COVID-19 Update
KYC's Drop-In Center will be closed through the month July. However, 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.
Contact us at info@kycohio.org for more information or further inquiries.
"...I feel like Kaleidoscope was there to save me...”
- Waverly, Rapid Re-Housing
The Programs
Rapid Re-HousingA 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.
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Host Home NetworkVolunteers 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.
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Supportive Co-HousingA 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.
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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.
and avoid returning to homelessness.
At least 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQIA+, compared to this demographic making up only 7% of the general population.
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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.
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Monetary support is vital,
but there are many other ways you can support our young people...
Contact Your RepsTell your state and local reps that you support safety net programs like KYCs that help prevent homelessness in Columbus.
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Become a Host HomeProvide short-term, supportive housing for young people, ages 18-24, who are homeless or unsafely housed.
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In-Kind GiftsYou can donate items from our wish list, plus furniture or kitchenware to stock our
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"...to finally have housing stability is an amazing feeling.”
