Civic and Community Life in Columbus, Ohio and Central Ohio
The Central Ohio community is a tossed salad mix of races, religions, cultures, gays, straights, different ages, rural and urban. Even the government is mixed -- City, State and County. Each group adds to Columbus' rich civic and social life. Here you'll find everything from "Where do I vote?" to "How can I volunteer?," and "When is Beggar's Night?" (2009 Beggar's Night is Thursday, October 29.)
The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day is a day-long family event hosted by Abigail Wexner at the Wexner. It features carnival rides, kid activities and one of the nation's premier horse competitions. And 100 percent of the proceeds go to charity.
The Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Report on Sustainable Practices urges Ohioans to buy locally, use mass transit, bike, walk, and plan for environmentally responsible buildings and development.
You can register to vote, request an absentee ballot, volunteer to works the polls and find out where
you're supposed to vote.
Founded in 1998 by Abigail Wexner, the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence works with the legal system, faith communities, businesses, public education systems, victim services and health care professionals to prevent and/or intervene in situations of familiy violence.
The League provide non-partisan voter information before each election, mentors civic leaders, promotes election reform, and isn't just for women anymore.
Since 1934, the Columbus Metropolitan Area Church Council has embraced all major Christian denominations and many interfaith partners to work cooperatively on central Ohio social issues like education, poverty, hunger, employment, justice and peace.
Central Ohio's GLBT community center.
The people who are accepted into this highly competitive program spend ten months learning about Columbus history, issues, communities within the community and what it takes to make a difference.
The people who are accepted into this highly competitive program spend ten months learning about Worthington history, Central Ohio issues, the suprising diversity within Worthington and how they can make a difference.
