
Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) Celebration
Please join ETSS in celebrating Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year. There will be food and fun for the entire family!
Location:
Whitehall YMCA
402 N. Hamilton Road
Columbus, Ohio 43213

20th Anniversary Evening of Promise Cocktail Fundraiser
Join us for our 20th anniversary celebration. Reflecting on resilience and community.


Rise Up CBUS!
We're taking community pride to a whole new level! Join us for a Rise Up CBUS! event near you. Learn about resources from city and community partners. Enjoy free food, music and connect with your neighbors. Admission is free. Rise Up CBUS! supports Opportunity Rising - Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's aspirations for every Columbus resident to equitably prosper and grow.

Youth Summit
The 2025 ETSS Youth Summit will serve over 500 students from across central Ohio. Students in grades K-12 will unite in a day that showcases their cultures, creativity and leadership potential.

Rise Up CBUS!
ETSS will have a table at this event, which is sponsored by the City of Columbus. ETSS will be informing attendees of the many services we offer.

Mochila Feliz (Happy Backpack) - Alianza 614
ETSS will have a table at this event, which is sponsored by Alianza 614, at the Westgate Recreation Center. Alianza will be giving away backpacks, school supplies and shoes.

Art Collaboration: ETSS + Columbus Museum of Art
ETSS and the Columbus Museum of Art are sponsoring an art exhibition that honors the creativity and cultural contributions of Columbus’s immigrant communities.

3rd Annual World Refugee Day Celebration
The 3rd annual ETSS World Refugee Day Celebration celebrates and honors the many refugees and immigrants that ETSS has served.

Annual Board Meeting
oin us for our Annual Board Meeting, a special evening of reflection, gratitude, and community celebration. We will unveil our newest Impact Report, highlighting the transformative work made possible through the support of our board, funders, partners, and donors.
The evening will include:
A presentation and discussion of key milestones and strategic goals
Recognition of community partners and contributors
A cultural dinner featuring cuisines that celebrate the diverse communities we serve
This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the shared commitment to empowering New American families and youth.
We look forward to your presence as we continue building toward a brighter future—together.
