Resources
We put together a list of helpful links for service industry workers or anyone in central Ohio in need of assistance.
Emergency Assistance
C19 Help Squad
Peer-to-peer assistance with transportation, utilities, supplies or other needs.
https://go.theactionpac.com/signup/help-c19-help-squad-new/
Central Community House
Strong Families Program helps increase economic opportunity and financial stability of families often experiencing a crisis. Offerings include employment assistance, financial education training, and emergency housing programs to help access rent or mortgage assistance.
https://www.cchouse.org/programs
Charity Newsies
Free clothes and uniforms for kids
Impact Community Action Emergency Assistance
Offering utility bill as well as rent and mortgage assistance.
https://www.impactca.org/housing-crisis
Ohio Works First
Temporary cash assistance to help families pay for immediate needs during a job
search.
https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/cash-assistance
Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Plus Rental Assistance
Provides one-time rental assistance payment for eligible families struggling to meet
rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/emergency-assistance-(prc)
Utility Discount Program
City of Columbus offers low-income discount programs and Pandemic Payment
Relief Program.
https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/customers/Utility-Discount-Programs/
Food
All People’s Fresh Market
Free fresh produce during regularly scheduled hours
https://www.heal4allpeople.org/all-people-s-fresh-market
Columbus Food Not Bombs
Fresh produce and prepared meals, no questions asked.
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusFNB/
Emergency Food: Walk-In Food Pantries
Locations and hours of walk-in food pantries in Franklin County. Free meals for all children 18 and under
https://cap4kids.org/columbus/food/now/
Housing
Central Community House
Strong Families Program helps increase economic opportunity and financial stability of families often experiencing a crisis. Offerings include employment assistance, financial education training, and emergency housing programs to help access rent or mortgage assistance.
https://www.cchouse.org/programs
Impact Community Action Emergency Assistance
Offering utility bill as well as rent and mortgage assistance.
https://www.impactca.org/rental-mortgage-assistance
Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Plus Rental Assistance
Provides one-time rental assistance payment for eligible families struggling to meet
rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/emergency-assistance-(prc)
Unemployment
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Offers assistance to individuals unable to access unemployment claim benefits.
https://www.columbuslegalaid.org/get-help/public-benefits-2/covid-19-information/
Addiction
Ben’s Friends
A support group offering hope, fellowship, and a path forward for food and beverage professionals who struggle with substance abuse and addiction.
https://www.bensfriendshope.com/meetings
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