KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH CENTER
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HOUSING

COVID-19 Update

Our housing programs and case management support are still operating through tele-health, contactless food/resource drop-offs,
​and limited face-to-face appointments.
​Contact us at info@kycohio.org for more information or further inquiries. 

Preventing and Disrupting Youth Homelessness


We've expanded our programs to decrease the risk factors that lead to homelessness and housing insecurity, especially among queer youth,
​in Central Ohio.
Give a gift to KYC today and help us provide stability for LGBTQIA+ youth in Columbus!

"...I feel like Kaleidoscope was there to save me...”

- Waverly, Rapid Re-Housing 

The Programs

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Rapid Re-Housing

A program that helps young people prevent or quickly exit homelessness and enter into safe, stable housing. Assistance is offered without preconditions; and resources and services provided are responsive to unique individual needs.

*Funded through the Ohio Attorney General's Victims of Crime Act*
Learn More (Coming Soon)
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Host Home Network

Volunteers from the community are opening up their homes for housing insecure young adults. Queer youth are finding safer, affirming homes where they also receive case management support from KYC.
Learn More
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Supportive Co-Housing

A supportive intentional living space designed to meet the needs of homeless or housing insecure young people. Renovations to our Carriage House are underway for this innovative project, which will be the first of its kind in Central OH.
Learn More (Coming Soon)
GIVE A GIFT TO KYC TODAY AND HELP US provide safer, affirming housing for LGBTQIA+ YOuth IN COLUMBUS!

A 'Housing First" Model

We use a low barrier approach that provides supportive, independent, and affordable housing as quickly as possible for young people experiencing homelessness. We additionally offer supportive services and connections to community-based resources needed to maintain housing
​and avoid returning to homelessness. 
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At least 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQIA+, compared to this demographic making up only 7% of the ​general population. 

(Source: True Colors United)
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1 in 3 trans people have been turned away from shelters due to their gender identity.
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Queer youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQIA+ peers. Of that, majority are forced out of their homes or run away due to family rejection or familiar abuse.
Download our fact sheet

Monetary support is vital,
but there are many other ways you can support our young people...

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Contact Your Reps

Tell your state and local reps that you support safety net programs like KYCs that help prevent homelessness in Columbus.
Click for a Sample Letter
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Become a Host Home

Provide short-term, supportive housing for young people, ages 18-24, who are homeless or unsafely housed.
Email Us to Learn More
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In-Kind Gifts

You can donate items from our wish list, plus furniture or kitchenware to stock our 
housing programs.
View our Wish List

"...to finally have housing stability is an amazing feeling.”

- Dexter, Rapid Re-Housing

Want to learn more on how you can help our housing programs? Or are you in need of housing and resource support?

Contact us today

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* Kaleidoscope Youth Center acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory and homelands of the Hopewell, Myaamia, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) people. *

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  • Who We Are
    • Contact Us
    • Meet the Team >
      • Board of Directors
      • Join the Team
    • How to Find Us
  • What We Do
    • Programs >
      • Genderscope >
        • GAP
      • David Bohnett Cyber Center
      • Accessibility
    • Education and Training >
      • Ohio GSA Network
    • Housing >
      • Rapid Rehousing
      • Host Home Network
      • Supportive Cohousing
    • Advocacy
    • Resources
    • Speaking Queerly
  • Get Involved
    • As a Youth
    • As a Guardian
    • As a Community
    • As a Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Sign-Up
  • Calendar
  • Donate
    • Other Ways To Give
    • KYC Unity Circle >
      • The Unity Soiree
    • Wish List