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OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO ENVISION A WORLD WITHOUT BOUNDARIES THROUGH EDUCATION, EXPLORATION, AND SERVICE.

OUR VISION IS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS WITH PURPOSE.

OUR FOCUS IS ON DEVELOPING OUR FUTURE LEADERS BY HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR VALUE AND POTENTIAL.

PROGRAMS

The Next Era. Presented by Vans.

LMNH teams up with Vans for a one-of-a-kind opportunity. During this 6-month program, high school age students will be exposed to careers including, but not limited to, legal, logistics, sales, design, finance, marketing, PR, development, videography, branding, and much more. Including sessions taught by Vans staff.

The Neighborhood.

The Neighborhood is a series of community-focused events designed to put resources into the hands of the very people who live in it. This hands-on initiative not only serves our community with tangible services, but the website also serves as a directory  of black or minority owned small businesses in Central Ohio.

A STRONGER NETWORK THROUGH SNEAKERS

Community Releases by Sole Classics.

Community Releases allow Sole Classics to leverage their platform and highly coveted sneaker releases into benefitting local small businesses and non-profit organizations. Throughout the year Sole Classics partners with community entities for a sneaker release. Patrons are encouraged to do things like donate to a non-profit, join LMNH for a neighborhood cleanup, or gran a bite from a local sandwich shop in order for a better chance to purchase the item. It is a win-win for everyone. 

PROVIDING TOOLS
TO OUR FUTURE 
BUSINESS LEADERS

Settin' Up Shop.

This weekend engagement serves as a fundamental guideline for starting a business. Designed to help both students and aspiring entrepreneurs, this two-day workshop provides core insight from business professionals, as well as tools that will help any future or current business owner as they continue their journey. 

BUILDING A 
STRONG NETWORK
OF SUPPORT

The Salis Project.

This expansive program focuses on equipping people within our community with tools to build their professional careers, exposing them to new opportunities, and assisting in their journey by connecting them to resources that would not normally be available. This is a comprehensive project that features brick and mortar space, ad campaigns, programs, and smart partnerships.

BUILDING LEADERS, INSPIRING MINDS, AND REACHING NEW HORIZONS. 

Look Ma' No Hands Non-Profit Organization is a 501(c)3 based in Columbus, OH that focuses on building tomorrow's community leaders through service and programs.

Founded by Dionte' Johnson, owner of Sole Classics, in 2008 this organization has over a decade of impactful community experience at a grassroots level.

From neighborhood clean-ups to business workshops and everything in between, LMNH is firmly rooted in strengthening the Columbus community.