Pillar 1

Community Hub for Resources

Objective:

Establish Zamzam as a trusted go-to center for navigating housing, healthcare, childcare, legal, and employment systems. We offer drop-in case management and a multilingual resource database to ensure families find the right support quickly.

Services

Resource Navigation & Case Management
One-on-one planning, needs assessment, and warm handoffs to partners.
Housing Support
Application assistance, landlord mediation, and referrals to shelters or transitional programs.
Healthcare Navigation
Enrollment support for public coverage, clinic referrals, and culturally sensitive providers.
Childcare & Education
Access to affordable providers, after-school programs, ESL, and GED pathways.
Employment & Legal Referrals
Resume help, job leads, workforce centers, and legal aid for immigration/family law.

It’s not only about opening doors to services, but about unlocking pathways to lasting stability.

  • Who qualifies: Women and families in Ohio, prioritizing immigrant and refugee households.
  • Documentation: Basic identity information; we do not require immigration status disclosure for services.
  • Process: Walk-in or appointment → Screening → Service plan → Follow-up.
  • 70%+ of households achieve at least one stabilization goal within 90 days.
  • 60%+ of clients secure healthcare or childcare access within 60 days.
  • 50%+ of job-seeking clients connect with training or employment within 120 days.
Pillar 2

Emergency Resources & Community Advocacy

Objective:

Ensure at-risk women and families have urgent assistance while amplifying community voice to influence systems. We blend direct crisis relief with advocacy to address root causes.

Services

Rapid Response Fund
Short-term financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, transportation to safety.
Domestic Violence Safe Space
Confidential safety planning, legal referrals, and shelter connections.
Community Liaison Program
Structured relationships with agencies to resolve barriers faster.
Advocacy Campaigns
Policy education, leadership training, and coalition building.

It’s not only about protecting privacy, but about restoring dignity and safety.

We employ trauma-informed practices, preserve confidentiality, and coordinate with shelters and legal partners discreetly. Clients choose what to share and control their own pace.
  • X evictions prevented per quarter (target based on funding).
  • Y survivors connected to safety resources.
  • Z policy actions and agency escalations completed annually.
Pillar 3

Women’s Empowerment & Education

Objective:

Equip women with the skills, confidence, and networks needed for economic mobility and leadership. Programs are cohort-based where possible and open-entry for foundational skills.

It’s not only about teaching skills, but about building futures filled with opportunity.

  • ESL & Digital Skills: Literacy, job search tools, email, and essential software.
  • Financial Capability: Budgeting, credit, banking, and benefits navigation.
  • Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Business planning, licensing basics, marketing, civic engagement.
  • Wellness & Peer Support: Parenting, mental health, and cultural transition circles led by trained facilitators.
We connect graduates to community colleges, workforce boards, micro-lenders, and small business incubators. Mentors and alumni networks sustain momentum beyond the course window.
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Join Us in Empowering Communities

By giving your time, voice, or support, you help families in crisis find stability and create pathways to opportunity. Together, we build stronger, more empowered communities.