WIN Worthington Interfaith Neighbors

09/29/2026

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT TRENT BOWERS AND THE WORTHINGTON SCHOOL BOARD:

This morning, as some Worthington families were getting ready to go to school, they were greeted with ugly flyers on their doorstep filled with hateful speech. As some school principals and teachers were arriving at their place of work, they too found the same disgusting flyers dropped in close proximity to their school buildings. While I won’t give these hateful messengers any amplification here, I will say this: In Worthington, we welcome ALL. What we won’t accept are people who spread their hate under the cover of darkness. And we won’t tolerate this.

We’re disgusted. We’re outraged. And we’re sad. For our friends, neighbors, students and staff in our schools who would say they’re not surprised by this because, on some level, they’ve lived with it their entire lives: We believe them. Even though we’ve never walked in their shoes, we stand with them. We work hard every day to make Worthington Schools a community where everyone is welcome and this is a stark reminder of why our work is so important.

While this has happened before, Worthington Police were immediately called and have remained engaged all morning. Our Board of Education has reported this to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) who tracks hate groups and extremist activity. We have no reason to believe the cowards who left these flyers plan to do any more than litter, but their attempt to intimidate will not be minimized or overlooked by this District, School administrators, counselors and our security teams are aware of this situation and will be both vigilant and ready to support students and staff.

We work hard every day to make Worthington Schools a community where everyone belongs and feels welcomed. So, while hate may reside among us, it has no place here. We value and celebrate the rich diversity of our school community today, tomorrow and always.

We see you, we love you, and you matter in Worthington! These people can stick their flyers where the sun doesn’t shine.

Trent Bowers, Superintendent; Amber Epling-Skinner Board President; Stephanie Harless, Board Vice President

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Can’t miss this!

🍽️ Turkish Food Festival in Columbus • FREE Admission • October 11!

Columbus, you’re invited to TASO’s Turkish Food Festival

Bring your family and friends for delicious Turkish food, a folk dance show, and a day together with our local community.

🎟️ FREE admission • Food available for purchase
📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
📍 2885 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Everyone is welcome! Stop by, enjoy the flavors, and make some new connections.

Tag a friend who would love to join you!

09/28/2026

Another distribution to help every little bit!

🥔 Fresh Food. Shared Care. Community in Action. 💚
Immigrants Integration Station (IIS) is grateful to share another meaningful moment of community support. 56 families received fresh potatoes, helping put nutritious food on the tables of families in need across our community.
A special thank you to Zahid Khan for his generous donation of fresh, high-quality potatoes. IIS picked up the donation and distributed it from our office parking lot, including to women participating in our ESL classes.
We also sincerely thank Rayhan and our dedicated volunteer who helped with the truck, loading, and distribution. We are especially keeping our volunteer’s father in our thoughts and prayers as he faces cancer.
This is what community looks like: people helping people, neighbors supporting neighbors, and generosity reaching family tables.
At IIS, every donation—large or small—helps us continue serving refugees, immigrants, and families in need. We deeply appreciate everyone who stands with our mission.
💚 Immigrants Integration Station
Empowering Hope, Embracing Refugees.

09/26/2026

Volunteers are welcome and needed to help us make our Community Festival on Sunday, September 27th from 4-5:30pm a success! A variety of family-friendly volunteer opportunities are available, including:
-Assisting with children's games
-Serving samples of food/beverages
-Making/serving popcorn and snow cones
-Assisting with ticket sales
-Helping with event set up/tear down (Before and After 4-5:30PM)

We would love to have YOU join our volunteer team! Click on the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4CA9AE2EABFC1-64987687-community #/?blm_aid=0

09/26/2026

All attendees will receive FREE admission to the Columbus Museum of Art for the day!

09/26/2026

Great event!

All attendees will receive FREE admission to the Columbus Museum of Art for the day!

09/26/2026

Go check it out!

Sometimes support looks like finding the clothes or household essentials your family needs. Sometimes it’s getting connected to a resource you didn’t know was available.

At our September 30 Community Closet, our partners at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be there to help families do both.

From 5–7 p.m., stop by the Nationwide Children's Hospital’s shuttle outside the Harmony Center for safe sleep kits, bassinets, kindergarten readiness resources and other family giveaways, while supplies last.

Inside, Community Closet will offer free clothing, shoes, hygiene products and household essentials to our neighbors at no cost.

Franklin County Harmony Center
4411 Tamarack Blvd.
Wednesday, September 30
5–7 p.m.

09/26/2026

Nurses caring for people.... Creating a supportive life environment - one that emulates kindness, compassion and respect for each other. Onward.

09/26/2026