Wrapping Up the Summer

This summer, Columbus Stand Up was out in the community — connecting with neighbors, registering voters, hosting events, and organizing for a better Columbus. From block parties to canvassing, we’ve seen the power of people coming together across our city. As we head into the fall, we’re excited to keep building momentum with two big upcoming events: our youth-led candidate debate and our community spaghetti dinner.

📅 Date: September 7, 2025

📍 Location: Fort Hayes Education Center, Performing Arts Auditorium (Building 7, Room 108)

Columbus Stand Up! presents the second annual youth-led candidate debate ahead of the 2025 general election — and you’re invited!

This year’s debate will feature two Columbus City Council candidates and six Columbus City School Board candidates. Organized and led by young people, the event centers youth voices in shaping the future of our city.

This is a critical opportunity for Central Ohio voters — especially those 25 and under — to hear directly from candidates about the issues impacting their schools, neighborhoods, and city.

🎁 Plus: Attendees under 25 can enter a raffle to win a Nintendo Switch 2!

👉 Get Involved:
🎟 Reserve your ticket here
❓ Submit a question for the candidates here
🙋 Sign up to volunteer here

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Rochester Event Center (2503 Cleveland Avenue)
💲 Free Dinner Provided

Join us for an evening of good food and real conversation.

Together with community partners, we’re hosting Spaghetti Dinners to bring people together around a shared meal. At each dinner, folks from all walks of life sit down in a welcoming space to talk openly, find common ground, and lay the foundation for community-driven political power.

We believe most people have more in common than what divides us. These dinners are about replacing hostility with honesty, division with shared values, and frustration with hope.

✨ Come for the spaghetti, stay for the conversation. Your seat at the table is waiting.
👉 RSVP here

Columbus Stand Up is building a city where people come first. Follow us on social media, bring a friend to an event, or reach out to learn how you can plug in.