Action Alerts

Tuesday, November 11,  5-6:30pm
Goodale Park Gazebo
An informal but informative affair, a time when people may share their views on the theme: Peace IS Possible. People may want to bring a chair or a blanket to sit on in the gazebo. I will have a microphone for us to share our thoughts on how peace is, in fact, possible.
Sponsored by Veterans For Peace, Central Ohio sponsored event. 

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Rd. in Clintonville.
Large parking lot available. 

This year is the Columbus Free Press' 55th anniversary!

We are celebrating by honoring five outstanding community activists and a community organization. We will honor: Bob Krasen, Healthcare for all Ohioans, Lezlie Combs - longtime community activist, Paul Becker - activist photographer, Julialynne Walker - Bronzeville Growers Market, Jawhara Qutiefan - Palestinian activist, Heer to Serve - Mutual Aid organization. There will be light refreshments.

This event is free, and all are welcome. Location:

Facebook Event. 

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We need your help to fill food boxes for the homeless and marginally housed families we will serve.

We are in need of---
Turkeys
Boxed stuffing/mashed potatoes/Mac & Cheese
Rice
Gravy
RollsCanned yams

We accept donations Monday-Friday 9a-2p at 1037 Parsons Ave. 43206. Questions? Send us a return email or call us at 614-222-2885. Thank you.

www.TheOpenShelter.org 614-222-2885

Friday, November 7, 12pm
Thompson Statue, OSU Oval

OSU students’ free speech rights are under attack, and they need your support! The Ted Carter administration and the Board of Trustees are capitulating to the demands in Trump’s authoritarian compact and over-complying to the disastrous Senate Bill 1, stripping students of their identity centers and avenues of expression. Activists have been silenced, students have been disenrolled, and the threat of politically-motivated University retaliation hangs over both students and faculty. This is why we need you!

On 11/7, an action will be held at the Thompson Statue on the Oval. Students call on the community to show their support for those targeted by administrative action, and to fight for students’ right to free speech on campus.

Tell OSU to reject Trump’s ultimatum and to stand up for all Buckeyes!

Every election season, thousands of people find themselved unregistered and therefore unable to vote. And, every election season, thousands of volunteers toil endless hours on a task that need not exist at all: registering voters.

But many states have made voter registration automatic, and you can click here to tell your state to do the same.

Tuesday, November 4, 6:30am-7:30pm

Search for your Ohio polling location here

Voter identification requirements

From the American Friends Service Committee

Since Sept. 2, the U.S. has bombed multiple boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific, killing at least 60 people. The Trump administration claims this is part of a new “armed conflict” with “narco-traffickers” but has presented no evidence that these boats were involved in drug smuggling.    

These killings are illegal. Despite the administration’s claims, the Constitution gives Congress—not the executive branch—the sole power to authorize military action. Without congressional authorization, these attacks violate the law. 

As a Quaker organization committed to peace and justice, we oppose violence in all its forms. These strikes will only lead to more violence. They put U.S. citizens at risk of retribution, heighten the risk of a wider conflict, and do nothing to address the complex issue of drug addiction. 

Tell Congress: Stop these illegal attacks and reaffirm its war powers.  

November 2, 5-7pm
Wells Barn, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203

Calling all community gardeners and their supporters. 

Get ready to spice things up! You’re invited to the Taste of the Near East Area Chili Cook-Off Social — a fun evening celebrating great food and great community.

Franklin Park Conseervatory's Growing To Green Team is calling all community gardeners and their supporters to come together for this friendly competition and social gathering. Sample delicious chili recipes, connect with neighbors, and share your love of good food and gardening!

Whether you’re entering your best chili or just coming to taste and cheer, we’d love to see you there.

Scan the QR code in the flyer to RSVP, enter your chili, and sign up to volunteer! Feel free to also use this link:

House Bill 303, introduced by Representatives Jim Hoops and Sharon Ray, would establish Ohio's first community energy pilot program — a common sense solution to our rising energy costs and growing reliability challenges.

Ohio is facing increasing energy demand, and while there's no single solution, community energy programs under House Bill 303 present a fast, efficient, and cost-effective tool to help meet that demand.

Don’t forget to vote! 

It may be an “off year” but there’s nothing off about making sure to elect the city council and school board candidates who will work to do right by your community and your values. Don’t sleep on those school and other levies either! 

Wednesday to Sunday is your last chance to early vote! Check the graphic above for hours (including Saturday and Sunday) and remember there’s no early vote on Monday.

Polls are open 6:30am to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 4. Make sure you have an UNEXPIRED ID. Find your polling location. 

If you have time before election day, consider reaching out to the campaign of a candidate you like and see how you can help with last minute canvassing, lit drops, or poll standing!