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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 9d

We had a great time going to @lostlandsfestival.com to work alongside @cleanvibesllc last week to rescue goodies from the landfill! On this trip we rescued 2 pallets of water, 2 truck loads+mini van full of tents, tarps, etc. ❤️ all items went directly to the camps after collection 🎉

💗💗💗

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 9d

Residents speaking at OSU Heart for the Unhoused Meeting to discuss upcoming winter needs and challenges as the temps get colder. ❤️

We had a great time and can't wait to see how we can continue to build together 🎉

You're valid, loved, and matter 💓

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 9d

Hey y'all!

We have a new community serve time of 2p-4p. Since we serve in the park,we have to change during winter months to enable access to our serve site.

Please mark it on your calendars moving forward so we don't miss ya at our next community serve!

*Outreach times haven't changed

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 9d

Hey y'all!

We had a great time serving radical love and solidarity this past Saturday to unsheltered neighbors. ❤️

Thanks to all the community partners, organizations, and individuals who help make sure that serve happens each and every week. 🫂

You're valid, loved, and matter 💓

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 23d

Hey y'all

It's that time of the week again. $2 Tuesday. If ya got a few bucks we sure would appreciate it.

You're valid loved and matter

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 23d

Hey y'all

Outreach this weekend. Saturday September 20th from 2-4pm at 3469 s high st.

See ya then.

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 24d

Hygiene supplies from our 5 year anniversary serve!

Thanks to Kayla at A Step in the Right Direction and Noon Lions Club for all these goodies!!!! 💗

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 24d

5 year Anniversary serve! ❤️‍🔥

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · 24d

We had a great time celebrating 5 years!

Thanks to everybody who came out and helped us celebrate. Thanks to Tios Diner for the delicious food! We served 100+ meals, hygiene, first aid, menstrual products, clothing, socks and shoes, cleaning items, bus passes, books, harm reduction and more! 💗

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hey y'all!

If you've got a few bucks to send our way, we sure would appreciate it!

We currently have community serve, outreach, shower program, and connecting folks to a housing case manager weekly. 💗

You're valid,loved, matter! 🎉

Ps come see us this weekend at our anniversary party!

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey y'all!

Give a lil' bit if ya got it! We sure would appreciate it! 🤗❤️ Happy $2 Tuesday!

You're valid, loved, and matter

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌟🎶 Hydrohelpers Presents: A Live Benefit Concert 🎶🌟 @hydrohelpers.bsky.social

✨ Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at The Dallas at Milo (926 Cleveland Ave)

Support three incredible organizations
💙 Hydrohelpers
💙 Heer to Serve
💙 A Step in the Right Direction

🌟🎶 Hydrohelpers Presents: A Live Benefit Concert 🎶🌟

✨ Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at The Dallas at Milo (926 Cleveland Ave) OR join us via livestream!

Featuring the soulful sounds of R&B sensation Qamil, this concert will be a night of:
🎤 Live Music
🎭 Poetry & Comedy
💜 Community & Connection
🩷Local Vendors

We’re coming together to honor and support three incredible organizations with boots 👢 on the ground, making real change every day:
💙 Hydrohelpers
💙 Heer to Serve
💙 A Step in the Right Direction

🎟 Tickets are FREE on Eventbrite 👉 Get Your Ticket Here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hydrohelpers-presents-a-live-benefit-concert-tickets-1592828485879?aff=oddtdtcreator

💻 Can’t make it in person? Tune in LIVE on:
📺 YouTube: @Hydrohelpers614
📘 Facebook: Hydrohelpers

💫 Donations are appreciated but not required — your presence and support mean the world.

✨ Will you join us for a night of celebration, music, and giving back?

#BenefitConcert #Hydrohelpers #CommunityStrong #LiveMusicForACause #WeGotUs #giveback

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hey y'all!
If ya got a few bucks we would sure appreciate ya sending it our way!

We have multiple events during the week- Friday shower program and Wednesday's case manager housing hours as well as community serve and outreach! 🤗

We appreciate any and all support 💓

You're valid loved+matter

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hey y'all!

Happening THIS Saturday August 30th at 3469 S High St at 6pm.

We will have: a hot meal, nonperishables, drinks, clothing, socks and shoes, hygiene, first aid, menstrual products, narcan, books, limited camping equipment, harm reduction and more!

You're valid, loved, and matter.

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hey y'all!

Come see us Saturday September 13th at 6pm at 3469 S High St in the park to celebrate our FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🥳🥳🥳

We will have a DJ, free taco truck, yard games, and our usual fixins!

Come spend time with us and celebrate FIVE YEARS of beautiful community building. 🫂

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hey y'all!

Join us- Hydrohelpers,Heer to serve, and A Step in the Right Direction for a super fun night in community with a variety of entertainment.

Sunday October 12th- join online or in person from 1-4pm at the Dallas at Milo.

Tix are free!

We can't wait to see you there!

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hey y'all!

We had a great time serving radical love and solidarity this past Saturday.

Thank you to @columbusdsa.bsky.social SOAR, Cbus food rescue, local matters, cat purrgatory, hydrohelpers,+all the other folks and groups that make this week possible each week.

You're valid,loved+matter

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 16

We need help!

Can you spare a few hours to help us reorganize and declutter our storage units?

National Storage at 3469 s high st Wednesday August 20th from 5-7pm.

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

You're valid, loved, and matter

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 15

We are desperately trying to take care of the fur babies we have at camp. Lice and fleas spread not only to each other, but also to residents.

If you'd like to donate, please write "kitty lice and fleas"

Cashapp $heertoserve
Venmo @heer2serve

Email us questions!

You're valid, loved, and matter!

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hey y'all!

It's $2 Tuesday! If ya got a few bucks to spare, we sure would appreciate it!

All funds are used to purchase hot food, nonperishables, drinks, pet food, harm reduction supplies, camping equipment, first aid items etc.

We couldn't do this work without your support. 💓

Text shows Two Dollar Tuesday with a white background. Two yellow flowers overlap the white background. The text further reads "Spare a couple bucks this week to help keep us out there supporting our community" there is a yellow box below this writing with the pay app information. Cashapp : heertoserve
Venmo: @heer2serve . There are green leaves to the right of the yellow box and a blue balloon to the upper right hand corner.

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hey y'all!

We will be having a fundraiser at Tio's Diner on south high st on Saturday September 6th from 4pm-10pm. 10% of your bill will go towards us! 💓

We hope to see you there! 🌟

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Aug 12

We've had a busy couple of weeks since we last posted!

We had a great time at serve two weeks ago and outreach this past Saturday.

We have also been running a shower program every Friday at the Open Shelter with a grant via Community Festival.

We couldn't do this work without your support! 💓

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Columbus DSA @columbusdsa.bsky.social · Jul 23

We will also be collecting supplies for @heertoserve.bsky.social

Items Requested:
-Non-perishable foods
-Full-sized propane cylinders
-Blankets & sleeping bags
-Clothes, light jackets, shoes, socks, boots
-Tents, tarps & other camping equipment in good condition

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Jul 21

Hey y'all!

We are seeing more and more cats and kittens as housing gets worse for more people. We are doing our best to keep up, but we could use your help if you're able to. 🙂

We need both dry and wet cat food in any varieties. We have kittens, adults, and some senior cats that are very hungry.

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Heer to Serve @heertoserve.bsky.social · Jul 21

Hey y'all
We had a great time showing love+solidarity to unsheltered neighbors this past Saturday.

We served 60+meals,150+drinks, 40lbs+pet food,clothing,hygiene,first aid,menstrual products,narcan,harm reduction+ more!Shout out to all the amazing organizations+individuals who make this possible.🩷

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