The Open Shelter (Columbus, Ohio)

09/28/2026

08/20/2026

Our cupboards are bare.
We need help with donations of---
Mac & cheese
Mashed potatoes
Rice
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Jelly
Dry beans in bags

08/17/2026

Thank you to Brittani Orr for providing haircuts 💇‍♀️ to those we serve today!

08/14/2026

Young friends who were part of Worthington United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, made these wonderful & thoughtful Thank You Cards.

They remind us we are all God's masterpiece.

08/13/2026

Parsons Avenue & The Southend were hit hard by storms this week.
The Open Shelter is here to help those affected with food, clothing, and other items.

YOUR SUPPORT makes it possible-- https://theopenshelter.org/donate/

Thank You.

07/23/2026

We currently need men's clothes & coffee for those we serve.

We are open Monday through Friday 9a-2p for donation drop-offs.
Donations can be dropped off at 1037 Parsons Ave. Columbus OH 43206. Call 614-222-2885 with questions or when you arrive. Thanks!

07/16/2026

Yes, we assist homeless and marginally-housed people each day...but we also need donations of 🐕 dog food and supplies for the pets of those we serve.

Can you help?
We are open for donation dropoffs 9a-2p Monday through Friday at 1037 Parsons Ave, 43206.

Call 614-222-2885 with questions or when you arrive. Thanks!

07/13/2026

Thank you to our new friends from Progressive Flooring Services for stopping by with a donation of nearly $2000!

What a blessing! 🙌

07/10/2026

Round Up for a Reason!

Every month at Shakers, we decide a new organization as our monthly beneficiary and when you round your tab up to the nearest dollar, your donating to a good cause!

July's Beneficiary: The Open Shelter

Opened in 1983 as Ohio's first 24-hour emergency walk-in shelter, and has helped over 50,000 men, women, and children since. Today they're a Day Services Shelter & Advocacy Center serving homeless and marginally housed neighbors in Central Ohio providing hot meals, sack lunches, clothing, hygiene items, and help securing housing. Every round-up this month goes straight to supporting their work.

Huge thanks to everyone who rounded up for Drill4Life last month. Together, you guys raised a total $266.94!

07/10/2026

Get to Shakers Public House this month and enjoy their delicious wings, entrees, and refreshing ice cold beverages.

The Open Shelter is this month's beneficiary of their "Round Up For A Reason"! Help others by dining at Shakers Public House!

Round Up for a Reason!

Every month at Shakers, we decide a new organization as our monthly beneficiary and when you round your tab up to the nearest dollar, your donating to a good cause!

July's Beneficiary: The Open Shelter

Opened in 1983 as Ohio's first 24-hour emergency walk-in shelter, and has helped over 50,000 men, women, and children since. Today they're a Day Services Shelter & Advocacy Center serving homeless and marginally housed neighbors in Central Ohio providing hot meals, sack lunches, clothing, hygiene items, and help securing housing. Every round-up this month goes straight to supporting their work.

Huge thanks to everyone who rounded up for Drill4Life last month. Together, you guys raised a total $266.94!