About On the Table
When we come together as a community to listen to and learn from each other, we have the power to impact neighborhoods, communities and lives. That’s what On the Table is all about.
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At the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, we know big ideas can spring from small conversations and that people invest in what they help create. That's why we want you to be a part of On the Table. On the Table is a one-day opportunity to gather around a table with friends, neighbors, colleagues and maybe even a few people we are meeting for the first time to talk about the issues, big and small, that impact our quality of life. When we talk about our experiences and listen to others, we connect and learn about what matters to all of us.
For a third year in a row, residents of Columbus and the surrounding areas came together on Oct. 22, 2019 to discuss not only what’s great about our community, but also ways to make it even better — more sustainable, just, safe, strong and vibrant.
We came together to talk, collaborate, and become more civically involved and committed to our community. The issues we face today don’t often offer quick fixes. On the contrary, progress will only result when residents, organizations, businesses and government work together to make contributions that add up to a greater solution than we can achieve on our own. On the Table is a starting place for meaningful conversation. What happens next is up to you.
The Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc., is one of ten community foundations across the U.S. participating in On the Table, a national initiative funded by Knight Foundation, following a successful pilot in 2017. On the Table replicates an annual civic engagement initiative of the same name developed by The Chicago Community Trust in 2014. Support for On the Table advances Knight Foundation’s work to help cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of civic engagement. Knight Foundation believes that successful communities are equitable, inclusive and participatory. Additional support for the local project is being provided from the Community Foundation’s Community Endowment Funds.