Home For Families

In recognition of Employee Appreciation Day today, our President & CEO, Beth Fetzer-Rice, shares her gratitude for our amazing team! ?? #EmployeeAppreciation #BestTeamEver #EndFamilyandYouthHomelessness

? Time’s running out! ? Don’t miss your chance to support us on the Target Circle? list of featured nonprofits. Make your voice count before March 30th! ?? Vote using the Target app. It's easy: ?? Step 1: Choose ‘My Target’ in the Target app or ‘Account’ on Target.com ?? Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’ ?? Step 3: Find us & vote Vote now through the end of March and help support families in your community! Don’t forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign! ???? #TargetCircle #VoteHomeforFamilies

?? Pantry Push! ???? Our pantry is running low, and we need your help! We’re collecting the following essential items: ? Jelly ? Spaghetti sauce ? Canned fruit ? Rice ? Oatmeal ? Vegetable oil ? Syrup ? Shelf-stable milk ?? Drop off donations at Home for Families, 727 E. Main St, Columbus 43205 ?? Monday–Friday | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Prefer to shop online? Click the link below to send items straight from our Amazon Wishlist! ?? https://lnkd.in/gEpaabc5 Thank you for helping us keep families fed and supported! ???? #ResourcePantry #HFFCares #CommunitySupport

To conclude our month-long celebration of gratitude, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the support that enables us to continue serving Central Ohio families and youth. ???? We are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to empower families and equip them with the tools and resources needed to overcome housing instability. ?? Their courage, resilience, and determination inspire us every day, reminding us why our mission matters. ? Together, we are building stronger, more stable communities—one family at a time. ?? ??: Students in our Dowd afterschool programming #MonthofGratitude #ThankYou #EndFamilyHomelessness #BetterTogether

As part of our Month of Gratitude, we want to take a moment to celebrate the heart and soul of our organization—our dedicated staff! Our programmatic team's unwavering commitment to celebrating and empowering families is nothing short of inspiring. They nurture resilience, uplift dreams, and walk alongside families on their journey toward a brighter, more stable future. ?? Our administrative team is the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. From managing finances to ensuring every detail is in place, their hard work behind the scenes allows us to continue serving families and youth. ?? To all of our staff at HFF, your diligence and support do not go unnoticed—we couldn’t do this without you! Together, we are building stronger families, brighter futures, and a more hopeful tomorrow. Thank you for all that you do! ???? ??: 1. Staff attends the Community Shelter Board Founder Awards. 2. Staff unload boxes from a donation drive conducted by St. Peter St. Joan of Arc Parish. 3. Staff participate in an ugly holiday sweater contest during our 2024 year-end meeting. 4. Staff attend the Community Shelter Board Community Summit. 5. Staff show off HFF sunglasses. ??? 6. Interns sort through personal hygiene items available for our families. 7. Staff attends our Community Concert hosted by KIPP Columbus. 8. Staff gathers for the first all-staff meeting of 2025. #MonthofGratitude #ThankYou #EndFamilyHomelessness #BetterTogether

Through working with Home for Families, Robert was able to not only secure a new home for his family ??, but also access education that would land him a life-changing job offer ??. When a work-related shoulder injury left Robert unemployed, he was able to participate in our Resiliency Bridge program to pursue an IT certification ??. Facilitated by the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, the Resiliency Bridge program combines housing assistance and supportive services with a vocational education in fast-growing, high-paying job fields ??. Robert was able to leverage his new education and his food industry experience to land a job as a general manager. ? The role offers a significant salary bump, and Robert will be able to use more of his IT background as the company continues to grow ??. Want to learn how to easily support families like Robert's? As a symbolic signal of support to families in our community struggling with housing insecurity, we're inviting you to stay in each final Friday of the month leading up to World Homeless Day on Friday, October 10th. Join us by kicking back and relaxing ??—and while doing so, consider donating the money you would have spent on a night out to help families stay housed ????. Every dollar makes a difference: Last year, we were able to keep over 2,000 individuals from experiencing homelessness, thanks to support from our community. ?? Click on the link below to learn more! ???? https://lnkd.in/gJp_CeUW #N1NNightIn #EndFamilyHomelessness #housingisahumanright

There's still time to vote for Home for Families on the Target Circle? list of featured nonprofits! ? Now through the end of March, you can vote using the Target app. It's easy: ?? Step 1: Choose ‘My Target’ in the Target app or ‘Account’ on Target.com ?? Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’ ?? Step 3: Find us & vote Vote now through the end of March and help support families in your community! Don’t forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign! ???? #TargetCircle #VoteHomeforFamilies

? Our Vice President of Advancement & Continuous Improvement, Andrew Snouffer, recently had the privilege of visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Telesilla Kotsi’s MBA class at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. ???? We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect with students and share our mission to partner with families and youth to resolve housing crises, strengthen financial stability, and bridge education gaps to prevent future homelessness. ?????? A huge thank you to Dr. Kotsi and her students for an inspiring discussion! ?? #CommunityImpact #FutureLeaders #EndFamilyandYouthHomelessness #BusinessBuckeyes ???

As part of our Month of Gratitude, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for our partnership with @Canine Companions! ??? This past fall, our Facility Dog, Tatum, joined our team, and she has been an incredible source of comfort, motivation, and unconditional love for our housing clients and their children. Given to us free of charge by Canine Companions, Tatum provides therapeutic support, helping to ease anxiety, reduce stress, and bring a sense of calm to those we serve. With two dedicated handlers at our office, Tatum is always accompanied during interactions with our clients and their families, ensuring a calm and supportive experience for all. ???? Not only does Tatum uplift the families we work with, but she also brings joy and relief to our hardworking staff. Thank you, Canine Companions, for this life-changing partnership! ?? #MonthofGratitude #ThankYou #EndFamilyHomelessness #BetterTogether #caninecompanions #leadwithindependence #weareindependence #facilitydog

Collaboration is a crucial part of our ability to give families and youth the tools they need to overcome housing instability. ??? We’re honored to stand alongside organizations who share our commitment to ending family and youth homelessness. ???? During our Month of Gratitude, we want to share our thanks to our many community partners. ?? You support our mission in a multitude of ways, from hosting food and supply drives ????, to partnering on community events ??, and more. Your generosity and dedication make it possible for us to create brighter futures ?? and stronger communities. ?? Together, we are breaking barriers and building pathways to stability and hope. ?? Thank you for standing with us in the fight to end family and youth homelessness—we couldn’t do this without you! ???? ??: 1. Ricart Automotive Group employees pose with donations for our Back-to-School Supply Drive. 2. HFF President & CEO Beth Fetzer-Rice appears on Good Day Columbus on ABC 6 WSYX-TV. 3. HFF Fund Development Manager Jeanette Moore speaks with Chase employees about our Holiday Joy! program. 4. The Conspiracy Band performs at our Community Concert hosted by KIPP Columbus. #MonthofGratitude #ThankYou #EndFamilyHomelessness #BetterTogether