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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

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