In HSC's 2026 State of the Sector report, members reported 4.6 million service encounters in 2025, helping residents navigate rising economic insecurity. Since January 2025, federal funding for local nonprofits ...

Columbus in 2025, 2035, and 2050: A Survey of Human Needs Now and in the Future is a comprehensive study commissioned by Columbus City Council and the Human Service Chamber ...

Franklin County's human services ecosystem is at a pivotal moment. This strategic assessment combines quantitative data from 211 human services agencies with qualitative insights gathered from frontline workers, nonprofit leaders, ...

We have a very simple charge at the Human Service Chamber: Help the extraordinary helpers of this extraordinary community. As we walk alongside our 230+ members through the unique challenges ...

Climate change continues to exacerbate and increase the frequency of severe weather-related events across the globe, including droughts, wildfires, flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as extreme heat and cold. While ...

Franklin County’s human arts and human services organizations are substantial contributors to Franklin County’s economy. In this economic impact analysis, we estimate the county GDP, employment, and wage impacts among ...

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vast need for paid family leave among the American workforce. Currently, only 21 percent of U.S. workers have access to paid leave, stifling our economic ...