Action Alerts

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. 

The activist group Indivisible of Central Ohio organized a protest on September 23 to protest ABC's cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel and Sinclair Broadcasting's refusal to air it. Some ABC stations, those owned by Sinclair, will still not be broadcasting his show, in an effort to suppress Kimmel from criticizing Trump.            

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.

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8am-9pm
Bridge Park, Dublin, 6741 Longshore Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017

We are holding a continuous reading of the names of the martyred children in Gaza. Volunteers are invited to sign up for one or more reading slots. Prayers will be held in between readings.

Please bring friends, family, and signs to amplify our collective voice. We will end the day with a prayer at 7:00 pm. 

Together, we will remember, mourn, and resist  their erasure.

Today, Ayman Soliman was released from immigration jail and his legal asylum status was reinstated. Some of his best friends, supporters, and attorneys met him outside the Butler County Jail.

At 5pm, Mr. Soliman, his attorneys, and his community will gather at the Clifton Mosque in Cincinnati to celebrate this tremendous victory.

WHAT: Press conference with Ayman Soliman, his legal team, and supporters

WHERE: Clifton Mosque (3668 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati)

WHEN: Friday, September 19 at 5pm

HOW: In person, or watch via livestream (@adam_allen_photo)

Friday-Saturday, September 19-20
Friday after 5pm
Saturday, 10am-until late
93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Care-Connect, Assimilate, Research, Empower
Showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Northeast India featuring traditional dance, music, photo exhibits, networking platforms, handloom crafts, regional cuisine, lectures, workshops, and community dialogue. Representing the "eight sisters" of India—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—this is the first event of its kind in North America.

Featuring:
Panel Discussion: Tourism & Commerce
Musical Instruments & Bihu dance workshop
Henna tattoo
Vendor Booth: Handloom and Handicraft display, specialty food from NE India
Celebrating 200 years of Assam Tea

Community Benefit: Proceeds support the Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Tickets: $20/Day, $45/two days

Thursday, Sept 18, Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Join our rally on the South Side. Gather at the corner of Grant and Livingston!

Theme today: 18: Militarization of ICE 

If you think the U.S. is rapidly moving in the wrong direction with healthcare cuts, rising prices, student loan changes, corruption, loss of rights, eroding democracy, personal data collection, tariffs and massive funding for a militarized police force... Say Something!

A single voice can ignite a movement! Bring your signs, bring your voice, bring a friend!

While you're welcome to join no matter what your motivation, each rally this fall will have a theme with special signs to help passersby understand what specifically we're concerned about. 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43202

As Ohio politicians begin redrawing the congressional map, we're coming together with voters from every US Congressional District in the Buckeye state to raise our voices in support of fair maps!

Join us for a nonpartisan press conference, inspiring speakers, games, mapping demonstrations, and a chance to see your favorite redistricting reformers. Sport your Fair Districts Ohio gear, bring your friends, and wear your comfortable walking shoes as we'll be marching around the Ohio Statehouse.

Signs and snacks will be provided.  

Sign up here. 

As part of our tree nursery campaign with American Forests, Green Columbus is giving away hundreds of trees in three-gallon containers this fall. In partnership with the City of Columbus and The Columbus Foundation, we invite you to sign up to receive your free tree!

Reserve your free tree now

Available species include:

Black Cherry, Red Oak, Sycamore, Tulip Poplar, Red Maple

Pick-Up Dates & Locations:

Franklinton – Sat, Sep. 28 | 10am – 1pm

South Side – Sat, Oct. 5 | 10am – 1pm

Linden – Sat, Oct. 12 | 9am – 2pm

Did you know each free tree is valued at $100 or more? Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’re able to offer them completely free to anyone who reserves one.

To pick up a free tree, you must agree to:

• plant in the city limits of Columbus or Franklin County,

• keep trees properly watered and maintained,

• and plant your tree in the ground of your yard or community garden and NOT along streets or in city parks.