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Home for Families

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Home for Families

Founded in 1986, HFF is one of the largest providers of non-shelter housing for low-income, Columbus-area families and youth experiencing housing crises.

Home for Families partners with families and youth to resolve their housing crises, strengthen financial stability, and bridge education gaps to prevent future homelessness. Home for Families (HFF) partners with families and youth to resolve their housing crises, strengthen financial stability, and bridge education gaps to prevent future homelessness. HFF works alongside landlords, government agen

cies, and community partners to provide safe, secure, and affordable housing solutions to nearly 1,000 families annually in housing crisis.

06/04/2026

Our little garden is coming along! 🌽 In addition to the sprouts planted in the ground, we now have three new raised beds! Planted by our Dowd Education afterschool program with help from Scouts leader Mr. Ali, our crop of veggies helps our students learn about eco-friendly food practices.

When our summer day programming begins later this month, students will continue caring for the plants. Eventually, they will be able to harvest bell peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, corn, beets, carrots, okra, wax beans, and green beans! Thanks again to ScottsMiracle-Gro for donating soil for this project! 🌱

06/03/2026

Flashback time! It was June in 2024, and HFF was chosen by Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association for their 2024 Charity Night at the Races along with other area organizations. Our horse, Tom Swifty, won top prize -- probably because of the pep talk we gave him pre-race! 🐎

We were honored to be chosen along with other area organizations to participate, and so excited for a win in support of our programming and the families we serve. 🏆

06/02/2026

Our President & CEO, Beth Fetzer-Rice, had the honor of participating in a panel discussion this past Friday night at Huckleberry House, Inc.'s annual Sleep Out, which this year had the theme, "We Are Community." Thank you, Huckleberry House, for inviting us to the conversation and for hosting such an inspiring event! We truly are stronger when we unite together to ensure the youth in our community have a safe and stable place to call home.

📸: Emma Parker Photography

06/01/2026

One of the most exciting events in our Dowd Education afterschool program is our annual Pinewood Derby, which we host with help from our amazing Scout leaders. 🏎️ Our shelter house was filled with cheers and yells as students watched their hand-decorated cars race down the ramp. Even the staff participated! A table full of trophies were on hand for the lucky winners! 🏆

05/28/2026

Families in our SPARK program recently attended a group lesson at Blacklick Woods Metro Park. SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids) is a kindergarten readiness program offered in English and Spanish for kids ages 3-4.

At Blacklick Woods, our families read "Mouse Paint," a children's book by Ellen Stoll Walsh that educates readers in color mixing through the adventures of three white mice who discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint. 🖌️After reading, families were able to do a painting craft inspired by the book before joining together for a pizza treat. 🍕

05/27/2026

URGENT NEED: Our Resource Pantry is in need of alfredo and tomato sauce, fruit cups/canned fruit, peanut butter and jelly, and rice.

📍 You can drop off donations at Home for Families, 727 E. Main St, Columbus 43205, Monday–Friday | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thank you for helping the families we serve access much-needed resources!

05/26/2026

Students in our Dowd Education afterschool program recently received a visit from Columbus Fire Station 8! Students got to try their hand at the fire hose, and they also had a chance to walk inside a fire truck. Thank you, Columbus Division of Fire, for the visit and for helping our students understand a bit more about a day in the life of a fire fighter!

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a very happy and restful Memorial Day! Please note that our office is closed today for the holiday.

05/21/2026

With helpful guidance from Scouts leader Mr. Ali, students in our Dowd Education afterschool program have been busy cultivating green thumbs and learning about conservation and eco-friendly food practices in their veggie garden!

Sprouts include four different types of bell peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, corn, beets, carrots, okra, wax beans, and green beans! Special shout-out to ScottsMiracle-Gro for donating soil to help make this year's garden a reality! 🌱

05/20/2026

We'd like to thank Ohio State Delta Delta Delta for their recent efforts in support of the clients we serve!

The group gathered monetary donations to purchase supplies and assemble 15 kits with cleaning supplies for our families. A group also visited our Resource Pantry to volunteer.

While often overlooked, hygiene poverty is an issue experienced by families with limited incomes. When income is stretched thin, families are forced to choose between paying the rent, keeping food on the table, and purchasing hygiene products like dish soap and laundry detergent.

Thank you, OSU Tri Delta, for helping us ensure the families we serve have access to these basic yet crucial necessities.

Address

727 E Main Street
Columbus, OH
43205

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16144619247

Website

http://www.homeforfamilies.org/

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