Housing & Basic Needs
Explore starting points for housing stability, food access, essential supplies, and support during a difficult time.
Ask about resources →Connecting People.Building Stronger Communities.
We provide resources, support and opportunities for Central Ohio residents to help them thrive.
You don't have to navigate it alone
Find a path to support.
Explore the kinds of services and connections that may help you or someone you care about. Start with the area that best fits your needs.
Safety & Family Support
Find a safer next step and connect with services for individuals and families facing crisis or domestic violence.
Ask about resources →Reentry & Fresh Starts
Support connections for people returning to the community after incarceration and working toward a stable future.
Ask about resources →Youth & Young Adults
Connections for young adults transitioning from foster care and building a foundation for independence.
Ask about resources →Community Connections
Help identifying local organizations, support networks, and services that may fit your situation.
Ask about resources →Support During Hardship
When life feels overwhelming, we believe a compassionate connection can be a meaningful first step.
Reach out →Need help right now? This website is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., call or text 988 for crisis support. For domestic violence support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
Our purpose
A stronger community starts when people feel seen, supported, and connected.
Community Forward Ohio is a Columbus-based nonprofit founded in 2021. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and connect individuals and families experiencing extreme hardship with support systems and community resources.
We believe every person deserves to be met with respect—and that no one should have to find their way forward alone.
Connect with us →CompassionLead with kindness, dignity, and understanding.
ConnectionBring people and helpful resources closer together.
CommunityBuild partnerships that make support more reachable.
HopeMake room for new beginnings and brighter futures.
Be part of the way forward
Your support helps connection become action.
Every act of generosity helps strengthen the network of care around people experiencing hardship. Give, volunteer, share a resource, or partner with us to help build a more connected Central Ohio.
Ways to make a difference
There is a place for you here.
Whether you give time, resources, connections, or a financial contribution, you can help move our community forward.
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Let's connect
Every connection can be a beginning.
Looking for resources, interested in volunteering, or hoping to partner with Community Forward Ohio? Send a message to start the conversation.
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Columbus, Ohio
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