Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Community Social Services Partner in Columbus
As part of the century-old settlement house movement, our organization has been a community-based social services agency since 1971, dedicated to helping individuals and families build upon their strengths. For over five decades, we have made a tangible difference in the lives of neighbors by promoting self-sufficiency while respecting individual worth, rights, and dignity. Our work focuses on delivering responsive services, cultivating partnerships, and fostering opportunities to create a healthier, more resilient community. We provide critical support through programs like our Choice Food Pantry, Youth Services, Senior Supportive Services, and Kinship Care Program, addressing food insecurity, educational needs, and social isolation.Our approach combines a strength-based, family development model with a commitment to adaptability, efficiency, and engagement, ensuring we meet evolving community needs. We advocate for justice and equality in all our efforts, guided by core values that emphasize dignity, non-discrimination, and responsible stewardship of resources. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that all individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency, supported by a network of volunteers, partners, and donors who share our vision of a connected, thriving community.
Services
Youth Services
Family Services
Senior Support
Kinship Care
Food Pantry
Volunteer Programs
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in community-based social services.
- Our programs address food insecurity, youth development, and senior independence.
- We operate with a strength-based, family development model for sustainable impact.
- Our partnerships with local organizations amplify our service capacity.
- We maintain strict adherence to non-discrimination policies and civil rights compliance.
Associations and certifications
- United Way Member Agency
- Columbus Federation of Settlements
Services
Choice Food Pantry
Our Choice Food Pantry provides essential groceries to individuals and families facing food insecurity. We offer dignified, client-choice shopping experiences while connecting patrons with additional support services. The program helps stabilize households through regular food distribution and crisis intervention referrals.
Youth Services
Our Kids Club offers after-school and summer programming for elementary students with academic support and enrichment activities. Certified staff provide homework help, literacy instruction, and structured recreation to improve academic performance and social development. The program operates year-round, keeping youth safe and engaged.
Kinship Care
This program supports relatives raising children when parents cannot care for them. We provide resources for housing, healthcare, education, and transportation while promoting academic success. Our strength-based approach helps maintain family stability and school readiness for vulnerable youth.
Senior Support
We help seniors maintain independence through home visits, transportation assistance, and safety modifications. Our services include grocery trips, social outings, and health-related home repairs to prevent isolation. Staff work with older adults across income levels to overcome barriers to independent living.
Family Services
This division offers crisis intervention, problem-solving assistance, and referrals to help families achieve self-sufficiency. We address immediate needs while connecting clients with long-term resources for housing, employment, and healthcare. Our holistic approach supports sustainable life improvements.
Questions
What services does CRC offer for seniors?
We provide home visits, transportation assistance, grocery trips, social outings, and home safety modifications to help seniors maintain independence in Clintonville-Beechwold.
How can I access food assistance?
Visit our Choice Food Pantry at 14 W. Lakeview Ave. during weekday hours (12pm-4pm) for groceries and crisis support referrals.
What youth programs are available?
Our Kids Club offers after-school and summer care with homework help, literacy instruction, and enrichment activities for elementary students.
How do I volunteer with CRC?
Create a volunteer profile, complete civil rights training, submit a background check, then access available opportunities through our Volunteer Local portal.
Does CRC accept in-kind donations?
We accept non-clothing donations during pantry hours but cannot accept household items or clothing at this time.
What areas does CRC serve?
We primarily serve the Clintonville-Beechwold neighborhood but extend services to broader Columbus communities as needed.
