LICI

🛍️ LICI Free Community Store Needs Your Support!

We’re collecting donations to support immigrant families right here in Columbus — at no cost to them.

Your gently used and surplus items can make a real difference.

✨ Now Accepting:
• Clothing & shoes (all sizes)
• Canned & dry goods
• Baby & infant essentials
• Household items
• Electronics (working condition)
• Hygiene & toiletries

🤝 Every donation goes directly to a family in need — 100%.
No money changes hands. Your goods become someone’s lifeline.

📍 Drop-Off Location:
LICI Resource Center
4300 Kimberly Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43232
📞 614-604-9959

🕒 Hours:
Tue & Thu: 11AM – 3PM
Sat: 9AM – 1PM

Let’s come together as a community and support one another.
Donate today. Impact a family tomorrow. ❤️

📱💻 FREE Computer Courses Are Back!
LICI's Digital Skills Hub is offering FREE classes this April at the Crittenton Community Center. Learn how to access job opportunities, health services, banking, transportation, and social media — all online.
AND you get a FREE LAPTOP when you complete the program! 🎉
🗓 Classes run Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout April
📍 Crittenton Community Center — 3840 Kimberly Parkway N.
📞 Call 614-537-4760 to register
⏰ Choose your schedule:
Thursdays 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (starts April 2)
Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (starts April 1)
Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (starts April 7)
🪑 LIMITED SEATING — Registration is open NOW!
Whether you're looking for work, need to manage your health online, or just want to feel more confident with technology — this program is for you.
Share with someone who needs this! Tag a friend below 👇

During this season of reflection, we honor the strength, unity, and dedication of the Liberian community in Columbus. We extend our sincere appreciation to the families, volunteers, and supporters who continue to stand together and build a stronger future.

May the holidays bring peace, encouragement, and renewed purpose as we move forward together into the new year.

We want to thank our volunteers, the broader community, and our sponsor for an extraordinary collaboration that has supported families with food and empathy through our biweekly food distribution program.

Volunteers: Thank you for your dedication, time, and effort in every edition. Each act of help and every smile makes a real difference in our community.
Community: Thank you for your ongoing support, participation, and trust in this effort. Your presence strengthens the social fabric and shows that together we can build a more supportive environment.

Community Partners: We appreciate your trust and generosity. Your support enables the initiative to thrive and reach more families, providing food and hope.

This achievement demonstrates the power of collaboration and community spirit. We will continue to work to expand the program, improve distribution, and uphold the dignity and well-being of every person we serve with each biweekly delivery.

With gratitude,
LICI

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Looking for free food? We’ve got you covered!

Join our Community Produce/Products Giveaway and take advantage of the free food available for all attendees.

When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – While supplies last
Where: LICI Resources Center, 4300 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus OH 43232

What you’ll find:
Donated food available for pickup
A friendly and safe environment for the whole family
An opportunity to meet neighbors and volunteers

How to participate:
Arrive early to secure your food

Notes:
Served on a first-come, first-served basis
Please maintain hygiene and respect

See you there, and thank you for supporting the community!

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Have an extra unused coat? Feel like buying an extra coat to donate to a great cause?

Please see info graphic below.

Coordinating with our outstanding Neighborhood Liaisons, you can drop off coats at any of the City of Columbus Pride Centers starting weekdays on Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.!

The Pride Centers are located at:

West Side: 1186 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 935-6375

South Side: Reed Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 645-5220

Linden Area: Clarence D. Lumpkin Point of Pride, 1410 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 645-0699

Near East: 1393 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-7131

North: 248 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 724-1900 or (614) 724-5566

Far East: 2500 Park Crescent Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 724-0100

A huge shout-out to the Nimba County Organization and the Columbus Bassa Association. We are deeply grateful for their incredible dedication and hard work during our community food drives—October for the Nimba County Organization and May for the Columbus Bassa Association. Your amazing contributions truly made a difference in our community.

Thank you both for your unwavering support and generosity!

Our wonderful Volunteers ❤️ Fresh produce giveaway in partnership with | Monthly on the 2nd and 4th Saturday 🍒🍓🍇🍎

Change due to WEATHER!!!
📌PRODUCE GIVEAWAY 📌
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – until everything is gone!
Location: LICI RESOURCE CENTER
4300 Kimberly Parkway Columbus OH 43232

See you there 😊 🙏🏽

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