Action Alerts

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
RSVP here.
Knowledge is Power is an inclusive and accessible group of progressive learners who are working to educate ourselves about the issues facing us today. From Central Ohio politics to climate change, we are arming ourselves with knowledge to actively work to better our world. We meet monthly all around Central Ohio to discuss a topic chosen by the group members.

We offer multiple ways to access materials for each topics, from books and articles to podcasts and documentaries– because everyone learns best in different ways! For this meeting, we will be discussing POLITICS IN OHIO. The materials are below, but will also be emailed directly to all who RSVP.

BOOK: Laboratories of Autocracy, by David Pepper (Intro, Ch. 1, and Ch. 11). PODCAST: “Mapmaker, Mapmaker, Make Me a Map,” on This American Life (https://www.thisamericanlife.org/784/mapmaker).   

South Side Tree Giveaway

OCT 5th, 10AM-1PM

Barack Community Center. Address: 580 E Woodrow Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Register to volunteer here: https://www.greencbus.org/events/south-side-tree-giveaway

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Linden Tree Nursery Giveaway

OCT 12th, 8AM-2PM

Linden Tree Nursery, Address: 1142 E. 17th Avenue

Register to volunteer here: https://www.greencbus.org/events/linden-tree-nursery-giveaway

Register for YOUR free tree: https://www.greencbus.org/freetrees

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Help Green Columbus PLANT Trees!

South Side Tree Planting

OCT 18th 9AM-1PM

Address: 1128 S. 22nd St. (at the corner of S. 22nd St. and Siebert St.)

The Westerville Queer Collective has opened submissions for their second volume of gINKgo, a zine centered on Queer and Trans experiences. This upcoming volume has the optional theme of “Resistance, Resilience, Utopia” and is accepting submissions online up through February 14th, 2026. We accept all forms of visual and written creations such as paintings, poetry, essays, digital art, short stories, etc. There is also an optional cover competition for visual creations. 

Each summer the new volume is printed and is handed out to contributors and around the community of Westerville, Ohio. gINKgo works to uplift and empower the realities of LGBTQ+ people and their stories. Any person who is LGBTQ+ or a supporter can submit to gINKgo; no age or skill requirement, no submission payment needed. 

For full submission guidelines and formatting expectations, as well as the link to submit, go to www.westervillequeercollective.org/ginkgozine WQC cannot wait to see what you submit!

Saturday, September 27, 2025,1:00 – 3:30 PM
Bicentennial Park & Ohio Statehouse

Bill 1 (HB1) and Senate Bill 88 (SB88), currently under consideration in the Ohio General Assembly, would ban individuals and businesses from owning property within a 25-mile radius of “critical infrastructure” based on national origin.

On September 27, concerned Ohioans will rally at Bicentennial Park and march to the Ohio State House to speak out against HB1 and SB88 in defense of our civil liberties, property rights, and constitutional protections.

Learn more and register here.

Saturday, September 27, noon
1423 N. High St.

We will be serving the community with a home-cooked meal on the 27th of this month. Thanks to The SOAR Initiative and A Step in the Right Direction, we will also have hygiene products and other items available.

If you would like to donate to this initiative, please use one of the following options:

- Cash App: $ramonobey
- Venmo: ramon-obey

Looking to make a difference in your community but don't know where to start? We are looking for volunteer - Facebook

In mid-September, the Ohio House of Representatives returned from summer break, hearing committees again for the first time. While their immediate focus will likely be congressional redistricting and various property tax reform proposals, we're keeping a watchful eye out for updates on several harmful anti-LGBTQ+ bills, including: 

The Ohio Senate will also be back from recess shortly, and in both chambers we're paying close attention to rumors about potential veto overrides of the anti-LGBTQ+ measures Governor DeWine struck from the budget in June. 

Wednesdays downtown: 
Wednesday Husted and Moreno Protest, 12-1pm, 200 N High St, Columbus.
Senators Bernie Moreno and John Husted are supporting the fascist takeover of our democracy.
Let's hold them accountable to the people and taxpayers of Ohio. Their offices are both at 200 N High St, with lots of public visibility!
Register HERE. 

Monday, September 22, 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT
Did you know you can write letters to immigrants in detention, even if you don’t personally know someone detained?

The U.S. government is now detaining a record number of immigrants, and reportedly plans to almost double their detention capacity by the end of 2025. This includes a renewed emphasis on detaining families, including those with young children.

If you feel helpless when hearing about the high number of immigrants being detained by ICE, there is a way to respond with hope and care. Our friends at Casa de Paz have
graciously agreed to host us for a private Zoom training where we’ll learn how to correspond with detainees. 

If you want to take this step in supporting our immigrant neighbors, join us on Monday, September 22, at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT to learn more about becoming a pen pal with
Casa de Paz. 

Register now to save your spot!

Sunday, September 21, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory Community Garden campus, 1777 E. Broad Street

All are welcome.  Family friendly. We'll have delicious fried and roast chicken, a variety of tasty vegetarian dishes, and Dawn's famous corn pudding (yes, it's that good!). Drinks, including mimosas, will be available. Don't worry about utensils, we've got you covered! 

And something new! Emily Schornstein is starting a book table where you can drop off books to pass on to others who might find them inspiring or useful in the fight for justice! Bring books that fuel your passion and take home ones that might ignite yours!

Jewish Voice for Peace is a national, grassroots organization inspired by Jewish tradition to work for a just and lasting peace according to principles of human rights, equality, and international law for all the people of Israel and Palestine.