation centers and retail stores, janitorial and security contracts and auto auction.
GODMAN GUILD ASSOCIATION 303 East 6th Avenue (43201) 294-5476/fax 294-3933 Camp Mary Orton - 7925 N. High Street (43235) 885-1023/fax 885-3032 www.godmanguild.org Neighborhood-based settlement house promoting strong families and a strong community in the Near North side of Columbus. Serving the community since 1898. Current services for youth include: in school and after school groups, summer camp, summer lunch program, Teen Leadership Council, teen employment, family advocacy 13
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HERITAGE DAY HEALTH CENTERS (A program of National Church Residences)
3341 E. Livingston Avenue (43227) 236-0586/fax 338-2350 www.heritagedayhealth.org
85 S. Clarendon Avenue (43223) 279-0012/fax 278-9764 www.jashburn.org
A community based youth development agency providing a year-round program of educational, recreational and related social services in the Hilltop area for ages 5 to 21. After School Program – September through June offers academic support, mentoring, counseling, socialization and enrichment activities. A 10-week Summer Life Enrichment Program (SLEP) serves ages 5 to 14.
1185 E. Broad Street (43205) 253-1185/fax 253-1425 1770 E. Dublin-Granville Road (43229) 890-1099/fax 890-1088 100 Willowbrook Way South, Delaware, OH 43015 740-369-5447/fax 740-363-7893 Heritage Day Health Centers provide comprehensive, specialized adult day services for any adult in need regardless of their ability to pay for services. Seven programs located in four centers in Columbus and Delaware offer: health monitoring and medication administration by a registered nurse; physical, speech and occupational therapies; assistance with personal care and bathing; therapeutic activities; meals; and door-to-door transportation. Heritage Day Health Centers serve the Central Ohio community Monday through Saturday.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER COLUMBUS 1125 College Avenue (43209) 231-2731/fax 231-822 www.columbusjcc.org A multi-service center offering cultural, recreational and educational activities; youth programs, day camp, preschool, child care and senior citizen activities; summer camps for children with handicaps. Program locations on the east side, northeast and northwest.
HOUSE OF HOPE FOR ALCOHOLICS INC. Adult Residential Program - 825 Dennison Avenue (43215) 291-4691/fax 291-6323/www.hofhope.org Stevens House for Adolescents - 1320 Parsons Avenue 443-0720/fax 443-8998/www.stevenshouse.org
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Outpatient - 771 Harrisburg Pike 276-4840 (TTY 276-5066)/fax 276-4746
1070 College Avenue (43209) 231-1890/fax 231-4978/Career 237-9675 www.jfscolumbus.org
Provides opportunities for recovery from alcohol and/or other drug additions. The Adult Residential Program provides long-term residential treatment for adult males; Stevens House provides long-term residential treatment for adolescent males; Outpatient program provides outpatient treatment for adult males and females. The outpatient program also offers a Women’s Intensive Outpatient Services, three hours per day, three days per week. It offers specialized services for court referrals.
Established in 1908, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is the Franklin County area’s Jewish community’s response to anyone who needs help facing life’s challenges. The agency strives to provide services to all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or race. JFS provides a continuum of services, including career counseling, career management, employment placement and retention services, employer support and training opportunities, life skills training, case management to families and individuals with complex needs, individual clinical counseling, comprehensive services to at-risk populations such as victims experiencing domestic violence, Help Me Grow, education and training to parents for their infants and toddlers, and support for seniors who want to live independently. There are also services to immigrants, refugees and Holocaust survivors. Volunteer opportunities are available.
HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE INC. Office - 1421 Hamlet Street (43201 ) 294-8097/fax 294-6109 24/7 Crisis Only 294-5553 www.huckhouse.org 24-hour crisis intervention for runaway, homeless and other youth in crisis. Office based counseling; community support for challenged adolescents/families; transitional living services for older homeless adolescents; street outreach to youth not connected with support; alternatives to violence educational workshops.
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THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS 40 W. Gay Street (43215) Administration 224-8374/fax 224-4514 New case intake 241-2001/888-246-4420 www.columbuslegalaid.org
750 E. Broad Street (43205) 228-5200/fax 228-1471 www.lssco.org
Free legal help to low-income people in Franklin and Madison counties in the areas of domestic relations law, domestic violence, housing law, consumer debt problems, government benefits issues, elder law and other civil legal matters; referrals to other legal resources. For help in Delaware, Marion, Morrow and Union counties call 1-888-301-2411. Home visits possible for senior citizens and handicapped individuals. Special programs offered: Helpline provides quick advice on certain housing, domestic and consumer problems, and referral to advice clinics. Project Dignity provides immediate help with civil protection orders or other domestic violence services. Housing Conditions project helps tenants faced with substandard living conditions. Children and Youth Project helps children with health care or educational issues. Community Development program provides business assistance to small start-up businesses.
Faith Mission - 315 E. Long Street (43215) 224-6617 Every day, Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio helps thousands of people in need throughout much of Ohio by addressing the four core societal issues of hunger, housing, healing and hope. Through food pantries and good nutrition programs, homeless recovery services and shelters, affordable housing communities for seniors and the disabled, healthcare recovery centers for the ill, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities, LSS doggedly pursues its simple mission of “creating a better world by serving people in need.”
MARYHAVEN 1791 Alum Creek Drive (43207) 445-8131/fax 445-780 www.maryhaven.com Treatment for adults and adolescents with alcohol, other drug, and mental health problems without regard to ability to pay; sub-acute medical detoxification program; adolescent and adult inpatient treatment services; Women’s Africentric Program; extended care services for adolescents and women; Appalachian American-African American men’s day treatment program; outpatient services for adults and adolescents; education and intervention programs for DWI offenders and underage drinkers; Engagement Centers for publicly inebriated homeless men and women; nicotine addiction program.
LIFECARE ALLIANCE 1699 W. Mound Street (43223) 278-3130/fax 278-3143 www.lifecarealliance.org Columbus Cancer Clinic 263-5006/fax 263-5019 www.columbuscancerclinic.org LifeCare Alliance provides a comprehensive array of health and nutrition services while promoting independent living through home and community-based programs to older adults, chronically ill, and disabled residents of central Ohio. Meals-on-Wheels, Visiting Nurses, Visiting Pharmacist, dietitians, therapists, homemakers, and home health aides serve homebound adults. LifeCare Alliance’s 28 Senior Dining and 10 Senior Wellness Centers and nurse practitioner support the efforts of older adults to remain healthy, nourished, and independent. Volunteers deliver hot lunches and cold suppers 365 days a year. Menus are designed to meet diverse nutrition needs, including hot and cold (regular and diet) meals, frozen, mechanical soft, pureed, Asian, Hispanic, Somali, vegetarian, kosher, soul food and youth meals for after-school programs. LifeCare Alliance also provides catering services to not-for-profit organizations, government entities, and businesses. The Columbus Cancer Clinic provides low-cost cancer screenings, mammograms, medical supplies and equipment, food and nutritional supplements, medication assistance and rent-utilities assistance, community education, transportation, wigs and breast prostheses to men and women regardless of their ability to pay.
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF FRANKLIN COUNTY 538 E. Town Street, Suite D (43215) 221-1441/fax 221-1491 www.mhafc.org Provides information and referral services; an ombudsman who assists clients with concerns about mental health and alcohol/drug treatment and services; conducts Depression and Schizophrenics Anonymous support groups for people with mental illness and Families In Touch support groups for family and friends of persons with mental illness; provides leadership in issue/legislative advocacy and timely legislative updates; offers community and professional education programs and screenings; free parenting newsletter is mailed to first-time parents over a five-year period; works with media to encourage antistigma outreach; free online resources including mental health screenings, fact sheets, and Mental Health and Recovery Services Directory. 15
MHAFC is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues through advocacy, education and support services in our community.
reduce their barriers to employment and develop a career plan. Our Advanced Career Techniques Courses for men and women provide one day classes assisting with Resume Writing, Job Searching Strategies, and interviewing Skills and Salary Negotiations. Our Creating Career Options Course is a three day career exploration program that uses career assessment tests to help individuals choose and research career options while creating a career plan. All NDCC programs are priced on a sliding fee scale to ensure that we do not turn any clients away. Assistance with transportation and child care is also available to those who qualify.
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, Ohio Buckeye Chapter 651G Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Worthington (43085) 880-2290/800-667-7131/fax 880-2296 www.msohiobuckeye.org
Provide services to people and families affected by MS as well as information to health care professionals and employers. Services include information about MS and current research, wellness programs, cooling products, emergency assistance, referral to supporting services, transportation, educational programs, workshops and retreats, respite care, counseling and emotional support, social activities, visitation, support groups, medical equipment and supplies. Affiliated with the MS Center at Ohio State University .
THE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF CENTRAL OHIO 400 E. Mound Street, Suite 100 (43215) 220-8572/fax 220-8796 www.prevcouncil.org Provides comprehensive prevention programming related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse; public education programs and training; resource center; information ondemand reference services; speakers bureau; youth and special population prevention programs; specialized community-based programs for Columbus' south side (Merion-Southwood) and west side (Hilltop) areas; consultation and referral; youth mentoring program; west side (Hilltop) Latino program.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC. 1000 Atcheson Street (43203) 252-4941/fax 252-7919 Resource Center - 1060 Mt. Vernon Avenue (43203) 251-8262/fax 251-8265 SUBWAY Restaurant - 323 N. 20th Street
REBUILDING TOGETHER-COLUMBUS
A settlement house providing childcare (infant, toddlers, preschool, school age); after school programs, outpatient drug counseling, anger management groups, employment counseling, on-line job applications, credit counseling & credit repair, business development, micro loans; micro business class, food pantry, senior transportation and outreach services, infant mortality reduction program and material assistance, Caring For 2, diabetes prevention program, family preservation programs, fiduciary agent services and notary public services.
2769 E. 4th Avenue (43219) 258-6392/fax 877-4385 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 1347, Grove City (43123-6347) An all volunteer effort that restores homes owned by elderly, disabled and low-income families to warm, safe, dry and dignified conditions. Services determined by need and program resources. Applications and donations accepted year round.
ROSEMONT CENTER INC.
NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER
2440 Dawnlight Avenue (43211) 471-2626/fax 478-3234 www.rosemont.org
199 East Rich Street (43215) 849-0028/fax 849-0142 www.newdirectionscc.org
Rosemont Center is best known as our region’s resource for the most demanding cases. Our commitment to strengthening families in trouble, breaking the cycle of abuse, and preventing violence is met through a growing variety of programs. These programs include: residential treatment services, Day Treatment Programs, Outpatient
New Directions Career Center provides a variety of career programs for men and women in all stages of employment and job searching. In addition to independent career counseling, our new Directions Program (a 4 week holistic program) specializes in assisting women in transition to 16
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programs, Cultural Services, Diagnostic Services and Treatment Foster Parenting. For additional information please visit our website.
966 E. Main Street (43205) 221-6561/fax 221-1896 www.salvationarmycolumbus.org Emergency assistance; choice food pantries, clothing, diapers, furniture, travel assistance, utility assistance, EFSP, referrals and linkage, disaster relief; Senior Food Box Program; Direct Housing Program in Franklin, Delaware and Union Counties, Permanent Supportive Housing for families in Delaware County; Homeless Prevention in Union County; Heart-to-Heart Mobile Feeding Program; Christmas assistance with food and toys; Coats for Columbus; Citizen’s Energe HeatShare gas assistance program; Learning Centers (academic assistance for grades 1 through 8); Career Enhancement Center, Golden Age Center for senior citizens; friendly visiting; pastoral counseling; Worship and Sunday School programs; Adult Rehabilitation Center (six month residential program providing substance abuse, life skills and work therapy); Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition to end human trafficking; 11 thrift stores provide low-cost clothing, furniture and household goods. These services are provided at five neighborhood centers. Please call for the location nearest you.
ST. STEPHEN’S COMMUNITY HOUSE 1500 E. 17th Avenue (43219) 294-6347/fax 294-0258 www.saintstephensch.org Multi-services settlement offering after-school activities for youth; counseling programs for area families, employment services, housing, child day care, senior citizen center; emergency crisis intervention.
ST. VINCENT FAMILY CENTERS Main Campus - 1490 E. Main Street (43205) 252-0731/fax 252-8468 www.svfc.org Franklinton - 840 W. State Street (43222) 221-7855/fax 221-8797 Beatty Park Project - 1939 Stratford Way 365-6104
SOUTH SIDE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER 255 Reeb Avenue (43207) 444-1529/fax 444-5436
St. Vincent Family Centers is a leading provider of services for children with severe emotional and behavioral problems. St. Vincent Family Centers offers a continuum of specialized services including: Community Support Services: community-based services for children 3-18 years of age and their caregivers focused on increasing healthy family functioning.
Infant/Toddler Site at Lincoln Park 1700 S. 20th Street (43207) 445-8731/fax 445-9204 Quality early care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Responsive to the early stimulation and evolving needs of the whole child through programming and comprehensive services that are: enriched with ageappropriate developmental and educational activities; focused on empowering diversity awareness and sensitivity; geared toward support of the family structure. Special needs and emergency care services provided. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Preschool Partial Hospitalization: a year-round program for children 3 to 6 years old, using a family systems approach. Extended Day Partial Hospitalization: after school programming for children 5 ½ to 12 years of age, designed to prevent out-of-home placement or aid in transitioning between settings. Residential Treatment: Long term and short term residential services for boys and girls age 5½ years of age, providing structured therapeutic 24 hour a day care. Deaf Services: a multi-faceted therapeutic program with inpatient/outpatient services for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing youth birth to 18 years of age. Hispanic/Latino Services: culturally specific, communitybased services for children 3 to 18 years of age and their caregivers focused on increasing healthy family functioning.
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SOUTH SIDE SETTLEMENT HOUSE
VOICEcorps READING SERVICE
310 Innis Avenue (43207) 444-9868/fax 444-7776 www.southsidesettlement.com
2955 W. Broad Street (43204) 274-7650/fax 274-9340 www.voicecorps.org
Neighborhood-based, multi-service settlement house providing after-school program, residential summer camp for children, ages 7-17; preschool and day care for 3-5 year olds; summer day care, ages 3-7; social development for Teens; counseling; adult groups, family activities; civic, social and cultural events; material assistance, food pantry; transportation and social activities for elderly adults; outreach to pregnant mothers and infants, and families in crisis. Agency program is year-round, open to all and emphasizes building community, freedom/responsibility, conflict resolution, civic action and social justice.
A 24-hour radio broadcast of volunteers reading newspapers, magazines, periodicals and other print material for people with visual impairments or physical disabilities that prevent the use of standard print. A 24hour audio stream is available on the Web site as well as other recorded print information for adults and teens. The Ohio Telephone Reader provides 30 different newspapers and other print information over the telephone and is accessible through a local or toll free number. Call to sign up for these services.
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL OHIO (UCP)
YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO Metropolitan Association Offices 40 W. Long Street, 2nd floor (43215) 224-1142/fax 224-0639 www.ymcacolumbus.org
440 Industrial Mile Road (43220-2411) 279-0109/fax 279-2527 www.ucpofcentralohio.org
Mission: To serve the whole community through programs expressing Judeo-Christian principles that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.
UCP of Central Ohio provides Adult Day and Employment programs for Central Ohioans with disabilities and aging conditions. Services include: transportation for individuals attending day programs; health monitoring by a registered nurse; social work services provided by a licensed social worker; unique art program, which encourages creativity. Provides caregivers respite to take care of work and family related business. We envision the empowerment of individuals to exercise control over their lives in a community that treats them with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide an environment where people with disabilities and aging conditions receive individualized programs and support services.
YMCA BRANCHES Central Branch W. Long Street (43215) • 224-1131 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Child Watch, Men’s Residence, Swimming Lessons, Adult Sports and Senior Programs. Eldon W. Ward Branch 130 Woodland Avenue (43203) • 252-3166 Preventive Health Care, Youth Programs, Tutoring, School Age Child Care, Cultural Programs, Day Camp, Middle School Programs, Child Watch, Special Populations, Senior Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons and Youth Sports, Community Nurse (OSU).
VISION & VOCATIONAL SERVICES 1393 N. High Street (43201) 294-5571/fax 294-5576 www.visioncenter.org A comprehensive rehabilitation agency serving people with vision or other disabilities to enhance the quality of their lives and increase their independence through comprehensive, individualized services using innovative methods, technology and community partnerships. Services include: low vision evaluations; daily living skills; orientation and mobility; computer technology training, bioptic driving instruction, vocational evaluations, work adjustment training, job coaching, job development, placement, and relocation are provided to assist with employment. Some services are provided in the community at schools, worksites and in homes including community based work assessments, job coaching and home site employment.
Gahanna Branch 555 YMCA Place (43230) • 416-9622 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs, OSU Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Jerry L. Garver Branch 6767 Refugee Road, Canal Winchester (43110) • 834-9622 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, Preschool, School Days Off Child Care,
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Southwest Community Center 3500 First Avenue, Urbancrest (43123) • 539-1770 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs, Ceramics and Pottery Classes, Homeschool Programs, Head Start, Tutoring and Cultural Programs.
School Age Child Care, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs. Grove City Branch 3600 Discovery Drive, Grove City (43123) • 871-9622 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Population and Senior Programs; School Age Child Care; OSU Outpatient Rehabilitation Center.
Camp Willson 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine (43311) 800-423-0427 Outdoor Education, Adventure Education, Day Camp, Resident Camp and Family Camp.
Hilliard Branch 4515 Cosgray Road, Hilliard (43026) • 334-9622 Preventative Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, School Days Off Child Care, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs; OSU Outpatient Rehabilitation Center.
Infant, Toddler And Preschool Child Care Hilltop Educare Center 1952 W. Broad Street (43227) • 752-8877 Full day child care for children 6 weeks to 6 years.
Hilltop Branch 2879 Valleyview Drive (43204) • 276-8224 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, Preschool, After School Tutoring, School Age Child Care, Middle School Programs, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs.
North Educare Center 100 N. Arcadia (43202) • 365-5793 Year round, full day child care for children 6 weeks to 6 years. St. Ann’s Educare Center 495 Cooper Road, Suite 115, Westerville (43081) 898-8687 Year round, full day child care for children 6 weeks to 6 years.
Hoover-Y Park 1570 Rohr Road, Lockbourne (43137) • 491-0980 Outdoor Education, Youth Programs, Day Camp and Adventure Education, Facility Rentals.
Early Childhood Resource Network 4795 Evanswood Drive, Suite 206 (43229) • 543-9000 Free developmental screenings for children ages one month to 5 years of age, service coordination services for children under five who have been diagnosed with a delay or a disability and parent support for parents who have children with disabilities.
Liberty Township/Powell Branch 7798 N. Liberty Road, Powell (43065) 614-839-9622 or 740-881-1058 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, School Days Off Child Care, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs, OSU Outpatient Rehabilitation Center.
Juvenile Justice Program YMCA of Central Ohio, Metropolitan Office 40 W. Long Street (43215) • 224-1142 Alternative to suspension programs and truancy intervention programs for middle and high school youth.
North Branch 1640 Sandalwood Place (43229) • 885-4252 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, Preschool, School-Age Child Care, School Days Off Childcare, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs. Pickaway County Branch 440 Nicholas Drive, Circleville (43113) • 740-477-1661 Preventive Health Care, Youth Social Development Programs, Family Programs, Swimming Lessons, Child Watch, School Age Child Care, Preschool, School Days Off Child Care, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Special Populations and Senior Programs.
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YWCA COLUMBUS 65 S. Fourth Street (43215) 224-9121/fax 224-0613 www.ywcacolumbus.org YWCA Family Center and the YWCA Child Care at the Family Center 900 Harvey Court (43219) 253-3910/fax 253-3962 YWCA Before and After School Child Care Columbus 224-9121 x 233 Gahanna & New Albany 224-9121 x 211 Westerville 224-9121 x 271 Women’s Residence at the Griswold WINGS Program - 65 S. Fourth Street (43215) 224-9121 x 275/fax 233-3305 Bright Futures 224-9121 x 226/fax 224-0613 Leadership development for high school juniors. Racial Justice Dialogues 224-9121 x 275/fax 224-0613 On-site training program guiding constructive conversation about the issues of racism and inclusion. YWCA Columbus is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women through programs and advocacy; provides 24-hour services and emergency shelter for homeless families in Franklin County, permanent, supportive housing for homeless women and housing for low-income women; child care for preschool-aged children, school-based child care, youth social development programs, summer camps; racial justice education and training.
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range from truancy prevention and intervention, tutoring, grief counseling, mentoring, nutrition, health screenings and health interventions, summer camps, test preparation, and transportation. Special projects and materials for projects such as book clubs, parent education classes, and trips to libraries, museums, and sporting events are also often realized during the school year.
ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES 4100 N. High Street, Suite 301 (43214) 220-4023/fax 220-4024 www.asiancomsv.org
Provides a variety of services to help refugees from South Asian countries living in Franklin County secure the social, educational, cultural and health services necessary to flourish in a new country. The Top Performance: Enrichment Program aimed at 50 at-risk youth from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam living in north and east Columbus. It links them with adult mentors and tutors for 40 weeks of language, study and life skills sessions to improve their ability to pass school proficiency tests and improve school attendance.
Communities In Schools facilitates existing services, arranges for new services, and evaluates services intermittently and at the end of the year.
COMMUNITY FOR NEW DIRECTION 2096 W. Mound Street (43223) 272-1464/fax 272-1486
CITY YEAR COLUMBUS
Community for New Direction Inc. has offered effective youth development and prevention programming to youth since 1989. The services are geared to youth in high-risk neighborhoods, which are identified as being at high risk for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse, poor school performance and truancy, family domestic violence, and other unacceptable social/racial and violent behaviors.
35 N. 4th Street, Suite 350 (43215) 224-9569 /fax 224-9541 www.cityyear.org The City Year Columbus Reading Success program serves low-income children and their families in four central city Columbus Public elementary schools. Our program provides one-on-one tutoring for students identified by their teachers as needing extra help-along with some whole class academic support four days a week. Working with underachieving students in grades K-5, our goal is to increase each student’s reading ability by at least one grade level. Additionally, the program implements outof-school time/extended day learning programs that are designed to help increase children’s academic achievement in a safe and fun environment. These include homework clubs, proficiency test tutoring and art based programs. City Year’s School Success Program effectively meets the challenges of several national and local reading initiatives including America Reads and Ohio Reads.
Community for New Direction’s Empower Program which is funded through United Way of Central Ohio is an intervention/prevention program that works with students in Columbus City Schools who are beginning to develop patterns of truancy, disruptive, unruly, and violent behavior. Program participants can range in age from 7-17 years, but are primarily elementary and middle school students referred by their school counselor or teacher because of their violent outbursts, anger control issues, truancy, and multiple school suspensions. The Empower Program Coordinator works with each student to develop an Individual Success Plan which includes goals specifying specific changes in behavior and a timeframe for achieving them. The Empower Program Coordinator also works with the youth’s teachers, counselors and parents in an overall effort to help the student improve their school performance.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS COLUMBUS 510 N. Broadway, 4th Floor (43214) 268-2472/fax 268-4260 www.ciskids.org
Based on the assumption that all children deserve a healthy and equitable school opportunity and that all children can learn if properly supported, Communities In Schools brings resources, services, business partners, parents and volunteers into schools. Children’s needs are met so they can concentrate on learning, teachers can teach, and a safe learning environment is created. Teachers, administrators and families benefit from focused services to resolve current and critical issues that may be preventing their students from learning and thriving. Services leveraged 21
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Prevention Coalition Association, “Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking”, the Ohio College Initiative to Reduce High-Risk Drinking, Youth Philanthropy Council and the Ohio Red Ribbon Celebration.
COMMUNITY REFUGEE & IMMIGRATION SERVICES 3624 Bexvie Avenue (43227) 235-5747 /fax 235-6127
3000 W. Broad Street (43204) 279-1354/fax 279-1342 4889 Sinclair Road, #103 (43229) 840-9634/fax 840-9718 www.cris-ohio.com
The Somali Home-School Liaison Program helps Limited English Proficient (LEP) students at risk of dropping out of high school learn how to set and reach educational goals. It connects Somali parents to their children’s education and helps students overcome barriers to remain in school until graduation. The infrastructure program provides acculturation, employment and linkage services to those in legal immigration status and helps program participants reach self-sufficiency and become integrated into the community. The agency serves an average of more than 1,000 clients per month.
EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL FOUNDATION 1929 Kenny Road, Suite 120 (43210) 292-7744/fax 292-7775 www.edcouncil.org
The Educational Council is a confederation of the 16 public school districts in Franklin County. The Council provides a forum for district leaders to gather together to discuss issues in education and develop and implement innovative educational programs. The Council’s programs address needs that have been identified by the districts and community partners. KidsConnect is a direct service program servicing “At-risk” middle school students in south/eastern Franklin County, Ohio receive academic assistance and social enrichment opportunities in an afterschool setting that fosters positive connections between family, school and community, helping students achieve. Included are homework help, teambuilding activities and service learning projects with ATOD prevention, environmental and health/fitness themes. KIDS Connect has a 10-year history of providing afterschool programs aligned with local and national standards for quality service and best practices, while providing realworld training for college-age site coordinators.
Community Research Partners 300 E. Broad Street, Suite 490 (43215) 224-5917/fax 224-8132 communityresearchpartners.org A unique nonprofit research center, Community Research Partners (CRP) connects theory with practice and brings clarity to complex issues, creating high quality products and resources for funders, clients, and communities. CRP works in a wide range of fields, including human services, education, health, housing, employment, safety, poverty, community development, and race and diversity. CRP brings a holistic perspective in working with policymakers, program providers, and community organizations. CRP is a partnership of the City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, and the Franklin County Commissioners.
Other programs include Metro High School, a small and intellectually-vibrant learning community serving public school students in Franklin County. Metro is a STEM focused high school specializing in science technology engineering and mathematics; The Christopher Program services high school juniors and seniors from public schools in Franklin County with project-based, integrated humanities curriculum challenging students to become analytic thinkers, effective communicators, successful collaborators, and responsible citizens; Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium (SDFSC), A vital partnership of Franklin County Ohio’s 16 public school districts, Diocesan schools and six non-publics, SDFSC addresses school climate and alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues, per the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994; P-16 Initiative fosters and sustains a community conversation on ways Franklin County can support and sustain all students in realizing their academic potential and achieving readiness to pursue and be successful in post secondary education and the workplace.
Drug-Free Action Alliance 6185 Huntley Road, Suite P (43229) 540-9985/fax 540-9990 ww.DrugFreeActionAlliance.org Drug-Free Action Alliance is a statewide, private non-profit prevention agency founded in 1987. We deliver up-todate information and develop initiatives that serve the immediate need of those working to prevent substance abuse. Drug-Free Action Alliance provides leadership to promote safe and drug free communities throughout Ohio. Programs and initiatives include Know!, Statewide 22
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consequently, a large piece of their independence. Senior Independence provides transportation to older adults throughout Central Ohio, improving access to important medical care and prescription pick-up. Without our services, many of these seniors would not have transportation to medical appointments and services or prescription pickup, and would struggle to maintain their independence at home. Unique features of our transportation program include: door-to-door service, vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts, one-way and round trip transport, group trips, advanced scheduling, and subsidized support for those who financially qualify for seniors to remain at home.
GROUNDWORK GROUP 1880 McKenzie Drive, Suite 207 (43220) 884-7780/fax 884-7783 www.groundworkgroup.com www.uwcentralohio.org/groundworkgroup GroundWork Group is a member-based organization that is dedicated to enhancing local nonprofit’s ability to fulfill their missions and build capacity through advancements in Information Technology. GroundWork Group brings together nonprofit organizations, community volunteers, businesses and funding sources to create and sustain quality, cost-effective, shared solutions to nonprofit business needs. GroundWork Group offers a wide variety of shared services, technology services, educational offerings and a board matching and development program for IT professionals. These service offerings are specifically designed to allow technology to be a strategic aspect of the nonprofit business.
VILLAGE TO CHILD, OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY 1216 Sunbury Road (43219) 251-4528/fax 253-3566
HOMES ON THE HILL CDC
Village to Child, one of Ohio Dominican University’s neighborhood outreach programs, serves children and their families who live in the 43219 ZIP code. The program is based on communal African values that emphasize such aspects as shared responsibility and achievement. Participants join the program in middle school and participate throughout the year in activities designed to raise academic achievement, increase cultural awareness and develop leadership skills through community improvement projects. The program, which focuses on increasing the number of students who graduate from high school prepared to attend college or enter the work force, focuses on proficiency test tutoring, mentoring, technology and homework help. Village to Child also offers special programs such as: Leadership Institute and Cross Cultural Studies Program through Mifflin High School and summer programs for area students transitioning to middle or high school.
12 S. Terrace Avenue (43204) 275-4663/fax 275-3060 www.hoth-cdc.org Established to provide decent, affordable housing for low and moderate-income Hilltop residents through rehabilitating existing properties for sale and rent. Offers HUD-approved property acquisition and counseling programs. Funds credit counseling and education programs and development capacity expansion. Down payment assistance grants and homeowner maintenance education available. Foreclosure/post purchasing counseling and workshops.
SENIOR INDEPENDENCE
5796 Karl Road (43229) 433-0031/fax 433-0550 www.seniorindependence.org Senior Independence provides home- and communitybased services designed to help older adults maintain their independence at home, and in their communities for as long as possible. The United Way of Central Ohio generously supports our transportation program. Transportation is the vital link between home and community. It connects individuals of all ages to the places where they can fulfill their most basic needs. However, these resources in the community are only beneficial to the extent that transportation can make them accessible to those who need them. For various physical, mental, and financial reasons, older adults often lose their ability to drive and 23
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