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Good Works Columbus @goodworkscolumbus.org · Feb 28
Mutual aid orgs in central Ohio ❤️

First Collective: linktr.ee/firstcollect...

Heer to Serve: linktr.ee/Heertoserve

MASS Ohio: linktr.ee/mass.ohio

Central Ohio Food Not Bombs: linktr.ee/centralohfnb

JUST 614: linktr.ee/just614
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Woke: Not spending money at corporations today
Bespoke: Giving mutual aid today
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Support Columbus Metropolitan Library workers union effort, a Franklin County Safe Streets survey, a Black Friday trash cleanup, a housing advocacy program, and more in this week’s newsletter

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Good Works Columbus: November 24th, 2025
Hi friends, welcome to Good Works Columbus! If you’re new here, this is a newsletter that shares things you can do both online and in person to make Columbus...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Support Columbus Metropolitan Library workers union effort, a Franklin County Safe Streets survey, a Black Friday trash cleanup, a housing advocacy program, and more in this week’s newsletter

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Good Works Columbus: November 24th, 2025
Hi friends, welcome to Good Works Columbus! If you’re new here, this is a newsletter that shares things you can do both online and in person to make Columbus...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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you can show your support for us by signing this pledge.

without workers, there is no library.

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I Stand With CML Workers!
I stand with Columbus Metropolitan Library workers who are coming together and forming their union. Please send me updates on how to support workers while they organize their union.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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could not be prouder of my fellow workers. 💕
Workers at one of Ohio's largest library systems set to unionize • Ohio Capital Journal
Workers with the Columbus Metropolitan Library are establishing a labor union focused on improvements they say need to happen in areas such as wages and paid time off.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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A BRT pop-up session tonight, a @matternews.bsky.social silent art auction this week, an AEP rate hike petition, a call to action to fight Trump’s attack on homelessness, and more in this week’s newsletter:

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Good Works Columbus: November 17th, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! Things you can do in person LinkUS Pop-Up SessionMonday, November 17th 5:30pm-7:30pm1890 E Main St. Columbus,...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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A BRT pop-up session tonight, a @matternews.bsky.social silent art auction this week, an AEP rate hike petition, a call to action to fight Trump’s attack on homelessness, and more in this week’s newsletter:

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Good Works Columbus: November 17th, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! Things you can do in person LinkUS Pop-Up SessionMonday, November 17th 5:30pm-7:30pm1890 E Main St. Columbus,...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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#NoContractNoCoffee
FIGHT BACK AGAINST OLIGARCHY & CORPORATE GREED - SUPPORT OUR UNION! November 13th RED CUP RALLY Rally with Starbucks workers on the company's busiest day of the year! Let's use our collective voice to tell CEO Brian Niccol : NO UNION CONTRACT? NO COFFEE! THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH, 2025 COLUMBUS, OH 1085 W 5TH AVE 4:00PM
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Please join us, Sunday, November 16 from 1-2pm at Washington Gladden Park for World Day of Remembrance to remember all people killed and injured on our roads.
flyer WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS IN THE U.S. UNITED NATIONS SAVE THE DATE! November 16, 2025, 1-2 pm. Washington Gladden Park, NE corner of Broad Street at Cleveland Ave. At WDoR We: • Remember all people killed and seriously injured on our roads, streets and highways, and hear their and/or their loved one's stories. • Honor the crucial work of the emergency services. • Promote proven strategies to immediately end road traffic deaths and serious injuries, including safer road design. • Advance better support for road traffic victims and victim families. We welcome your traffic crash story: gptornes@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/SafeStreetsColumbus/
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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A fundraiser for @matternews.bsky.social, a @transitcolumbus.org meeting tomorrow night, tree planting at STAR house, and more in this week’s newsletter:

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Good Works Columbus: November 10th, 2025
Hi y’all, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! Things you can do in person Local Brews with Local News Fundraiser Tuesday, November 11th from 6:00pm to...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Have yard signs? We'll recycle them for FREE!

Bring your yard signs to one of our two Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, located at 1550 Georgesville Rd and 2100 Alum Creek Dr. We will be collecting signs all November, Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Today’s a great day to get out and vote
senatormeow.bsky.social Senator Meow @senatormeow.bsky.social · Oct 7
Hello, Meowlets! Early Voting for the 2025 General Election starts today. I'll be at 1700 Morse Rd to cast my Meowlot soon, and the BoE will be waiting for you 8am-5pm weekdays, with more details on their website. More details in the newsletter. See you there!
Senator Meow's Sample Meowlot - Columbus City Council: Jesse Vogel; Columbus City School Board: Antoinette Miranda, Mounir Lynch, Janeece Keyes; Upper Arlington City Council: Laura Oldham; Canal Winchester City Council: Hanna Detwiler; Grove City City Council: Joel Newby; South-Western City Schools Board: Camille Peterson, Chelsea Alkire, Kelly Dillon; visit senatormeow.substack.com for any missing races and explanations! Senator Meow's Sample Meowlot - Issue 1 (ADAMH Levy): Yes; Issue 2 (Zoo Levy): Yes; Issues 5-9 (Bond Issues): Yes; Issues 25-28 (Fairway Cliffs): No; yes to school bonds, Sunday sales, library levies, funding social services. Visit senatormeow.substack.com to read more about the issues.
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Happy Monday y’all! This week’s newsletter includes a voting guide for tomorrow’s election, Cranksgiving Columbus (a food drive on two wheels 🚲), a @matternews.bsky.social fundraiser next week, and more!

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Good Works Columbus: November 3rd, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus!Election Day is tomorrow, November 4th. Good Works Columbus endorses Jesse Vogel for Columbus City Council and...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Hey y'all!

Community request for help for two neighbors who just got housing.

If you're able to help, please text Frank and Michelle at the number listed below.

You're valid, loved, and matter!
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Happy Monday y’all! This week’s newsletter includes a voting guide for tomorrow’s election, Cranksgiving Columbus (a food drive on two wheels 🚲), a @matternews.bsky.social fundraiser next week, and more!

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Good Works Columbus: November 3rd, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus!Election Day is tomorrow, November 4th. Good Works Columbus endorses Jesse Vogel for Columbus City Council and...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Spooky Season is in full swing, and there's nothing scarier than greenhouse gas emissions from pumpkins!

Bring us your pumpkins to be composted for FREE from Oct 31 - Nov 30 at one of these three locations!
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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As resources get more scare, donating items is one way to ensure we send less to the landfill and repurpose and reuse items that still have value. Find a list of places to donate items compiled by Columbus Food Rescue here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
PUBLIC Donations Suggestions
GOT STUFF? HERE ARE PLACES THAT WILL ACCEPT THOSE DONATIONS! GENERAL GO-TO OPTIONS Community Development for All People Free Store (South Side) Address: 946 Parsons Ave 43206 Donation hours: M-Th 9a...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Final week of early voting before the General Election! Good Works Columbus endorses Jesse Vogel for Columbus City Council and encourages readers to vote @senatormeow.bsky.social Sample Meowlet

Check out that and volunteer opportunities in this week’s newsletter:

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Good Works Columbus: October 27th, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus!Early voting continues this week for the general election (Election Day November 4th). Good Works Columbus...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Final week of early voting before the General Election! Good Works Columbus endorses Jesse Vogel for Columbus City Council and encourages readers to vote @senatormeow.bsky.social Sample Meowlet

Check out that and volunteer opportunities in this week’s newsletter:

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Good Works Columbus: October 27th, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus!Early voting continues this week for the general election (Election Day November 4th). Good Works Columbus...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Hello, Meowlets! Early Voting for the 2025 General Election starts today. I'll be at 1700 Morse Rd to cast my Meowlot soon, and the BoE will be waiting for you 8am-5pm weekdays, with more details on their website. More details in the newsletter. See you there!
Senator Meow's Sample Meowlot - Columbus City Council: Jesse Vogel; Columbus City School Board: Antoinette Miranda, Mounir Lynch, Janeece Keyes; Upper Arlington City Council: Laura Oldham; Canal Winchester City Council: Hanna Detwiler; Grove City City Council: Joel Newby; South-Western City Schools Board: Camille Peterson, Chelsea Alkire, Kelly Dillon; visit senatormeow.substack.com for any missing races and explanations! Senator Meow's Sample Meowlot - Issue 1 (ADAMH Levy): Yes; Issue 2 (Zoo Levy): Yes; Issues 5-9 (Bond Issues): Yes; Issues 25-28 (Fairway Cliffs): No; yes to school bonds, Sunday sales, library levies, funding social services. Visit senatormeow.substack.com to read more about the issues.
October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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We have a few prizes and treats, plus one lucky winner will get the new book from @thewaroncars.bsky.social

Let’s reimagine streets for people, not cars.
LIFE AFTER CARS FREEING OURSELVES FROM THE TYRANNY OF THE AUTOMOBILE SARAH GOODYEAR DOUG GORDON HOSTS OF THE WAR •CARS PODCAST ANO AARON NAPARSTEK
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Last Open Streets event this Sunday on High Street from Long to Town!
(10/26, noon - 4pm)

Walk, bike, or roll downtown to play in the street with us. Wear a costume and stop by the Transit Columbus tent to enter our costume contest. 👻
ghost wearing sunglasses COSTUME CONTEST AT OPEN STREETS October 26 noon to 4pm Broad and High Visit the Transit Columbus tent in costume to enter and win prizes!
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Do you like riding bikes? Do you like giving back to the community? Do both at Columbus Cranksgiving, a food drive on 2 wheels!

This is a free event for anyone with a bike and a desire to do good. The event starts at Combustion Brewery on Nov. 8th 🚲

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Cranksgiving Columbus 2025
Causes event in Columbus by Cranksgiving Columbus and Combustion Brewery & Taproom - Clintonville on Saturday, November 8 2025 with 104 people interested and 25 people going. 8 posts in the discussion...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Big Table events on passenger rail and on housing, upcoming tree plantings, one more week for ADU survey input, and more in this week’s newsletter:

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Good Works Columbus: October 20th, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! Things you can do in person The Big Table: Passenger Rail: Connecting Communities, Building the FutureTuesday,...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Tonight!
transitcolumbus.org Transit Columbus @transitcolumbus.org · Oct 11
We’ll be joined by COTA’s new Chief LinkUS officer, Dorinda McCombs and Chief External Relations Officer, Patrick Harris to talk about what COTA is doing to ensure that LinkUS is successful.
Transit Columbus October 2025 Meeting flyer on a seafoam green background with a white grid pattern. At the top is a photo of Dorinda McCombs, a Black woman with sleek black hair in a ponytail. She is wearing red lipstick and a plaid blazer. Below is an off-white bubble with purple text that reads, “Introducing Dorinda McCombs, the new Chief LinkUS officer at COTA. Dorinda will join our Oct 14th meeting to talk about what COTA is doing to ensure successful LinkUS implementation.”
October 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Unionizing 101, Columbus Tree Coalition, a @transitcolumbus.org meeting, and more in this week’s newsletter!

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Good Works Columbus: October 13th, 2025
Hi y’all, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! Things you can do in person Transit Columbus Monthly MeetingTuesday, October 14th 7:00pm-8:30pmColumbus Main...
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October 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM