Good Works Columbus: February 2nd, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. We’re almost out of the cold snap.
Things you can do in person
Whistle Making
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd 7:30pm
Coffee & Whatever
Friday, Feb. 6th 12pm
The Light Meeting HouseHave a wild housing idea you want to soundboard? Looking to vent (fair, TBH)? Seeking a new nerdy housing friend? Want to give & get book recommendations? Just enjoy espresso and good company? Join AHACO’s Coffee & Whatever for unstructured fun.
We’ll meet on the first Friday of each month at noon at a local coffee shop. February 6th is at The Light Meeting House at 1485 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205.
No gilded invites, no RSVPs, just swing by and grab a coffee. Conversations are always free, but drinks are on your own dime.
Litter Cleanup w/ OSU Crew Club
Saturday, Feb. 7th 10AM-12PM
Southeast corner of Olentangy River Rd & King Ave
Join FLOW and OSU's Crew Club for a litter cleanup event along the banks of the Olentangy River. This will be a rain or shine event, so please dress warm and wear sturdy shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
We'll be meeting at the canoe/kayak launch on the southeast corner of Olentangy River Road and King Ave. Please note that the entrance is ONLY accessible from northbound Olentangy River Road, just before the King Ave intersection. Parking is limited to 10 or so cars, so please carpool!Housing, Homelessness, and Building Committee public hearing
Council President Shannon Hardin and Councilmember Tiara Ross are hosting a Housing, Homelessness, and Building Committee public hearing on the affordable housing bond package on Thursday, February 12th at 4pm at Poindexter Village at 211 North Champion Ave.
Last November, Columbus voters approved a historic $500 million investment in affordable housing. This once-in-a-generation opportunity will help shape what Columbus becomes as our city continues to grow. Now, Columbus City Council is inviting residents and stakeholders to share their ideas on how these bond dollars should be spent and prioritized— including innovative solutions to meet Columbus’s housing needs while protecting long-term residents and preventing displacement in our neighborhoods.
Anyone wishing to speak at the hearing to give public comment can e-mail myself at JNClinger@columbus.gov by Thursday, February 12th at noon. You’re also welcome to send written comment that we will share with Council. The hearing will also be streamed on CTV.Columbus Tree Coalition Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Columbus Metropolitan Library- Whetsone Branch 3909 North High Street Columbus, OH
Discuss needs in Columbus which a community-led coalition can address, review action items suggested in the Urban Forestry Master Plan, explore findings from similar organization across the country, locate advocates in our lowest tree canopy communities.Contact us at contact@greencbus.org with questions.
RSVP HereJoin the Habitat team as a Cornerstone Construction Leader!
Habitat MidOhio is building for the future — and we need leaders to help us get there. Become a Cornerstone Construction Leader and help guide volunteers, strengthen communities, and build hope one home at a time!If you have volunteered on a Habitat build site at least 4 times in the past and are looking for a way to get more engaged in Habitat's mission, this could be the program for you! All new Cornerstone trainees are required to start with a Habitat 101 session to learn more about the program. Join us for one of the upcoming sessions in February! (If you haven’t volunteered before, you can sign up for a regular volunteer slot!)
Tuesday 2/10, 12pm-2pm
Saturday 2/14, 8:30am-10:30am
Register here: https://habitatmidohio.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/cornerstone
Things you can do online
Columbus Housing Bond Survey
In November 2025, Columbus voters approved a $1.9 billion bond package for investments in public utilities, infrastructure, recreation and parks, and more. That bond package included $500 million specifically for affordable housing and neighborhood development.Now Columbus City Council would like your feedback on how the City should invest those dollars over the next few years. Note: Under the Ohio Revised Code, bond funds can only be used to fund certain things, like physical infrastructure.
Support Columbus Metropolitan Library Workers
Take Action
Columbus Metropolitan Library workers are forming their union! Stand with us and tell our CEO and Board of Trustees to remain neutral, not try to delay our union election, and not waste any library resources or funds opposing the formation of our union.Columbus Recreation and Parks 10 Year Plan Feedback
Over the past year, thousands of residents have shared their ideas to shape the future of parks and recreation in Columbus. Thank you for being part of the journey.As we move into the final chapter, explore the Draft Plan and share your feedback on the Big Moves and Goals that will guide the next ten years of recreation and parks in Columbus.
View draft and take questionnaire
Other
Lasagna Love
A bluesky friend shared this charity. You make lasagna and help out a neighbor in need. You can sign up once or make recurring contributions.
Our mission is to feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Through our neighbor-to-neighbor movement, we connect volunteer lasagna chefs who want to help with individuals and families in need, providing home-cooked lasagnas made with love.
https://lasagnalove.org/volunteer/
Things I’m reading/watching:
Activists call for nationwide general strike to protest ICE, Columbus answers from Matter News
Meet Catherine Salin Derrow, the First Woman to Run Every Street in Columbus from Columbus Underground
Have a great day everyone!
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