Hands Of HOPE Columbus Inc

10/01/2026

You should there! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Franklin County First Step: Turn Your Release into a Real Fresh Start

If you’re returning home from incarceration, Franklin County First Step is designed for you. This isn’t just another resource fair—it’s your chance to get real issues solved on the spot.

Join us Friday, October 2nd, from 9 AM to 12 PM and take a concrete first step toward stability, independence, and long‑term success.

At Franklin County First Step, you can:
• Fix driver’s license or state ID problems
• Connect with job training and real employment opportunities
• Get help with child support or legal questions
• Explore housing options and applications
• Access physical and mental healthcare resources
• Get connected with case managers and workforce specialists who can stay in your corner

Multiple agencies will be on-site and ready to work with you directly, including:
Jobs & Family Services (JFS), Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Child Support Enforcement Agency, Social Security Administration, PrimaryOne Health, Goodwill, COTA, Community Properties of Ohio, Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), and OhioMeansJobs.

Instead of leaving with a stack of flyers, you leave having completed at least one meaningful step—such as starting a job-training enrollment, resolving an ID issue, or beginning a housing or benefits application.

Franklin County First Step is one of the county’s key initiatives to support justice‑involved residents in building a stable, productive life after incarceration. Take advantage of the agencies, services, and people that are coming together in one place to help you move forward.

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today.

Call 614-559-5052 or visit http://rebrand.ly/ksmppg6 to learn more and sign up for Franklin County First Step. Your new beginning starts with one step—take it now.

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08/31/2026

You can do anything you put your mind to. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

08/31/2026

Mark you calendars…
🗣️FREE FAIR‼️

HARVEST FAIR - SEPTEMBER 12 🍂🎃🍎🌻

It’s that time of year again! Columbus Commons is kicking off the fall season on Saturday, September 12. You won’t want to miss this family-friendly event and all the free fall fun🍂

Here’s what’s happening⬇️
🎃 Downtown Pumpkin Patch ($3 per mini pumpkin, card only)
🛝 Inflatables with SuperGames
🎨 Pumpkin Decorating with Urban Arts Space
🖌️ Face Painting with Pretty As A Princess Party
🎈 Balloon Twisting with Pretty As A Princess Party
🌻 Sway Pole Performances with The Amazing Giants
🐇 Petting Zoo with Bring the Farm to You
🍎 Apple Cidering with Bring the Farm to You
🌈 Parachute Play with The Parachute People
🍦 Sweet treats for purchase from Cotton Sugar Co. (Steph) - Columbus cotton candy cart! and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
🎠 Carousel Rides
🧡 and more!

🍁 Harvest Fair
📆 September 12
🕛 12 - 4 pm

🏈 PLUS, check out the Ohio State Football Watch Party at the Commons at 6 pm on 9/12!

👀 Will we see you there?

08/31/2026

Free class TODAY!

Build your financial skills by joining us for our final Monday Money Matters session, The Game of Life! Register today to secure your spot by scanning the QR code!💵

08/29/2026

With The Schottenstein Center – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉