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Central Community House (CCH) is a private
non-profit settlement house that has maintained a "quiet tradition of
caring" since 1935. Today, CCH offers a variety of programs designed to
strengthen family, neighborhood and community life within an identified
service area that includes most of the southeast quadrant of the
county. CCH is the only settlement house within this area.
A United Way agency, CCH is a multi-service community center focusing
on youth and family programs and neighborhood support and development
initiatives. By highlighting the assets of our community residents, we
serve as a bridge of transition between dependency and
self-sufficiency. Our primary aim is to address the issues that promote
stronger children, stronger families and ultimately, stronger
communities. Today, we provide a wide variety of programs and services
at both our main facility and the child care center.
Last year Central Community House served over 6,800 individuals.
CCH is generously supported by individuals, churches, businesses and
community organizations. We also receive funding from the United Way of
Franklin County, the City of Columbus, the Franklin County Department
of Job and Family Services, USDA, ELI (Early Learning Initiative), and
the Senior Options/Senior Services Levy.
CCH is a proud member of the Columbus Federation of Settlements and is
accredited by United Neighborhood Centers of America. The Central
Community House Child Care is accredited by the National Association
for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
History:
The
history of an organization begins in the minds and hearts of caring
individuals and it is out of their convictions, ideals and tenacity
that it unfolds. In 1935, Dr. Roy Burkhart, Senior Minister of First
Community Church and Judge Mahaffey worked with community leaders and
the Franklin County Juvenile Court to establish and fund a neighborhood
center in the near southeast community. (Note:
You can review the entire Central Community House history file
containing vintage photos and news articles detailing the center's long
history, by clicking here.)
Incorporated
in 1936, Central
Community House was originally located on East Mound Street in
Columbus, Ohio. We remained there for 30 years, until moving to our
former location at 1251 Bryden Road in 1965. In the late 1960's we
collaborated with the City of Columbus to add a child care facility in
the Blackburn Recreation Center, several blocks away from our main
facility. The child care center remained at this location from 1969
until April 22, 2005 when it was finally relocated with the main
facility to our current location at 1150 E. Main Street.
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