The housing and related supportive services are nonprofit, free or based on need, and are ongoing.
• This organization is a nonprofit affiliate of the national Volunteers of America network focused on helping people with housing, homelessness prevention, and supportive services rather than a short-term or one-time program.
• Programs include supportive housing, transitional housing, emergency shelter, and rapid re-housing that offers short-term rental assistance (e.g., up to about 90 days while a family stabilizes).
• Some services (like Supportive Services for Veteran Families) include temporary financial assistance and counseling to prevent homelessness — also ongoing unless funding changes.
⚠ Exactly what assistance you qualify for and how much rental help you receive depends on your situation and specific program eligibility. The best step is to contact them directly.
🏠 Columbus Services — Hours, Contacts, & Info
📍 Main Administrative & Program Contacts (Columbus, Ohio)
📫 Address:
215 N. Front Street, Suite 510,
Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA
📞 General Phone: (614) 253-6100
📧 General Email: info@voaohin.org
🌐 Website: https://www.voaohin.org/
📌 Key Programs in Columbus
🛏 Housing & Homelessness Support
Family Services (Columbus):
📍 624 Harmon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
📞 (614) 251-7610
• Offers housing stabilization support and may connect you with rental assistance and case management.
Veterans Resource Center:
📍 624 Harmon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
📞 (614) 849-0145
• Provides supportive services and housing help for veterans (including transitional housing and referrals).
📅 Hours & Operation
VOA programs’ official onsite hours vary by service location and program — for specific intake hours or appointments, you should call ahead. Some examples from related Columbus program listings include:
Veterans & Family Services at 624 Harmon Ave:
• Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (typical office hours, not guaranteed for every service)
Many VOA housing programs do not have fixed public “walk-in” hours — screenings and intake often require a phone call to schedule an appointment.
🧩 What They Typically Provide
Through their housing programs, VOA Ohio & Indiana offers (as available):
- 🏠 Rapid Re-Housing: Short-term rent assistance + support to help move into stable housing.
- 🛏 Transitional Housing: Temporary housing with support services for homeless individuals/families.
- 🆘 Emergency Shelter: Safe, temporary shelter support.
- 📑 Supportive Services: Case management, employment help, connection to other resources.
- 🪪 Veteran-Focused Help: Special programs assisting veterans and their families.
Most services are free or based on income/need as nonprofit programs but always confirm eligibility directly.
📌 How to Get Help
Here’s how to start:
1. Call or email VOA Ohio & Indiana (Columbus):
📞 (614) 253-6100 • info@voaohin.org
2. For specific housing/rent help questions:
👉 Call the program lines for the particular location (e.g., Family Services or Veterans Center) to check availability, intake procedures, and required documents.
3. Bring paperwork to intake, such as:
• Proof of income
• ID
• Lease/rental agreement
• Any eviction notice or rent-related notices
