You can help

Your support of Directions helps make our community stronger and healthier, one person at a time. 93% of all funding goes to our program costs, directly benefiting the young people and families we serve in central Ohio.

Directions for Youth & Families is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Ways you can help:

Donate Now

Donate now and and make a difference.
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Or download our Donation Form and mail with your check to:

Development Office
Directions for Youth & Families
1515 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201

Buy Youth Art

Purchase art created by youth and support the Short Stop Youth Center

Tribute Gifts

Donate in honor or memory of a loved one.

Planned Giving

Make a gift through your will or estate plan.

Corporate Sponsorship

Give back to the community ad help raise awareness through sponsorship of one of our fundraising events.

Stocks, Bonds, or Real Estate

Contact the Development Office if you would like to transfer ownership of investment items as a contribution.

In-Kind Contribution:

Your gift of items or services helps us alleviate operating costs, allowing more funding to directly support our programs and serve families and youth. If you would like to contribute items or services, please contact the Development Office to learn more about current needs.

If you have any questions or would like to contribute by phone, please contact the Development Office at 614-294-2661 or email gro.fyfd@tnempoleved.

Community partners are vital to our programs, and we are most grateful. Thank you for your support of the families and children served by Directions for Youth & Families.

Community partners are vital to our programs, and we are most grateful.

Thank you for your support of the families and children served by Directions for Youth & Families.