Our Partners
The 614 stands for the 6 nonprofits, 1 neighborhood, and 4 community development financial institutions (CDFIs) who are collaborating to have a transformational impact in the neighborhood. Below includes the list of all partners involved in The 614 for Linden Collaborative.
Ohio Capital Finance Corporation
Ohio Capital Finance Corporation (OCFC) will serve as the lead CDFI and fiscal agent for The 614 for Linden. OCFC will also lead efforts to provide innovative and flexible lending to create and preserve the supply of affordable housing.
Phone: 614-224-8446
Website
Affordable Housing Trust of
Columbus and Franklin County
The Affordable Housing Trust of Columbus and Franklin County (a certified CDFI) will offer additional lending for affordable housing development.
Phone: 614-300-2579
Website
Finance Fund Capital Corporation
The Finance Fund Capital Corporation (a certified CDFI) will provide lending for the creation of a business or businesses that provide healthy food access to the neighborhood.
Phone: 614-221-1114
Website
Economic Community Development Institute
Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI), a certified CDFI, will offer consulting and micro-lending to local small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand an operation.
Phone: 614-559-0115
Website
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s
Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative & ITS HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative, will expand longstanding Linden health services to include premature birth prevention, enhanced development screening for preschoolers, school-based obesity prevention and prenatal care. Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families (and its Healthy Homes program) will help develop and preserve affordable housing in the community.
Phone: 614-355-0344
Website
Community Shelter Board
Community Shelter Board will provide rapid rehousing efforts for Linden residents threatened by homelessness.
Phone: 614-221-9195
Homeless Hotline, open 24 hours: 1-614-274-7000
Website
Community Development for All People
Community Development for All People (CD4AP), a faith-based partner in Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families, will assist with developing healthy food options.
Phone: 614-445-7342
Website
Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio
The Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio will contribute additional affordable housing development through its member organizations.
Phone: 614-344-5027
Website
Saint Stephen’s Community House
Saint Stephen’s Community House will work to connect Linden residents with resources, opportunities, and services.
Phone: 614-294-6347
Website
Community of Caring Development Foundation
Community of Caring Development Foundation (New Salem Baptist Church) will provide community engagement events and presentations.
Phone: 614-484-0911
Website
Greater Ohio Policy Center
Greater Ohio Policy Center will serve as the external project evaluator to track The 614’s progress and develop impact reports that will be available to the public.
Phone: 614-224-0187
Website
In addition to these partners, The 614 for Linden is actively engaged with the City of Columbus, Department of Neighborhoods. The 614 has also assembled a neighborhood advisory committee to incorporate community feedback further.
Working Groups
To strengthen The 614’s impact, all of the above partners are part of separate sub-groups called “Working Groups.” The working groups are organized by area of expertise, and they meet regularly regarding their specific initiative areas. The organization chart below illustrates how those groups are comprised.
