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The Open Shelter has an August Match Mania Update…and it’s a wonderful one! YOU not only met the $5000 match, but you blew by it!!!!! There are probably still donations coming in, but as of right now— a total of $13,123.00 has been raised!!! That means The Open Shelter gets a $5000 gift promised by a loyal donor of […]

The Open Shelter was honored to participate in the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Charity Night at Eldorado Scioto Downs.We were part of 10 charities that were selected. Each charity was paired with a horse for that night’s 8th race. The winning charity would receive $10,000, with second place getting $5000 and third place receiving $3000!

The Stonewall Columbus Pride March is a very special event in our community. It is wonderful to see so many coming together to share joy, love, and PRIDE. The Open Shelter is honored to be a part of it for everyone, but especially for our Deputy Director of Day Services, Solomon Dean. Thank you to

Our 2024 Father’s Day was a Fantastic Event thanks to YOU! Over 30 dads were treated to gift bags, hygiene and body care items, new ball caps, and a delicious meal thanks to City Barbeque, the Worthington Dairy Queen, Kroger, and Phetymany Somphan! Thank you to Hope & Noah Gibson and AnneMarie Buswell for volunteering,

Martin is a guest The Open Shelter and YOU have assisted for nearly a year. He grew up in the area we are located now, on Parsons Avenue. Martin is not hesitant to help out where needed, whether it is helping clean up our Day Room or helping unload donations that YOU bring to us.

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