Community Drop-in Center

“A Place where Hope is around every corner”

 

We are honored to walk beside our guests as they navigate their journey of hope. Each day, we see resilience, courage, and quiet strength in the faces of those we serve. Our commitment to meeting people where they are is more than a mission; it is what inspires us to show up with compassion and purpose.

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Serving more than 50 people each day is no small task, but it is a responsibility we embrace with gratitude. We are thankful for every opportunity to listen, to support, and to offer dignity and care to each person who walks through our doors.

 

In February, we served 734 meals, along with 85 to‑go meals thoughtfully prepared for individuals with mobility challenges, working families, and those needing support on the go. Each meal is more than nourishment; it is a reminder that every person is seen, valued, and not alone. Every interaction becomes a chance to affirm worth and walk alongside someone as they move toward a brighter future.

 

We are also witnessing a steady rise in senior citizens seeking safe housing and consistent access to food. In their eyes, we often see fear, confusion, and disbelief. Many quietly wonder how, after a lifetime of hard work, they have found themselves in this situation. People begin to feel invisible, as if they no longer exist. It is impossible not to see our own parents or grandparents in their faces. When it comes to our community members, we must do better.

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You can be part of this growing work of empathy and compassion. We invite you to spend time at the Community Drop‑In Center. Your presence, kindness, and willingness to care can mean more than you may ever know.

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Use the QR Code or Donate button above to donate to the Drop-in Center

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Current Resources Available to Our Guests:

• A nurse with the Free Community Clinic

• A community nurse from The Freedom Center

• A Licking Memorial Hospital nurse

• Family Health Services of East Central Ohio

• BHP Mobile Care Now Mobile Clinic

• Health Departments Mobile Unit

• Several addiction services

• A Veterans Administration representative

• Free monthly haircuts

• Drawn to Art (a creative arts program)

• A representative from Southeastern Ohio Legal Services

• A representative from the Licking County Coalition of Housing

• Coming soon - Getting Ahead classes

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We are open Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–3:00 PM. If you have questions about donating, volunteering, or getting involved, please call us at 740-344-4135.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our mission to serve and uplift those in need. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community. And remember, never underestimate the power of a smile or a simple hello. Kindness spreads, and it can start with just one person.