This church provides several important community programs in the Merion Village neighborhood of Columbus, along with worship services. Programs include daily Fresh Markets with free produce for income-eligible individuals, nutrition education, free health and wellness classes, community events, an after-school program at Lincoln Park Elementary, Free Store, and ID 4 All People.
Fresh Market Website: heal4allpeople.org/all-people-s-fresh-market
Main Website: 4allpeople.org
Offers faith-based community outreach programs. All are welcome for a free community breakfast on Sunday mornings and for Thursday night dinner and fellowship. They also host a free monthly bike shop for all ages to learn how to repair and rebuilt bikes.
1015 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-3191
felccolumbus.com/community
A community bike shop specializing in bicycle repair and refurbishment. The Open Shop provides access to work stations and tools for ages 16+ to come and repair their bike for free, with help from volunteer mechanics. They sell new, used, and electric bikes at a variety of price points, and new and used bike parts at an affordable rate. They also offer free bike maintenance courses and programs for youth. Visit the website for shop hours or to shop online.
897 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 228-1852
franklintoncycleworks.org
MORPC is responsible for the Central Ohio region’s transportation planning process. Visit the website to find information on current policy updates, find a community forum, and information for bicycle commuters. The commission offers consulting services for local communities to navigate zoning codes and long-term development activities. They also offer free home weatherization services for income-eligible households to make efficiency improvements such as replacing a furnace, insulation, home energy inspection, and appliance safety checks. Use the link below to sign up for Air Quality alerts by email or text to stay informed when pollution levels are high.
111 Liberty Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Main Office: (614) 228-2663
Home Repair & Energy Efficiency Services: (614) 621-1171
Main Website: morpc.org
Sign Up for Air Quality Alerts: mailchi.mp/1d5b539be321/air_alerts
Columbus Metro Bike User Map: public-morpc.hub.arcgis.com/apps/38c3354989eb436184e41803fcabda7d/explore
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) website has information on parks, trails, state park lodges, and historic places to explore throughout Ohio. Find upcoming events, hunting licenses and regulations, safety tips, or make a camping reservation. Use the Ohio Trails Partnership Map to find out where to go hiking, biking, birding, paddling, and horseback riding in Ohio.
ohiodnr.gov/home
A transportation and bicycle advocacy organization in Columbus. They offer a variety of free community bike rides to teach bicycle safety, tour the city, raise awareness, and have fun. They also offer bike parking consults for businesses. Visit their website to find upcoming community rides.
921 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 470-4220
yaybikes.com