Congratulations to Angela Douglas, recipient of the 2020 Jeanne & John G. McCoy Community Service Award.
Watch the video about Angela’s impact as the executive director of Healthy New Albany and as former leader of the New Albany Food Pantry.
Angela Douglas Receives 2020 Jeanne & John G. McCoy Community Service Award
Contact: Craig Mohre
craigmohre@newalbanyfoundation.org
614.939.8150
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NEW ALBANY, OHIO (December 9, 2020) – The New Albany Community Foundation’s 18th annual Remarkable Evening benefit was held virtually on December 8th, culminating the Foundation’s year-long celebration of its 25th anniversary. The event featured celebratory remarks by bestselling author and acclaimed historian, Walter Isaacson, and the announcement […]
Civic Action is a Hallmark of New Albany
By Bob Valasek
National Philanthropy Day is Nov. 15, a day set aside to celebrate charitable activities and those who make an altruistic impact on society.
Since its inception 25 years ago, the New Albany Community Foundation has served to help its donors make the type of meaningful difference in their community that National Philanthropy Day is […]
Foundation in Focus: Even during pandemic, support for New Albany community has not wavered
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 […]
Foundation in Focus: Diversity, Conversation, Engagement Strengthen New Albany Community
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 […]
The New Albany Lecture Series 2020-2021 Season to be Free and Virtual
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. […]
During Distancing, NACF Focuses on Togetherness
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 […]
New Albany Responds to the COVID-19 Challenge
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 […]
A Message from the New Albany Community Foundation President
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 […]
Construction of New Albany’s Community Amphitheater Imminent
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 […]