Community Happens Here. Central Community House is a vibrant, neighborhood hub. Our House uses the time, talents, energy and donations of many individuals from all walks of life to continue this tradition, and build our community. Unprecedented Investment in our House Central Community House was able to make critical improvements, repairs, and upgrades to facilities due to unprecedented support. The City of Columbus provided Community Development Block Grant Funding to install a new roof, upgrade heating and cooling systems, update alarm systems, and provide cosmetic improvements such as carpeting and painting at our Main Street Facility. In addition, City of Columbus Resilience funds allowed for the pouring of new concrete walkways and parking areas at the English Center for Art & Community on Bryden Road, and the leveling of greenspace to improve safety for youth and seniors using the property during increased outdoor programming. The Columbus Foundation provided several grants to help improve Central’s English Center for Art & Community at 1251 Bryden Road, including tuck-pointing of loose bricks on the house’s exterior, and installation of long-lasting raised planter beds for our community gardens. In addition, Central was able to use contributions to purchase supplies such as tents, heaters, fans, and foldable chairs to be able to hold outdoor programming for 9 months of the year, reducing the risk for COVID-19 spread due to improved social distancing and air circulation.
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