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John & Susan are dedicated volunteers here at The Open Shelter. They are very valuable in helping us make sure those we serve are helped and that things run smoothly. They sat down to chat with us and you a little about themselves and The Open Shelter. John: “I am from South Bend, Indiana. I […]

Saida & Saddika are two sisters The Open Shelter assists. Both have been through many struggles but continue to remain upbeat and positive in the face of it all. They sat down to share with us about themselves and how The Open Shelter and your support has helped them. Are You From Columbus? Saida: “We

Thank You to EVERYONE who made the 2024 #NASCARDayGiveathon a success for The Open Shelter & those we serve! Thanks to donors, The NASCAR Foundation & its sponsors, nearly $4200 was raised for our mission of Staying Behind With Those Left Behind. Nearly $2800 in donations from caring supporters like YOU, and nearly $1400 in bonus grants & matching funds were given

35 women were able to participate in The Open Shelter’s 2024 Mother’s Day Celebration thanks to your support and the support of so many! Everyone in attendance was treated to a delicious meal featuring salmon, salads, ham, turkey, meatballs, fruit, vegetables, fabulous desserts, and more that was prepared by our Director of Day Services, Solomon

THE OPEN SHELTER, INC. Joins NASCAR Day Giveathon A nationwide 37-hour online giving campaign begins May 14 at 8 AM ET at NASCARdaygiveathon.org Columbus, Ohio (April 22, 2024) – The Open Shelter, Inc. is joining NASCAR and The NASCAR Foundation for the second-annual NASCAR Day Giveathon, an online giving campaign to raise $650,000 in charitable funds for local charities across

We want to thank everyone who not only matched a $5000 gift that was up for grabs but SLAM DUNKED that goal and pushed it to a total of $8097.00!!! A very special thanks to our new friends Jeff, Jason, Chris, Pat, and Amy from Eldorado Scioto Downs powered by Caesars Entertainment who came through at the buzzer with