September 22, 2025

Good Works Columbus: September 22nd, 2025

Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus!

Things you can do in person

• Open Streets 614
  Sunday, September 28th 12:00pm-4:00pm
  The City of Columbus is once again putting on a series of Open Streets events. An "open street" means people traffic replaces car traffic, and streets become places where people of all ages, abilities and background can come out and be active. The idea is to re-imagine how we use our streets, putting people over cars.
  
  Sign up to volunteer here. Help manage the "Roll Lane" where people will be biking, scootering, rollerblading, etc. Volunteers will be stationed at either end to instruct folks on how to utilize the lane and provide safety tips as they enter/exit, as well as assist with any pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Gay and High streets.

• Save the Date: Green Columbus Fall Tree Giveaway
  Franklinton - September 28th
  South Side - October 5th
  Linden - October 12th
  Sign up here

• United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex
  Film Screening and Discussion
  Saturday, October 4th 3:00pm-5:00pm
  Columbus Main Library, Meeting Room 3A
  We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. The film’s director Anita Kwan will also join the discussion, and light refreshments will be provided.

• Mobility Justice Advocacy Summit
  Sunday, October 5th 1:30pm-4:30pm
  Columbus Main Branch Library Auditorium
  Individuals and organizations interested in improving bicycling, mobility and equitable access to transportation are invited to attend and join a coalition focused on improving mobility for all in Columbus and beyond. 

  Presented by YayBikes! and Transit Columbus
  

Things you can do online

• Support queer youth experiencing homelessness
  Kaleidoscope Youth Center recently announced the closing of its housing program due to funding cuts. Donate to KYC here or donate directly to the youth that are experiencing these cuts.
  

• Statehouse Advocacy 201
  Tuesday, September 30th 1:00pm-2:00pm
  Join COHHIO in learning the what, where, why, and how of advocating at the statehouse. The training on September 30th is preparation for Advocacy Day on October 8th.
  
  Register here.
  

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey
  Share your input on ADUs in Columbus!
  

  

Other Stuff

Things I’m reading/watching:

• Columbus queer youth center is ending housing program due to funding cuts from WOSU
  

Have a great day everyone!

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