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About Us

As part of the century-old settlement house movement, CRC is a community-based social services agency that brings people together to help individuals and families build upon their strengths.

For 50 years, CRC has been making a difference in the lives of neighbors. Many lives have been improved or sustained by the services CRC provides. We promote self-sufficiency while respecting individual worth, rights, and dignity. Thus creating a greater quality of life for everyone throughout the community.

History

The Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center was founded in 1971 by a group of Clintonville residents who evaluated the needs of the Clintonville/Beechwold area and realized that neighbors could help neighbors. They discovered current and pending social problems on one hand, and concern and resources on the other. 

CRC was originally supported by a contribution from the congregation of North Broadway United Methodist Church, and other area churches quickly added their support. CRC's Choice Food Pantry has grown tremendously as the staff and leadership continue to develop programs to serve community needs.

CRC is part of the Columbus Federation of Settlements and a member agency of the United Way of Central Ohio. As part of the century-old settlement house movement, CRC is a community-based social services agency that brings people together to help individuals and families build upon their strengths.

Our Board

2025 Board Roster

Andy Hall
President
 
Ryan Deeter 
Vice President
 
Paul Marshall
Treasurer
 
Joe Blundo 
Secretary
 
Keri Butler

Greg Denby
 
Craig Freshour

Kirsten Hayes

Abiel Kiflu

Michael O'Sullivan

Helen Patton

Sarah Powell

Matt Sommer

Dave Ungar

Our Core Values


These values will make CRC the leader in the provision of social services and a model for other social service organizations.

Justice
CRC will be an advocate for members of the Clintonville-Beechwold community, striving to ensure equality and fairness in all CRC efforts.

Adaptability
CRC will be flexible in responding to community needs and firm in adherence to our mission.

Efficiency
CRC will be a good steward with the resources entrusted to us and will work to make the largest possible positive impact with our efforts.

Engagement
CRC will be involved in our community.  We will be constantly aware of issues in the Clintonville-Beechwold area, and we will demonstrate this awareness by encouraging and participating in communication within this community.

Dignity
The work of CRC will be characterized by our respect for the self-sufficiency, self-worth, social integration, and self-determination of the people we serve. We will work to increase the choices for members of our community and pledge to treat people’s information in a responsible manner.


Non-Discrimination

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.