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COLUMBUS — The Habitat for Humanity organization helped bring residents to the entities and organizations that serve them every day by hosting the Community Connections event on the Courthouse Square on Saturday, April 7.
Each organization had the opportunity to set up booths to advocate for their cause or provide resources to assist residents of Colombus. Not only could residents connect with their local organizations, but these groups intermingled with each other and provided resources amongst themselves as well.
“The community connections event helped familiarize the city and county residents about available services in our area and also helped network with other non-profits,” Mayor Lori An Gobert said, “Thank you Habitat for Humanity for putting this wonderful event on again this year.”
Each of the organizations present raved about the proceedings after the successful event. Organizations such as the Columbus Fire Department, Columbus ISD PTO, Wellness Council, A Better Columbus, Lions Club and many more were present.
Entities like the Columbus ISD PTO and Habitat for Humanity themselves advocated for their respective causes and hoped to receive contributions or support.
“We came to Community Connections Day because Columbus Elementary School PTO wants to get the word out about the upcoming school bond,” CES mother and PTO member Monica Heffley said, “It will lower our tax rates; think of it as refinancing your house. We will refinance old bonds into this new one, help our school kids with much-needed school improvements and lower our tax rates.”
The Columbus PTO had several advocates present as they look to garner support for the upcoming bond election.
“Our community is only as great as our smallest members, and it’s our responsibility to be their voice and vote for the change they require to succeed,” PTO member Cece Davis said.
While some organizations advocated for their respective missions, others simply wanted to be visible in the community like the CVFD. The department held a booth with games and demonstrated different tools and equipment the department uses on a regular basis. CVFD Lieutenant and Secretary Anna Shultz expressed the department’s enjoyment of the event and their anticipation for next year’s event.
Musician Victor Rodriguez performed the live music performance for the event throughout its entirety. The event also featured a bounce house for children and food provided by the Columbus Lions Club.
