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Mission of SEF
SEF is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to bring together communities in order to promote compassion, partnership, and community service through dialogue and conversation. SEF is dedicated to encouraging the study of the communities’ spiritual traditions from the vantage point of respect, accuracy, and appreciation. Read More>

Haiti Earthquake

Our Condolences to Earthquake Victims in Haiti

We are deeply saddened and moved by the tremendous and widespread destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti. Our hearts and prayers go out to the survivors, their families, and their friends, as we ask God Almighty to give them solace and hope in the difficult days ahead.

As the Scioto Educational Foundation, we are committed to using our resources to process the donations and contributions to help the survivors out of this terrible tragedy.

Please send your checks payable to "Scioto Educational Foundation" and do not forget to add the "Haiti Earthquake" in the memo section. Alternatively, you can make your donation online via the Donate Now button below.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your contributions are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt for each donation.

Contact: Scioto Educational Foundation at 614-7181055 and info@sefohio.org

Upcoming Activities/Events:

Luncheon Forum Series:
 
john a. powell - Kirwan Institute, Director

john a. powell, the executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University, will be the next speaker of the  Luncheon Forum  Series at SEF. To RSVP for the event, please fill in the form located at this link.

Title: "Moving Toward a Transformative Dialogue on Race: Understanding the Importance of Structural Racialization"
Venue: Scioto Educational Foundation
            2885 W. Dublin Granville Rd.
            Columbus, OH 43235
Date:  February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
Time: 12:00 pm

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Recent Activities/Events:  

4th Abrahamic Dinner

With participitation of different faith communities, SEF organized the 4th Annual Abrahamic Dinner in order to build connections through common ancestor., Prophet Abraham. The theme of this year was "Family Life in Abrahamic Religions."

Theme: Family Life in Abrahamic Religions
Venue: Martin De Porres Center
            2330 Airport Drive
            Columbus, OH 43219
Date: January 21, 2010 - Thursday

Luncheon Forum Series: 
Ohio Dept. of Public Safety - Dir. Collins-Taylor

The Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Cathy Collins-Taylor was the speaker for the first installment of Luncheon Forum  Series. Dir. Collins-Taylor's talk was entitled "Community Safety in Diverse Communities." 

Theme: "Community Safety in Diverse
              Communities"
Venue: Scioto Educational Foundation
            2885 W. Dublin Granville Rd.
            Columbus, OH 43235
Date: December 2, 2009 - Wednesday

Statehouse Reception:

"Challenges of Rough Times: Acknowledging Ohio's Diverse Community"

In order to acknowledge diversity of our state, SEF organized a reception at the Ohio Statehouse entitled "Challenges of Rough Times: Acknowledging Ohio's Diverse Community". Several legislators and community leaders from diverse backgrounds were part of the event. Click here for more and pictures from the event...

 

 

7th Annual Dialogue Dinner

The Annual Dialogue Dinner for 2009 took place  at Hyatt Regency Columbus. The theme of this year’s dinner was “The Alliance of Civilizations.” Congresswoman Jean Schmidt was the keynote speaker. We also had the honor of having Mustafa Ozbayrak, an elected Turkish parliamentarian whose assembly own the idea of “Alliance of Civilizations” and work hard to promote peace in the world. The dinner also featured first Annual Dialogue Awards. Click here for more and pictures from the event...

Scott Alexander Lecture:
"Islam, Muslims, and the Current Global Context"

Scott Alexander, an Associate Professor of Islam, and Director of Catholic-Muslim Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago gave a lecture entitled "Islam, Muslim and the Current Global Context: Ten Things Every Thinking Person Should Consider." Click here for more about the event...

Spring Bake Sale

Our members came together in order to raise funds in support of SEF. The sale attracted hundreds over the course of a weekend enabling them to taste and purchase Baklava, Borek (filled pastry), Manti (Turkish Ravioli), Stuffed Grapeleaves, and Embroidery, Scarves, and Various Gift Ideas! We thank our members and guests who contributed to this event.