Lead The Way

🚨 CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 13–24! 🚨

Lead The Way is proud to partner with Think Make Live Youth to present the
3rd Annual G.U.N.S. D.O.W.N. Summit — a powerful day of youth voice, resources, and community impact.

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Columbus State Community College – Workforce Development Center
315 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43215

💥 What to expect:
✅ Youth-led speakers & performances
✅ Interactive workshops
✅ Community vendor resource fair
✅ Info on summer jobs, careers & internships
✅ FREE food, snacks, giveaways & photo booth

🎤 Featuring guest speakers including:
• Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin
• Officer Shawn Smith-Davis, Columbus Police Department
• Dejon “DeeJ” White – What’s The Reason

🎙 Hosted by City Newwss | iHeartRadio Media
📲 Scan the QR code to register
👥 Bring a friend & be part of the movement to put G.U.N.S. D.O.W.N.

☕💬 Coffee & Conversations: Family Feedback Highlights 💙

Families spoke—and we listened! From our Coffee & Conversations survey responses:

✅ 100% of respondents reported being Very Satisfied with the event
✅ 80% shared they felt Very Clear about Lead The Way’s expectations, programs, and opportunities (with the remaining reporting Mostly Clear)
✅ 100% said they would “Yes, definitely” attend a future family engagement event

Families highlighted the CEO Address, Programs & Partnerships, Compliance & Expectations, Guest Speakers, and Breakout Parent Conversations as valuable components of the experience. Several also shared interest in added supports such as driver’s license assistance and financial wellness resources.

Thank you to our families for your honesty, engagement, and partnership—your feedback helps us continue strengthening how we support our students and community. 💛