A little help can go a long way.
When life feels impossible, you’ve got this. And One Dublin’s got you.
Inspired by God’s love, we share hope and help with one another in times of need.
At any moment, we might experience a sudden job loss, a health crisis, or an unplanned disruption to our everyday lives that may leave us temporarily in need of help.
Being One Dublin means we’ll never let our neighbors struggle alone. Our job is simple: To help one another in times of need. With the help of the community, we can ensure our most basic needs are met with compassion and dignity. And together, we’ll create a better, more hopeful future.
One Dublin is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Click to learn more.
What we do
One Dublin helps individuals and families living in the Dublin City School District who are temporarily in need. Our work is centered around three key pillars: Family Services, Educational Support, and Community Connections. Explore our diverse programs and services listed below.
Community Free Shop
Provides like-new, in-style clothing and essentials for families living in the Dublin City School district.
Appointments required
2024 donation drive-thru days:
5/4, 6/1, No donation day in July, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5,11/2, 12/7 from 9-11 am at Indian Run Church
Emergency Household Assistance
Keeps families afloat with direct bill payment
Referral and application required
Referrals can come from a school counselor, clergy, or another social service organization
Mattress Program
Provides beds to ensure no one sleeps on the floor
Referral and appointment required
Click here to inquire about donating a mattress
Connections to Other Organizations
Puts families in touch with organizations that can help beyond our scope
Jean Griffith Back-to-School Celebration
Makes sure hundreds of Dublin students have all the supplies they need for a successful year
Registration required
Family registration begins July 1st
Event date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Adopt-A-Family/Adopt-A-Senior Programs
Connects community sponsors to families in need to make their holiday season bright
2023 Registration Closed
Family registration begins Oct. 1st. Registration forms provided by Dublin School Counselors
Sponsor registration begins Nov. 1st
Spiritual Support
Offers prayer, fellowship and support to people of all faiths
Amidst a crisis,
you have options.
Get in touch with us today to explore how we can support you.
Be the reason someone succeeds
Your gift enables One Dublin to support over 5,100 people in need every year. The impact of your generosity ripples through our community, inspiring hope and action during life’s most difficult times.
Let’s Take Care of One Another
Last year over 800 volunteers donated a collective of 3,461 hours to further our mission: To share hope and help with one another in times of need. We rise together when we lift one another up with compassion and dignity.
Additional Opportunities
Events Committee
Communications Team
Translation Services (For non-English speaking families)
Large Group Service Projects
Service Hours for High School Students
Prayer Team
Not seeing what you’re looking for? volunteers@one-dublin.org
Through our partners, hope is possible.
Brent & Elizabeth Crawford
Todd & April King
Together through life’s challenges
In tough times, let our community pray for you. We welcome prayer requests from families of all faiths: We are here to provide a safe space for sharing, reflection, and hope. Click for our list of spiritual partners.
Caring for one another can take many forms.
“Every family deserves to thrive and be hopeful about their future. That's why One Dublin empowers the community to help one another in times of need to make sure our kids have what they need and to keep a small crisis from becoming a big one.”
— Heather Heins, Executive Director
