Thank you to everyone who has made the Holidays brighter for those we serve. Hoping for Happy Holidays & A Prosperous New Year.

2025 has been an eye-opening year for us. So far this year, we have served OVER 4,300 #homeless and marginally housed #men, #women, and #children in #CentralOhio. Despite the growing need, you were still able to make the #Holidays bright. See how here- theopenshelter.org/thank-you-for-…

We have been able to be a "covered piece of the sidewalk" for our guests, even on a cold, snow-covered days. TODAY is your final chance to donate for 2025- paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s… or mail in a check dated 12/31/25 to The Open Shelter, 1037 Parsons Ave, Columbus OH 43206. Thanks

Enjoy a night out with some great artists by just cleaning out your closet! A winter clothing or $10 donation gets you in! This Friday (1/9) at Summit Music Hall, it's Network Drive featuring the sounds of Mt. Analogue, Kimonodot, WEB, & Internet Crypt. facebook.com/events/7850838…

One of the most heartwarming things from the Holidays is Sawyer Fleming, Jill Anderson, Cooper, Kirsten & Greg Fleming, and Bill Anderson collecting & delivering socks for our guests. Carly's Sock Drive honors the memory of Carly Fleming who tragically died in a car accident.

Thank you to Katie, and all of the staff and customers of Georgesville Road Animal Hospital for thinking of our guests & their pets! Their pet food drive was a wonderful success and will be a blessing for those we serve & their pets!!!

#Holidays are over but those we serve are still very #grateful 🙏 for all of the support YOU showed us to make sure the men, women, and families who came to us had a joyous season. We assisted a record number of men, women & children in 2025; over 4300. TheOpenShelter.org

In 2025, we assisted the largest number of homeless and marginally housed, men, women, and children in one calendar year since becoming a Day Services Shelter over two decades ago. These photos show how YOUR support helped so many in 2025. Donate HERE- paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s…

Thanks to our new friends at Back to Hope Foundation for creating this video, which reflects the care and compassion YOU support each day. It is only thanks to YOU that we can continue "Staying Behind With Those Left Behind". See more about Back To Hope- backtohopefoundation.net

Thank you to Pastor Pete Elliott & the Service Life Group of Church of The Messiah, United Methodist for helping us clean and organize. It was a blessing 🙌!

Thank you to Gracie from Hot Head Burritos, Turner Construction & YOU for allowing us to be a refuge from the cold. YOUR support makes it possible- paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s… Thank you.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Pickerington North High School Red Cross & Key Club Students for making and donating care packages for #homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children we serve! A fantastic, heartwarming gesture by a great group of students! #fyp #centralOhio #help

We are so very #grateful to our good friends at Eldorado Scioto Downs AND @CaesarsEntertainment for a generous donation of nearly $15,000 through their "Your Change Makes Change" program. Thank you to Mike, Jason, Patrick, the patrons and everyone at Eldorado Scioto Downs! #fyp #help

The weather is finally starting to break! Who would love to win this great gift pail from @MooMooCarWash that has car care items & a $50 gift card!? It's one of the prizes up for grabs during Match Madness which begins March 16th! Help us reach a goal of $20,000! Thank you.

This weekend, many will be thinking of sweets...and during our Match Madness fundraiser, you could possibly win some delicious treats! We have 2 $25 gift cards from Tremont Goodie Shop up for grabs when you donate! (Winners will be drawn at random). It all begins March 16th!

Roses are red Violets are blue The Open Shelter Is grateful for YOU TheOpenShelter.org

Fun #Daytona500 but we really could have used some of that Busch Beer $$$$. #BuschDashForCash #Sweepstakes TheOpenShelter.org

Thank you to our great friends from Schreiner Ace Hardware at 1665 Parsons Ave for this wonderful spring planting prize! Its one of the great prizes up for grabs during Match Madness! Help us hit a goal of $20,000! The Madness begins March 16th.

Are you a thrill seeker? Do you enjoy summer fun? We have 2 Single Day Admission from Kings Island up for grabs when you donate during Match Madness! (Winners will be drawn at random). It all begins March 16th! Help us reach a goal of $20,000. Thanks you to Kings Island!

.Red, White & BOOM! 💥 looks to be the biggest ever celebrating #America250! VIP Passes up for grabs during Match Madness! Enjoy food, drinks & adult beverages! It's all complemented by the best views! Help us raise $20,000 starting 3/16. Winners drawn at random from those who donate.