Life Beyond the Streets Inc., a peer recovery coaching service provider for women who are suffering with addiction, prostitution, untreated mental health issues and women who have become victims of human trafficking. They also operate the only Drop-in Center for women in the Greater Linden Community and recently opened a second Drop-In Center on East Main St. Through their mobile support ministry, they provide “Hygiene love bags” to increase access to sexual education and health options for women who are still involved in prostitution. They also provide sack lunches to help women keep up with balanced nutrition.

For more information about how to serve with LBTS, fill out the get connected form, check ‘I am interested in serving in community engagement’, and write LBTS in the comments.

The NCJC Housing & Development Foundation’s vision to develop and expand affordable housing resources for low- and very low-income residents in the State of Ohio. The Foundation provides high-quality, affordable housing for families and senior citizens alike. They value their residents as extensions of their own families and prioritize offering them the highest quality of services to address their needs. H2O partner’s with the Foundation’s two senior citizen residences: Jaycee Arms and Jaycee Village.

For more information about how to serve with NCJC Housing and Development Foundation fill out the get connected form, check ‘I am interested in serving in community engagement’ and write NCJC in the comments.

Stowe Mission is located on the South Side of Columbus. They desire to give gospel hope and restoration to people facing hardships. They are actively engaged with and serving the community through: education, a community kitchen, a dental clinic, a food pantry, tutoring, a pregnancy resource center, a vision clinic, and free healthcare on Mondays. We, at H2O, desire to partner with and come alongside them in this mission. 

For more information about how to serve with Stowe, fill out the get connected form, check ‘I am interested in serving in community engagement’, and write Stowe in the comments.

The Bridge is located in the Southwest part of Columbus. Their mission is to partner with and serve the refugee population and those battling homelessness in the city. They desire for these communities to encounter Jesus through teaching English, equipping refugees for citizenship, tutoring, adult education, a soup kitchen and food bank, and a free legal clinic. We, at H2O, are currently coming alongside them in these gospel efforts through providing tutors and teachers for education while also helping with building projects. Due to Coronavirus, all tutoring is online & scheduling is flexible based on both parties schedules! Volunteers are needed throughout the semester!

Want to volunteer to tutor with the Bridge? Fill out this form! 

The Columbus Dream Center exists to be a HUB OF HOPE in the city of Columbus, empowering people and organizations to make a difference.  Our goal is to see holistic transformation in the lives of underserved individuals and families through providing meals and resources, educational support and mentorship for students, and engaging in consistent community outreach. They are located just north of downtown Columbus.

For more information about how to serve with The Columbus Dream Center, fill out the get connected form, check ‘I am interested in serving in community engagement’ and write Dream Center in the comments.