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The Full Story

Our Mission

Joseph Coat’s mission is to answer God’s call to love and serve our neighbor by providing clothing, furniture and household goods to those in need, at no cost through donations by supporters and your financial gifts. 

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Our Story

In 1998, Joseph’s Coat clothing ministry was born to meet the needs of homeless families hosted through the Inter-Faith Hospitality Network (IHN). The first ministry was housed in a two-car garage and offered clothing to IHN hosted families. The ministry was supported by volunteers from area churches, including Messiah Lutheran, St. Pius X Catholic, Unity Presbyterian, Epiphany Lutheran, St. Matthew's Catholic, Peace Lutheran Gahanna, Eastpointe Christian Church and Peace United Methodist.

 

Joseph’s Coat expanded to include furniture and household goods to provide stabilizing resources to families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. In 2012, Joseph’s Coat of Central became a non-profit 501 (c) 3. Today,  we serve individuals and families in Central Ohio struggling to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Board of Directors

Michael Bouchard, President
U.S. Army (retired)

 

Stephen Cicak, Vice President
City of Reynoldsburg
City Auditor

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Veronica E. Sowell, Treasurer
Defense Finance Accounting Service & National City Bank (Retired)

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​Jim Evans, Director
James M. Evans Law Office, LLC (Owner/Member)

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Juan Orellana, Director

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Linda Hyland, Director

Retired

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Devon Abdon,  Director

Franklin County Public Health

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Marilyn Wikoff , Director

Columbus City Schools, Retired

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Cherie Hoffman, (non-voting member)
Operations Manager, Joseph's Coat of Central Ohio

(614) 852-4228

operationsmanager@josephs-coat.org

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Carol LeMasters  Grants Coordinator

development@josephs-coat.org

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Yyvette McKenzie, Director

Business Strategist / Army Retired

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Colin Doty, Director

Director of Business Development

The Allen Team at RE/MAX Consultant Group

Food Donation Volunteers
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Clothing Store Hours:
By Appointment Only*

Tuesday:          3:00 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday:         9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

*Subject to adjustment for holidays

Contact Phone Numbers

General phone line 614-863-1371

Operations Manager 614-852-4228

Clothing line 614-852-4858

Donations 614-852-+4662

Donation Drop-Off:*

Tuesday:            3:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday:     9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday:           9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
*Subject to adjustment for holidays

It is also possible to schedule an appointment by emailing: info@josephs-coat.org at any time.  Please give your name, phone number, best time to reach you.

501(c)3 Nonprofit

The IRS determined that Joseph’s Coat of Central Ohio, Inc. is tax exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code effective July 1, 2012. Contributions to Joseph’s Coat are tax deductible under section 170 of the Code.                             
 Internal Revenue Service Tax Exemption Form 990      


 

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