The Open Shelter Inc
The Open Shelter is an Advocacy Center & Day Services Shelter for the homeless & marginally housed in Central Ohio. We provide crucial needs to those in crisis. THE OPEN SHELTER PROVIDES, DIRECTLY OR BY REFERRAL EMERGENCY SHELTER AND ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS AND MARGINALLY HOUSED PERSONS IN CENTRAL OHIO, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG THEM; AND TO PROVIDE DIRECTLY OR BY REFERRAL, COORDINATED, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND TRANSITIONAL AND/OR PERMANENT HOUSING, ENABLING HOUSED PERSONS TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Staying Behind With Those Left Behind OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Open Shelter is an Advocacy Center Day Services Shelter for homeless and marginallyhoused people in Central Ohio. We provide crucial needs directly to those in crisis. Coordinated supportive services are also provided directly or by referral. OPEN SHELTER MATCH MADNESS 2025 IS COMING.
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What an incredible initiative! I'm excited to participate in Match Madness and help triple that pledge! Together, we can make a real difference for those in need in Central Ohio! 💖🏀
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