- HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
We celebrated Mother’s Day & nearly 50 moms we serve with a HUGE Party!There were flowers, food, raffles, crafts & great prizes. But most importantly, there was fun & love. Thank you to Anne Keys from Bath & Body Works, Golden Delight Bakery, Beth Yeprem, and Molly Barrington for making it possible. Click the video below to see… Read more: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - TALKING WITH TODD & TIERRA
Todd & Tierra are a young couple who, along with their son Culture, have been coming to The Open Shelter. We sat down with Todd & Tierra to have them share how The Open Shelter has helped their young family. What led you to The Open Shelter? Todd: “I used to come to your location… Read more: TALKING WITH TODD & TIERRA - YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
We are so grateful for your support. Thanks to YOUR support, we can continue “Staying Behind With Those Left Behind”. In 2025, we assisted the largest number of homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children in one calendar year since becoming a Day Services Shelter over two decades ago. We helped OVER 4,300 men, women, and children last year. The need… Read more: YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE - THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHT
2025 has been an eye-opening year for us and those we serve at The Open Shelter. The need has definitely grown. So far this year, we have served OVER 4,300 homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children. In 2024, we served a total of 2,658 individuals. Despite the growing need, you were still able to… Read more: THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHT - What Do The Holidays Mean To You?
The Holiday Season can mean a lot of things to people. It can mean celebrations, festivities, gifts, and joy. For others, it can bring feelings of stress, struggle, and heartbreak. We sat down with five of our guests and asked them, “What Do The Holidays Mean To You?” “I was homeless near the Great Southern… Read more: What Do The Holidays Mean To You? - THOMAS AND HIS FAITHFUL FRIEND
Hundreds of homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children come through our doors each day. One unique pairing we have helped for the past few years is Thomas & his faithful companion. Thomas sat down to share with us about himself and his furry friend, Schottzie. - C3 Church: Compassion Community Commitment
We are so grateful that Brittany & the C3 Church Outreach Team have adopted The Open Shelter and our mission of “Staying Behind With Those Left Behind” as part of their Compassion, Community & Commitment. They have prepared and served delicious meals, done clean-up events, and so much more for those we serve; homeless and… Read more: C3 Church: Compassion Community Commitment - Mini Leaders Of Tomorrow Make A Difference
The Open Shelter is so grateful for our decades long partnership with See Kids Dream. See Kids Dream’s mission is to empower youth with the skills, motivation, and confidence to make our world a better place. No greater example of that was the Mini Leaders Of Tomorrow Showcase in which students ranging from Pre-K to… Read more: Mini Leaders Of Tomorrow Make A Difference - Aiding Amanda
Amanda is one of our guests that we have been helping for nearly 10 years. She has been through many struggles with her four children but she has been able to persevere with your support. “The Open Shelter has helped me in many different ways. Help with Christmas, clothing, food; anything I have ever needed.”… Read more: Aiding Amanda - PROUD TO BE A PART OF 2025 PRIDE
How fitting that on 6/14, 614 Day in Columbus, Ohio, our community came together to celebrate PRIDE during the 2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride March. It is truly an honor for The Open Shelter to join so many in being “United In Power”, uplift LGBTQIA+ identities, and to show that The Open Shelter is there for… Read more: PROUD TO BE A PART OF 2025 PRIDE
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