New American Leadership Academy 2020 Cohort

11/09/2023

The City of Columbus New American Leadership Academy, NALA 2023 cohort graduated 19 fellows representing 16 different cultural and national […]

10/22/2023

09/15/2023

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's come together to celebrate and give recognition to the contributions of our Latine and Hispanic communities around the world and right here in Columbus!

History fact: Did you know the Central American nations of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica all celebrate their independence on Sept. 15 and on the 16th Mexico marks its national day?!

If you would like to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage locally check out latinoheritagecbus.org for a full list of events.
Department of Neighborhoods Columbus City of Columbus - City Hall New American Leadership Academy Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS)

08/16/2023

New Team Member Alert 🚨: Lets give a warm welcome to Lindora Howard- Diawara! She's the new Community Relations Coordinator for our New Americans Initiative.

Before joining us at the Department of Neighborhoods Columbus, she was the founder of Business for Peace Community Development Foundation an organization that helps women and girls build confidence to become agents of change locally and even globally!

She received her bachelor's degree in Sociology from University of Liberia - UL and a Master of Arts in Peace Studies at Notre Dame.

Fun Facts: She loves to cook and she is a 2021 alum of our New American Leadership Academy!

08/12/2023

08/11/2023

Rock the night away during CBUS Soul Fest! This festival celebrates Columbus' vibrant Black culture, music, history and soul. Come out to Genoa Park along The Scioto Mile on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 4-11 p.m. to enjoy delicious food and great music at this one-day event. This event is held in partnership with Experience Columbus. Learn more here: bit.ly/43TheTx.

08/09/2023

Rise Up CBUS! is taking over Cross Creek Park in tomorrow from 4:30 to 7:30! Team Neighborhoods is getting ready. We hope to see you there! We’ll have free food, a DJ and community resources. is making an appearance!

07/18/2023

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06/20/2023