ACLU of Ohio Foundation - Central Ohio Chapter
216-472-2200
Aids in maintaining and extending constitutional and other fundamental
rights, liberties, privileges and immunities and to take all legitimate
action in furtherance of that object without political partisanship.
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ADA-OHIO
614-844-5410
Promotes voluntary compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act through information, technical assistance
and training. We serve employers, individuals and organizations.
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Africentric
Personal Development Shop, Inc (APDS)
614-253-4448
Provides culturally specific
psychological treatment, social services and prevention programs to prevent,
treat and eliminate substance abuse in central Ohio.
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Appalachian Nutrition Network
740-401-0352 Committed to combating hunger
by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and healthy activities for
children living below the poverty level.
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Asha Ray of Hope
614-326-2121
Supports and counsels individuals and families
affected by domestic violence in Ohio, especially in the South Asian
community.
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Asian American Community Services
614-220-4023
Asian American Community Services is a community-based nonprofit social
services to Asian and Asian-Americans in Central Ohio.
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Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization
(BRAVO)
614-294-7867
Works to eliminate violence perpetrated on the basis of sexual orientation
and/or gender identification through prevention, advocacy, violence
documentation and survivor services.
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Camp Fire USA - Central Ohio Council
614-481-8227
Camp Fire USA is a co-ed youth development organization focusing on
reuniting children and nature through after-school time, resident and day
camps and Camp Fire clubs.
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Camp Sunrise
216-432-9544
Empowers children and families impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing a fun
summer camp experience and additional programming that allows campers to
interact throughout the year.
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Capital Area Humane Society
614-777-7387
Helps homeless and abused animals. Places animals in new homes and
investigates cases of animal cruelty and neglect.
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Cat Welfare
614-268-6096
Provides care and adoption services for stray cats and kittens and
subsidizes spay/neuter surgeries for cats in low-income households.
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Center for Effective Discipline
614-221-8829
The organization seeks to reduce physical
abuse of children through educating parents and caregivers about positive
discipline in cooperation with other non-profits, schools and churches.
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Center for Humane Options in Childbirth Experiences (CHOICE)
614-263-2229 Empowering families to
reach their full potential. We provide safe alternatives, a more natural and
positive physical, emotional and spiritual environment for childbirth and
parenting.
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Center for Wholeness
614-784-8488
Dedicated to the holistic and healing arts and sciences.
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COSI - Center of Science and Industry
614-228-2674
Provides stimulating exhibits, outreach and educational programs designed to
improve early childhood development, family learning and education in
science, math, technology, engineering and health.
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Central Ohio Green Education Fund
614-261-7534
Promotes education and civic action in the following areas: sustainability
and the environment, grassroots democracy, social and economic justice and
peace and nonviolence.
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City Year Columbus
614-586-4520
Unites diverse young adults, age 17-24, in full-time community service as
tutors, mentors and role models to children in under-resourced schools and
neighborhoods.
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Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
614-280-1984
A statewide advocacy and service providers network dedicated to ending
homelessness while ensuring that low-income and special needs Ohioans have
access to safe, affordable housing.
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The Columbus Historical Society
614-224-0822
Educates the citizenry, preserves the
historical artifacts of Central Ohio, and instills respect for ourselves,
our cultures, and our ways of life.
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Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism - The Free Press
614-253-2571
Provides progressive activist news, political and social issue commentary,
CICJ Books publishing, and sponsor journalism training and alternative media
projects.
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Columbus Landmarks Foundation
614-221-0227 Advocates for the historical
preservation of built environment of Columbus, Ohio; including our vibrant
downtown, significant sites and distinctive neighborhoods.
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Community Shares of Mid Ohio
614-262-1176
Long term solutions to community needs: preventing community violence,
homelessness, child abuse, hunger, and environmental devastation; protecting
human and civil rights; increasing health, education, and safety.
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Consider Biking
614-579-1127
Promotes all forms of bicycling. We provide educational resources and
advocate to improve the safety and conditions for cyclists using our
roadways.
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CASA of Franklin County
614-462-7450
Trains community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of abused,
neglected, and dependent children each year in Franklin County juvenile
court.
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Deaf Services Center
614-841-1991
Services include interpreting, case management, advocacy,
information/referral, C-Print, ADA technical assistance, a Deaf Youth
Leadership program and equipment for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
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Dreams on Horseback
614-864-9500
Provides equine-assisted learning for skill
development of youth diagnosed on the autism spectrum, alternative education
for at-risk students and education for inner-city children.
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Earthtouch
614-440-1033
Preserves land and promotes healthy interactions between people and the
natural world to improve the health of all beings.
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Enhanced Life Styles Training Facility
614-562-6833
Assists persons with Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease),
Aphasia, spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. Providing ways for
clients with disabilities to communicate.
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The Film Council of Greater Columbus, Inc.
614-444-7460
The Film Council of Greater Columbus, through
the Columbus International Film + Video Festival, empowers filmmakers and
audiences alike through awarding excellence and presenting films of vision.
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The Fountain of Hope
614-258-6526
Offers a safe harbor from the hunger, poverty,
crime and drugs prevalent in the community; a place to spend time after
school with loving, dedicated volunteers.
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Free Geek Columbus
614-360-2182
Provides computer access, Internet access, and technology training for
limited-resource populations through redistribution of used equipment and
Free Software, and promotes responsible electronics recycling.
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Friends of the Scioto River
614-560-6921
Protects the Scioto watershed and promotes the public enjoyment of it by
coordinating community efforts.
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Furniture Bank of Central Ohio (formerly MAP Furniture Bank)
614-272-9544
Collects furniture and provides it free to
families and individuals living below the poverty line and unable to furnish
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Greater Linden Development
Corporation
614-294-9600
Improves Greater Linden's quality of life through housing and economic
development, homebuyer education, crime prevention, neighborhood
beautification, a community newspaper and other community programs.
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Habitat for Humanity - Greater Columbus
614-422-4828
Builds affordable homes, empowers families and develops communities.
Volunteers and Habitat partner families build simple, affordable homes that
are sold with a zero-interest mortgage.
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Heart of the City
614-221-4571
Our foundation reaches 30,000 persons affected by homelessness, poverty,
HIV/AIDS, addiction, or incarceration in downtown Columbus with free,
compassionate, supportive services through 13 community programs,
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Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Agency
740-767-4500
Helps families and individuals achieve an improved quality of life by
working to alleviate the hardships of poverty.
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Inn at Broad Street
614-221-4571
Provides housing for female-led single parent homeless families for 12-18
months, while assisting and supporting them as they achieve goals and move
to permanent housing.
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Interfaith
Center for Peace
614-294-9019
Building bridges among groups to work for peace; developing skills for
interfaith peacebuilding leadership among children, youth and adults;
diversity and conflict resolution education.
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Kaleidoscope Youth Center
614-294-5437
Works to create safe and empowering environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgendered and questioning youth through advocacy education and support.
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LifeCare Alliance (formly
Project OpenHand-Columbus)
614-278-3130
Provides health and nutrition services for older
adults, individuals with a chronic illness or disability in Central Ohio.
Programs include Meals-on-Wheels and Project OpenHand-Columbus. |
Mercy For Animals
866-632-6446
Educates on the health benefits of vegetarian and vegan diets, links between
animal & societal violence and animal abuse and cruelty in factory farms and
the fur industry.
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Mid Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment (MOBILE)
614-443-5936
Provides advocacy, peer support, skills development, information and
referral, health awareness, and information on accessibility guidelines.
Promotes independence and self-determination by people with disabilities.
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Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
614-443-6120
Celebrating 32 years of service: NAICCO's culturally specific programming
targets substance abuse prevention, wellbriety, recovery, and resiliency to
reduce economic and health disparities. Serves as an AOD Prevention Center
for Native Americans.
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NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation
800-GO-NARAL / 614-221-2594
Working to ensure that all women have access to and information about
reproductive health care services in Ohio.
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Neighborhood Services, Inc.
614-297-0592
Programs include: food pantry that serves more than 14,000 persons
annually, holiday food baskets, and
new school supplies for more than 600 children.
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Ohio Alliance for Arts Education
614-224-1060
Helping maintain the arts as an integral part of the education of every
Ohioan.
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Ohio Citizen Action
614-221-6077
With over 80,000 members state-wide, Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund
organizes grassroots campaigns to protect health, the environment and
consumer rights.
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Ohio Domestic Violence Network
614-781-9651
Strengthens Ohio’s response to domestic violence through education, training,
public policy, and a toll-free information and referral line for victim
support.
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Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
614-421-2022
Linking farmers and conscientious eaters to promote local and organic food.
Our work strengthens agriculture, protects farmland, improves environmental
quality, and enhances well-being for all.
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Ohio League for the Mentally Retarded
614-565-6469
Promotes personal advocacy and sound policies to address residential and
service needs associated with mentally retarded individuals and their
families.
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Ohio Literacy Network
800-228-7323 / 614-505-0716
Advocate for adult literacy agencies and students in community based
programs. A one-stop resource/referral network which builds
collaborations/partnerships to expand awareness of and access to adult
education services.
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Ohio NOW Education and Legal Fund
614-470-3276
Provides resources and referral services to victims of discrimination,
sponsors research internships and educational activities aimed at eliminating gender discrimination.
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Pater Noster House
614-870-6460
Pater Noster House, now in its 29th year of service to our community,
provides transitional housing and other supportive services for people
living with HIV/AIDS.

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Simply Living
614-447-0296
Promotes sustainable living through activities, learning courses, and
partnerships, including Transition Central Ohio and operates community radio
WCRS-LP 102.1 and 98.3FM.
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Stonewall Columbus
614-299-7764
Serves Central Ohio through advocacy, community building and education in
pursuit of equality, fairness and safety for the entire gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender communities.
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Stop the Suffering
614-648-1988
Rescues "death-row" dogs and cats from rural
Ohio shelters; provides vetting, altering, foster-care, and adoption
services. Safely transports "death-row" shelter animals to pre-approved
rescues.
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Strategies Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE)
614-228-5400
SAVE's mission is to "Empower Youth to Prevent Violence and Promote Healthy
Lives." Programs and services are porvided to grades 3-12 in Central Ohio.
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Vietnam Veterans of Ohio
614-294-1693
Members of Vietnam Veterans of Ohio provide information and referral
services to all veterans and their families. We include incarcerated and
homeless veterans from all conflicts.
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Waldorf Education Columbus
614-267-7587
Creating schools as they're supposed to be. Independent preschools, teacher
development, and a K-12 school-in-the-making. Let learning unfold
organically, balancing head, heart and hands.
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WrightChoice Intern Program
614-802-2364
WrightChoice Intern Program, non-profit intern recruitment, development,
placement organization; provides social & economic empowerment for
minorities and students with disABILITIES through partnerships with
businesses and universities.
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