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County approves $650,000 in youth supports including CoLab internships and transitional housing

Franklin County Board of Commissioners · May 5, 2026
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Franklin County authorized $150,000 for the Neighborhood Design Center’s Youth CoLab and $500,000 for Kaleidoscope Youth Center transitional housing services; youth participants and program staff described hands‑on design internships and community projects.

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved two youth‑focused funding items May 5: a $150,000 grant to the Neighborhood Design Center to support its Youth CoLab program and a $500,000 funding agreement with the Kaleidoscope Youth Center for transitional housing supportive services.

Andrina Austin of the county’s Economic Engagement and Community Development office outlined the CoLab program’s…

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