Our Story
Founded in 2014 by immigrant Hodan Mohammed, Our Helpers is a women-led nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of immigrant and refugee families in Central Ohio. After dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours to aid this community, Hodan envisioned a formal organization to continue this vital work. What began as an informal group is now a thriving nonprofit, affectionately named by those they serve. The Somali phrase in our logo means 'Don't be lonely, don't be sad. We are here to help,' a mission that is lived out daily by the team. Under the leadership of CEO Dr. Dorothy Hassan, the organization focuses on mental wellness as a core component of its strategy and programming.