FOUNDATION IN FOCUS: Strong communities will help shape future

By MICHAEL MARX

The New Albany Community Foundation recently held its annual A Remarkable Evening hosted by Abigail and Les Wexner.

Over the years, the benefit has hosted an impressive list of speakers, including former presidents, a prime minister and former secretaries of state and defense and CIA directors.

This year, it featured respected authors and columnists David […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:17-04:00December 13th, 2016|Community|

Cindy and Keith Berend Receive McCoy Community Service Award

14th annual Remarkable Evening benefit featured authors and commentators David Brooks, Thomas Friedman and Ana Navarro

[NEW ALBANY, OH, November 16, 2016] – The New Albany Community Foundation recognized Cindy and Keith Berend with its annual Jeanne & John G. McCoy Community Service Award at last night’s Remarkable Evening benefit at the home of Abigail and […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:18-04:00November 16th, 2016|Community|

FOUNDATION IN FOCUS: Appreciate those who make New Albany strong

By LYNNE SMITH

Thanksgiving, for many, is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for and to appreciate our blessings.

Living in New Albany, there is much to appreciate. Relatively speaking, our community is safe, friendly and beautiful, with great schools and parks. We also have so many enriching educational, cultural and health-related opportunities.

Behind all […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:18-04:00October 31st, 2016|Community|

Appreciate those who make New Albany strong

Thanksgiving, for many, is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for and to appreciate our blessings.

Living in New Albany, there is much to appreciate. Relatively speaking, our community is safe, friendly and beautiful, with great schools and parks. We also have so many enriching educational, cultural and health-related opportunities.

Behind all these wonderful […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:18-04:00October 31st, 2016|Uncategorized|

Noonan’s visit will enrich schools, the community

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger’s explosion.

The night of the tragedy, President Ronald Reagan addressed the country with what many view as one of his most poignant speeches.

The speech was written by Peggy Noonan, who will be in New Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 18, as part of the New Albany […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:18-04:00October 11th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Jefferson Series brings respected thinkers to New Albany

By Dennis Welch for ThisWeek Community News

“We need to rebuild the civic infrastructure of democratic life.”

How appropriate that this call to action from the celebrated Harvard professor and political philosopher, Michael Sandel, was made in the heat of this sometimes contentious presidential-election year.

Described as a “rock-star moralist” by Newsweek, Sandel is a best-selling author who challenges audiences […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:37-04:00June 24th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Array of speakers provides enrichment for local grads

By Jeff Rodek for ThisWeek Community News

As New Albany High School’s commencement approaches and the graduates prepare their speeches, I’m reminded of all the great speakers, both national and local, who have visited New Albany and interacted with our students.

Through the New Albany Community Foundation and its donors, New Albany students have met with Pulitzer […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:37-04:00May 3rd, 2016|Uncategorized|

Historical works now on display at library

Famous historical documents from the Remnant Trust are on display through May 11 at the New Albany branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 200 Market St.

The Remnant Trust, an educational foundation established in 1997, maintains a collection of manuscripts, first editions and early publications centering on liberty and human dignity.

The exhibit, which arrived April 5, […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:37-04:00April 22nd, 2016|Community|

New Albany-Based Rocky Fork Company Establishes Fund to Support Mental Health Initiatives

The New Albany Community Foundation is pleased to recognize Karen and Brian Bailey, longtime New Albany residents and business owners, for recently establishing a fund at the New Albany Community Foundation to support community mental health initiatives.

Inspired by mental health advocate Mariel Hemingway’s fall visit to New Albany and her interaction with the community, the […]

By |2021-07-07T19:43:37-04:00April 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|
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