South of Main Futures

08/05/2026

This is what community is all about ❤️ South of Main - Columbus, OH

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

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🎡 The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio Donation Drive starts TODAY!

Now through July 28, bring a new wish list donation item to any Telhio branch and receive one FREE Ohio State Fair admission voucher for each item donated, up to four per household, while supplies last.

Your donation will support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio and help provide comfort and care to families with hospitalized children. ❤️

Stop by your nearest Telhio branch to donate and get ready for the fair!

View the wish list and full details at telhio.org/fair26.

07/09/2026

💚🐔 Community partnerships make moments like this possible!

A huge THANK YOU to Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for donating 100 Free Kids Combo Awards to South of Main Futures!

These awards will be used to celebrate and encourage the amazing youth we serve through our National Night Out event and our after-school program.

For the past 8 years, we’ve worked to provide a safe, positive space for children and families in the 43205, 43206, and 43207 communities. Partnerships like this remind us that businesses truly can make a difference in the lives of local youth.

Thank you, Raising Cane’s, for believing in our mission and investing in our kids. We can’t wait to put these awards into the hands of some very deserving young people! ❤️

07/07/2026

While social media has been quiet, our groups haven’t.

Every day our youth have been learning, laughing, creating, building friendships, and making memories through Summer Reset & Rise.

Here’s a look at one of the many moments that made this summer special.

07/07/2026

Community is at the heart of everything we do. 💙

In May, South of Main Futures had the privilege of participating in the 2026 East Side Community Give Back, where families came together for free food, community resources, music, giveaways, and fellowship.

We love showing up beyond our programs because supporting youth also means supporting the families and neighborhoods they call home. Whether we’re connecting families to resources, building relationships, or simply sharing a smile, every interaction matters.

Thank you to the City of Columbus - City Hall, Columbus Public Health, our community partners, volunteers, and every family who stopped by. Together, we’re creating stronger, healthier communities, one event at a time.

While we’ve been busy serving youth through our Summer Reset & Rise program, we’re excited to start sharing highlights from the past few months. This is just the beginning! More memories are on the way.

Strong Minds. Brave Hearts. Dreams Without Limits.

07/07/2026

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Charity Newsies has the capacity left to serve about 1,300 more children! If you have been waiting until after the July 4th holiday to apply for clothing assistance for your kids, this post is your sign to visit www.charitynewsies.org and get that application for help in today!

07/01/2026

Today, God placed it on my heart to simply pray for our families and encourage anyone who may be carrying more than they let the world see.

The reality is that many families are facing difficult times. As the cost of living continues to rise and resources become more limited, many are experiencing financial hardship, housing instability, emotional exhaustion, and uncertainty about what tomorrow may bring. We also know that when communities experience these pressures, mental health struggles, addiction, and crime often increase.

If that’s you today, I want to remind you: please hold on.

This season does not define your future. Bad times do not last forever, even when they feel overwhelming.

God reminds us that faith without works is dead. Faith gives us hope, but action moves us forward. Believe in yourself. Believe in the process. Believe that your story is still being written. Then keep applying, keep asking for help, keep showing up, keep praying, and keep taking one step at a time. Every small step matters.

Today, I pray for every mother wondering how she’ll make ends meet, every father carrying silent burdens, every grandparent raising children, every young person struggling with anxiety or depression, every family facing eviction or housing uncertainty, every person battling addiction, and everyone who feels like they’ve run out of options.

Lord, strengthen them where they are weak. Bring peace where there is fear, provision where there is lack, healing where there is pain, and hope where there is despair. Open doors that no one can shut, surround them with people who will uplift them, and remind them that they are never alone.

To our community: check on one another. Offer grace. Share resources. Be kind. Sometimes the smallest act of compassion can change someone’s entire day or even save a life.

No matter what you’re facing today, don’t give up. Keep your faith, keep your courage, and keep moving forward.

We’re praying with you. We’re believing with you. And together, we’ll continue building stronger families, stronger minds, and stronger communities.

🙏🏽 With love,
South of Main Futures
“Strong Minds. Brave Hearts. Dreams Without Limits.”