Community Programming
The Department of Neighborhoods is proud to host and support a number of annual community programs that demonstrate the values of community. For more information call 614-645-1993.
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Ubuntu Conversation Series
The second session of the 2025 Ubuntu Series targeting youths is slated for May 30th and will be held on the theme: My Voice, My Power: Youth inter-cultural & inter-generational dialogue for community building. As usual, the goal of this session would be to create a space for increased learning listening and opportunities for problem solving and support to our young residents but also parents and adults who struggle to adapt to changing realities for engagements.
While we look forward to another interesting conversation day, please RSVP here on or before May 29th at the latest. Note, that refreshments will be served. Also see attached the flyer which has a QR code for signups.
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: YMCA, 1640 Sandalwood Pl, Columbus, OH 43229 (We will be in the Gym).
Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA)
The inaugural and appointed Commissioners of the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA) completed their onboarding process in May and are now ready for business.
The Commission will meet on the first Tuesday of every month as reflected below from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at 111 N Front Street on the second Floor:
- June 3rd
- July 1st
- August 5th
- September 2nd
- October 7th
- November 4th
- December 2nd
All residents interested in observing are encouraged to attend and should bring valid photo ID
2026 Youth Oratorical Contest
Save the date! Students in grades K–12 are invited to participate in the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Columbus State Community College. This citywide celebration encourages young voices to share original speeches inspired by the theme, “I Am a New Generation Leader: An Architect of Transformational Change.”
Lunch and snacks will be provided. For more information, visit Columbus.gov/neighborhoods or call 614-645-1993.
2024 Youth Oratorical Contest
Registration is now open for students in grades K to 12 to showcase their oratorical skills in the 2024 contest. This is a prime opportunity for students to hone their public speaking skills and nurture their self-confidence. The event will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the CCAD Canzani Center, located at 60 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and end around 2 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Learn more and register by clicking here!
MLK March and Celebration
January 15, 2024
Thank you for joining us at the annual MLK Day March & Program! Click here to watch the program recording.
Rise Up CBUS!
April-September 2024
Rise Up CBUS! is back for an exciting schedule of events in 2024! Join us beginning in April for more exciting community events coming to a neighborhood near you.
Neighborhood Best Practices Conference
September 14, 2024
Thanks for joining us at the Neighborhood Best Practices Conference! Click here to watch the program recording.