Go Big. Be Kind!
The Big Give is your opportunity to support one or more of your favorite nonprofits listed in The Giving Store, the Foundation’s new digital marketplace.
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THE BIG GIVE IS BACK!
The Big Give is your BIG opportunity to help others! Join us and make a difference through your kindness on October 10–11.
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Celebration of Philanthropy
Our 2017 Celebration of Philanthropy celebrated a record-breaking year and recognized extraordinary generosity!
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Introducing The Giving Store!
Your one-stop shop for easy and effective philanthropy! Find causes you care about and discover new ones today.
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Search by nonprofit, fund name, or browse by category to find more than 600 organizations to support!
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Help Neighbors in Need
Discover how The Gifts of Kindness Fund in The Giving Store lifts up families and individuals in our community.
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Give The Gift of Giving!
Charitable Gift Cards are an easy way to share your community spirit with others!
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Be part of the solution with Better Together projects—timely needs of local nonprofits in our community!
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Spirit of the Day
COSI On Wheels delivers a high-energy science program to students.
COSI On Wheels visits schools and events to introduce students and families to dynamic science topics and hands-on activities while encouraging continued learning. Right on!
WE LOVE OUR
SMART + OPEN
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SMART + OPEN
COMMUNITY!
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Fresh A.I.R. Gallery exhibits the works of individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders.
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Help those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston and Central Texas this weekend, with unprecedented flooding, power outages, and widespread damage that left thousands stranded and needing immediate support. Learn how you can help those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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Celebrating this year’s scholarship recipients and Columbus Foundation donors who make them possible with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams!
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Seeing the Broadway musical, Come From Away, Shirley Brooks Jones relived the kindness shown by a town following the attacks on 9/11.
Traveling to New York to see the Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Come From Away, Shirley Brooks-Jones relived the touching display of kindness and humanity shown by the people of Gander, Newfoundland when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly following the attacks on 9/11. Shirley was instrumental in founding the Lewisporte Area Flight 15 Scholarship Fund at the Foundation to give back to the community that opened its arms to so many. Come From Away will be coming to Columbus in Spring 2019.
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Read The Big Table Report!
The Big Table on May 17 brought together approximately 5,000 people from more than 30 different cities in central Ohio for more than 450 conversations.
Read highlights of participant survey responses, the topics we talked about, and what we are learning together in The Big Table Report.
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“’Heart-work’ and moving people’s hearts is every bit as important a measure of success. It may, in fact, be the best measure.”
Big Table participants came together today to share their Big Table experiences and hear survey results. As participant Jillian Olinger said, “’heart-work’ and moving people’s hearts is every bit as important a measure of success. It may, in fact, be the best measure.”
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Continuing to talk, listen, and learn from one another in the face of hate is more important than ever.
Continuing to talk, listen, and learn from one another in the face of hate is more important than ever. Today, Big Table participants gathered to not only learn from the feedback about our Big Table conversations, but also to show their love for our community.
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LSS CHOICES’ new shelter will provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence.
Breaking ground to address a community-wide need, LSS CHOICES’ new shelter will provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence in Franklin County.