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Spirit of the Day
Best in show! The Franklin County Fair continues its 100th year. Congratulations to all participants and ribbon winners!
Best in show! The Franklin County Fair and 4-H Junior Fair continues its 100th year. From rabbit showmanship to quilt making, congratulations to all participants and ribbon winners!
WE LOVE OUR
SMART + OPEN
COMMUNITY!
SMART + OPEN
COMMUNITY!
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Franklin County Fair celebrates 100 years—wow!
Franklin County Fair celebrates year 100—wow! 4-H youth members share their hard work and showmanship amidst events, games, and family fun.
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And they're off! Our community hosts an abundance of races and walks to bring awareness and show support for causes and nonprofits.
And they’re off! Our community hosts an abundance of races and walks to bring awareness and show support to causes and nonprofits making a difference.
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The Foundation’s Summer Fellows are halfway through their 10-week, hands-on internships with local nonprofits!
The Foundation’s Summer Fellows are halfway through their 10-week, hands-on internships with local nonprofits!
Tune into the Fellows blog for their first-hand experiences and insights about our community and the organizations they are working with.
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ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) provides empowerment programming for girls in elementary, middle, and high school.
All smiles at ROX summer camp! ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) provides empowerment programming for girls in elementary, middle, and high school—targeting self-esteem and body image, safety, leadership, healthy relationships, and more.
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The 500-voice Spirit of Columbus Choir by The Harmony Project overtakes Columbus Commons for a spectacular performance.
When a multitude of voices unite in harmony, the true Spirit of Columbus is heard. A spectacular performance by The Harmony Project, Columbus Symphony, and CAPA, featuring the 500-voice Spirit of Columbus Choir, overtook Columbus Commons for Patriotic Pops.
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Wishing everyone a fantastic Fourth of July full of fun and friends!
Wishing everyone a fantastic Fourth of July full of fun and friends!
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"Dick Oman served this community and his law profession with distinction in many ways." Read more...
"Dick Oman served this community and his law profession with distinction in many ways. But the cause that was closest to his heart was The Columbus Foundation. He wasn't our founder, and he wasn't our biggest donor, but he was in many ways a chief architect of our growth and success. His legacy is The Columbus Foundation you know today." — Douglas F. Kridler, President and CEO, The Columbus Foundation.
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Recent grants support 53 central Ohio organizations that provide a wide range of arts and cultural opportunities in our community.
Recent grants support 53 central Ohio organizations that provide a wide range of arts and cultural opportunities in our community.
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Little Free Pantry was an idea sparked from community members at The Big Table.
Little Free Pantry, an idea sparked from community members at The Big Table, has a “give what you can, take what you need” approach for helping neighbors in need.