Did you know that nonprofits are the backbone of our communities, providing essential services and driving economic growth? As individual giving declines, your support is more critical than ever. Discover the many ways you can give to make an impact, from online donations to in-kind contributions.

Read more to find out how your generosity makes a meaningful difference!

Every year, the Community Shelter Board releases a point-in-time count to measure homelessness in Franklin County. The 2024 point-in-time count conducted on January 25, 2024, revealed a 1.8% increase in homelessness from the January 2023 count. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is crucial to understand the broader context.

In this post, we discuss why using person-first language is so important to reduce stigmas surrounding mental health.

Learn how to respectfully discuss topics like homelessness, addiction, and mental illness by using person-first language.