One House. Limitless Hope.
At Central Community House we believe that social services can be essential and inspiring. That’s why we provide programs that meet the needs and the creative aspirations of the youth, families and seniors that live, work and gather in our neighborhood.
Youth Programs
We help youth succeed in school and in life through programs that inspire culture, creativity and artistic expression. Here, youth have a safe place to play with friends and discover their strengths—helping them lead happier and healthier lives.
After School Program
Laughter and learning go hand-in-hand in our After School Program at Central Community House. Running August until May, every Monday through Friday from 4-6PM, this Columbus early education offering provides tutoring, a free computer lab, health and wellness education, field trips, music and arts education through TRANSIT ARTS for youth ages 5-11.
Summer Challenge Day Camp
The Summer Challenge Day Camp Program supports busy parents with children ages 5-13. We provide nutritious meals and snacks each day. Additionally, children participate in educational projects, field trips, art workshops and more.
TRANSIT ARTS
Our TRANSIT ARTS program brings the power of culture, creativity and artistic expression to youth in our community. We host free workshops scheduled weekly where professional community artists and mentors lead group sessions teaching and practicing the arts.
Interested in our youth programs? Contact our Youth Program Manager:
Spencer Odwarka-Coleman | 614-252-3157 | sodwarkacoleman@cchouse.org.
Family Programs
Strong families create strong communities. We provide the family and youth services needed to reduce food, housing and employment insecurities. Our Family Programs help families navigate local resources and find emergency care near them so they can live in safe and supported households.
Strong Families Programming
Our Strong Families Program helps increase economic opportunity and financial stability of families often experiencing a crisis. We offer soft skills training, employment assistance, financial education training and emergency housing programs to help access rent assistance. Additionally we offer food nutrition programs, utility services, health care, parenting workshops and more.
Columbus Early Learning Center (CELC)
Co-located at Central, our partner CELC offers high quality Columbus child care for ages six-weeks through five-years-old that helps children develop the skills needed to succeed in school and in life.
For more information about rent and utility assistance, please call our front desk to schedule an intake at: 614-252-3157
For information about upcoming events, please visit our program calendar or contact our Director of Youth and Family Services.
Dauntea Sledge | dsledge@cchouse.org.
Senior Programs
Staying active in a community is critical in later life. That’s why our Senior Program provides engaging social activities and resources for seniors, by seniors so they can continue to live healthy lives within their own neighborhoods.
Village Central
Our Village Central Senior Program helps adults ages 60 and older maintain independence and combat isolation as they age. Led by the members themselves, seniors collaborate and share their lifelong gifts with one another. Additionally, we support our seniors through transportation services, wellness programs, home repairs, organized social events, community engagement and more.
Get involved in our senior programs. Contact our Senior Program Coordinator.
Roderick Aldridge | 614-545-2703 | raldridge@cchouse.org
