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King-Lincoln Bronzeville Area Service Project

When: Saturday, January 30; 10:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: King Arts Complex  
867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus (43203)

The King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood is a historically African American neighborhood in Columbus and the site of considerable revitalization and renovation projects on behalf of the city, including the historic Lincoln Theatre. There are currently 16,000 residents in the one square mile of Bronzeville which encompasses Jefferson to Taylor and Broad to 670.

GenNext volunteers braved the cold photo journaling the neighborhood, alleys and buildings to assist with the neighborhood revitalization. Willis Brown and Dana Messinger, President and Chair, respectively, King-Lincoln/Bronzeville Association gave a presentation on the history of Bronzeville and
Darla Reed, Facility Director, King Arts Complex, introduced a brief history of the King Arts Complex and the help needed from volunteers.

Other volunteers went to Neighborhood House where a shipment of supplies to Haiti was being prepared and loaded.

Taylor Lies posted via Facebook: "Things went really well over at Neighborhood House. They've got a great facility and host a wide variety of programs. Everyone we worked with there was really welcoming and appreciative."

EITC Volunteer Day

When: Saturday, February, 6; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Central Community House
1150 East Main Street
Columbus (43205)

Help hardworking low-and moderate-income families prepare their taxes and receive the refunds they need and deserve. Volunteers are required to attend a 3-hour training session to learn about the tax preparation software.

Space is limited to the first 15 volunteers.

To register, email Vanessa VanAtta at  vanessa.vanatta@uwcentralohio.org.

Touch of Gourmet

When: Wednesday, March 10; 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: 931 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard (43206)

Help prepare meals for families of cancer patients. Cooking experience not required! Snacks and light refreshments provided. Space is limited to the first 20 people that register.

To register, email Vanessa VanAtta at vanessa.vanatta@uwcentralohio.org.

Spreading Holiday Cheer

On December 9, GenNext and the Alexis de Tocqueville Society joined together for a fun, festive evening of holiday gift wrapping for the women residents at the YWCA. Today, the historic Griswold Building in downtown Columbus is home to more than 100 low-income women at any given time - many who are beginning their first jobs; recovering from drug-related, alcohol-related, and mental illnesses; or pursuing their education.

Click here to learn more about the YWCA's women's residency program.