Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Gladden Community House, a non-profit entity, in support of the organization’s Marching For More event.
For 118 years, Gladden Community House has been a refuge and a resource for children, families, and seniors. Through various services, Gladden and their staff have been a constant presence that empowers the community and stabilizes generations of Franklinton families.
For 15 years, The Ohio State Marching Band has teamed up with Gladden Community House to host Marching for More, an evening of celebration to raise awareness and vital funds for Gladden’s work on behalf of children and families in Franklinton. Partnering through tradition, music, and community service, this annual event with The Ohio State University Marching Band has helped Gladden raise over $1.7 million dollars in support of Gladden’s life-impacting work and mission.
This event has been instrumental for Gladden carrying out its services and programs and a sustainable funding source that has allowed Gladden to recruit, retain, and support their staff with upgraded facilities and compensation.
Emergency action is necessary to provide reimbursement for operating expenses of the event that occurred on October 11, 2023.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Gladden Community House in support of their Marching For More event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, through various services, Gladden and their staff have been a constant presence that empowers the community and stabilizes generations of Franklinton families; and
WHEREAS, For 15 years, The Ohio State Marching Band has teamed up with The Gladden Community House to host Marching for More, an evening of celebration...
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