Our Work
We know the need is significant. But we can acheieve impact. We are mobilizing a network of people to coordinate and collaborate on efforts that address the complex, often overlapping, circumstances that create hardship for South Side neighbors.
We target our efforts in Columbus' South Side.
Community Context
The South Side of Columbus, Ohio has been, and continues to be, a beacon of opportunity. And yet, like many urban neighborhoods, it faces several challenges. Made up of multiple, smaller neighborhoods, the South Side was historically red-lined, a discriminatory practice of denying credit or insurance to particular populations, and experienced the economic implications of de-industrialization.
As a result, the household characteristics and community-level data point to many pressing issues that South Side residents face.
46%
of residents spend more than 30% of income on housing
$32,259
median income for households living in the South Side
15%
of residents are without health insurance
61%
of residents live below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line
How We Are Helping
Our purpose is for the South Side to become a mosaic of strong and resilient communities where every resident has the opportunity to thrive.
We do this by:
- Understanding the needs of the community and the barriers that prevent upward mobility.
- Amplifying the impact of our network through support and communication.
- Improving residents’ ability to access and use available resources.
- Maximizing investments made in the community through education and collaboration.
Better understand the South Side community – the people and the stakeholders who make up the community’s fabric – by viewing one of our recent reports. Each year we aggregate data from health and human services organizations to measure the collective impact of the network and illuminate opportunities for continuous improvement.
Community Partners
