South Side Thrive Collaborative is a place-based, collective impact initiative.

Our community partners are dedicated to helping Columbus, Ohio’s South Side residents live healthy, fulfilling lives.

South Side Thrive Collaborative leverages and aligns community assets to more holistically support residents with low to moderate income. We’re working to make the South Side of Columbus a thriving community where all residents have:

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STABLE
HOUSING

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ECONOMIC
MOBILITY

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GOOD
HEALTH

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COMMUNITY
CONNECTION

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South Side Thrive Collaborative formed from a simple idea —

that we can accomplish more together than working alone.

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We convene a diverse network of:

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health and human service organizations

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businesses

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community groups

...to take collective action to address poverty and its intersecting symptoms.

Living Well in the South Side

Check out our Healthy Living Resource to support you in making the healthy choice the easy choice – with resources right here in the South Side.

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Mandi Reeb Avenue Center Testimony

"South Side Thrive created an opportunity for South Side partners to come together to make a positive impact in areas our community is vulnerable. I love being able to connect so deeply with this community!"

Mandi, Reeb Avenue Center
Justin Fortner The Fort South Side

“Fortner Upholstery is thrilled to have returned to our roots on the South Side. There is a strong history here and South Side Thrive is a great asset for the businesses and residents in the community.”

Justin, Fortner Upholstery
Debera Diggs South Side Community

"South Side Thrive encourages individuals and families to participate in the planning and developing of programs and services to assist with family stability and growth."

Debera, Community Member