It all began with a challenge

One Dublin, formerly known as Welcome Warehouse, was formed after a small bible study read 40 Days of Community by Rick Warren and was challenged to meet a need in the community and watch God multiply their efforts.

A guidance counselor (the sister of the group leader) and two nurses in the Dublin City School district asked if the small group would adopt a couple of their families in need for Christmas. They did; the following year, they served over a dozen families.

All the while, God was nudging them to do more, so they began to collect coats and furniture throughout the year. They quickly discovered significant needs within the community and were inspired to create connections and opportunities to help one another. The organization became an official 501(c)(3) in 2006 and served 50 families.

One Dublin was formed out of this and, after 17 years, continues to impact the community with expanded programs and services that help families who are temporarily in need.

Our Vision

We are the trusted partner, uniting our community through hope and help, so that all may flourish.

Who We Serve

One Dublin serves its neighbors in the Dublin City School District who are temporarily in need.

Our focus is on family services, educational support, and community connections. We serve almost 100,000 people, including over 40,000 households.

Dublin City School District Profile

  • Enrollment approaching 17,000 students

  • 23 schools in operation; 3 high schools, 5 middle schools, 14 elementary schools, and a centralized preschool

  • The district is over 47 square miles and spans across 3 counties: Franklin, Union and Delaware counties

  • 40% of the students live outside the city of Dublin

  • 9th largest district in the state

  • Of the 10 largest districts in the state, Dublin City School District's minority population of 33.4% trails only the large urban communities of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron and Toledo.

  • More than 1,700 ELL (English Language Learners) speaking more than 70 different languages are enrolled. The District has the third-highest immigrant population in the state and the sixth highest population of English Language Learners in Ohio