Community Shares of Mid Ohio - Member List by Category

OUR MEMBERS - MEMBER AGENCIES BY CATEGORY
Our fifty-seven members are community-based, volunteer-led charities and agencies that address a wide range of social and environmental services and issues, and focus on long-term, prevention-oriented solutions that emphasize social change and justice. If you prefer a listing of all our members - click here.

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Animal Welfare & Rights
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.	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.
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.	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.
Civic Involvement & an Inclusive, United Community
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.	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.
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.	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,
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.	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.
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.
Civil Action & Social Justice
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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	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.
Promoting the Potential of Individuals
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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	WrightChoice Intern Program 614-802-2364 Provides social and economic empowerment for minority students and/or students with disABILITIES through partnerships with businesses and universities. Professional development and placement organization.
Fostering Literacy, Education, and the Arts
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.	New! 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.
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.	Ohio Alliance for Arts Education 614-224-1060 Helping maintain the arts as an integral part of the education of every Ohioan.
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.	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.
Preservation & Environmental Protection
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.	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.
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.	Earthtouch Preserves land and promotes healthy interactions between people and the natural world to improve the health of all beings.
Friends of the Scioto River 614-560-6921 Protects the Scioto watershed and promotes the public enjoyment of it by coordinating community efforts.	Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association 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.
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.
Healthy Lifestyles & Choices
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.	Center for Wholeness 614-784-8488 Dedicated to the holistic and healing arts and sciences.
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.
HIV/AIDS Care & Support
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.	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.
LifeCare Alliance (formally 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.
Ensuring Affordable, Accessible Housing
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.	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 their own homes.
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.	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.
Fighting Hunger & Malnutrition
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.	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.
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.
Violence Prevention & Safety
New! 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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	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.
Youth-Focused Services
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.	City Year Columbus 614-224-9569 Unites young people to serve as mentors and tutors and lead after-school programs for school-age children in Columbus. A national youth service organization.
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.	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.
New! 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.	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.