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1621 North 4th Street
Columbus, OH - 43201
1621 North 4th Street
Columbus, OH - 43201
Engage disconnected youth. Conduct outreach to the streets, soup kitchens, libraries, parks, and campsites.
We are an Ohio Benefit Bank site, which allows us to apply for entitlements that youth may be eligible for, such as food stamps.
Meet basic needs. Offer food, showers, washer/dryer, relaxation.
Offer connection to services. Offer homeless youth critical services that help reintegrate them back into the community. We link youth to education, employment, mental/physical healthcare, parenting support, and housing providers. We are a benefit bank site.
Rebuild trust and hope (and increase social capital). Provide unconditional positive regard. Trust and hope are necessary components for youth to engage in more intensive services.
Engage those who failed in other programs. Homeless youth come 'as they are' and as long as the rules are followed, they can remain. Program is unstructured and flexible to help ensure success.
Offer psychotherapy and case management to interested youth.
Provide a safe respite from the streets. A security guard and at least two staff members are present with visitors at all times.
Engage the community. Community members interact with youth and volunteer time, food and activities.