Thursday, December 15, 6-9pm [doors open at 5:30pm] The HUB Community Development Corporation, 1336 E. Main St.

Celebrate the holidays and support the HUB [Horizontal Urban Business] Community Development Corporation!

We will have a live jazz band and speakers such as newly-elected Franklin County Commissioner Mr. Kevin Boyce and newly-elected State Representative Bernadine Kent.

This event will include the following:

• Silent auction

• Networking

• HUB tour

• Membership specials

• Business networking

• Opportunities to get involved!

The HUB has been a beacon of hope, supporting the advancement of employment, small business development, and education, since 2009. The HUB doubles as a social-services center and a neighborhood anchor meant to drive more revitalization to the area. In 2016, the HUB has provided over 5,000 boxes of food, nearly 1,000 referrals of care within its crisis services programs, and over 200 job connections. Additional agencies within the HUB have programs that serve adults and youth with limited and low resources, housing for individuals with mental health needs, financial empowerment courses, and other services for underserved populations.

A reception with light refreshments will follow the program.

Contact: Asad Shabazz, 614-568-7800, ext. 100; or asadshabazz@gmail.com