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In celebration of World Kindness Day on November 13, the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation is kicking off five days of surprises, giveaways, and opportunities to spread kindness throughout central Ohio.
Join the celebration November 13–17! Visit our Celebrate Kindness webpage daily to discover what's happening, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram for updates, stories, and ways to get involved.
Kindness Close to Home
Born out of community conversations at The Big Table®, Kindness Close to Home seeks to bring neighbors together to build a friendlier, kinder community where everyone feels seen and known.
Everyday Kindness Heroes
With support from the Center for HumanKindness, The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Monthly, and Columbus CEO regularly feature central Ohioans making a difference through acts of kindness. Click “learn more” to read some of the recent articles.
Gifts of Kindness Fund
The Gifts of Kindness Fund partners with local nonprofits to provide financial support to help neighbors weather the unexpected—such as a job loss or medical diagnosis.
The Big Table®
The Big Table® is a community-wide day of conversation. Through intentional dialogue and connection, participants are encouraged to imagine the next steps toward a kinder, more connected central Ohio region.
HumanKindness Prize
Created in 2022, the HumanKindness Prize recognizes nonprofits that exemplify unwavering and intentional human kindness in action. Click the button below to learn more about the latest honorees.
Resources for Educators
Explore programs designed to support educators in teaching about the transformative power of kindness and empowering youth to put acts of kindness into action.
The Ohio State University Research Partnership
Learn about the Center for HumanKindness’ collaboration with The Ohio State University’s Mood and Personality Studies Lab to support research on kindness and its effects on individual and collective well-being.
Kindness in Action
Kind acts, big or small, make a positive difference for our relationships and the community. Learn more about how kindness is transforming lives in central Ohio and beyond.