Promise House

Promise House Resources

• Food

  The food pantry provides a place where students can access free, healthy food. Student volunteers sort food, stock the shelves, help shoppers, and answer questions.  As Promise House members, students also participate as volunteers in the pantry, coordinate food drives on campus, and offer special food-related programming.

• Clothing

  The Promise House has a partnership with the Otterbein Thrift Store. Students in need of clothing can stop by the Promise House to receive information about obtaining free or discounted clothing.

• Financial Wellness Information

  The Promise House works with community and campus partners to host information sessions and workshops for students about budgeting, saving, and other financial advice pertinent to college students. 

• Referrals

  The Promise House provides referrals to on and off campus resources. Student coordinators are trained to enroll other students in free tax preparation, assistance with financial aid, or enrollment in food assistance programs. 

• Emergency Mini-Grant

  Thanks to the generous support of a donor, the Promise House is able to provide emergency mini-grants to Otterbein students. These grants can be used for a variety of needs including car repairs, textbooks, clothing, health expenses etc. Funds cannot be used for tuition purposes. Up to $75 can be requested at a time, with a maximum of $300 per student over the course of their Otterbein career. Exceptions will be made when appropriate. Please fill out this form. After you complete your application, a Center for Community Engagement staff member will work with Financial Aid to check your financial aid status, review your application, and set up a brief meeting to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at promisehouse@otterbein.edu

• School Supplies & Tolietries

  The Promise House stocks school supplies and toiletries/hygiene products for Promise House members.