Join us in the fight to end family and youth homelessness and select a contribution area that means something to you.
Choosing a charitable giving strategy isn’t just a decision; it’s a powerful expression of who you are and the positive impact you aspire to make in the world.
At Home for Families, we partner with families and youth in housing crises to achieve safe, affordable housing, financial independence, and equitable education. By partnering with us, you are providing life-changing support for low-income and housing unstable families and youths in central Ohio.
There are many ways in which you can make a difference. By selecting a giving option that resonates with the positive impact you want to make, we can build momentum and a collective sense of purpose for impactful change.
We would love to have a conversation with you about your interest in supporting our work. For more information about how you can support our mission through a financial investment, please email Andrew Snouffer, Vice President of Advancement & Continuous Improvement.
Together, we can create enduring change that strengthens both families and communities. Join us!
Educational Empowerment: Afterschool & Summer Achievers – $100,000
Empower the next generation by supporting our Afterschool and Summer Achievers programs for children of families enrolled in our housing programs. Your generous contribution to the Dowd Education Program will provide essential resources, field trips, and experiential learning activities for children from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Funding ensures nutritious meals after school, engagement in social-emotional learning, participation in hands-on learning experiences and physical activities, including enriching field trips. By investing in educational empowerment, you can help create a brighter and more stable futures for low-income children of families facing housing crises.
Family Guardian: Emergency Client Assistance – $90,000
Support HFF's Emergency & Aftercare Assistance Program for an entire year, which aids current and former clients facing unexpected financial challenges. Many families continue to struggle to maintain financial stability even after exiting our programs. Your incredible support will provide the flexibility needed to prevent unnecessary evictions and literal homelessness, helping families meet basic needs and sustain independence for their families. Emergency funds will assist with:
- Unexpected rental and utility payments/overages
- Transportation and childcare costs
- Food security
- Employment-related expenses
- Basic home furnishings
- Move-in kits with essential housing items
- Baby baskets for new parents
Kindergarten Readiness for ALL: Named Sponsor of the HFF SPARK Reach Program – $75,000 (one-year)
When changes to TANF eligibility disrupted kindergarten readiness access for many low-income families, HFF's SPARK Reach program was created to fill this gap. Privately funded through its first two cohorts, our SPARK Reach program's bilingual Parent Partner has the flexibility to serve 30 previously unreached children annually with critical kindergarten-readiness support. Continued program investment is vital to maintain momentum, scale our success, and ensure more ineligible, low-income families have access to prepare their children for a strong educational start.
Lights On!: HFF Utility Coverage for One Year – $55,000
Your support will keep the lights on at HFF! Covering utility costs for electricity, water, and trash removal ensures our Case Managers can effectively assist over 1,000 families each year. This basic yet crucial funding enables smooth operations and enhances our ability to divert more of our limited general funding to secure stable housing for the families and youth we serve.
NextGen Tech: Technology Upgrades to Better Serve Families – $35,000
Help equip our Case Managers and Program Directors with long-overdue technology upgrades to enhance service delivery for our clients. Your support will provide reliable laptops, document scanners, and crucial software, encryption and security enhancements. Routine VPN and server maintenance, along with ongoing IT support, are vital for our daily operations, enabling seamless communication between our trusted network of partners and the families we serve.
Mobility Matters: Reliable Transportation for Youth – $25,000
Help us maintain our fleet of three (3) buses for our afterschool and summer programs! Reliable transportation is critical for our Afterschool and Summer Achievers programs, especially for families lacking consistent access to (reliable) transportation. Your support will ensure that children can fully participate in their educational and social-emotional learning activities and avoid the dreaded "summer slide" (academic regression). Funding will go towards gas and routine and unexpected maintenance, allowing us to transport children safely to and from our educational programs.
Resource Pantry Hero: Stocked HFF Resource & Food Pantry – $18,000
Become the cornerstone of our Resource Pantry by funding essential food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and household items for one year. Our pantry serves current and former clients facing unexpected financial hardships, helping alleviate the burden of choosing between basic necessities and rent. Your support can bring immediate relief to families in need, ensuring they have access to the essentials to thrive.
HomeUp: Support the HFF Program of Your Choice – $10,000 and Up
Have a specific program at HFF that you’re passionate about? Your support can provide additional resources needed to make an impact. Select a funding level and choose where you’d like your contribution to go, and our team will ensure it supports the most pressing needs. Explore our programs, including:
- Dowd Education Programs & SPARK
- Emergency & Aftercare Assistance (Family Stability)
- Pregnancy Programs
- Rapid Re-Housing and Intensive
- Resiliency Bridge
- Transition-Age Youth (18-24) Programs
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