Greater Hilltop Area Commission

08/19/2026

GHAC’s Zoning Committee will review 3 applications on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:30PM, Hilltop Library.

08/18/2026

Commissioners Wilkerson & Argiro tabled at the open house resource fair at Binns Elementary School to share about our work in the community. We wish all students and teachers a great school year!

08/18/2026

There is a backpack giveaway taking place today at the Chase Bank on West Broad street from 3:30-5:30PM

08/17/2026

Idea collection for the Columbus Participatory Budget this Wednesday hosted by Transit Columbus, plus 2 committee meetings on Wednesday & Thursday!

08/14/2026

2 upcoming meeting in District 6 (includes GHAC boundaries) with Transit Columbus:
- Wednesday, 8/19 @ 4-8PM, Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch
- Friday, 8/28 from 11AM-Noon, Gladden Community House

Have an idea for a project in your neighborhood? Participatory Budgeting gives residents the opportunity to propose projects for capital funding and help shape what comes next in their community.

Join us at an upcoming Idea Collection event to share your ideas in person.

Can’t make it to an event? Submit your idea online at common.oneproject.org/columbus.

08/14/2026

Friends of Westgate Park is seeking board members if you are looking for a way to get involved in the community!

**Important organization update! Please read the statement below**

Friends of Westgate Park (FOWP) was formed to beautify, support, and advocate for Westgate Park through volunteer stewardship, fundraising, and partnership with local stakeholders. We have existed as an organization since 2007, and we’re grateful to everyone who has helped move this mission forward.

While our recent cleanup events in the park have been productive (thanks to partnerships with other fantastic volunteer organizations), our current board cannot sustainably meet the administrative, operational, and governance responsibilities required of an active nonprofit. Without new board members and/or committed stakeholders stepping forward, FOWP may need to dissolve. Dissolution is a last resort, but our path forward will be guided by what’s most feasible.

Next steps:
-Recruit 2-3 new board members to restore governance capacity and maintain operations.
-Explore a partnership or subsidiary model with another community organization.
-Potentially dissolve the organization if no viable leadership or transition plan emerges.

We are placing the request for additional board members on all of our communication channels; please help spread the word for us. If you have been looking for a way to make a tangible impact in the neighborhood, this is that moment! Even a small group of committed people can stabilize the organization and protect the work that has been built over the years. A green thumb is NOT a requirement to become a board member! A background or interest in finance, administrative work, volunteer coordination, landscaping, social media, and civic engagement are skillsets that are strongly desired. The time commitment for a board member is approximately 10 hours per month from March - October.

How to contact us:
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook Messenger via this account
• Attend an upcoming monthly meeting! We're at the Hilltop Branch of the Columbus Public Library on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM.

Thank you for your consideration and continued support!!

08/11/2026

A reminder that petition packets are due on Friday, August 28th!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CwB1I0Y87C0LD5DHuy1j8wCaQVQhrRNY/view

08/10/2026

Save the date!

🗳️ The Ohio election is coming. Are you ready?

Join the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus and A Step in the Right Direction for a FREE community conversation about the upcoming Ohio election.

We'll talk about:
✅ What's on the ballot
✅ Your rights as a voter
✅ How and when to vote
✅ Get your questions answered

📍 Columbus Metropolitan Library – Hilltop Branch - Meeting Room 1 & 2
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM

☕ Light refreshments will be provided!

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and join the conversation!

08/08/2026

Commissioners Argiro & Montana attend West High School’s Back-to-School Bash this afternoon. They chatted with families about the work of the commission and wished the students luck as they begin the school year!