| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 28, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig Tours South Side Settlement Center
(Columbus)--Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig toured the South Side Settlement House this morning to discuss the programs and services that will be continued following the passage of emergency legislation by City Council last evening. The emergency legislation provides financial assistance in the amount of $50,000 as one-time funding supplement to continue critical needs services at the facility.
“The critical needs services offered by the South Side Settlement House are crucial to the residents of the South Side,” said Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig, chair of the Health, Housing and Human Services Committee. “The emergency legislation passed last evening is designed to be a one-time funding to ensure that services continue to be provided for those most vulnerable.”
Services provided by South Side Settlement House include serving hot meals, transportation for seniors, a food pantry for families, summer programs and productive activities for young children and teenagers, and clothing.
For more than 100 years, the South Side Settlement House, a neighborhood-based, multi-service settlement house, has provided numerous social services including child care, social development for youths, counseling, adult groups, job-search and employment assistance, food pantry, and outreach to pregnant mothers and infants. Over 15,000 residents utilize the agency programs which run year-round, are open to all, and emphasize building community, conflict resolution, and civic action and social justice.
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