Good Neighbors of Central Ohio

The 2023 Good Neighbors Picnic for the Homeless was held September 23 at Wolfe Park in Columbus, OH. Clothing was provided to 458 guests from the homeless community that consisted of coats, blankets, winter clothing, boots, socks, underwear and personal hygiene items. In addition, Good Neighors provided those in attendance with 680 hot meals; 1,000 friend and family portraits and distributed 179 pairs of reading glasses and sunglasses. Guests were entertained by local artists, children in attendance had the chance to take part in activities, and 106 backpacks were distributed with free school supplies.

Good Neighbors of Central Ohio received significant amounts of donated services in its efforts to organize and run its annual picnic for the homeless. The Organization received donated services thru marketing and promotion, accounting and legal services, and time donated by its volunteers. These contributions of donated services have an estimated value $68,473 and are not included as revenue in Part VIII, expenses in Part IX or as a component of net assets in Part X in the core of Good Neighbors of Central Ohios 990.

Good Neighbors of Central Ohio received the following in donated services, materials, equipment and facilities (with estimated fair values): Childrens activites and entertainment, $9,100; dumpsters, $800; fire extinguishers, $500; storage space, $2,268; tents, $2,300. Total donated materials, equipment and facilities have estimated fair values of $14,968 and are not included as revenue in Part VIII, expenses in Part IX nor as a component of net assets in Part X in the core of the Organizations 990.