Community Involvement
In General
Being a company that spans two cities, in addition to the below particular projects, Jeremy Grandstaff and John Spalding attend various civic functions in both Toledo and Columbus, Ohio. They are always looking for ways to create more equality and social justice. If you have an event that might be of interest, please be sure to let us know.
AIDS Walk 2006
On September 16, Jeremy walked in the Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDSWalk and Run Central Ohio 2006 event. It was a great time, even though it was a bit chilly for a fall day. Great turn out and great dollars were raised. You can visit www.aidswalkcentralohio.org for more information.
Leewood & Walnut Ridge Neighborhood Association - Columbus, Ohio
As a member of the Leewood Walnut Ridge Neighborhood Association, Jeremy has taken an active role in the production of the Neighborhood Newsletter, helping to increase awareness of issues in the community. Produced Monthly newsletters can be access by going to the LWNA Web Site, for which he is also responsible.
Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation
John is an active board member at the Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bowling Green Ohio. He has been a member for over 2 years and is currently on the canvass committee.
Ohio AIDS Coalition
Jeremy was elected in May 2006 to the board of the Ohio AIDS Coalition. As the Leadership director, he is helping the organization to develop leaders and advocates in the HIV/AIDS Comunity. He is always looking for leaders in the community to serve as committee members. If you have interest, please contact us. Visit the organization's web site here.
Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio
As of January 7, 2006, Jeremy has furthered his political involvement as a member of Stonewall Democrats of Central (SDCO). SDCO is committed to the awareness and advocacy of issues facing the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. This organization works extremely hard to support the goals of the democratic party ensuring that "all people" are represented in major political policy. As the group's Secretary, he is helping to craft the message and support of this group on important issues such as Ohio Issue One, Campaign Finance Reform, Educational initiatives, and economic growth. Also appointed as the liaison to Equality Ohio for the group, Jeremy is anxious to dive in and tackle real issues that are important to real people in the community. The SDCO web site can be found here. The Equality Ohio web site can be found here.
More Community Involvement
- All Aboard Ohio
- Columbus Gay Men's Chorus
- Franklin county Democratic Party (Precinct Coordinator)
- Ohio State School for the Blind
- Progress Ohio
- Ohio Democratic Party
- Lucas County Democratic Party
- Franklin County young Democrats
- Lucas County young Democrats
- Phi Gamma Delta
S & G has membership and involvement with more organizations in the community including: