St Stephens Community House

What St Stephens Community House does

Greater Columbus Community House (formerly St. Stephen's Community House) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1919 and headquartered in a 63,000-square-foot facility at 1500 East 17th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Operating under a settlement-house model, the organization delivers cradle-to-grave social services across the Linden neighborhood and broader Franklin County, including the Mid-Ohio Market food pantry (1,200+ households weekly), the Christ Child Early Learning Center (ages 6 weeks to 5, state-licensed and NAEYC-aligned), youth development programs (STEAM after-school, Summer STEAM Camp, A.M.P./READY2EARN teen programs), the Family-to-Family case management program in partnership with Franklin County Children Services, senior services for adults 60+, the Christmas Cares/Unions Share holiday food program (2,300+ families annually), and the Resilient Housing Initiative rental/utility assistance program. Spanish-speaking case management is provided for the Latino community, and a Family-to-Family site also operates on Columbus's south side at Reeb offices.

The organization is funded entirely through donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and government grants (masked here as anonymized email addresses - the source URLs appear to be on a hosting park domain, suggesting the scraped data may be from a hosted preview). All services are delivered free of charge to residents. Disclosed funding includes a $360,000 City of Columbus COVID-19 rental assistance grant (2021), $96,460 USDA Farm to School grant (2021), $100,000 from Grange Insurance (2020), $50,000 Catholic Foundation IT grant (2020), $10,000 AkzoNobel community grant (2019), and shared funding from Cardinal Health Foundation/United Way. A multi-year $7,000,000 "Strengthening Foundations" capital campaign is underway (2024-2026) for building renovations, with planned earned income from a new event-space rental. Headcount is 51-100. On December 16, 2025, the organization announced it was becoming a fully independent nonprofit, separating from the Diocese of Columbus after a century of affiliation.

Name

St Stephens Community House

Legal name

Greater Columbus Community House

Website

https://saintstephensch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Greater Columbus Community House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1919 that delivers free food, childcare, youth, family case management, and senior services to 24,000+ Franklin County residents annually from its 63,000-sq-ft facility in Columbus's Linden neighborhood, funded by donations, grants, and a $7M capital campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYBPAIACAJ

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYHLADAIAJ

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

SECONDARYEDACAAAM

Co-Op / Parent-Participatory Childcare Centers

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food assistance programs
• Early childhood education
• Youth development programs
• Family case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization raises funds from individual donors, corporate donors, and foundation grants. The website features a donate button and a capital campaign (Strengthening Foundations) targeting $7 million for building renovations. Over 24,000 Franklin County residents are served annually through these funding sources.
2. Government Grants: Receives government funding including: City of Columbus $360,000 COVID-19 rental assistance grant, USDA $96,460 Farm to School grant, Cardinal Health Foundation/United Way student success grant, Catholic Foundation $50,000 IT grant, Columbus City Council summer youth program funding.
3. Space Rental (planned): The capital campaign plan includes generating earned income through renting out the flexible event space to be built as part of the $7 million renovation project.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greater Columbus Community House is a nonprofit settlement-house organization that delivers free social services to Columbus, Ohio residents. Its core offerings include food assistance through the Mid-Ohio Market and Christmas Cares holiday program, early childhood education at the Christ Child Early Learning Center, youth STEAM programs (after-school, summer camp, READY2EARN, A.M.P.), family case management via the Family-to-Family Program, senior services for adults aged 60+, and the Resilient Housing Initiative rental/utility assistance program. All services are provided free of charge and funded through donations, grants, and government support.

Product overview

Greater Columbus Community House (formerly St. Stephen's Community House) operates as a community nonprofit organization offering social services programs, not a technology product company. The organization provides a portfolio of interconnected community programs including: Mid-Ohio Market (food assistance serving 1,200+ households weekly), Christ Child Early Learning Center (early childhood education for ages 6 weeks to 5 years), Youth Services with STEAM programs (after-school and summer camp), Family-to-Family Program (supporting families with FCCS cases), Senior Services (social activities and case management for seniors 60+), Christmas Cares (holiday food program), Resilient Housing Initiative (homelessness prevention), and teen programs including READY2EARN and A.M.P. These programs work together to fulfill the organization's mission of strengthening families and empowering the community in the Greater Linden area of Columbus, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mid-Ohio Market: Food market providing fresh produce and groceries to the community
• Christ Child Early Learning Center
• Summer STEAM Camp
• Family-to-Family Program
• A.M.P. (Achieve More & Prosper)
• Christmas Cares, Unions Share
• READY2EARN
• Resilient Housing Initiative (RHI)

Products and services

• Mid-Ohio Market Food assistance program providing fresh produce and groceries to community members. Serves over 1,200 households per week at the 1500 E 17th Ave location.
• Christ Child Early Learning Center Early childhood education program for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years that prepares children for kindergarten and boosts early literacy skills. Licensed by the State of Ohio and NAEYC-compliant.
• Youth Services (STEAM Programs) Integrated youth development offering the STEAM After-School Program, summer STEAM Camp, and A.M.P. teen program; provides academic services, daily meals, developmental activities, and employment training for school-age youth.
• Family-to-Family Program Family case management program supporting families with open cases with Franklin County Children Services and eligible kinship caregivers through individual/family support, group facilitation, and in-home visitation.
• Senior Services Program offering social activities, resources, case management, transportation, and support services for community members aged 60+ to help them connect and live independently.
• Christmas Cares / Unions Share Annual holiday food assistance program providing food boxes (over 100 pounds of food) to families across Franklin County during the holiday season.
• Resilient Housing Initiative (RHI) Homelessness prevention program providing rental and utility financial assistance and housing resource specialist support to extremely low-income Columbus residents facing homelessness, with eligibility determined through the Homeless Hotline and a lottery system.
• READY2EARN Youth employment program supporting youth ages 14-18 with work readiness and high-school graduation.
• A.M.P. (Achieve More & Prosper) Teen program within the Pathways to Progress portfolio supporting youth ages 14-18 with work readiness and high-school graduation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 24,000 Franklin County residents served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025The Diocese of Columbus and Greater Columbus Community House are separating, with GCCH becoming a fully independent nonprofit organization as of December 16, 2025. Previously, GCCH was affiliated with the Diocese. This transition marks a new era for GCCH as an independent nonprofit.
• United Way of Central OhiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way of Central Ohio is listed as a key partner and donor. They co-funded the Student Success Grant with Cardinal Health Foundation. They have historically supported GCCH programming and amplify Christmas Cares messaging.
• Franklin County Board of CommissionersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed among partner organizations and funders on the GCCH website. Logo displayed on website footer alongside United Way and other partners.
• Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership for the Christmas Cares, Unions Share program. The Labor Council recruits volunteers and corporate sponsors for this annual food distribution event. Their partnership dates back decades, with GCCH CEO noting a 'special bond and long history of serving the people in Linden.'
• Franklin County Children Services (FCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCCH operates the Family-to-Family Program in partnership with FCCS. Case managers work with families who have open FCCS cases to provide support services, group sessions, and at-home visitation services. This is the primary mechanism for family services delivery.
• Christ Child SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Christ Child Early Learning Center is operated in collaboration with the Christ Child Society. SSCH staff collaborate with the Society for the benefit of the childcare program. Christ Child Society contributes to childcare operations and governance.
• OhioHealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Food and Nutrition Center is named the OhioHealth Food and Nutrition Center, indicating OhioHealth as a naming sponsor/supporter of the food security program.
• KrogerminorOthersKroger is listed as a food partner for the Christmas Cares program, donating food items that are distributed to families during the holiday season.
• MeijerminorOthersMeijer is listed as a food partner donating products for the Christmas Cares holiday food distribution program.
• Giant EagleminorOthersGiant Eagle is listed as a food partner donating products for the Christmas Cares holiday food distribution program.
• Mid-Ohio Food CollectiveminorOthersMid-Ohio Food Collective (formerly Mid-Ohio Foodbank) is listed as a food partner providing food supplies for the Mid-Ohio Market and Christmas Cares program.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partner in 2021 Christmas Cares program, donating a full semi-truck of food items including pancake mix, meat, dairy, and mashed potato mix. Described as a new partnership expanding food donation capacity.
• NBC 4 (WCMH)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNBC4 is a media partner that amplifies Christmas Cares messaging, helps recruit volunteers, and has featured GCCH programs. Anchor Kerry Charles also serves on the Board of Trustees.
• BesaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBesa (Columbus nonprofit volunteer platform) helped amplify Christmas Cares message and recruit volunteers for the 2021 program.
• WOSU Public MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWOSU featured GCCH and the Linden community in an episode of Columbus Neighborhoods program. GCCH hosted a viewing party at Seventh Son Brewing Company.
• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Columbus SectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNCNW holds an annual diaper drive with all diapers collected donated to GCCH families in need. NCNW founded in 1983 and serves the Columbus community through multiple annual events.
• Columbus City School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCCH Urban Farm and Columbus City School District cooperatively develop the USDA-funded Farm to School program, bringing agricultural education to district students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• National Church Residences: Columbus-headquartered nonprofit providing senior housing and supportive services across Ohio and beyond — directly comparable to GCCH's Senior Services and Resilient Housing Initiative programming.

Emerging players

• Star House: Columbus drop-in center serving youth and young adults experiencing homelessness — comparable in youth-serving mission and Franklin County footprint, though narrower in age range.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Central Ohio: Funded partner and convener for many of GCCH's programs; funds and operates community-impact initiatives across Franklin County that overlap with family stability, youth success, and food security work.

Direct peers

• LifeCare Alliance: Columbus-based nonprofit providing Meals-on-Wheels, senior services, and community nutrition — a direct local peer in food security and senior services delivery to the same Franklin County population.
• Jewish Family Services of Columbus: Columbus nonprofit providing family counseling, food assistance, refugee/immigrant case management, and senior services — overlapping with Family-to-Family, Mid-Ohio Market, and senior programs.
• YMCA of Central Ohio: Columbus settlement-style nonprofit offering childcare, after-school, summer camp, family programs, and senior services from neighborhood hubs — overlapping the full GCCH program portfolio in the same geography.
• Catholic Social Services (Diocese of Columbus): Former parent-affiliated entity providing adoption, immigration, and family stabilization services across central Ohio — same diocesan heritage and overlapping family services.
• Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio: Faith-based nonprofit delivering family case management, refugee resettlement, and senior services in central Ohio — closely analogous to GCCH's settlement house model and service mix.
• Mid-Ohio Food Collective (formerly Mid-Ohio Foodbank): Regional food bank that supplies GCCH's Mid-Ohio Market and Christmas Cares; operates its own food-distribution and pantry programs across central Ohio, making it both a supplier and a programmatic peer.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus: Operates after-school, summer camp, and teen workforce-readiness programs targeting Columbus youth — directly comparable to GCCH's STEAM, A.M.P., and READY2EARN offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SSCH1919
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssch1919
• Facebookfacebook.com/SSCH1919
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ssch1919

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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