Business Directory

In collaboration with our community, Oberlin City Schools educates students to excel academically while providing support for their social and emotional needs in an open and inclusive environment.  Oberlin's Board has articulated the priorities of a multicultural and highly rigorous curriculum.  Oberlin City Schools is the only public school district in Ohio authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World District, offering IB at all levels, and requiring it of all students in grades pre-k-10. This highly regarded preparation results in the highest college acceptance rates, and IB graduates typically receive more advanced standing (credit) and scholarships. This remarkable benefit is but one of the many wonderful partnerships enhancing education in the Oberlin City Schools.

Oberlin College and Conservatory, an independent coeducational institution, holds a distinguished place among American colleges and universities. Oberlin was the first college to grant undergraduate degrees to women in a coeducational program and, historically, was a leader in the education of African Americans. The Oberlin community is known for its academic and musical excellence and its commitment to social engagement and diversity.
Oberlin uniquely combines an outstanding professional school of music with a leading undergraduate college of arts and sciences. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music provides flexible programs to prepare students as professional musicians and teachers of music. Deeply committed to academic excellence, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a rich and balanced curriculum in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences.

Founded in 1955, Oberlin Community Services (OCS) is a responsive community organization that provides direct assistance, referrals, and other services to Oberlin and southern Lorain County residents who struggle to meet basic needs. By the measure of clients served, we are the largest ôsafety-netö agency in our service area. We are dedicated to our clients and strive to ensure their dignity and long-term well-being. Our choice food pantry, which is open 5 days/week, offers fresh produce, meat and specialty breads as well as non-perishable staple foods. Other programs include The People's Garden, client counseling and financial assistance, women's empowerment workshops, community building events, and volunteer and community service opportunities

Hours of Operation
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am -12 Noon & 1 PM - 5 PM
Drive-up Food Distributions: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

Oberlin Early Childhood Center is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit early care and education program that serves children from six weeks to kindergarten. We have something for everyone. Your child's greatest start in life begins here, so please visit our website to learn more and to schedule a tour.

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday  7 AM - 5:30 PM

The Oberlin Heritage Center is an accredited complex of historic sites, a historical society and a historic preservation organization that offers educational programs, tours, kids' activities, workshops and more.  Guided tours are scheduled every Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Self-guided tours are available Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (last entry at 2:30 p.m.)  Or, enjoy a themed History Walk through downtown neighborhoods in warmer months.  Group tours are available year-round with reservations.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday  10 AM - 3 PM

We are a Fellowship of Friendship, Family, Forgiveness, and Faithfulness.  We are an intentional house church ministry and we want to emulate a friendly and family atmosphere.  Part of our mission is to be a fellowship that believes that forgiveness is a key mission of the ministry of Jesus.  Come join us as we worship and serve in faithfulness!

Hours of Operation
Sunday Worship:  11:30 AM

The Oberlin IGA is your local community connection for high quality foods, friendly service and great prices.

Our store is locally owned and locally involved in Oberlin. We offer a convenient one-stop shop where you can find everything you need from the everyday essentials to specialty items from around the world.

Our friendly staff is here to help you find exactly what you're looking for and to offer you assistance regarding all the products we carry.

We take pride in our community and appreciate your business. We know that you have many options for food purchases and want you to know that we're working hard each day to continue to earn your business.

Location Directions
Rt 58 North turn right on Rt 511 (E. Lorain) and were 2 miles on the right

Hours of Operation
Daily 7 AM - 9  PM

The Oberlin Public Library is committed to our mission of informing, educating, inspiring, and entertaining. We strive to create an environment where civic engagement, learning, and literacy thrive.

The Bridge is the Technology Division of the Oberlin Public Library, located across the street from the OPL at 82 South Main Street. Striving to meet the computer needs of all members of the Oberlin community, the Bridge is open for drop-in computing six days a week and offers a rotating schedule of educational classes.

Hours of Operation
Oberlin Public Library
Monday - Thursday  10 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Saturday  10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday  1 - 5 PM

The Bridge
Monday - Thursday  10 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Saturday  10 AM - 6 PM

Church - Unitarian Universalist

Location Directions
0.7 miles east of Tappan Square, on Lorain St (511) at Orchard St

Hours of Operation
Weekly Service: Sunday 10:30 am
Soulful Sundown Service: First Friday of the Month 7:15 pm

Ottica Eyecare is a full service eye health and vision office. We offer eye exams for glasses, contact lenses and medical eye care that includes diabetic eye exams, red eye treatment and others. Large, up-to-date eyewear dispensary for men, women and kids. New patients welcomed and most vision and medical plans accepted including Medicare. Any insurance questions or to schedule an appointment call Shelby at 440-775-2010.

Hours of Operation
Monday  9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday - Thursday  9 AM - 5 PM
Friday  9 AM - 4 PM
Most Saturdays  9 AM - 1 PM
Closed on Sunday and Tuesday

We are an inclusive congregation that boldly and earnestly embraces the call of Jesus to seek GodÆs realm. We work together to bring peace and justice to our world. We gather to worship and praise God and build an authentic community of harmony, joy, and celebration, and to pray and care for one another.

Hours of Operation
Sunday worship  10 AM

Our vision is to provide world-class treatments and education for our clients to achieve overall homeostasis (balance) of the mind, body, and spirit that when consistently maintained, can last a lifetime. Danna is a multi-talented technician in Massage, Energy Work, Neuro-Linguistics Programming, and Esthetics. With extensive training, she has a knowledge of and passion for Craniosacral Therapy, Reflexology, and Reiki.

PERALES LAW specializes in United States Patents and Trademarks and Legal Advice for local businesses.  Our clients include inventors, artists, musicians and businesses large and small.

Location Directions
CoWork Oberlin, 235 Artino St.,

Hours of Operation
Call for free consultation.

Providing Oberlin With Efficiency Responsibly (POWER), founded in 2008, is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) grassroots environmental justice organization whose mission is to increase the energy efficiency of homes, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and churches in Oberlin, Ohio and the surrounding area. POWER has helped over 400 homeowners weatherize and repair their homes to make them comfortable, affordable, and healthy. POWER seeks to: Make low-income individuals more financially secure in the face of rising utility costs Improve the quality of life for Oberlin residents by creating a more comfortable home Reduce the amount of pollution and CO2 emitted by Oberlin housing and businesses With POWER's Home Efficiency Grants, every Oberlin resident, regardless of income, is eligible for help to pay for home weatherization. Location Directions Go east on 511 at Rt 58 about 9/10 of a mile. We are on the north side of the street located inside the Cooper Community Resource Center. Hours of Operation Monday - Friday by appointment

Unusual gifts & weird socks, vintage clothing, curiosities, oddities & strange stuff to keep you guessing. You may be normal when you come here, but you won't be when you leave!

Hence our Motto: ''Never be Normal''.

Location Directions
Located in downtown Oberlin, next to the Local, across from the FEVE

Hours of Operation
Wednesday - Saturday  1 - 6 PM
Sunday - Tuesday   by chance or appointment

The Rosen-Jones Photography Studio opened in 2009 and is located at 29 1/2 W. College Street in downtown Oberlin, upstairs from For Ewe and across the street from Tappan Square. There is ample free parking on the street and behind the building. Tanya Rosen-Jones specializes in fun and creative headshots, seniors and branding work. She has worked with many individuals and nonprofits to improve their online presence. Elopements, engagement sessions and family portraits are also available on a limited basis. Please call or e-mail to set up an appointment. By Appointment Only.

The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”
and all members are expected to participate
in and lead service projects. Some projects
are ongoing, such as youth mentoring and
the highway clean up, but members are also
encouraged to bring new service opportunities
to the club.

The Salvation Army service unit in Oberlin is a social service agency providing financial assistance to Oberlin and Kipton residents, including utilities, housing, prescriptions, groceries.

Location Directions
Salvation Army located in the John Cole Building

Hours of Operation
By appointment only between 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.