GIVING NEIGHBORS A GOOD START

A Good Start for All was established in late 2017 to empower individuals with the opportunity to provide supportive, educational, charitable services that serve the underserved in Central Ohio enabling individual, family and community development through community  initiatives.  After receiving 501(c)(3) tax exempt status it is a goal of A Good Start for All to fill service gaps within neighborhoods that are underserved.

Where it began...
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In 2008, A Good Start, a free summer literacy program for at risk children entering kindergarten, began serving children and families in Weinland Park and Linden.  Since then, over 250 children and families have been served, 9 service agencies have become collaborators, and countless volunteers and teachers have contributed to making this program a success.  The model of creating and nurturing relationships worked- with children, families and human/social service organizations.  What began as a passion project had evolved into a strong, sustainable program.

Needs Assessment

process

Needs Assessment

A Good Start for All serves as a clearinghouse of existing resource information within central Ohio, focusing on Weinland Park, Linden and the University District.

Project Process

Each passion project supports the goal of AGSFA by providing resources and/or services to underserved neighbors in an effort to empower their good start or restart.  

Mentorship

Small passion projects selected to fill gaps in the existing service network will be eligible for seed money to start up and mentorship toward independent non-profit status.