Building Bonds: Connecting People at GHEAD

At GHEAD, our purpose is to foster connections and create a sense of community.

We're dedicated to building meaningful relationships that transcend boundaries and unite people in shared experiences.

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Who We Are

A Columbus-based nonprofit closing the health and education gap for underserved communities.

Our Mission

What We Stand For

At GHEAD, we are driven by a mission to empower communities by addressing health and education disparities through service advocacy, engagement, and policy reform, fostering a future where all individuals have equitable access to essential resources and opportunities.

Our Vision

Where We're Headed

A future where all communities have equitable access to health, education, and workforce resources, fostering resilience and empowerment.

Our Programs

Nutrition, education & community development across Columbus.

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Health · Mental HealthActive

Mental Health Awareness

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Serves College Students

Funded byDepartment of Health

Education · WorkforceActive

Google Professional Certificates

GHEAD connects adults with Google Professional Certificates, flexible online training designed and taught by Google that gets participants job-ready in 6 to 8 months, no experience necessary.

ServesAdults seeking career advancement, no experience required

Funded byGoogle Career Certificates

Health · Mental HealthActive

Mental Health Stigma Reduction

GHEAD works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Central Ohio immigrant community, strengthening community support and improving access to treatment and recovery through awareness campaigns and educational programs.

ServesCentral Ohio immigrant and refugee communities and service providers

Health · Mental HealthActive

Substance Abuse & Addiction Prevention

GHEAD works to prevent substance abuse and addiction in immigrant communities and to connect those affected with appropriate treatment and support, through educational outreach and provider training.

ServesImmigrant communities in Ohio and substance abuse and addiction service providers

Education · Summer ProgramsActive

Summer School

GHEAD's Summer School Program bridges gaps in traditional learning and addresses the pressing need for literacy and continuous education for K-12 students.

ServesK-12 students

HealthActive

Youth Leadership

GHEAD fosters leadership and resilience in youth and parents through targeted training and events, connecting participants to higher education, employment, and youth-led initiatives.

ServesYouth and parents

Education · After-SchoolActive

Academic Success Tutoring Program K-12

GHEAD's K-12 Academic Success Tutoring Program provides targeted tutoring support to students, fostering academic growth and instilling confidence by addressing educational gaps early on.

ServesK-12 students

Education · After-SchoolActive

Homework Heroes Assistance Program K-12

GHEAD's Homework Heroes Assistance Program K-12 offers targeted homework assistance to alleviate academic stress and help students, from elementary through high school, excel in their studies.

ServesK-12 students, elementary through high school

Health · FitnessActive

Youth Sport Initiatives

GHEAD partners with the Columbus Soccer League to reduce youth risk behaviors and improve physical and mental health through community sports, supporting more than 500 youth each year.

ServesYouth (500+ supported annually)

Funded byColumbus Soccer League partnership

HealthActive

Community Empowerment Program

GHEAD's Community Empowerment Program engages the community through a diverse, need-based series of events, from mental health discussions and digital literacy training to parent nights and cultural celebrations.

ServesGeneral community

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