How We Affect Lives
What Is Serenity Street?
Serenity Street is a one-year residential and employment program for men in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Originally founded in 1996, Serenity Street provides a home, a job, and a network of support that promotes recovery, health, and responsible living. Serenity Street's residents come from many different places, including prisons, treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
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Supportive Housing and Employment Programs
Serenity Street's programs are designed to strengthen commitment to sobriety and responsible living. The supportive housing program offers a clean, safe living environment for up to 12 men. Residents participate in recovery activities on a daily basis.
Serenity Street's Café and Catering businesses in downtown Columbus provide delicious, wholesome food at very reasonable prices for lunch-time customers and catering clients. The businesses also provide full-time employment and training to help residents build a credible work history and transferable job skills.
- Sustained commitment to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
- Improved employment skills and financial responsibility.
- Better relationships with family, friends, and the community.
Outcomes
Serenity Street residents are successful when they return to the community. More than 90% of residents find and maintain permanent housing and employment. Over 80% continue to participate in recovery for at least one year after leaving the program. Many former residents return as volunteers to share their experience and guidance with others.
Your Support is Needed!
Serenity Street is a small nonprofit that earns most of its income from restaurant and catering sales. This income does not cover all of the costs of the residence and the program, however. Your financial gift is greatly needed to sustain the program and provide a new beginning for men in recovery.
We invite you to join the many organizations that have supported Serenity Street in the past, including the City of Columbus, The Columbus Foundation, Nationwide Foundation, the Harry C. Moores Foundation, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and the Ohio Foundation for Entrepreneurial Education. Please call the Serenity Street Foundation at 614-358-0207, send a message to our by clicking the link, or stop by the Café at 79 S. Fourth Street in downtown Columbus for more information. Thanks for your support!
You Can Make A Difference!
Help Serenity Street continue to serve men in recovery with a gift or pledge!
- Make a donation! Your tax-deductible gift will help Serenity Street residents achieve success at work and in the community.
- Enjoy lunch downtown at Serenity Café, 79 S. Fourth Street.
- Make your next business meeting or family gathering delicious and easy with Serenity Catering. Call: 614.358.0617
