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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

Anthony is a guest we have assisted for a long time. He also has a history with us since our time on State St. But no matter his struggles, we have been there for him. And he has been there for us, providing a pizza party for those we serve, which he will share with

Anne is a long-time supporter of The Open Shelter who also volunteers for us and those we serve faithfully. Anne shared with us a little bit about herself and what The Open Shelter means to her. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF “I am from the east side of Columbus. I grew up in south

Glen Matson was recently hired as our Day Services Assistant. He works hand in hand with our Deputy Director of Day Services, Solomon Dean, to make sure our guests, homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children, feel safe, secure, and helped each day. We sat down with Glen to learn a little bit more