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The 55-bed Maryhaven Addiction Stabilization Center (MASC) on Columbus’ South Side sits at ground zero for the opiate crisis in Franklin Cou…
As opiate overdoses continued to skyrocket, Shawn Holt had been Maryhaven’s President and CEO for only months. Working closely with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) and other partners on the front lines of the crisis, they came up with an idea to create an innovative new treatment option for clients battling opiate addiction.
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SMART + OPEN
COMMUNITY!
SMART + OPEN
COMMUNITY!
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1,000+ central Ohio students starred in Momentum-Excellence's spectacular performance celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Harlem Renais…
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."
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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…
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.
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Celebrating 94 of the Best All-Around Students from Columbus City Schools! Since 1985, Columbus Youth Foundation has recognized students for…
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!
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Thank you Nina West for your energy and generous spirit while proudly representing Columbus on RuPaul's Drag Race!
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.
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$2.1 million for the arts! Record-setting investments in the central Ohio arts sector will benefit 60 local organizations in 2019.
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.
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From neighborhood partnerships at Columbus South High School to a family's legacy-filled scholarship, this issue of NEXUS covers the latest…
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.
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International Women's Day is a global day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
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!
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Meet the innovative central Ohio organizations poised for an exceptional year of growth & progress.
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.
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$100,000 from Philanthropitch! Congratulations to the incredible nonprofits who pitched innovative ideas to better our community.
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)!
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Meet Columbus' National Number Ones! This group fills us with pride and displays our city’s extraordinary talent and capacity for greatness—…
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.
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