OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Open Shelter is an Advocacy Center & Day Services Shelter for homeless and marginally-housed people in Central Ohio.
We provide crucial needs directly to those in crisis. Coordinated, supportive services are also provided, directly or by referral.
As of May 1st we have assisted 1339 individuals in 2023, 565 of whom were “living on the streets”. 19,360 sack lunches and 32,875 ‘to-go’ meals have been provided. 36 men and women participated in our “Payeeship” program, which helps homeless and recently homeless persons who need third party money management. 4 people transitioned into housing.
824 instances of camping assistance was provided in addition to 1,763 instances of clothing assistance. We also provided 862 hygiene kits. There is also access to phones, copier, fax and computers in addition to providing a mailing address. We also helped numerous individuals with obtaining State IDs & Birth Certificates.
ALL BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT! THANK YOU!!
WE LOVE VOLUNTEERS!!
Volunteers can help in a number of different ways.
Preparing and serving food.
We can always use food groups to serve a hot meal in the mornings and also need volunteers. Taking in and sorting donations. Organizing and sorting our Material Assistance Room. Cleaning and sprucing up our agency. Clerical and office duties.
We also are more than willing to work with YOU and YOUR GROUP in regards to donation & pledge drives. Need more info? Want to help?
Please give us a call at 614-222-2885 or CONTACT US
