The RISE Center
We’ve Got You Covered
Through our nonprofit arm The RISE Center, CMHA provides top-tier sevices that support our residents' personal and professional growth, regardless of where their journey may take them.
The RISE Center is a centralized hub of collaborative services designed to connect Franklin County residents to valuable resources - empowering them to identify, pursue, and achieve their goals. Residents can visit The RISE Center at 240 North Champion Avenue to be connected to resources like financial counseling, credit repair, job search assistance, digital skills classes, rental and utility assistance, homeownership preparation, and more!
To learn more or be connected to RISE Center services, call 614-421-4945, email risecenter@cmhanet.com, or use the links below to schedule an appointment today!
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Residents enrolled in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program work with an FSS Coordinator to secure and maintain stable employment while establishing savings accounts.
HCV Homeownership Program
The HCV Homeownership Programs puts mortgage-ready residents on the path to homeownership by allowing them to apply their voucher to a mortgage.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
The Violence Against Women Act provides protection for residents experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, regardless of their gender.
Ready, Set, RISE
Work with a Career Navigator and Life Navigator to advance your career!
Enter your zip code to find resources and programs available in your community.
Housing Stability First (HSF)
Funding is available for CMHA families experiencing a hardship that may lead to housing instability. Expenses that can be paid through the Housing Stability First program include housing, utilities
To be eligible to receive Housing Stability First funds you must:
- Be a current CMHA resident in good standing
- Have experienced a hardship within the past 30 days
- Have exhausted all other community resources
- Not have already received Housing Stability First funds in the past year
If you would like to be connected to other resources in the meantime please contact The RISE Center at risecenter@cmhanet.com
CMHA's Housing Stability First program was made possible by First Church of God.
Resident Initiative Documents
W9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification HSF
Once you have completed this below form, please send a copy via email to aawnuh@chanet.com. It is also recommended that you print a copy for your records.
ODJFS TANF Non-Assistance Eligibility Form for TANF Funded Services
Scholarship Opportunities
The below link is a comprehensive list of scholarships, along with their respective application deadlines and application links.
Scholarship opportunities available for the 2024-2025 school yearCOVID-19 Resources
There have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Columbus and Franklin County. The situation is rapidly evolving and the risk may change daily. The latest updates are available from the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CMHA is committed to providing our residents the resources they need during the pandemic. More information about COVID-19 can be found at the links below.
- Information about COVID-19 and COVID-19 prevention
- County-specific information regarding COVID-19, including where to get testing if you feel sick and updated data for Franklin County
- Coronavirus fact sheets in various languages
If you have any questions, you can call Columbus Public Health at 614-645-1519, or the Ohio Department of Health at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).
Contact Us
To learn more or be connected to RISE Center services, please call or email the RISE Center team at 614-421-4945 or risecenter@cmhanet.com.
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