Columbus Coalition for the Homeless

Photo Courtesy Doral Chenoweth III, The Columbus Dispatch

Mission: To work toward ending homelessness by educating the Central Ohio Community about homeless issues and advocating in a unified voice for social and economic justice for all people, especially those who are most vulnerable.

Explore our many volunteer opportunities. Click HERE

Our office is located at: 132 S. Third St. Columbus, OH 43215.

Our phone number is: 614-228-1342.

We hope that you will visit us.

Parking: Parking is available to the south of Central Presbyterian Church in their parking lot. Go up the outside stairs on the Southeast corner of the Church and enter through the door marked "Columbus Coalition for the Homeless."

Download the new brochure! CLICK HERE!

Welcome to the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless. We are a coalition of service providers, currently and formerly homeless people, and concerned citizens.

We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the Salvation Army at 966 E. Main St. in Columbus, OH. We meet from 9-11 AM. If you are at all concerned about ending homelessness in our community, please join us. Our monthly meeting is open to all.

If you would like to send us a question or if you are homeless and have a problem with existing services or accessing assistance, please e-mail columbushomeless@yahoo.com or call (614) 228-1342. We will do all we can to answer your question or to help you resolve your grievance.

JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE AT COALITION

VISTA Positions Open at Coalition The Coalition has two job openings beginning in August, 2008 for those interested in participating in the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA).

Successful candidates will participate in all Coalition operations including the street newspaper, community education program, event planning and advocacy.

VISTA’s serve for one year and upon completion of their employment receive an education or cash stipend. VISTA’s earn approximately $850 per month, receive health insurance, vacation and sick day benefits. VISTA’s are not permitted to hold second jobs or attend school.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, some evidence of previous volunteer or service related activity and a commitment to serving those living in poverty.

For further information contact Donald Strasser at strassed@aol.com or call the Coalition at 614-228-1342.

Occasional Newsletter If you are interested in reading about some of the things that we have done and are doing, please explore the links on this page. We also publish an occasional newsletter the current issue and all back issues can be seen by clicking on one or more of these links: