We Never Shy Away From a Challenge; Neither Does Our Community

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 |2021-07-07T19:42:19-04:00May 22nd, 2020|Community|

Foundation in Focus: New Albany partners, donors offer assistance during pandemic

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 |2021-07-07T19:42:19-04:00May 11th, 2020|Community|

Foundation in Focus: Adversity reveals New Albany’s bonds, values

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 |2021-07-07T19:42:19-04:00May 11th, 2020|Community|

Foundation in Focus: Ryan family contributes to greater good in New Albany

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 |2022-01-17T20:20:00-04:00May 11th, 2020|Community|

Mental Health Conversations with the NACF

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 […]

By |2021-07-07T19:42:19-04:00April 25th, 2020|Community, The New Albany Lecture Series|

NACF Strengthens the Four Pillars with Thriving Resources

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 […]

By |2021-07-07T19:42:19-04:00February 24th, 2020|Community|

2019-2020 New Albany Lecture Series Season features a discussion with former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and former Senior Advisor to President Obama Valerie Jarrett, moderated by Paul A. Beck

Now in its 7th season, The New Albany Lecture Series hosted another sold out audience on January 28, 2020 for the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse & Debate presentation featuring a discussion with former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and former Senior Advisor to President Obama Valerie Jarrett, moderated by […]

By |2021-07-07T19:42:19-04:00February 12th, 2020|The New Albany Lecture Series|

Foundation in Focus: New Albany’s Jefferson Series promotes dialogue, learning

Article by Bilan Yakoub

As a young student coming of age at New Albany High School, I needed an inspiration to push me to become a contributing citizen in my community.

I was different from most of my peers and the broader community. I saw the world through the lens of a young, Muslim and black American […]

By |2021-07-07T19:42:55-04:00January 30th, 2020|Community, The New Albany Lecture Series|

Foundation in Focus: Endowments fund grants for community groups, schools

Article by Lynne Redgrave

Since its inception, the New Albany Community Foundation has awarded more than $12 million in grants to community organizations that enrich the lives of New Albany residents.

In May, another round of grants was approved, totaling nearly $190,000.

Many generous families, companies and organizations in the community have established endowment funds at the foundation […]

By |2021-07-07T19:42:56-04:00January 30th, 2020|Community|

Foundation Announces McCoy Award Honorees and Major Gift

Melanie and Michael DeAscentis Family honored with Jeanne & John G. McCoy Community Service Award
New Albany Community Foundation receives leadership gift from the Raines Cadieux Family in support of the Rose Run Park/Corridor


NEW ALBANY, OHIO (December 16, 2019)The New Albany Community Foundation’s 17th annual Remarkable Evening […]

By |2021-07-07T19:42:56-04:00December 17th, 2019|Community, Grants, Remarkable Evening, The New Albany Lecture Series|
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