When MidTown, Inc. formed in December of 2005, there were just three active neighborhood associations in the MidTown area.  Now, through MidTown, Inc.'s efforts, there are 19 such associations in various stages of organization within MidTown Columbus.  To see a list of the neighborhood associations and leadership contacts CLICK HERE.  Neighborhood groups create stability and a broader sense of community.  Most neighborhood groups are pulled together because of some matter of urgency, i.e., a spike in crime, road expansion, or zoning issue.  These issues generally result in high meeting attendance and impassioned participation from neighbors for a short period of time until the urgent issue subsides.  A better approach to neighborhood improvement and stability is to create a permenant neighborhood association organizational structure.  These groups should have both a formal organizational and an informal social function.  MidTown, Inc. assists resident groups in forming sustainable neighborhood associations.  We can help you work with the Columbus Police Department to set up Crime Watch groups, identify neighborhood leadership and create directories and communication networks, such as street captains, phone trees, or email lists and more.  To find out whether your neighborhood has an organization or to volunteer to lead a neighborhood group, visit the web link above or call our office at (706) 494-1663. 

 

For more than 45 years Dr. Reagon has been a major cultural voice for freedom and justice; singing, teaching-speaking out against racism and organized inequities of all kinds. Reagon's life and work supports the concept of community based culture with an enlarged capacity for mutual respect.  Reagon was born in Dougherty County, outside of Albany Georgia.  She counts her participation in the Civil Rights Movement while a college student at Albany State College as a transformative rebirthing.  In 1973 while a graduate student of history at Howard University and vocal director of the DC Black Repertory Theater, she formed the internationally renowned African American women's a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock, producing the group's Grammy nominated Still the Same Me. She led the group until her retirement in 2004. 

 
Reagon is Professor Emeritus of history at American University, and the recipient of the 2003 Heinz Award for the Arts and Humanities, the 1995 Presidential Medal for her work in the Public Understanding of Humanities and a Macarthur Foundation Fellowship.  Dr. Reagon currently serves as Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History in Washington DC.    To learn more of Dr. Reagon's impressive career and life's work visit her WEBSITE.

Help us meet our fundraising goal.  MidTown, Inc.'s Champions Campaign seeks to raise $1.2 million to sustain its renewal efforts over the next 3 years.  Every contribution makes a difference and helps realize the potential of MidTown Columbus.

 

Positive change happens through community effort, and those concerted efforts require funding.  Contributions made to MidTown, Inc. are tax deductible.  MidTown, Inc. is a non-profit tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization.  Please join us in the pursuit of this mission and in the renewal of our in-town community.