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Description
The H.E.L.P. House Community Outreach opened as a youth outreach for
young people and their families in February 1999 at 106 West High Street, London
OH. Since opening, it has evolved into a mission for helping all those
in need with food and clothing, household items, referrals, and emergency
funding.
In 2006, the H.E.L.P. House moved to 122 East Center Street, London
OH 43140 after outgrowing it's second location at 253 W. High Street.
Objectives
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To provide
needed
services to those at risk.
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To empower clients toward personal and economic independence.
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To bring them the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love.
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To promote and network with other social services and agencies that
complement the services of the H.E.L.P. House.
Services
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Food Pantry (official food pantry of the
Mid-Ohio Food Bank)
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Clothing Pantry
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Household pantry
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Loving Kindness Soup Kitchen
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Emergency funding
(when funds are available) to help with eviction prevention, prescriptions,
etc.
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Prayer, counseling, emotional support
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Referrals to agencies and organizations
Special
Outreaches
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Easter baskets and clothing
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Back to school supplies and clothing
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Coat drive
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Thanksgiving
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Christmas Party for children; Christmas Shopping Day for parents to
select new and used presents for children
Status
Board
Members
Additional
Associates
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B.J.
Bryant, Community Outreach, Grant Writer, Administrator
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Jan
Laing, Volunteer Data Manager and Webmaster
Contacts
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