Community volunteers helping families

Central Ohio Community Support

Rooted in Compassion. Growing Stronger Together.

Rhiza Project is a community-driven organization helping Central Ohio families and individuals overcome life's toughest challenges. No one should have to struggle alone.

How We Help

We meet people where they are.

Whatever challenge you're facing, Rhiza Project is here to help you take the next step toward stability and hope.

Addiction Recovery

Addiction Recovery

Compassionate support for individuals and families navigating the path to recovery.

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Financial Hardship

Financial Hardship

Practical assistance and resources for families facing financial crisis.

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Homelessness

Homelessness

Connecting people experiencing homelessness with shelter, resources, and hope.

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Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse

Safe, confidential support for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

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Family Crisis

Family Crisis

Helping families navigate unexpected hardship and find a path forward together.

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Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief

Immediate support for families affected by house fires and other sudden disasters.

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Why We Exist

No one should face life's hardest moments alone.

Rhiza Project began with a simple belief: in every community, there are families quietly carrying burdens that many people never see. A parent trying to keep their children safe after a house fire. A person fighting to break free from addiction. Someone healing from abuse who has lost hope and does not know where to turn.

These challenges can happen to anyone. What people need in those moments is more than advice — they need compassion, practical support, and someone willing to stand beside them. That is why Rhiza Project exists.

We do not define individuals by their struggles or their past. We see their value, their potential, and the hope that still exists within them. Every person deserves dignity, every family deserves support, and every difficult chapter can lead to a new beginning.

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Make a Difference

Your gift changes lives.

Every dollar you give helps a Central Ohio family find stability, hope, and a stronger foundation. Your generosity makes it possible for us to show up when it matters most.

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From the Community

Stories of Hope

Real stories from the Central Ohio community — moments of courage, compassion, and new beginnings.

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Disaster Relief

A Family Finds Stability After a House Fire

When the Martinez family lost everything in a late-night fire, they didn't know where to turn. A single phone call changed everything.

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Addiction Recovery

One Step at a Time: A Recovery Story

After years of struggling with addiction, Marcus found a community that believed in him before he believed in himself.

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Community

Community Partners: Stronger Together

How a network of 40+ local organizations is weaving a safety net that catches Central Ohio families before they fall.

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Together, we can help one another grow.

Whether you need support or want to give it — Rhiza Project is here for you.