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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

Miss Sadie has had to overcome many struggles in her life. She has lived a full life and The Open Shelter has been there along the way. She sat down to share about herself and how The Open Shelter has assisted her. “I am from Mississippi. I have been in Columbus for over 30 years.

The Open Shelter was able to provide a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2023 to nearly 50 families, over 225 children, and hundreds of men and women, thanks to the caring, thoughtful, and loving efforts of so many. Toys, games, hygiene kits, care packages, clothing, food baskets, and delicious meals were provided to our homeless

The Open Shelter and those we serve THANK YOU for a Great Giving Tuesday!!! Your support and donations raised over $6500 for our mission of “Staying Behind With Those Left Behind”. This is the most The Open Shelter has ever raised for Giving Tuesday. YOUR support makes sure that we are able to provide CRUCIAL NEEDS for homeless and

On December 6th, 1983 The Open Shelter was born thanks to the efforts of Kent Beittel. It was the first 24-hour emergency walk-in shelter in Ohio. Kent was described in many ways; “fierce advocate for the homeless”, “relentless and stubborn champion for social justice”, “maverick”, “Don Quixote of the city’s homeless” and unfortunately, in other