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.
https://charitynewsies.org/

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 Assistance

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 Assistance

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 Assistance

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 Assistance

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