2025 has been an eye-opening year for us and those we serve at The Open Shelter. The need has definitely grown. So far this year, we have served OVER 4,300 homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children. In 2024, we served a total of 2,658 individuals.
Despite the growing need, you were still able to make the Holidays bright for those we serve. Bellies were filled, gifts were distributed, care was given, and smiles were made.
Making the Holidays bright for those we serve is only possible thanks to the help of so many— Tom & Veronica Garrity and Our Lady of Peace, St. Andrews Church, Stone Village Church, Cypress Church Grove City, Seeds of Caring, See Kids Dream…..
……Carly’s Sock Drive, Columbus Southeast Lions Club, Emmanuel Chin Baptist Church, Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, Greg & Michelle Bickle, Beth Yeprem…..
……Lavonda Fountaine, John & Kim Burrer, Rhadell Hovda, Dr. Joe Dispenza, OSU Biomedical Sciences Graduate Students, Cherie Luckoff, Sandra Booth…..
…..and all of the wonderful volunteers, donors, and supporters that made the 2025 Holiday Season a special one for the most vulnerable in our community. It all happens because of YOU!
YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE A YEAR-END DONATION TO MAKE SURE THE OPEN SHELTER CONTINUES “STAYING BEHIND WITH THOSE LEFT BEHIND”!
Thank you so very much for your support. We and those we serve are very grateful that you think of The Open Shelter.