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Drawn from Valor

Creative stories and educational materials that bring families and kids together to learn about their health conditions. These free stories are science-backed self-care resources that address a wide range of topics like grief, anxiety, trauma and much more.
Main Website: drawnfromvalor.org
For Children with Diabetes: Kara & The Not So Dire Beastie
For Children Experiencing Depression or Anxiety: Empowernauts

America Saves

Provides information and resources that motivates, encourages, and supports people to help with money management, reduce debt and build wealth.
Consumer Federation of America
1620 Eye Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 387-6121
americasaves.org
Military Saves: militarysaves.org
America Saves for Young Workers: americasavesforyoungworkers.org

American Legion

Offers support programs for veterans and their family, such as temporary financial assistance, a cash grant to support minor children of veterans who are eligible for American Legion membership. They also offer youth programming, award college scholarships, and list veteran discounts and services and places to find counseling and mental health support.
National Headquarters: 700 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
legion.org
Contact Information: legion.org/contact

Branch Military Parent Technical Assistance Center (MPTAC)

Provides services for military families, children and youth with disabilities. Visit the website or call to find a listing of military locations and contacts to find local centers.
branchta.org
Region C Contacts: branchta.org/region-c-military-installations-and-contacts

Camp Corral

A free summer camp for military children ages 8 to 15. Priority enrollment is given to children of wounded, injured, ill and/or fallen military men and women. The camp is a week-long helps kids learn new skills, build character and make new friends while enjoying the outdoors. Complete their online application for enrollment or call the hotline below for more information.
801 North West Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
(855) 605-1267
campcorral.org

Dealhack Military Discount Guide

A free guide of product brands that offer active-duty military and veteran discounts. They independently verify each and every store on this list.
dealhack.com/blog/military-discounts-guide

Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Offer year-round hands-on classes, workshops and summer camps in gardening, cooking, fine art and wellness. General admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. A reduced-rate family membership is available for eligible families (including military families).
1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 715-8000
fpconservatory.org

Gratitude Initiative

Provides educational support and college scholarships to the children of military service members, veterans, disabled veterans, and those killed during active duty.
101 Vintage Drive, Red Oak, Texas 75154
(979) 353-1260
gratitudeinitiative.org

Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC)

Provides free civil legal assistance and guidance to low income residents and senior citizens of Columbus and Central Ohio. Legal Aid attorneys may be able to help you with the following types of cases or legal problems: consumer law, family law, housing, foreclosure, public benefits, reentry, seniors, tax, veterans, education and “Brief Advice” clinics.

  • Columbus Office: (serves Franklin and Madison county)
    1108 City Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
    Intake: (614) 241-2001 or (888) 246-4420 Toll-free
    General Inquiries: (614) 224-8374 or (877) 224-8374 Toll-free
  • Marion Office: (serves Delaware, Marion, Morrow and Union county)
    150 Oak Street, Marion, Ohio 43302
    (740) 383-2161 or (888) 301-2411 Toll-free

columbuslegalaid.org

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) 211 Central Ohio

Serves: Single Adults & Families
Offers services to provide for the basic needs of all people, including shelter, affordable housing for seniors, food, health care, case management, veteran services; support for women, men and their children escaping intimate partner violence (CHOICES), transitional job training and more. They provide services in multiple counties in Ohio. Visit the website for detailed information about each program, location and contact information.
1105 Schrock Rd, Ste 100, Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 228-5200

  • 24-hour crisis line (Domestic Violence): (614) 224-4663
  • Information Referral: 2-1-1 or (614) 221-2255
  • Foodline: (614) 341-2282 or text “Food” to (614) 702-7772

lssnetworkofhope.org
lssnetworkofhope.org/211centralohio
Pantry Locations: lssnetworkofhope.org/foodpantries/services/pantry-locations
List of LSS Locations: lssnetworkofhope.org/contact-us/locations

MASH (Military & Service Heroes) Pantry

Provides food, clothing, toiletries and hygiene items, emotional support and other resources to veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, military families and survivors.
Mailing Address: 648 Clymer Road, Suite 113, Marysville, Ohio 43040
Physical Addresses:

  • Victorious Living Christian Center
    2996 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123
  • Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base
    7370 Minuteman Way, Building 875, Columbus, Ohio 43217
  • Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC)
    3990 East Broad Street, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
  • MASH Pantry & Resource Center of Delaware County
    222 East William Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015

(614) 522-1555
mashpantry.org

Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs

A faith-based veteran service organization that provides intensive peer-based programs for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress. Their program in Columbus is held at The Wilds and individuals have to apply online. They also offer events, workshops and share information on other resources for veterans. Visit the website for contact information.
33134 Magnolia Circle, Unit 10, Magnolia, Texas 77354
mightyoaksprograms.org

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)

Supports all military-connected children and helps resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle. They deliver programs, services, and professional development, as well as offer digital resources for students, parents and education professionals.
909 Mountain Lion Circle, Harker Heights, Texas 76548
(254) 953-1923
Questions about student transition? (254) 953-1923, ext. 1146
militarychild.org

Military Kids Connect

An online resource created to help military youth ages 6-17 build resilience and cope with the challenges of military life. There is also information and tools for parents/guardians and educators.
militarykidsconnect.health.mil

Military OneSource

Provides access to service-specific news and resources that support military families. They also offer confidential counseling over the phone, in person and online for money management, parenting services, relocation, deployment and a variety of other services. All members of the National Guard and Reserve Component and all active-duty members of the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force are eligible for services, some at no cost.
(800) 342-9647 Toll-free or 711 TTY/TDD
militaryonesource.mil

Military Veterans Resource Center (MVRC)

Helps veterans develop self-reliance and independence by providing access to the resources they need to successfully manage life transitions. Services include mental / physical health resources, housing, legal, employment, training/education, transportation, financial help, and emotional or spiritual support.

  • Headquarters
    6500 Busch Boulevard, Suite 255, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 230-0662
  • Columbus Resource Center (serves veterans in Franklin, Delaware, Union, Fairfield and Licking counties)
    4889 Sinclair Road, Suite 104, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 636-4634

milvetsrc.org

My Comfort Haven Discounts and Financial Resources for Military Families

Helps military families, children, and spouses find discounts on a lot of different services and items. This guide is broken down into 6 different sections and explains what is needed in order to receive the discounts.
mycomforthaven.com

National Military Family Association (NMFA)

Support military families by offering help fund education, career, or business goals for military spouses; as well as provide summer camp experiences for military kids and general information on adoption, deployment, kids education, marriage, divorce and more.
2800 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 931-6632
militaryfamily.org

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles ID R Kids

Parents can apply for an Ohio ID card for their children. Parents of children who have an Ohio ID card can also add their contact information to their child’s record for use in the event the child becomes lost or is reported missing.
1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(844) 644-6268
bmv.ohio.gov/dl-id-card.aspx

Ohio Cares for Military Families

Provides behavioral health services for National Guard members and their families, including the services available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and Vet Centers. Go online to access resources or call the non-emergency resource information line. They can link military families to substance abuse treatment, counseling, suicide prevention services and support specifically geared toward veterans and service men and women and their families.
Non-emergency Information Line: (800) 761-0868
Vets for Warriors: (855) 838-8255
ohiocares.ohio.gov

Ohio Military Kids (OMK)

Offers one-time events, summer camps and scholarships to support the youth of military families. Visit the website for contact information.
Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
OMK Contacts: ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/operation-military-kids/about-omk/contact-omk
ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/ohio-military-kids

Ohio National Guard Family Readiness and Warrior Support Program Youth Programs

Provides a space for service members, their families and kids to meet and support one another.
2825 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 336-7274 or (614) 336-4214
ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRG_youthprograms.html

Ohio Network for Military Families & Veterans

Connects families of military members to online resource information and tools in an effort to better support children of military dependents. This list was created by Ohio Department of Education.
(614) 387-7559
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Ohio-Network-for-Military-Families-and-Veterans

Ohio Troop and Family Assistance Centers

The Ohio National Guard has 6 regional Troop and Family Assistance Centers and 4 Wing Family Readiness Program Centers. These centers provide information resources, referrals, and assistance to all military members and their families. Services include: crisis intervention, financial resources, legal, community information, TRICARE, ID cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
2825 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Central Ohio: (800) 589-9914, ext. 6 or (614) 336-7358 or (614) 336-4232
ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/operation-military-kids/resources/troop-and-family-assistance-centers
homefront.ohio.gov/AboutUs.aspx

Our Military Kids

Support military kids by funding sports, arts and other enrichment activities when their parents are deployed overseas with the National Guard or Reserves, or recovering from severe injuries sustained in a post-9/11 overseas mission through financial grants.
6861 Elm Street, McLean, Virginia 22101
(866) 691-6654 Toll-free
ourmilitarykids.org

Salvation Army

Serves: Single Adults & Families
Offers various services for Central Ohio families throughout the year. Their services include: an in-residence rehabilitation program, after school learning centers for youth to get tutoring and homework help, Christmas assistance and food meal boxes; housing and rent assistance, utility assistance, help trafficking survivors and veteran support services. Visit the website for their Family Thrift Store locations in Central Ohio and for more information on each program.

  • Administrative Office
    966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 221-6561 or (800) 725-2769
  • Chapel at Worthington Woods Worship & Service Center
    760 Worthington Woods Boulevard, Worthington, Ohio 43085
    (614) 846-1884
  • Citadel Worship & Service Center
    3662 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
    (614) 262-9611
  • Delaware Worship & Community Center
    340 Lake Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
    (740) 369-5301
  • East Main Worship & Service Center
    966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 253-6811
  • Hilltop Worship & Service Center
    2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 274-7600

easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/home
Link to Family Thrift Store list: easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/thrift-stores

Sesame Street for Military Families

A kids learning site that provides information and resources for military children to build the skills they need to be resilient. There is also available information for providers.
sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org

Spouse Resiliency Toolkit

An online resource for military spouses that provides opportunities to watch, read, listen, and interact with education modules on resiliency.
spousert.wpengine.com

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Provides support to family members that have experienced the loss of a loved one in the military. A 24-hour hotline is available as well as a peer mentor program to connect with other survivors or people who have had similar experiences. Sign up online for a mailing list that includes their magazine as well as information on other helpful resources and counseling available.
3033 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22201
24/7 Line: (800) 959-8277 Toll-free
taps.org

USAGov

Provides an official guide to government information and services at the federal level. Examples of topics include financial help, disability services, how to prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies, housing, jobs and unemployment, as well as taxes, immigration, how to research common U.S. laws, and file a complaint against the government and more.
(844) 872-4681
usa.gov

Volunteers of America

Provide supportive services for veterans and their families including individual case management, housing, financial planning and more. They also partner with local agencies to distribute new backpacks and school supplies to Central Ohio children in need every year. Note that they do not provide backpacks directly to individuals and families.
1776 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 253-6100
voaohin.org/central-ohio
voaohin.org/operationbackpack


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