Compass | Broad Street Presbyterian Church
760 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
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Eligibility
Eligibility is for individuals needing rent assistance only, and have a qualifying temporary emergency. Applicants must be employed, or have been employed within the past 12 months; employed either (full-time, part-time, or temporary) or became unemployed due to the COVID-19. COMPASS is no longer assisting with utilities, ONLY rent, and will only assist with up to $1,000 for rent (evictions only, no deposits or first month's rent). Clients must pay the balance down to $1,000 before receiving assistance.
Required documents
RENT DOCS NEEDED
Photo ID for all adults, birth certificates for everyone in the household, proof of why you are unable to pay current month (must prove temporary hardship), last 30 days of paystubs, signed lease, late notice, and rent ledger. Assistance is determined on a case by case basis.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:30 am-2:30 pm. No walk-ins.
(614) 429-5979
Voice
Languages
None.
Application process
No walk-ins. Call for an appointment. 614-429-5979
Fees
None.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
COMPASS provides LIMITED emergency financial assistance for families/individuals facing a challenge that would affect self-sufficiency. Program provides partial assistance for emergency housing relief to prevent homelessness, allowing families to remain in their homes.
Last assured
02/12/2026
Providing organization
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Church that offers a homelessness prevention program, choice food pantry and after-school program.