ALL Purpose Center

10/13/2026

Community Partner Shout-Out 💛

We want to thank First Financial Bank for supporting The All Purpose Center and investing in opportunities for youth and families.

Partnerships like these help APC continue growing, reaching families, and providing meaningful opportunities within our community.

Thank you for believing in the work we do. ❤️🖤
First Financial Bank

10/13/2026

Thoughtful Thursday 💭

Sometimes growth is not about doing more.

Sometimes it is recognizing what matters, protecting your peace, asking for help, or giving yourself permission to slow down.

What is one thing you can give yourself a little more grace about today?

10/12/2026

🎃 Harvest Fest is Almost Here!

Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the 254 Center for a fun, family-friendly day with pumpkin painting, games, activities, raffles, and more.

Harvest Fest is also APC’s annual fundraising event, so come have fun while supporting the youth and families we serve.

10/12/2026

There’s a lot happening at The All Purpose Center! 💛

We’re excited to keep growing, connecting, and creating more opportunities for youth and families in our community.

👥 Meet Our New Board Members

We’re continuing to grow our leadership team! Visit our website to learn more about the people helping support APC’s mission and the work happening behind the scenes.

🌐 Check out our website:

Thanks for visiting All Purpose Center. We are the center where the youth is our foundation. Our organization focuses on Persistence, Unity, Respect, Problem-Solving, Opportunity, Supportive and Explorative in our community.

09/26/2026

Sometimes young people need more than somewhere to go after school. They need somewhere they can grow. 💛

Purposeful Pathways gives youth opportunities to talk, learn, build confidence, understand their emotions, practice healthy coping strategies, and connect with positive support.

And it’s FREE.

📍 Feddersen Recreation Center
Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/columbusrecparks1/activity/search/detail/4781?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

📍 Two.Fifty.Four Teen Center
Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
https://forms.gle/9fTqMCt5LKbUQWRt6

Know a family who could benefit? Share this post with them. One share could help connect a young person with exactly the kind of support they need.

📩 [email protected]

09/25/2026

Looking for a positive afterschool space for your youth? 🌱

The All Purpose Center’s FREE Purposeful Pathways Workshops give young people a place to learn, connect, build confidence, strengthen communication, better understand their emotions, practice healthy coping skills, build positive relationships, and continue growing in leadership and personal development.

📍 Feddersen Recreation Center
Monday through Thursday
3:00 PM–6:00 PM
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/columbusrecparks1/activity/search/detail/4781?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

📍 Two.Fifty.Four Teen Center
Monday through Thursday
3:30 PM–6:30 PM
https://forms.gle/ttyFTm8TdNcDUHQx8

Have questions before registering? We are happy to talk with you, answer your questions, and help you learn more.

📩 [email protected]

09/24/2026

Harvest Fest is getting closer! 🍂

Join The All Purpose Center for a fun community event at the 254 Center.

📅 October 24, 2026

https://forms.gle/qhkTbRiJ1HJ56VwF9

We’re planning:

Pumpkin painting, Raffles,Activities,Family fun,Community connection
and so much more!🎃

Come make some fall memories with us.

09/23/2026

𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳. 🌱

STAY TUNED ☺️

Following the success of our 2026 Minority Health Month programming, we are preparing two new community events focused on prevention, wellness, life skills, and community support.

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

Stand With Purpose 🙌🏽 — Violence Prevention & Life Skills Fair

This in person event will include conflict resolution, therapeutic art, healthy coping activities, prevention education, community resources, and more.

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

Clear Minds, Bright Futures 😎— Substance Use Prevention Program

This virtual program will focus on substance use prevention, healthy coping, treatment and recovery resources, and family and community support.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.