How We Help. Our team connects people to a variety of services:

• finds temporary or permanent supportive housing.
• helps clients with criminal records find work.
• connects clients with physical or mental disabilities with services.
• links veterans to eligible services.
• obtains copies of birth certificates and identification cards for clients. 
• assists with transportation, utilities, access to the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio, and small household items.

Our Results. Each year, Bill, Ryan and Jessica provide more than thousands of hours of homeless outreach and assist hundreds of individuals find permanent housing or emergency shelter.

History of the Program. The Capital Crossroads SID began funding outreach services in 2003. At first, it shared costs with The Columbus Foundation. After two years, they began to fully fund the program. Similarly, Discovery SID understood the value of outreach and included it in their initial plan for service in 2006. Together, the SIDs now fund three full-time outreach specialists to serve clients downtown.