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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Nationwide Children's buys former Catholic church site, plans to create affordable housing
The property that has been home to a now-shuttered Catholic church on Columbus' South Side is set to get new life as affordable housing. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus closed Corpus Christi Catholic Church on East Stewart Avenue in 2023, as part of a broad reorganization and closure of churches. But, on July 24, the nonprofit Healthy Homes purchased if for about $1.2 million from St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church in German Village. Healthy Homes plans to demolish the church building and construct housing on the five-acre property. "We're excited to look forward to what the options are in terms of what we can bring online and I think hopefully in 2027 be breaking ground on something really amazing," said Gretchen West, executive director of Healthy Homes. Healthy Homes, founded in 2008, works to create more affordable housing in Columbus, primarily on the South Side and in Linden. It is a collaboration between Nationwide Children's Hospital and Community Development for All People and offers rental properties and home ownership at below-market rates; builds homes on existing lots; and gives grants for residents to make home repairs. Why did Corpus Christi Catholic Church close? Built in 1951, the church building at 1111 E. Stewart Ave. housed the parish until it was closed in July 2023, with parishioners from Corpus Christi and St. Ladislas Church sent to St. Mary Catholic Church in German Village. At the time, the Diocese noted fewer parishioners, less attendance at Mass and a shortage of priests among reasons for the closure. The diocese sold the church to Healthy Homes due to its belief in the virtue of charity to love God and neighbor, said Jason Mays, diocese spokesman. "The Catholic Church has viewed housing as a basic human right," Mays said. "This is shown in our belief of the human person and the responsibility of society to protect the life and dignity of every person by providing conditions where human life and dignity are enhanced." The diocese and St. Mary's believe the property should be used to improve community health, especially for those who live nearby, Mays said. "St. Mary's is thrilled with the continued partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital and believes that, like the former Corpus Christi Church, the property will continue to impact families positively of the South end of Columbus for many years to come," Mays said. Still, the church closure was painful for local residents, said Ted Welch, president of the Edgewood Civic Organization, which covers the area near the church. "It's a scar right now," Welch said, of the church land. It was more than a church to residents, as it also hosted Easter Egg hunts, community meetings, National Night Out, Christmas concerts and more, he said. Columbus Bishop Rev. Earl Fernandes said in the sales contract that not a brick of the original footprint could remain, Welch said, which caused pain for community members hoping to establish parts of it as a community center. The diocese said the level of asbestos in the church building means it needs to be demolished. But, residents still have hope for the space and are happy that Healthy Homes purchased it, Welch said. 'A healing time for the community' Demolition of the original buildings will likely take place this year, West said, with hopes for construction of housing to begin in 2027. Healthy Homes plans to work with community members as it develops plans for the site, and Welch said residents are keeping an open mind. "We're willing and interested and hopeful in working with them that this can be a healing time for the community," he said. "I'm looking for a way to begin healing where the former church property can become kind of a shining light on the hill." While the project is in the early planning phase, the vision for redevelopment of the site includes affordable multi-family rental units and homeownership opportunities to help keep area residents from being priced out of their community, West said. The project is important because it relates back to Nationwide Children's mission to help children be healthier, West said. "We know that housing, especially safe, quality, affordable housing, plays a vital role in children's health," she said. As for the new land purchased, West said: "It's just a really exciting opportunity." Underserved Communities Reporter Danae King can be reached at dking@ or on X at @DanaeKing. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Shuttered Catholic church site soon to be home to affordable housing Solve the daily Crossword
Business Journals
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
CancerFree KIDS Announces New Columbus Managing Director and Inaugural Columbus Board
CancerFree KIDS, a nonprofit committed to eradicating pediatric cancer as a life-threatening disease in children through funding innovative, early-stage research, proudly announces its new managing director of the Columbus market and the formation of its inaugural Columbus Board of Directors. This builds on the Cincinnati-based organization's official expansion into Columbus last year, elevating the impact it can make for the world-renowned research team at Nationwide Children's Hospital. CancerFree KIDS is the catalyst for change and fills a critical, unmet need – funding early-stage research that shows potential to lead to major breakthroughs in treatments for pediatric cancer. To spearhead efforts in central Ohio, CancerFree KIDS is appointing Drew Dollmatsch as the managing director of the Columbus market. He has spent more than 20 years helping to advance approaches to treatment and access to quality oncology care. He will work with a new Columbus Board of Directors, which brings together top community leaders, medical experts, and advocates who each offer a unique perspective—from personal experiences with pediatric cancer to professional alignment with the mission. The board members include: Nick Fortine (Blacklick), Market President & Publisher at Columbus Business First (Board Chair) Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD (Dublin), Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University (Medical Chair) Ryan D. Roberts, MD, PhD (Grove City), Principal Investigator for the Center for Childhood Cancer at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital and an Associate Professor with tenure for the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT at The Ohio State University (Medical Vice Chair) Jeremy Jackson (Gahanna), Managing Director and Client Relationship Manager at Deloitte (Vice Chair) Tim Cahill, Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Corey Carroll (Short North), Senior Medical Device Sales Representative at Medtronic Bobbi Krabill, Deputy Director at the Ohio Department of Health Center of Public Health Excellence Kimberlee Billet (Dublin), Administrative Operations Manager at SRS Mechanical Jeff Ortman (Hilliard), President of HAWA Engineers Megan Shroy (Worthington), President of Approach Marketing Sarah Pinto (Powell), Partner at Deloitte Kyle Alfriend, Managing Partner, Alfriend Group, Re/Max Achievers 'Having a local board and boots on the ground in Columbus strengthens our ability to fund, advocate, and connect with this community,' said Jill Brinck, CancerFree KIDS executive director. 'These board members are passionate champions of the cause, and we are grateful for their commitment to fueling change through awareness, fundraising, and strategic support for our local efforts.' Less than 8% of federal cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer, despite it being the number one cause of death by disease for children in the United States. And because pediatric cancer is so underfunded, many children with cancer are forced to use treatments that are designed for adults, leading to other serious and chronic illnesses later in life. Early-stage research is the key to making meaningful progress and changing these realities. CancerFree KIDS is the only nonprofit filling this need – investing $10.85 million since its founding in 2002 – so that the most promising, early-stage research ideas can get off the ground. Over the past five years, almost half of CancerFree KIDS funding has been awarded to researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where some of the best minds in pediatric cancer in the world are doing research. CancerFree KIDS needs the community's help to fuel this transformative, life-changing research so that tomorrow's kids have gentler, more effective options for cancer treatment. To learn more about CancerFree KIDS, the pediatric research it supports, and how to get involved, visit ### About CancerFree KIDS Founded in 2002, CancerFree KIDS is dedicated to eradicating cancer as a life-threatening disease in children by funding innovative, early-stage pediatric cancer research that might otherwise go unfunded. As the largest funder of early-stage childhood cancer research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital, CancerFree KIDS has invested nearly $10.85 million in 240 research projects to date. These investments have helped generate more than $114 million in subsequent funding, and have led to new patents, clinical trials, scientific publications, and companies—each focused on developing safer, more effective treatments for childhood cancer.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Columbus OKs funding to fight domestic violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council has authorized funding to help a program city leaders said is vital in the fight against domestic violence. Monday, the city council authorized $345,130 from the general fund to keep the Advocacy Crisis Team for Domestic Violence (ACT-DV), a partnership between Columbus police and Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center of Family Safety and Healing. City leaders hope the money will help expand the program. How ACT-DV works is when police respond to a domestic violence situation, they will call advocates with Nationwide Children's Hospital to the scene to focus on the victims. 'When surveyed officers shared their confidence in ACT-DV and saying the partnership provides a better response in producing results for victims than other programs,' Dr. Joanne Lunceford, deputy director of the Office of Violence Prevention, said at Monday's Columbus City Council meeting. This allows the Office of Violence Prevention to enter a one-year contract with the center. The money will keep the partnership going between the police department and the hospital instead of having to outsource for advocates. 'Expanding ACT-DV services would provide the opportunity to continue building trust and safe options for some of our most vulnerable community members,' Lunceford said. At Monday's meeting, Lunceford said the hope is to bring on more advocates, having one for each police zone. ACT-DV started as a pilot program in 2023. Nationwide said it expanded in 2024 and is now fully available in two zones of the city, but can be available in all areas if called. Once the scene is secured, advocates will arrive. This frees police to focus on the investigation while the advocate can focus on helping the victim. 'Our goal is to get out to make sure that person feels grounded at a very chaotic and confusing time, then we work alongside officers knowing we have a different role,' Amber Howell, a clinical supervisor for the Center for Family Safety and Healing, said. City leaders declared domestic violence an emergency, saying the program has been extremely helpful but noting difficulties with staffing. The ordinance will officially take effect once signed by Mayor Andrew Ginther. The team responded to more than 220 calls in 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
The Memorial Tournament purse, payout: See prize money for every player, winner
The Memorial Tournament purse, payout: See prize money for every player, winner Show Caption Hide Caption Scottie Scheffler credits team, family after PGA win Scheffler says strong support, family, and a simple life off the course keep him grounded and winning. PGA TOUR The Memorial Tournament is in the final round at the esteemed Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, where the clash of the best golfers in the world is underway. The Memorial Tournament, a beacon of philanthropy, extends its support to numerous charities in collaboration with organizations like the Nicklaus Children's Healthcare Foundation, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Despite this noble focus, the tournament offers a substantial prize purse for the top finishers at Muirfield Village Golf Club. The prize purse for the Memorial Tournament is an impressive $20 million, with the winner receiving $4 million. The second-place finisher will earn $2.2 million, while the third-place finisher will take home $1.4 million. Let's delve into the prize money distribution, shedding light on the substantial rewards that await the top finishers at the Memorial Tournament. More: When is the Ryder Cup 2025? Dates, time and what to know What is the total purse for the 2025 Memorial Tournament? The total purse for the 2025 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is $20 million. The first place winner will take home $4 million of the prize purse. 2025 Memorial Tournament: Purse breakdown for PGA Tour event Money amounts don't include ties. All figures according to the PGA Tour
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Barbara Nicklaus hailed as 'angel of Muirfield Village' at Memorial honoree ceremony
Barbara Nicklaus hailed as 'angel of Muirfield Village' at Memorial honoree ceremony DUBLIN, Ohio — The First Lady of Golf got an earful from the Golden Bear, and the musical serenade brought the house down at the Barbara Nicklaus honoree ceremony at Muirfield Village. After several members of the Memorial Tournament Captains Club, including Jack Nicklaus II, spoke glowingly of Barbara, and before the honoree addressed the adoring crowd, a video was shown of Jack Nicklaus singing the Johnny Mathis song 'I married an angel.' 'You didn't know I was a singer, did you?' Nicklaus joked as the crowd of about 1,000 in stands behind the practice range roared. Barbara thanked her husband – 'You're the best thing to ever happen to me' – and pointed out that Jack allowed her to be her own person. Jack then stepped to the lectern and waxed poetic about his wife of almost 64 years, saying that 'for 65 years she's been my conscience. … She's a special lady.' Barbara and Jack, both 85, met their freshman year at Ohio State, married in 1960 and moved to Florida in 1966. She is from Clintonville. He is from Upper Arlington. Jack shared several stories about his wife, including how she has always been quite the prankster. One of her favorite moves was dropping rubber insects into friends' drinks. She once put rubber ants into Tom Watson's glass of ice tea. Barbara kept her 'Phantom' identity under close wraps, but could not hide her generosity and sweet spirit. 'She never met a stranger,' Jack said, wiping away tears. Jack II called his mother 'a reluctant honoree' who is 'most comfortable when those around her shine.' Charlie Mecham, a longtime friend of the Nicklauses, said, 'If Jack is the heart (of the Memorial Tournament), Barbara is the soul.' Barbara Nicklaus is known for her charitable work, most notably Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Florida. After former Dispatch golf writer Bob Baptist was honored with the Memorial Golf Journalism Award, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan mentioned how Barbara Nicklaus has been the driving force behind the Memorial Tournament having donated $41 million back to Nationwide Children's Hospital through the years. 'You know the water cooler talk about who is the greatest of all time, well I'm in the camp that says Barbara is in the conversation,' Monahan said. Sports columnist Rob Oller can be reached at roller@ and on at@rollerCD. Read his columns from theBuckeyes' national championship season in "Scarlet Reign," a hardcover coffee-table collector's book from The Dispatch. Details at
