FACCES

🍽️: We had an amazing time at the Franklin Park Conservatory Growing to Green Harvest Awards! Stay tuned for our November newsletter as we talk about upcoming garden opportunities and highlight Growing to Green Program Manager Liv White as Faces of FACCES.

📚: We had such a great time connecting with families at last week's Baby on Board Social Club! Our conversation focused on the things parents need beyond the registry! Don't miss our next Baby on Board- click the link in our bio to RSVP!

🍽️: We want to share a huge thank you to the OSU Mount Leadership Society Scholars for helping make our garden expansion project a reality! We're always looking for volunteers, especially at our Fresh Market. Click the link in our bio to sign up and volunteer with us!

✨: We had an amazing time bringing families together for our Fall Family Gathering: Back to School Re-Up! We're already looking forward to our next Family Gathering in November at United Skates of America! Grab your FREE tickets now at the link in our bio.

📚: Our Summer Guest Speaker Series has come to a close and we want to thank all of the incredible professionals who shared their time, knowledge, and experiences with our summer camp youth this year! Thank you for making this summer such a meaningful experience for our campers!

📚: Summer camp may be over, but these memories will last a lifetime! A huge thank you to @ColsRecParks for making this incredible summer possible. We are so grateful for your partnership and the unforgettable experiences you helped create for our youth!

🍽️: We had so much fun learning all about melons at our latest FACCES Urban Gardener’s Gathering! You won't want to miss the next Urban Gardener's Gathering all about herbs! Join us this Thursday as we dive into growing, harvesting, cooking, and more.

✨: The August Family Gathering celebrating our community's "little legacies" was filled with celebration for new and seasoned parents! We hope to see you at our next Family Gathering on the first Wednesday of September for the Back to School Re-Up! 📚🎒

✨: We're so thankful to have been invited to the Marion-Franklin Civic Association's: National Night Out! We had such a great time engaging with community members, sharing resources and programs, and celebrating all the wonderful things that make our community so special.

📚: The FACCES Summer Camp Youth showed their friends and family what they've been working on this summer during the annual reflection event! Stay tuned for more camp highlights as we wrap up an unforgettable summer filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories! ☀️

📚: Here's a look at the moments that made this summer one to remember for the FACCES Summer Camp Youth! From daily activities in the FACCES Urban Garden to field trips to the Marion-Franklin Library, each day has been filled with opportunities to learn, explore, and create!

🍽️: We want to give a shoutout to our friends at Goodwill Columbus! Thank you for joining us each week to water plants and help keep our Urban Garden beautiful! Your hard work and positive energy make a real difference; thank you for helping our garden and our community grow!

🍽️: Our July Family Gathering was a fun-filled celebration of the second annual Community Kitchen Day! Join us at "Little Legacies", next month's Family Gathering for expecting families and the villages that support them. Click the link in our bio to get your free tickets!

📚: 2026 Summer Camp is in full swing at FACCES, and no two days look the same! From watering plants, feeding fish, and harvesting fresh produce in our Urban Garden to hearing from inspiring guest speakers, our youth are learning something new every day.

✨: For July, we're proud to highlight Nkeelah and Debraylin's family as our Faces of FACCES! We're grateful for families like this who remind us that when we learn, grow, and support one another, we create a stronger community for everyone. #facces #faccesfamilies

🍽️: We invite families, neighbors, and friends to join us in celebrating Community Kitchen Day during our July Family Gathering. This day is a time to recognize the power of breaking bread together and the impact community kitchens have on the communities they serve.

✨: The rain didn't stop our shine while celebrating the class of 2026 graduates at our Summer Family Gathering! We want to thank the community for showing up to honor the many accomplishments of one another, as we celebrated graduates from pre-school all the way to college!

🍽️: We want to give a shoutout to the interns from the Youth-Led Farmer's Market Program for all their hard work and dedication over the last few months! We are also beyond grateful to @OHEducation for their support in helping make this opportunity possible for our youth!

📚: A huge thank you to @ColumbusGov for the 2026 Summer Youth Program Grant, this funding helps make the summer full of learning, exploration, and fun possible for the youth. #facces #faccesyouth

🍽️: The FACCES garden interns have been hard at work on our Urban Garden expansion project, while the marketing interns have been documenting every step of the way! With guidance from the FACCES gardener, the youth has learned how to safely work with construction materials.