Dance. Excellence. Superstars! 1,000+ central Ohio students starred in Momentum-Excellence's spectacular performance celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Harlem Renaissance, titled "Teach Them to Dream."

Ian Van Heyde believed in his heart that he was going to have his own restaurant one day. After a tragic accident, his family now helps his dream live on by helping others.

Celebrating 94 of the Best All-Around Students from Columbus City Schools! Since 1985, Columbus Youth Foundation has recognized students for their outstanding citizenship & achievements. Congrats students!

Thank you Nina West for your energy and generous spirit while proudly representing Columbus on RuPaul's Drag Race!

Learn how Nina is continuing to make a difference here in our community and beyond through the Nina West Foundation Fund.

Thanks to the generosity of Columbus Foundation donors who have chosen to leave unrestricted gifts to help fuel a better future, the Foundation awards grants annually to high-performing arts organizations that meet community needs and expand arts and cultural experiences throughout central Ohio.

From neighborhood partnerships at Columbus South High School to a family's legacy-filled scholarship, this issue of NEXUS covers the latest happenings at the Foundation. 

International Women's Day is a global day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Join in by connecting with central Ohio nonprofits who provide resources to women and girls!

We had a blast celebrating these innovative central Ohio organizations poised for an exceptional year of growth and progress: A Kid Again, Columbus Early Learning Centers, Human Service Chamber, ProMusica, and TECH CORPS.

Congratulations to the incredible nonprofits who pitched innovative ideas to better our community. What an amazing group: Freedom a la Cart, Furniture Bank of Central Ohio, Modcon Living, ECDI, YMCA of Central Ohio, Equitas Health, and ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences)!

Meet Columbus' National Number Ones! This group fills us with pride and displays our city’s extraordinary talent and capacity for greatness—as recognized with achievements by their industry peers.