Community Resources

Community definition sign hanging at Clark Hall

Below is a list of resources and supports for both students and their families in a variety of areas. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but has been compiled to serve as a great starting place for our school community.

Student Supports

Academic

Resource	Description	Website/Contact
Gahanna Public Library	Homework help	https://www.columbuslibrary.org/ 614-645-2275
Teen Center - Gahanna Ages and Abilities Partnership (GAAP)	Homework help for Gahanna youth	https://gaap4gahanna.org/
Ohio Hispanic Coalition	After school program that provides homework assistance and enrichment activities	http://www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org/ 614-842-3202

Resource

Description

Website/Contact

Gahanna Public Library

Homework help

https://www.columbuslibrary.org/

614-645-2275

Teen Center - Gahanna Ages and Abilities Partnership (GAAP)

Homework help for Gahanna youth

https://gaap4gahanna.org/

Ohio Hispanic Coalition

After school program that provides homework assistance and enrichment activities

http://www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org/

614-842-3202

Mentoring

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
Image, Character, Etiquette - ICE	Mentoring program created to provide practical lessons and positive examples of how to navigate life	http://icementors.org/
Big Brother, Big Sister	Mentoring program focused on nurturing children and strengthening communities	https://www.bbbscentralohio.org/ (614) 839-2447
Brown Girls Mentoring	Empowerment program of young Brown Girls in all shades of beauty to stand confident, strive for excellence and embrace their natural beauty	https://browngirlsmentoring.org/
All THAT - Teens Hopeful About Tomorrow	Mentoring for teenage youth in the areas of academic achievement, life skill development and career planning to succeed in school and beyond	https://www.all-that.org/index.php (614) 745-0007

School Programs

Resource	Description	Link	Contact
Dreambox Support	Support for students with using the Dreambox math program	https://tinyurl.com/dreamboxgjps	Classroom teacher
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Help	Set up and use of your Infinite Campus Parent Portal	https://tinyurl.com/icampusgjps	Classroom teacher
Lexia Support	Family resources to support learning reading through Lexia	https://tinyurl.com/lexiagjps	Classroom teacher
MAP Resources	Information on MAP testing for families	https://www.nwea.org/family-toolkit/	Classroom teacher

Family Supports

Family and Community

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
Community Mental Health Service Providers	Mental health and community services in Central Ohio	Mental Health Providers School Counselor
Faith Mission	Case management, employment assistance and accessible health center	https://lssnetworkofhope.org/faithmission/ (614) 224-6617
The Open Shelter	Advocacy center and day services shelter for homeless and marginally-housed people in Central Ohio	https://theopenshelter.org/ (614) 222-2885
Huckleberry House	Central Ohio youth program to suppose those struggling with homelessness, family conflict, poverty, and violence	https://www.huckhouse.org/ (614) 294-8097
Muslim Family Services	Assistance with basic needs, mediation, resettlement, funerals, job training and more	https://www.mfsohio.org/ (614) 470-2848

Employment

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
Columbus Metropolitan Library	Free assistance with job searching, resume writing, interviewing skills and technology training	https://www.columbuslibrary.org/job-help/
Ohio Means Jobs	Resources to help you find a job, learn career skills and meet requirements of government benefits	https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/home
Ohio Means Jobs Columbus-Franklin County	Job search resource for Franklin County and Central Ohio	https://www.omjcfc.org/#
Jewish Family Services	Assistance with the initial transition to American life through resettlement, job search and family supports	https://jfscolumbus.org/client-services/refugees-new-americans/
Columbus Works	Free job readiness training and job placement services	http://www.columbusworks.org/

Low Income Housing

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
Home for Families	Provides homeless prevention and re-housing, education and stability programming	https://www.homeforfamilies.org/
Community Housing Network	Develops and manages permanent, supportive affordable housing	https://chninc.org/
Low Income Housing	Low income housing apartments search by zip code	https://www.lowincomehousing.us/
Ohio Housing Locator	Free statewide service assisting with the search for affordable Ohio rental housing	https://www.ohiohousinglocator.org/

Food & Meal Help

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
GRIN (Gahanna Residents in Need)	Food pantry, holiday food assistance, summer lunch program and weekend snack packs for families in need in GJPS	https://grin4gahanna.org/
Peace Lutheran Church	Free lunch service for all community members every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	https://www.peacegahanna.org/
Mid-Ohio Food Collective	Food resources and advice on available assistance programs	https://mofc.org/
St. Matthews Apostolic Church	Food Bank for Gahanna (43230)	https://www.stmatthew.net/charitable-works-ministry

Parental Support

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
Columbus Early Learning Centers	Support program for children between 6 weeks and 5 years at five child care facilities in Central Ohio	http://www.columbusearlylearning.org/
Ohio Bold Beginnings	Education and child care information for families	https://boldbeginning.ohio.gov/families
YMCA Stable Families Referral	Support resource for school stability, secure and appropriate housing, and increasing family engagement	https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/ecrn/stable-families

Childcare or Preschool Programs

Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home	Licensed Child Care Center	Ohio Department of Education Licensed Preschools
Fullbright Learning Center 122 Rocky Creek Dr.	CDCF Head Start- Goshen Lane 370 Goshen Lane	Gahanna-Jefferson Preschool 380 Granville St.
Grant’s Little Learners 427 W. Johnstown Rd	CDCF- Gahanna Head Start 500 N. Hamilton Rd.	Columbus Academy 4300 Cherry Bottom Rd.
Stepping Stone Academy Daycare 3826 Mount Hood Ct.	Gahanna Children’s College 230 Agler Rd.	One School Christian Academy 817 N. Hamilton Rd
	Gahanna Early Experience 4456 Morse Rd.	St. Matthew 795 Havens Corners Rd
	Goddard School 5515 Morse Rd.
	Kiddie Academy 1241 Cherry Way Dr.
	Kindercare Learning Center 520 Morrison Rd.
	Kindercare Learning Center 139 N. Stygler Rd.
	Kiwi’s Clubhouse 973 E. Johnstown Rd.
	Advantage Early Learning Academy 496 Havens Corners Rd
	Little Lamb’s Children’s Center 425 S. Hamilton Rd
	Park School of Gahanna LLC 5515 Morse Rd
	Primrose of Johnstown 1101 E. Johnstown Rd.
	Stonybrook Early Learning Center485 Cherrybottom Rd
	Sunny Day Academy 4595 Morse Road
	The Emilia School 1075 E. Johnstown Rd
	The Sunshine House 515 Waterbury Blvd.
	Treehouse Learning Center 158 Imperial Drive
	Michelle’s Academy 7297 Blacklick Ridge Blvd.
	Creative Child Care, Inc 5831 Westbourne Ave

New Americans

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
US Together	Services for refugees and immigrants regarding education, advocacy, support services, information, referrals and networking opportunities”	https://www.ustogether.us/ (614) 437-9941
CRIS Ohio	Support services for immigrants and refugees addressing a variety of programs to support successful integration	https://www.crisohio.org/ (614) 235-5747
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS)	Resettlement agency that offers youth and adult programs to promote integration, development and awareness	https://ethiotss.org/ (614) 252-5362
Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio	Services for Bhutanese-Nepali immigrants and residents including case management, wellness, education and language support	https://www.bccoh.org/ (614) 396-8965
Ohio Hispanic Coalition	High quality translators, K-5 afterschool program, summer camp for ages 6-13 and resources for survivors of abuse/violence	http://www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org/ (614) 840-9934
Opportunities for New Americans	Ohio’s database for jobs, education, business and other resources for immigrants	https://newamericans.ohio.gov/ NewAmericans@development.ohio.gov

Students with Disabilities

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
Autism Society of Central Ohio	Connection program linking students with Autism and their families with resources and support	https://www.autismcentralohio.org/ (614) 284-6323
Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio	Family support and community involvement opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome	https://dsaco.net/ (614) 263-6020
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities	County agency that provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities	https://fcbdd.org/ (614) 475-6440
Easter Seals	Recreational and educational opportunities for people with disabilities	https://www.easterseals.com/centralohio/ (614) 228-5523
Nisonger Center	Support services for dental, social, educational, and diagnostic services to individuals with disabilities	https://nisonger.osu.edu/ (614) 685-3192

Military Families

Resource	Description	Link/Contact
GJPS Resources for Veterans	Support resources for Veterans	https://www.smore.com/s53qg
Ohio Military-Friendly Guide	Support programs for Active-Duty Service Members, National Guardsmen, Reservists, Veterans and their Families	https://ohiomilitaryfriendly.com/?adlt=strict
Ohio Department of Education	Enrollment and transition supports	https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Military-Resources/Students-and-Families
Our Military Kids	Extracurricular activity grants for military families and children	https://www.ourmilitarykids.org/
American Legion Post 797	Gahanna American Legion veteran support resources	https://www.al797oh.org/ 614-260-7656

Additional Information

If you did not find the resources you are looking for, Cap4Kids is another great place to look for support.

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