Martin de Porres Center

05/12/2026

In this thoughtful reflection, Keith Funk explores Jesus’ promise of renewal and the profound hope found in the “new creation” God is bringing into the world. Drawing from Scripture and the meaning of the Greek word palingenesia — “again genesis” — Keith invites readers to see Christ’s resurrection as the beginning of God making all things new. With warmth and insight, he challenges us to recognize that God’s work of restoration is already unfolding in our daily lives. This article opens the door to a deeper exploration of shalom, hope, and our participation in God’s ongoing story of renewal.

Click here to read his reflection: https://heartlandspirituality.org/2026/05/11/shalom-and-the-spirituality-of-new-creation/

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Martin de Porres Center Director Yahaira Rose, OPA, and Proyecto Mariposas on being honored with the Community Advocate for Women & Girls Award at the Femergy Golf Classic & Change Agent Awards! 🎉🦋

This recognition celebrates Yahaira’s unwavering commitment to uplifting women, girls, and families through advocacy, leadership, and community care.

As Yahaira shared, “Thank you Femergy for this honor! Thank you for the work you do in the community and the passion to bring opportunities to girls to become leaders.”

We also celebrate Femergy for creating spaces that empower girls and women through leadership, education, wellness, and opportunity. Thank you for recognizing the changemakers building stronger communities every day.

05/09/2026

Ready to LEVEL UP your future? 🚀

Join us for the Level Up Career & Resource Fair on May 23 from 10 AM–2 PM at the Martin de Porres Center in Columbus! Whether you're job searching, building your skills, or expanding your network, this event has something for you.

✨ Resume tips
📸 Free professional headshots
💬 Interview prep
🌟 Branding skills

Connect with employers, discover valuable resources, and take the next step toward your goals. Don’t miss it—scan the QR code to secure your spot!

Hosted by the Martin de Porres Center, CommonSpirit Health and Rising Youth.

04/20/2026

📣 Calling All Vendors & Resource Partners!

Join us for the first-ever Job & Career Fair, hosted by Rising Youth and the Martin de Porres Center, and help empower job seekers in our community!

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✨ Meet job seekers
✨ Recruit talent
✨ Make a lasting impact

📅 May 23
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Martin de Porres Center

Hosting a table is free, so don’t miss your chance to connect with community members and support workforce development.

👉 To reserve your spot, email [email protected]

Together with partners like Dominican Sisters of Peace and CommonSpirit, we can create opportunities that uplift lives and strengthen our community.

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

We, the Dominican Sisters and Associates of Peace, call for an end to violence and a just resolution to the current conflict.

03/17/2026

Today’s Mariposa Girl Summit brought together 300+ Latina students from local elementary, middle, and high schools for a vibrant morning of community, creativity, and celebration. 💃✨

It was a beautiful opportunity for these young women to honor their heritage and strength, uplift one another, and explore opportunities through organizations across Central Ohio.

We are so grateful to the sponsors and volunteers who made this inspiring day possible! 💛

Ohio Dominican University

03/17/2026

Join WELD Columbus for Rosie’s Roundtables, our mentoring circles inspired by the women represented in the Rosie the Riveter logo and the Women WELDing the Way® calendar honorees.

This interactive event gives attendees the opportunity to sit in small group discussions with accomplished women leaders who will share lessons from their careers, offer advice, and serve as a sounding board for professional growth.

April Theme: Identifying Transferable Skills
Featured Rosie Roundtable Mentors:
• Josie Lewis, MBA — VP Human Resources, Worthington Enterprises, Inc.
• Kanesha Moss, DNP, RN — Chief Nursing Officer & VP of Patient Services, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
• Denise Zabawski — Chief Information Officer, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Wednesday, April 15
Networking: 7:30–8:00 AM
Program: 8:00–9:30 AM

Rev1 Ventures
1275 Kinnear Rd
Columbus, Ohio

Registration is open for WELD Members only and closes April 10.
https://www.weldusa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2012071&group=192500

03/17/2026

Game Night is ON!🎮 Grab your friends and register now for a night of classic games, snacks, and good vibes - don’t miss out!

Register for more information! https://forms.gle/YEFu8sKLCWhVPToFA

03/16/2026

This week in our From Ashes to Alleluia Lenten series, we turn outward: toward community.

True reconciliation never stays confined to the individual heart. It extends into the places we live, work, worship, and learn, and it asks us to notice where our attention is focused.

In “What Are You Studying?” Keith Funk reminds us that life is itself a classroom, and where we invest our attention reveals what we are truly learning. God invites us to study not only ourselves but the ways of peace and justice that shape how life is meant to be. Read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/ufwO50YcZS6

As we turn toward others, especially those who feel distant or different from us, may we study peace as a lifelong pursuit. May our communities become places where listening, learning, and healing are practiced with intention.

03/16/2026

We are so blessed by the support of CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy in our efforts to create a more peaceful community!

The Anti-Stigma Initiative at CommonSpirit Health and CommonSpirit Health Foundation is transforming how health care providers understand and address Substance Use Disorders.

This multi-phase effort focuses on:

⭐ Conducting an anonymous survey developed with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand attitudes toward addiction.
⭐ Training and certifying anti-stigma instructors across the system.
⭐ Adopting the American Hospital Association “Words Matter” campaign to promote respectful, person-centered language.
⭐ Increasing awareness of evidence-based treatments like medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

While early results show progress, stigma persists — with 66% reporting anxiety about interacting with someone in recovery. That’s why continued education and expansion remain critical.

Every step toward reducing stigma is a step toward better health outcomes — and more compassionate care for all.

Learn more about this initiative and its impact:
https://ow.ly/lcyN50YpibQ