The Salvation Army is about much more than the familiar red Christmas kettles. We are busy year round providing a wide range of assistance to children, adults and families throughout Central Ohio.

Adult Rehabilitation

Our Rehabilitation Center helps people reclaim their lives from alcohol or chemical dependencies.

After School Learning

Salvation Army Learning Centers provide a safe environment for children to receive tutoring and other academic assistance.

Career Enhancement

The Career Enhancement Center helps low-income adults develop employment skills and overcome barriers to work.

Coats for Columbus

This annual collection and distribution of new and gently used coats is one of our longest-running programs.

Food Pantries

Our partnership with local grocers and the Mid-Ohio Food Bank helps provide food to the needy.

Greenwood Lake Camp

Our accredited one-week summer camps give Central Ohio youth a variety of fun and spiritual activities.

Heart to Heart Meals

Every weekend, our mobile canteen visits four locations downtown to provide a hot meal to those who need it.

Housing

Assistance for homeless families, including permanent housing and ongoing support.

Material Assistance

Helping families with basic needs such as furniture, transportation and clothing.

Seniors

Providing monthly food packages to low-income seniors.

Speakers Bureau

It's easy to arrange a speaker from our organization to address your next event .

Utility Assistance

The HeatShare program helps individuals with payment of natural gas bills.