Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus

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1 Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus 115 South Gift Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Profile: Provides services for boys and girls ages Offers recreational programming, educational services and youth social development. Includes athletics, tutoring, computer assistance, job readiness, health and life skills and community service projects. Mission Statement: To empower young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Christmas Parties * Youth Service Description: Offers a holiday party in which Club members receive gifts from Santa, play games and participate in holiday activities. Eligibility: Must be a Club member. Club membership is open to youth ages 6-18, costs $5 for the year and can be obtained at the door. Hours: December 22, Intake Process: Telephone. Documents: Club membership. Fees: $5 for a yearly membership. Additional Languages: Donations of new gifts and toys are accepted. Please contact Ellen Barney or Leanna Ruggles at (614) for more information. Sites: Milo-Grogan Unit 1012 Cleveland Avenue Columbus ~ Franklin County, OH (614) Administrative Sites 2. Westside Club 115 South Gift Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Central Community House 1150 East Main Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax info@cchouse.org Public transportation accessible. Profile: Community center offering social, recreational, health and basic needs assistance. Mission Statement: Community center serving the near eastside of Columbus. Family services includes child care, after school programs, teen groups, tutoring, parent group, older adult programs and limited financial assistance. Neighborhood development activities, employment and senior services. 1

2 Central Community House Eligibility: Families with children 14 and younger. Must reside in zip codes 43205,43206,43207,43209 and Hours: November 16-December 21, Wed 10 am-2 pm. Intake Process: Appointment required. Application required. Only one application per family per child will be accepted. All applications will be cross-checked with other Firefighters 4 Kids agencies' applications. Duplicate applications will be discarded, and this may result in not being able to receive holiday gift assistance. original birth certificate or medical card with birth date. Proof of Columbus residency (gas, electric, water or phone bill in parents' name). If guardian is not listed on birth certificate, court documents verifying guardianship must be shown. Christmas Parties Service Description: Offering a holiday program for near east side residents. Program includes food,entertainment, kids crafts and family portraits with or without Santa. Eligibility: Residents of the Near East Side. Hours: December 19, :30 pm. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required. Christian Women United King Arts Complex 867 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus, OH Fox Glen Drive East Pickerington, OH (614) Administrative Christmas Parties Service Description: Offers a holiday celebration that will include entertainment, food, gifts and toys. Eligibility: Anyone. Hours: December 18, pm-5 pm. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required. Columbus Department of Development 50 West Gay Street Third Floor Columbus, OH (614) Administrative - Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm development.columbus.gov Profile: The Department of Development works with a wide range of citizens in the City - from neighborhood leaders to builders and businesses. In all of our work, our goal is to make Columbus "the Best City in the Nation to Live, Work and Raise a Family." 2

3 Columbus Department of Development Mission Statement: The Department of Development provides programs and services that facilitate economic opportunity and neighborhood revitalization efforts. The Department helps build thriving neighborhoods for the citizens of Columbus and is a diverse department within city government that consists of Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood, Planning, Downtown Development and the Office Land Redevelopment. From code enforcement, rehabilitation assistance and neighborhood planning, the Department of Development helps encourage and guide the growth and development of this 21st Century City. Eligibility: Families with children 14 and under. Hours: Intake Process: Walk-in. Application required. Only one application per family per child will be accepted. All applications will be cross-checked with other Firefighters 4 Kids agencies' applications. Duplicate applications will be discarded, and this may result in not being able to receive holiday gift assistance. original birth certificate or medical card with birth date. Proof of Columbus residency (gas, electric, water or phone bill in parents' name). Notes: The Far East Neighborhood Pride Center serves only Columbus residents of 43004, 43068, 43110, 43209, 43213, and For additional information please call Sites: Far East Neighborhood Pride Center 2500 Park Crescent Drive Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax Sites 2. North Side Neighborhood Pride Center 248 East 11th Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax Columbus Recreation and Parks Department 1111 East Broad Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) General Information (614) Fax outdooreducation@columbus.gov Mission Statement: To enrich the lives of our citizens. 3

4 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Eligibility: Families with children 14 and under. Must live in zip codes 43004, 43068, 43110, 43209, 43213, 43227, and must reside in Columbus. Children can only be served once per season. Hours: Applications are accepted November 10-December 20, 2011 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am-noon. December 17, 2011 Saturday 1 pm-3 pm. Intake Process: Walk-in. Application required. Only one application per family per child will be accepted. All applications will be cross-checked with other Firefighters 4 Kids agencies' applications. Duplicate applications will be discarded, and this may result in not being able to receive holiday gift assistance. Documents: Parents/guardians must provide photo ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, green card), as well as the child's original birth certificate or medical card with birth date. Proof of Columbus residency (gas, electric, water or phone bill in parent/guardian name). Notes: Please note that it is the Far East Neighborhood Pride Center that is operating this program at this site. They will serve Columbus residents of 43004, 43068, 43110, 43209, 43213, and For additional information please call Sites: 1 1. Barnett Community Center 1184 Barnett Road Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Sites East Columbus Development Company 240 North Champion Avenue Suite 115 Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax ecdc@att.net Public transportation accessible. Mission Statement: To revitalize neighborhoods by providing decent housing and a safe and healthy community with a holistic approach. Eligibility: Families with children 14 and younger. Must live in zip codes 43201, 43203, or Hours: Will begin accepting applications November 14, Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm. Intake Process: Appointment required. Application required. Only one application per family per child will be accepted. All applications will be cross-checked with other Firefighters 4 Kids agencies' applications. Duplicate applications will be discarded, and this may result in not being able to receive holiday gift assistance. original birth certificate or medical card with birth date. Proof of residency (gas, electric, water or phone bill in parents' name). If guardian is not listed on birth certificate, court documents verifying guardianship must be shown. 4

5 Gladden Community House 183 Hawkes Avenue Columbus, OH PO Box Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax Profile: Serving all ages within the Franklinton, eastern Hilltop and southwest area. Neighborhood center offers after school activities and educational programs, emergency financial assistance, senior citizen outreach, emergency food, an all day preschool and support for families who have open cases with Franklin County Children's. Clients must live in the following zip codes to qualify for most services: west of the river, and Mission Statement: To preserve and strengthen the well being of the community and its members and help and inspire community members to resolve their problems and control and shape their lives. Eligibility: Families with children 14 and younger who are residents of zip codes: 43222, and (west of the river). Hours: November 28-December 16, 2011 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Intake Process: Walk-in. Application required. Only one application per family per child will be accepted. All applications will be cross-checked with other Firefighters 4 Kids agencies' applications. Duplicate applications will be discarded, and this may result in not being able to receive holiday gift assistance. original birth certificate or medical card with birth date. Proof of Columbus residency (gas, electric, water or phone bill in parents' name). If guardian is not listed on birth certificate, court documents verifying guardianship must be shown. Notes: Parents/Guardians must bring completed application form (provided on-site) which lists date and time of pick-up and reference number. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation 7221 Second Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax Profile: Provides Service Description: Collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. Eligibility: Children from low-income homes, ages infant-14. Hours: Toy registration and distribution dates are December am-4 pm. Accepts toy donations October-December. Check the website for a list of donation sites. Intake Process: Walk-in. Onsite application. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Everyone will be screened to determine eligibility and need. Documents: Photo ID for adult/guardian. ID for children such as birth certificate or health cards. Proof of income or government assistance. 5

6 Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Notes: Accepts donations of new, unwrapped toys. Neighborhood House 1000 Atcheson Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax Profile: Settlement house offering basic material assistance, counseling, neighborhood development, foster home recruitment, child care and prevention programs to the Mount Vernon Neighborhood. Mission Statement: To assist kids, all families and single adults in their efforts to become self-sufficient. Eligibility: Families with children 14 and younger. Hours: November 7-December 21, 2011 Tue, Thu, Sat 11 am-1 pm. Intake Process: Walk-in. Application required. Only one application per family per child will be accepted. All applications will be cross-checked with other Firefighters 4 Kids agencies' applications. Duplicate applications will be discarded, and this may result in not being able to receive holiday gift assistance. original birth certificate or medical card with birth date. Proof of residency (gas, electric, water or phone bill in parents' name). If guardian is not listed on birth certificate, court documents verifying guardianship must be shown. Notes: Parents/Guardians must bring completed application form(provided on-site) which lists date and time of pick-up and reference number. Neighborhood 1950 North Fourth Street Suite E Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Public transportation accessible. Profile: Neighborhood organization that offers emergency food, free clothing and emergency financial assistance. Mission Statement: To offer innovative, regional leadership in the effort to alleviate poverty and provides food services and material assistance to persons in need in the Columbus community. PROJECT KRINGLE Service Description: Provides toys for families with children infant-12 years. Eligibility: Zip codes 43201, or Hours: December 19th-20th, 2011 from 9:30 am-1 pm or until supplies are gone. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: Proof of address (a lease; a mortgage; or a water, gas, or electric bill). Photo ID. Identification (a medical card or a birth certificate) for each person in the home. 6

7 Neighborhood Notes: Donations are also accepted. Salvation Army in Central Ohio 966 East Main Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax Public transportation accessible. Profile: Collection of churches and facilities where area residents can receive services including food from Choice Pantries, After School Learning Centers for children, activities and assistance for seniors, Career Enhancement Centers and other programs for adults. Mission Statement: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. CHRISTMAS CHEER Service Description: Provides low-income households with a holiday food box and one toy per child for children 12 and under. Eligibility: Anyone. Pre-registration required. Hours: Pre-registration is November 28-December 5, December 7-8, 2011 from 10 am-1 pm. Pre-registration will also take place November 29, December 1, December 7 and December 8 from 5 pm-7pm and December 9 from 10 am-noon. Food boxes and toys will be distributed: December 21, am-9 pm at the DiSalle Center- Ohio Expo Center. December 22, am-9 pm at the DiSalle Center- Ohio Expo Center. Intake Process: Walk-in. Pre-registration required. Documents: Photo ID for head of household. Proof of dependents with birth dates for all household members (birth certificates, current health card, shot record, Job and Family printout). Additional Languages: Language services are not directly available, but a Spanish-speaking staff member will return Spanish calls. Notes: The Disalle Center at the Ohio Expo Center is located at 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio Sites: Sites 1. Chapel at Worthington Woods Worship and Service Center 760 Worthington Woods Boulevard Worthington, OH (614) Administrative 2. Citadel Worship and Service Center 3662 Karl Road Columbus, OH (614) Administrative 7

8 Salvation Army in Central Ohio 3. East Main Worship and Service Center 966 East Main Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative 4. Southside Service Center 888 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative 5. West Mound Worship and Service Center 2300 West Mound Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church 639 East Long Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative MIRACLE ON LONG STREET Christmas Parties Service Description: Offers holiday programming the first three Saturdays of December. Toiletry bags, toys, hats, gloves and gently used clothes are distributed. A hot meal is also provided. Transportation may be available. Eligibility: Anyone. Hours: December 3rd, 10th, 17th 6 pm-8 pm. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required. Notes: Donations are also accepted. Possible donations include winter wear, toiletries, gently used clothing, new and used toys, blankets and comforters and miscellaneous household items. Please telephone the contacts above for information regarding donations. Stowe Mission of Central Ohio 888 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH PO Box Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) Fax stowemission@gmail.com Profile: Multi-service agency that offers a food pantry, soup kitchen, vision and dental clinic, mobile medical clinic, tutoring assistance, job education and training for women and children's recreation program. Under the umbrella of the Metro Columbus Baptist Association. Mission Statement: Healing the inner-city physically, emotionally and spiritually- all in the name of Jesus. 8

9 Stowe Mission of Central Ohio TOY CHEST GIVE-AWAY Service Description: Offers holiday toys for eligible families. Parents will be matched with a personal shopper assistant and can choose their own gifts for their families. A maximum of four children per family can be served. Eligibility: Residents of and Children do not need to be present. Maximum of four children per family. Hours: December 17, 2011 from 10 am-1 pm. Intake Process: Walk-in. Registration required. Documents: Ohio Driver License/State ID for parents. Birth certificate, Social Security card or Medicaid card for children. Proof of address (drivers' license, utility bill or pay stub). Notes: Entrance is through the south door/soup kitchen entrance. Donations of unwrapped gifts, snacks for clients and volunteers and trash bags are also accepted. Contact Carmelita Sanchez for more information. 9