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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!… Read more: OHHA Charity Night!

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… Read more: Proud To Be Part Of 2024 Stonewall Columbus PRIDE

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,… Read more: Thank You For Making Father’s Day FANTASTIC

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.… Read more: Martin Matters

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… Read more: Thank You John & Susan

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… Read more: Saving Saida & Saddika

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… Read more: Thanks For Making The NASCAR Day GiveAThon A Success!

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… Read more: YOU Made Mother’s Day Memorable!

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… Read more: Proud To Be Part Of The 2024 NASCAR Day GiveAThon!

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… Read more: THANK YOU FOR MAKING MATCH MADNESS A SLAM DUNK!