One Columbus Programs

Community Prayer Breakfasts are held quarterly on the Plaza Level of the Government Center where people of all faiths gather to pray for the community.

Dare To Dream Summit is an educational and motivational program for high school students from the Chattahoochee Valley who come together to address some of the issues of diversity and race relations that face them at home, in school and in their community. They also learn about leadership and behavior challenges and how they affect their future.

Dialogue Groups are one-hour facilitated sessions of diverse individuals that last at least 5 weeks where individuals from corporations, institutions, and neighborhoods can participate in sessions where democratic dialogue among themselves leads to learning more about one another’s aspirations, cultures, personal goals, and attitudes.  To register as a participant in a Dialogue Group, click here

E Pluribus Unum is a lecture/discussion series that examines the U. S. Constitution as the fundamental document to which all Americans look for guidance concerning the prerogatives of the individual and the limits of official authority.

Golf Tournament is an annual fund raising event for One Columbus where sports persons and others gather at a local golf range and enjoy the sport while raising funds for One Columbus. It is also an exciting opportunity to entertain employees and/or clients as well as promote your organization, products, or services by distributing information, mingling with golfers, and receiving official recognition.

Mix-It-Up is a national day in November when high school youth across the land are exposed to the values and benefits of diversity. One Columbus sponsors this event with the MCSD.

Race Relations Breakfasts are held each the second and fourth Wednesday of the month (except during the Summer and in December) where participants find an opportunity to discuss current issues affecting the community--particularly as they relate to race and diversity. These sessions are held at Ruth Ann’s Restaurant on Veteran’s Parkway  Click for Map of Ruth Ann's Restaurants

Recognition Dinner the community and to recognize an organization or individual and a young person that has made a significant contribution to diversity in the community. The Community Excellence Award is displayed on the Plaza Level of the Government Center and is given to an organization or individual. The Richard R. Miles Youth Award is give to a high school junior or senior for similar work. For additional information regarding the Recognition Dinner Awards and criteria click here. The Nomination Form for the Community Excellence Award can be found here.

Study Circles are structured dialogue groups that culminate in action forums to address identified issues in the community.

Why Should I Care? is a panel presentation and interactive dialogue by diverse persons presenting the One Columbus message about creating unity, respect and acceptance of others. It is a bridge building activity available to organizations and groups who want to learn about One Columbus and our methodology.

www.onecolumbus.org is the organization’s official website where information about One Columbus, its missions, goals, programs and leadership can be found.