Hous Foundation Activity Scholarship recipient Ki'Marra Jones (standing, third from right) as a member of the dance ensemble for the Short North Stage production of the Wiz in November and December of 2025. When Ki'Marra Jones steps onto a stage, she brings years of hard work, confidence, and joy. The Gahanna Lincoln High School senior has been dancing since she was six years old, learning majorette, hip hop, ballet, and contemporary. Of all the styles, majorette has her heart. “It’s the...

9-year old Olivia has a strong passion for cheerleading because it combines everything she loves teamwork, energy, and performance. Olivia's mom described what her daughter loves about cheerleading. We are happy to support Olivia's fees for a portion of the year. Olivia has a strong passion for cheerleading because it combines everything she loves---teamwork, energy, and performance. From a young age, she’s always been full of spirit and confidence, whether it was leading cheers at home or...

Nakenzie on the starting block at Hydra Aquatics practice. When her mom applied for Hous Foundation support, 12-year old Nakenzie wrote about why she loves swimming. I want to keep swimming because it’s something I truly love and have been doing for a while now. Being in the water makes me feel confident, focused, and strong. I really enjoy learning new strokes, improving my speed, and pushing myself to do better each time I swim. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I like being part of a...