The Wexner Center for the Arts remains a cultural hub in the Columbus community after 25 years.

Joe and Cary Hanosek’s family experiences and charitable interests transformed into an idea to help children with epilepsy.

Cindy Monroe, founder, president, and CEO of Thirty-One Gifts, started the direct selling company in 2003 with the goal to provide financial opportunities that empower and inspire women. Through her vision, she has changed the lives of more than 100,000 women who have chosen to join the business as independent sales consultants.

American Electric Power and American Electric Power Foundation have been champions of efforts to make the central Ohio community stronger for many years. They were key partners in helping transform the downtown riverfront into a destination with parks and exciting amenities for residents and visitors alike, and have supported a wide range of nonprofit organizations and programs.

Small businesses are an integral part of our economy, creating jobs, spurring innovation, and fostering community. In fact, small businesses represent 98 percent of all businesses in Franklin County. When it comes to establishing and growing a small business, however, not all entrepreneurs have equitable access to resources, including capital.

Adaptive Sports Connection strives to make sports and outdoor recreation accessible to all.

Matt Martin, Director of Community Research, shares his experiences traveling to Japan as part of a multi-sector cohort of Columbus leaders to learn about the many ways Japanese communities are responding to aging population trends. The experience offered inspiring examples of the way cities are building community, as well as insights into how central Ohio can ready itself for a growing population.

Meet the 2021 Spirit of Columbus honoree, The Food Soldier Roshelle Pate, who, along with The Food Soldier network, represents neighbors helping neighbors and the true essence of community.

In this month’s At the Table, learn about the storied history of E.E. Ward Moving & Storage, the Ward family, and how the family’s legacy lives on in central Ohio.

Discover how WAV's Community CREATurEs workshop fosters community healing and individual empowerment through expressive art. Join local artists Charlotte McGraw and AJ Vanderelli as they share insights with The Columbus Foundation on harnessing creativity to nurture kindness and foster belonging.