About Southside Hope
Our mission is to embrace the community, enhance the environment, and enlighten the Spirit of individuals in our surrounding community.
Program Highlight
Our past Homebuyer Workshops resulted in three (3) new home sales to first-time buyers. Future homebuyer workshops are planned to encourage long-term housing stability and promote pride in the community.
Civic engagement and neighborhood pride have declined in the surrounding community over the years as more homeowners are replaced by short-term tenants. Transient residents are often disconnected from needed resources and lack a connection to engage with the community. Southside Hope serves as a connector to resources and programs that can help impact the health, financial stability, generational wealth, and long-term residency of individuals and families.
Our History
In 2019, Southside Hope Community Development Corporation was established to help connect those in need with available resources. Even as a small, emerging non-profit organization with limited funding, we were able to make a positive impact in the community. In Fall 2019, the agency hosted HopeFest, a community-wide resource event in which 300 residents participated. Plans for 2020-2022 events were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Our current initiatives include a focus on self-sufficiency in one of five areas—family stability and housing, well-being, finances, career, and education for residents within the boundaries of the Columbus area.
Southside Hope initially received funding in 2022 from the State of Ohio to launch the Bridge to Self-Sufficiency program. The program continues to provide low-income parents with tools and strategies to reach self-sufficiency.
More than 150 families served in 2024
Stable Neighborhoods
A diverse community of mixed-income individuals and families provides a solid foundation for neighborhood stability. Long term residency benefits our schools, our businesses, and the entire community.
Education
Wealth Building
Advocacy
Affordable Housing Advocates
Many people struggle to find housing that fits within their budget. Southside Hope is committed to helping change that. We are advocates for safe, affordable housing options in South Columbus. Our initiatives focus on helping people find a place to call “Home.”
Neighborhood Revitalization
Southside Hope promotes stable communities. We sponsor neighborhood beautification projects and homeownership initiatives.
Support Southside Hope
Join us in making a positive impact in our community. Our initiatives focus on strengthening families, stabilizing neighborhoods, and leveraging relationships within Far South Columbus. Corporate partners and sponsors are welcomed. Contact us to learn more.
Gifts are tax-deductible*
Your support allows Southside Hope to continue to help people remove the barriers of poverty. Your gift supports educational workshops and advocacy for stable families and neighborhoods.
If you prefer, donate by mail. Make checks payable to:
Southside Hope CDC, 2935 Bulen Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
*Southside Hope CDC is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.