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To Recognize and Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Central Community House as a Source of Support and a Community Home for the Children, Families and Seniors Living in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Central Community House was founded in 1936 by community members and faith leaders on the near east side of downtown Columbus in response to the growing needs of nearby neighbors and has been serving families in and around the area for the past 80 years; and
WHEREAS, Central Community House provides needed programing, support and social services to neighbors of all ages to strengthen relationships and ensure safe, supportive neighborhoods in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Central Community House partners with local businesses, foundations, local contributors and community organizations to upkeep its mission to support and empower communities; and
WHEREAS, Central Community House has touched countless lives supporting the needs and addressing the issues facing children and families though their Early Education Child Care Center open daily, Community Services addressing emergency assistance, underemployment and poverty, Youth and Family Services providing afterschool enrichment and The Walter and Marian English Center for Art and Community opening doors to self-expression and social enterprise; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Central Community House on July 20, 2016.