Video Library of our South Side Stories
Welcome to our video library of the stories that we have shared with the community.
SouthSide614 Stories - Video Library
Our SouthSide614 Stories video library are available to review on the SouthSide614 Stories YouTube channel.
You can also click on the specific interview YouTube links contained below:
Micky Wittkowski - Part 2 of 2
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Micky’ discusses the column technique relating to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT and how these skills and strategies can provide assistance when dealing with situations.
SouthSide614Stories is planning to work further with Micky to help support this initiative for the community. Keep an eye out for more information.
Note: This information is not intended to replace treatment, or to take away from the importance of a spiritual life, the strengths of people in their everyday lives, practical assistance programs, or the struggle to change an oppressive and unequal socioeconomic system. Rather, it can support and inform all these endeavors and help us to make the best use of all of our resources.
Mechtild "Micky" Wittkowski - Part 1 of 2
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Micky was introduced to the South Side area of Columbus through her role as a Mental Health Case Manager at Southeast (Community Mental Health Clinic) and became a member of the Church for All People. Through Micky’s work with the church, she developed a free class providing individuals with skills and tools related to mental health, covering the identification and recognition of issues, as well as the best actions to address them.
This is part one of a two-part series. Part one addresses the class, and part two will discuss the book that Micky has written, which was used as reference material for the class.
Don
Leonard
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Don discusses his South Side Leadership Academy project that is displayed at the Community Development For All People (CD4AP) Connections Center. Don discusses peacemaking and what that means. He also provides a summary of the Peacemaking board and things to consider before calling 911.
The Connections Center is located at 911 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206.
Racine
Taylor
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Racine is an alumni of the South Side Leadership Academy, applying that knowledge to develop a community program to support kids aged 12-18 years old. Racines organization is known as Forgotten Angelz. Watch the video to learn more.
Jacque
Yinger
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Jacque discusses the displays and information available at the Community Development For All People (CD4AP) Connections Center, following a South Side Neighborhood Leadership Academy (SSNLA) initiative. The Connections Center is located at 911 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206.
Brandon
Talley
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We have several videos of Brandon that we will be sharing over the coming weeks as we asked him various questions. This video is about Brandon’s story about having stage 4, kidney disease. Brandon also discusses the Ohio State Living Donor Program, that helps individuals such as Brandon.
Troy Anthony
Harris
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Aug 2023 - Troy Anthony Harris is a member of the SouthSide614 Stories team. Troy goes back to how he came to live in the Southside of Columbus, following a family death, and how he engaged in our vibrant community, including his MC work at the Annual Avenue for All festival, that is held on Parsons Ave.
Full version, can be viewed with the link below.
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Staci
McWhirter
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Aug 2023 - Staci McWhirter recounts her journey to the Southside of Columbus, where she engaged with her community, joined the South Central Commons block watch, and took a leading role in volunteering, including initiatives at South High School and the South Central Commons Community Garden.
Full version, can be viewed with the link below.
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Bonnie
Howell Finneran
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Bonnie is a third / fourth generation resident of the South Side of Columbus. Bonnie reminisces growing up and living in the South Side, while maintaining engagement within the community through her Yoga and Meditation in the Vegetation sessions that she holds.
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Kevin
Hegler
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Kevin discusses a time during his life where he ran down on his luck and was able to pick himself up, getting involved with the community and working at the Community Development For All People (CD4AP), to help others.
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Anna
Smith
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Anna discusses a couple of fascinating topics regarding her challenges being in recovery, raising children in the South Side through the education system and how children over the age of 13 can be looked over, while going through the many challenges they face during their formative years. Anna also discusses the availability of services that can help families and children. The issue being that most people do not know the services that are potentially available to them.
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