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Bart Logan, Assistant Director, Communications
Ashley Labaki, Digital Media Specialist / Public Information Officer
Raven Ford, Public Information Officer

Latest News Releases

Roads2Work Sends Residents Into Middle Class Careers

Published on July 07, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 0472-26 on July 7, 2026, a $1.1 million subaward to Roads2Work, Inc. The program has trained over 500 residents for commercial driving careers averaging $56,000 a year and will enroll 125 more.

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County Funds Summer Work & Training for 373 Youth Through Ready 2 Earn

Published on May 12, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved $1,534,712.83 in subaward agreements with three community partners for the Ready 2 Earn summer youth employment program. Godman Guild Association, Lead the Way Learning Academy, and St. Stephen's Community House will serve 373 youth through work-based learning, pre-apprenticeship training, and credential programs.

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Franklin County Commits $500K to Transitional Housing for Youth

Published on May 05, 2026

The Board approved $500,000 for the Kaleidoscope Youth Center's Transitional Housing Supportive Services program, supporting Franklin County residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The contract runs January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 and funds supportive services connecting individuals to community resources.

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77K Free Books for County Children

Published on April 28, 2026

Franklin County renewed its partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio and Nationwide Children's Hospital to provide free monthly books to children from birth to age five. The renewed agreement is expected to deliver over 77,000 books this cycle.

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Free Mental Health Site Hits 44K Users

Published on April 28, 2026

Franklin County extended its agreement with CredibleMind, a free digital behavioral health platform that has reached more than 44,000 visitors since 2021. Nearly 24,000 residents have completed the online assessment. The platform covers over 230 wellness topics and is available at franklincountyohio.crediblemind.com.

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