No Kidding Ohio-Franklin County

No Kidding Ohio will be out of the office on Monday, January 16th, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day, we are wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend!

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 🧡

Support starts with conversation. Teens benefit when trusted adults talk honestly about healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors and help them plan what to do if boundaries are crossed. Taking time to learn is a great first step.

Visit GreenFlags.info for resources and support.

February is Black History Month! We hope you will join us in celebrating and honoring the resilience, contributions, and history of Black Americans. Always remember, Black History is American History, and this country would not be what it is today without the innovation, advocacy, and achievements of Black Americans.

Being a teenager is hard! Navigating school, sports, relationships, and mental health is a lot to handle all at once. 🧠 If your teen is looking for a way to decompress, check out these online Self Compassion Workshops being hosted over the next few weeks! Attending teens will learn things like improving emotional resilience, creating and maintaining healthy relationships, and gain a better understanding of well-being!

Thanks to Our helpers and Ohio Su***de Prevention Foundation for hosting this awesome event!

On Monday, January 19th, 2026, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and everything he has done to reshape the pursuit of justice and equality for African Americans. Dr. King was the heartbeat of a nonviolent civil rights movement. In this movement, he successfully challenged bus segregation, voting rights, and racial equality. In all, he was a father, husband, son, and a friend to many. So, we celebrate the impact he has left on the world. Here are some free things to do in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Ohio History Center

800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
January 19th, 2026
12 pm to 4 pm
Admission is free on MLK Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning at Capital University
1 College and Main, Columbus, Ohio 43209
January 19th , 2026

It might be cold out, but that doesn't have to stop you from taking some time to get creative this season! Check out some programs below to get creative in Franklin County!

1. Columbus Parks and Recreation Performing and Visual Arts Programs
https://columbusrecparks.com/creativity/

2. Columbus Art Museum Events
https://www.columbusmuseum.org/events

2. Transit Arts through Central Community House
https://transitarts.com/

Setting goals for yourself is crucial, whether they’re short-term or long-term goals. Setting goals is a blueprint of what you intend your future to look like. Having a goal can be as simple as waking up and being positive or as big as earning your degree. Check out some of the goals the No Kidding Ohio team has heard from our youth and young adults. Do you have similar goals?

IKIC’s Grant & Scholarship Portal is officially OPEN!

Apply for the Founders Scholarship or the I Know I Can Grant—open to current college students renewing support and eligible CCS seniors applying for the first time.

Current Dream Big Scholarship recipients can also use this portal to submit renewal applications.

Get started today at portal.iknowican.org!

⏳ Time is running out. Have YOU signed up yet?

✅ FREE event (includes free admission to Ohio History Center)
✅ Make a difference AND have fun
✅ NEW activity stations this year
✅ Live performances courtesy of King Arts Complex
✅ A joyful celebration of Dr. King’s legacy

There are still spaces available in our 1:00pm and 2:00pm shifts. Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/2026CBUSMLK

No Kidding Ohio finds having a good Mental Health to be very important, fore it creates better outcomes in our personal lives. Having a poor mental health can affect us in many ways; socially, emotionally, and financially. During Winter season people’s mental health seem to shift, so take a look at the content and find out reasons why winter may affect our mental health and what we can do to positively maintain good mental health.

2026, New Year, New You! The time to set New Year's resolutions is here. No Kidding Ohio wants to share some resolutions to help you become your best self. No Kidding Ohio challenges you to be intentional for yourself when creating your resolution.