Our Work
We are a trusted connector that mobilizes a network of neighborhood stakeholders to work together to strengthen and advance housing stability, economic security, health equity, and food security.
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 Help
With our network of community partners, we improve the South Side by:
- Making it easier to find help. Residents can more easily connect to food, healthcare, job training, transportation, and more.
- Strengthening Our Community. Organizations come together to share information, coordinate resources, and work towards shared goals.
- Enhancing local services. We provide training and opportunities for shared learning to better serve South Side residents.
- Centering community voices. We create opportunities for South Side residents and stakeholders to shape community priorities and develop solutions to improve quality of life.
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
