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Southside Hope Announcements
Summer Beautification Program in Marion-Franklin by Southside Hope CDC

Free Lawncare Offered in Marion-Franklin

We are currently accepting applications to provide free basic lawncare and maintenance each week during the summer to residents in the Marion-Franklin neighborhood who may need help.

FitforLife Ohio Summer Youth Program Sponsored by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Bridge to Your Future Summer Camp

The Bridge to Your Future Summer Program offers teen girls free opportunities to learn life skills, financial literacy, serve the community, and explore needed training and possible career paths to thrive as a self-sufficient adult. 

The Bridge to Self-Sufficiency Program by Southside Hope CDC

Personal Development Classes Announced

Southside Hope just announced new summer and fall sessions for The Bridge to Self-Sufficiency program. New sessions will be held weekly on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12pm on June 29 - August 3, 2024 or September 14 - October 19, 2024.

Stable Families
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Building a Stronger Community

We are a catalyst for education, refuge and resources in our community. We promote removing barriers to poverty and increased access to resources needed to create long-term stability.
Goals of Home Ownership

Achieve Your Dreams

in-person workshops

Set and achieve goals that impact your family's future. Discover new techniques to cope with barriers to achieve your dreams.

Moving to South Columbus

Moving to South Columbus

resources for new residents

Connect to available housing options, community resources, and diverse businesses.

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Strong Connections

community engagement

Get involved in your community to impact positive change in our neighborhoods.

Support Southside Hope

Join us in making a positive impact in our community.  Our initiatives focus on strengthening families, stabilizing neighborhoods, and leveraging relationships

within Far South Columbus. Corporate partners and sponsors are welcomed. Contact us to learn more.

Bridge to Self-Sufficiency Class of 2022

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Gifts are tax-deductible*
Your support allows Southside Hope to continue to help people remove the barriers of poverty. Your gift supports educational workshops and advocacy for stable families and neighborhoods.

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If you prefer, you can donate by mail.  Make checks payable to: Southside Hope CDC, 2935 Bulen Avenue, Columbus, OH  43207

*Southside Hope CDC is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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SOUTHSIDE HOPE CDC
2935 BULEN AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH  43207

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614-305-5123
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