About Us Employment Services We Provide Giving & Volunteering Latest News & Media Contact Us Resources About Us What you don't see in the list of services is the way LEADS goes above and beyond to help clients. I know because I was a client. Struggling and on welfare I enrolled my children in LEADS Head Start program. LEADS staff walked along side with me, hired my as a receptionist and encouraged me and paid for me to get a college degree. I don't know where I would be without LEADS. I recently just purchased my first home this year. – Ramona Russell, LEADS executive assistance LEADS is a private non-profit corporation that provides immediate assistance and lasting solutions for people in need. Central Ohio citizens facing economic struggles will find a caring and helpful friend in LEADS. As well as spearheading programs such as Head Start, Weatherization, Home Repair, Utility Assistance, Affordable Housing, Neighborhood Service Centers, LEADS collaborates with other community organizations and programs. Constantly evolving to meet the critical needs of the people it serves, LEADS is a compass for continuous improvement, giving hope, help, and direction to people and communities in need. With 120 employees, many of whom needed LEADS services at one time, provides a wealth of resources and encouragement. They understand, because many of them have been in similar situations. LEADS constantly looks for ways to hire, train and provide higher education opportunities to customers. Mission Identify and remove the causes of poverty and provide direct assistance to alleviate the effects of poverty to result in greater self-sufficiency among low-income citizens of our area. Annual Report LEADS Community Needs Assessment June 2021 LEADS Administrative Office | 159 Wilson Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 | (740) 349-8606 LEADS Community Service Centers For Utility Assistance: Call 1-833-232-1751 LEADS Service Center 160 Wilson Street Newark, Ohio 43055 Phone: (740) 345-3133 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Pataskala Service Center 12536 Adams Lane SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 Phone: (740) 927-9861 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday / Wednesday / Friday Services Provided: Buckeye Lake Service Center 41 First Street Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 Phone: (740) 928-4481 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday by appointment only Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday (Food Pantry) Services Provided: Utica Service Center 308 North Main Street Utica, Ohio 43080 Phone: (740) 892-4192 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (Headstart) Hours: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Thursday (Food Pantry) Services Provided: Newark Head Start Center 986 East Main St. Newark, Ohio 43055 Phone: (740) 345-1745 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Delaware Head Start Center 607 Sunbury Rd Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: (740) 363-8810 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Buckeye Lake Head Start Center 5312 Walnut Road NE Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 Phone: (740) 928-1123 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Marysville Head Start Center 111 Morey Drive Marysville, Ohio 43040 Phone: (937) 642-1230 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: © 2021 LEADS Community Action Agency - All Rights Reserved