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Welcome to our blog!

Stay tuned for posts from CHN staff and partners about a variety of topics, including homelessness, mental health, and affordable housing.

Rockford Construction has been a dedicated partner of Community Housing Network since 2007, supporting our mission through generous contributions and a shared commitment to stable housing. Learn more about this longstanding partnership, Rockford’s $50,000 Matching Gift Campaign, and why we proudly recognized them as our 2026 Corporation of the Year.

CHN’s partnership with the YMCA of Central Ohio is helping residents at Touchstone Field Place access essential resources, build meaningful connections, and achieve greater stability. Discover the impact of this collaboration and why the YMCA was named CHN’s 2026 Service Partner of the Year.

Learn how Chad Stonebrook, CHN’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year, and his colleagues at Lardiere McNair & Stonebrook are making a difference for CHN residents through volunteerism, community engagement, and inspiring the next generation to give back.

CHN resident and advocate Michael Oliver shares his firsthand experience with homelessness and the life-changing impact of supportive housing. Drawing from his journey as a traumatic brain injury survivor, artist, and longtime advocate, Michael reflects on the barriers people face when seeking housing and why continued investment in supportive housing is essential to creating stability, dignity, and opportunity.

This National Social Work Month, we’re highlighting the next generation of changemakers. Meet Meg May, a senior at The Ohio State University and Social Work Intern at CHN. We sat down with Meg to learn what led her to this field, what she’s gained from her experience so far, and how it’s influencing her future.

Federal tax updates in 2026 are reshaping charitable giving—from new deductions for non-itemizers to revised thresholds for corporations. Learn what these changes mean, explore smart giving strategies, and discover how intentional philanthropy continues to strengthen communities.

As many of us celebrate the season, some Central Ohio neighbors face uncertainty, hunger, and homelessness. Meet Donald and Patricia—and see how your generosity can help provide stability, care, and a place to call home.

Discover how an anonymous donor’s generosity transformed the lives of CHN residents by allowing Supportive Housing Coordinators to provide deeper, more personalized care—and the powerful ripple effects that followed.

Poplar Fen Place is Community Housing Network’s latest development, offering 44 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for seniors experiencing homelessness or mental illness. Designed with trauma-informed principles and senior-friendly features, Poplar Fen provides a safe, comfortable environment where residents can age in place with dignity.

Learn about rising homelessness rates in Columbus and how CHN is addressing this urgent crisis through housing and support services. Find out how you can make a difference today.


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