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11th Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating Columbus’ immigrant and refugee youth and their allies. Together, we will honor community champions with Annual Deah’s Excellence Awards, Most Resilient Team Members & Allies Awards and Chrys Gee’s Activist Award. The proceeds of this event will fuel the programs that uplift Columbus’ most vulnerable families and youth.

Every second Tuesday.

Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child's name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio? Join us for a FREE legal clinic!

Through the partnership of TransOhio and Equitas Health, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained volunteer attorneys to help navigate the process! Come with all of your questions, and leave with the paperwork you need.

Mobile Produce Markets provide a one-week supply of fresh produce to eligible families at no cost to them.

Watch the livestream below of the Celebration of Life service for Dr. Jane Goodall held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.  This private gathering brings together friends, family, supporters, and people around the world who were inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall’s hope, compassion, and unwavering belief that every individual can make a difference. 

Join Veterans For Peace to commemorate Armistice Day and reflect on the need to end wars.

The Franklin County Auditor’s office is joining with Ohio EPA and Star House to host a combination household-needs drive, document shredding and e-recycling event in Blendon Township on Saturday, November 8.

The “Shred Hunger” event will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at the Blendon Township Community Senior Center, 6330 Hempstead Rd. in Blendon Township/Westerville.

on’t miss Columbus’ hottest wintertime dance party! Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is kicking off the start of winter by hosting WinterFest Columbus at Bicentennial Park along the Scioto Mile on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This free event draws thousands of people downtown to enjoy music, seasonal craft beers, hot cocktails, food trucks and fun activities for all ages.

In collaboration with Franklinton Area Neighbors, help plant 15 trees to strive toward the 50% tree canopy needed on this site!

RSVP to fancivicassociation@gmail.com

Brandt Family Farm grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and a variety of other cereal grains sold through the on-farm cover crop business, Walnut Creek Seeds. For more than 50 years, the Brandt family has been committed to soil conservation and building healthy soil. The guided tour will focus on soil health, cover crops, no-till practices, and heritage grains.

Register for this free tour here.

For more than three decades, Simply Living has been a trusted voice in Central Ohio for sustainability, community education, and simple living. This #GivingTuesday, your support goes straight to the heart of our mission — the people and resources that make our programs possible.