By Mike Marx
As I complete my ninth and final year as a member of the New Albany Community Foundation board of trustees and the foundation celebrates its 25th year, it’s a good time to reflect on all that has been accomplished through the generosity of the people in this community.
This year was unprecedented in so […]
By Kimberly Lee Minor
I moved to New Albany in 2018, and although I knew other Black families lived in the community, I didn’t see them reflected in the New Albany publications that were delivered to our home.
Sharing where I live with new friends from other Columbus suburbs often results in an inquisitive raise of the […]
Five programs will be open to students and the community at large, including two Conversations on Social Justice
[NEW ALBANY, OH, September 4, 2020] – Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, The New Albany Community Foundation announced its 2020-2021 season of The New Albany Lecture Series to be presented virtually and open to everyone to participate. […]
By Bob Valasek
Overcoming the barrier of social distancing.
Whether it is trying to maintain physical distancing, reduce the emotional distance between different groups in our society or master the art of distance learning, 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges to our community. Through it all, the New Albany Community Foundation has continued to do what it has […]
By Bob Valasek
Strong foundation through donors help.
While the New Albany Community Foundation’s impact can be felt in visionary programs such as the Jefferson Series and ambitious projects such as the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, the foundation’s most meaningful influence may be when it helps the community meet its most basic needs.
As […]
Dear New Albany Neighbors and Friends of the Foundation:
At a time when so many in our community and beyond feel hurt and angered by injustice, we reaffirm our commitment to bring people together to create an inclusive community for everyone. The death of George Floyd and the ensuing national outrage remind us that we must […]
By Sarah Sole
Construction of New Albany’s community amphitheater is expected to begin this summer.
Craig Mohre, president of the New Albany Community Foundation, said plans are to break ground in late June or July. The architecture firm for the amphitheater is DLR Group Westlake Reed Leskosky, and the construction firm is Corna Kokosing Construction Co., he […]
By Craig Mohre | May 4, 2020
Over these last weeks, we have witnessed, in real-time, our country in the throes of an unprecedented situation – a global pandemic that required all of us to change our daily lives. Yet, as we’ve come to expect, New Albany came together in the face of tremendous uncertainty to […]
By Nanette Nardi Triplett | May 4, 2020
Soon after Gov. Mike DeWine announced measures to protect Ohioans during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the world seemingly shut down, the impact could be felt by people in our community.
From families dealing with food insecurity to students struggling with learning from home, the needs grew.
By Lynne Smith | March 30, 2020
During these challenging times, I am heartened by the response coming from our community leaders, organizations and citizens.
Most especially, I appreciate how we take care of our neighbors. The response to the COVID-19 coronavirus health crisis underscores that our community knows how to come together. We share concern for […]
