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Community Care Day

October 17, 2026

Join us for our Community Care Days at the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center. Help make enrichment treats and spend time with our adoptable dogs. No signup or training required.

Veterans Stand Down

October 23, 2026

The Central Ohio Veterans Stand Down event helps connect veterans in Central Ohio with resources including food, shelter, clothing, and health screenings. Veterans can also get help with benefits, housing, jobs, education, and substance abuse treatment. This yearly event supports and celebrates Ohio's veterans. Register online or walk in with proper military/veteran ID.

Trick or Treat with the pups

October 24, 2026

Join us for a free, family friendly Halloween event featuring trick or treating throughout the dog shelter, crafts, games, activities and a special Reverse Trick or Treat with our adoptable dogs. Costumes are encouraged!
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WrightChoice Grant Connects Young Adults With Mentors and Paid Work

Published on October 06, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $150,000 grant to WrightChoice Mentoring on October 6, 2026. The Mentorship to Mobility initiative will serve about 75 young people ages 17 to 24 with paid stipends, career experiences, and professional mentors. Founder Tykiah Wright has served Franklin County youth for 25 years.

County Grant Funds Evening Trade Training at South-Western Adult Hub

Published on October 06, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $150,000 grant to South-Western City Schools' Adult Hub on October 6, 2026. The hub offers evening training in seven fields, including certified nursing assistant, electrical, HVAC, welding, auto maintenance, broadband, and direct service, for up to 175 adults in classes that run 10 to 15 weeks.

County Adds $455,000 for Veterans as Utility and Mortgage Costs Climb

Published on October 06, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved $455,000 for the Veterans Service Commission on October 6, 2026, to support immediate financial assistance and medical transportation. The commission's average utility award rose from $779 in 2025 to $1,025 this year, and its average mortgage award from about $3,450 to $3,961.

$818,864 in Block Grants Back Childcare, Small Business, and Shelter

Published on October 06, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved four Community Development Block Grant agreements totaling $818,864 on October 6, 2026. Funds support Action for Children, ECDI, Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services, and the Community Shelter Board, including emergency shelter for survivors of intimate partner violence through Lutheran Social Services.
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