Focus areas

The work moving our region forward

10,000+

Residents impacted

32

Solutions delivered

204

Partners and collaborators

ConnectUS

Digital opportunity

Over 80,000 households in Franklin County lack home internet access, creating significant barriers to education, employment, and essential services.

A network of 60+ organizations are implementing comprehensive solutions through the ConnectUS initiative.

Digital Skills Hub aims to upskill 10,000 residents by 2027

Device Donation has a goal to distribute 2,500 devices to residents every year

Affordable Internet Guide is a hub for residents to shop via a trusted source

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Community Information Exchange Initiative

Connected care

In 2022, you could fill Nationwide Arena 12 times with residents who lived below 125% of the poverty line in Franklin County. Poverty is complex and problems rarely come one at a time: housing, health, childcare, and employment are deeply intertwined.

The Community Information Exchange (CIE) Initiative is a cross-sector initiative that connects health and human services, making it easier for residents to get the help they need, when they need it.

One accessible tech platform for residents to apply for health and human services

Coordinated collaboration across housing, childcare, workforce, and health organizations

Informed community insights with secure data analysis to flag gaps in support

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Regional advantage

Stronger futures

Columbus has become the fastest-growing Midwest metros and one of the top 10 fastest-growing U.S. cities. Change happens faster than ever before — we're here to help us adapt and anticipate.

From EV adoption to cutting-edge tech, our work reduces friction so residents can live, work, and thrive in place.

Ride & Drives has engaged more than 700 residents in 2025 alone

Green IT Playbook established Columbus as the nation's first Green IT zone

E-Bikes Incentive Program added over 600 bikes to our roads, relieving vehicle congestion

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