#9: Supporting Columbus' Southside | Housing, Community Programs, Jobs, & What the Reeb Center Does With Chelsea Jones

Chelsea Jones in the Director of Programs for the Reeb Center. The Reeb Center is a hub of community resources located on Columbus' Southside. They see first hand a lot of the issues facing Columbus first-hand. From drug addiction, to homelessness, and even free meals, they support the area however necessary. (0:00) Chelsea Intro (0:45) Founding of Reeb(2:53) Settlement house closing(3:45) Evolution of services(7:22) Need in Southside(8:57) Support Process(12:17) Need for affordable housing (13:59) Concerns & excitement for Southside(15:38) Post-COVID issues(17:06) Real-life examples (19:31) How funding works(20:30) Chelsea’s Story(23:58) Non-profit funding outside Reeb(25:00) Concerns & excitement for Columbus(27:17) Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus(28:55) Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.