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 […]
By Bill Ebbing | March 2, 2020
Ellen and David Ryan have not lived in New Albany for several years, but even as Florida residents, they continue to have an impact on the community through their endowment fund at the New Albany Community Foundation.
Recently, they awarded a grant to two New Albany youth robotics teams.
By Bob Valasek
The community takes action thanks to NACF Jefferson Series.
For the last 20 years, the New Albany Community Foundation has taken the lead to start conversations about challenges facing New Albany residents.
Around the time of the first Jefferson Series lecture, central Ohio experienced an increase in teen suicides, raising concern among residents, school officials and city […]
From the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts to the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, the New Community Foundation is bringing vital resources.
Standing on the top step of the entrance to the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, one can see the Georgian-style bricks on the […]
