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- EIN 31-1022698
- (614) 222-6701
- 1037 Parsons Ave Columbus OH 43206-2742 USA
- www.theopenshelter.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters
Mission: 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 homeless and marginally housed persons to achieve maximum participation in the community.
Programs: Supportive services provides information and referral to social services, access to medical care, employment assistance, and permanent housing.
outreach workers go out in the community to find homeless people. Direct referrals provide linkages to material assistance, entitlement benefits, detox, treatment, housing and medical care.