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Columbus Assistance

Columbus Urban League – 614-257-6300 https://www.cul.org/emergency-rental-assistance-era/  At your Columbus Urban League we are working to respond to the needs of those experiencing economic and financial challenges when it comes to paying their rent or mortgage.

IMPACT Community Action  - 614-252-2779 https://www.impactca.org/  IMPACT Community Action’s mission is “to fight poverty by providing hope inspiring help and real opportunities for self-sufficiency.”

The Salvation Army – 1-800-SAL- ARMY https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/emergency-utility-assistance/  Utility and rent assistance is available seasonally as funds are available to households who meet income guidelines as set out by the specific program providing the funding.  To find out if you are eligible for assistance, please consult the Caseworker Zip Code List here and call the caseworker for your area.

Lutheran Social Services - Call Center – 2-1-1 or 614-221-2255  https://lssnetworkofhope.org/211centralohio/services/  24 hours a day, every day, 2-1-1 is the critical FirstLink between Greater Columbus’ efforts to reduce poverty and ensuring opportunity for every central Ohioan. Formerly HandsOn Central Ohio, LSS 211 Central Ohio is the largest, AIRS™ accredited information and referral service in Ohio, and among the largest in the United States. Our professional team of certified resource specialists coordinate delivery of community services and strengthen food security for 260,000 people each year. We combine best practices, experience and social innovation to provide one of the nation’s leading 2-1-1 services here in central Ohio.

Father Up - 614-957-0324 Home | FatherUp | Free Services for Dads in Central Ohio[481608405] (fatherupohio.org) FatherUp’s FREE programs empower you to be the hero in your children’s life story. Our experienced and passionate staff and seasoned peer mentors will work with you at every stage of your parenting journey. When you join the FatherUp movement, you can get the resources, skills, and support to be a heroic father. For you. For your family. For your community.