For many, the name White Castle is synonymous with hamburger sliders and restaurants that resemble castles. But for central Ohio nonprofits and White Castle team members across the country, the name holds a far deeper meaning. It’s a family business that values giving back to the community and invests in educational opportunities to help people achieve their dreams.
Working in partnership with nearly 50 local nonprofits, the Gifts of Kindness program has provided more than $6 million in grant support to more than 3,300 households in the Columbus region. These grants—which are usually between $500 and $3,000—ensure that one setback doesn’t spiral into prolonged instability by helping people cover essential expenses.
Tax season has arrived! It’s time to dig through that shoebox of donation receipts, review bank statements to make sure you remembered everything, and email nonprofits to track down missing documents. Well, that sounds like fun.
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Community Feed provides matching grants to nonprofits to secure fresh fruits and vegetables from farms, seeding a sustainable pathway of food security because fresh food should be assured for all people.
Capacity building programs and grant opportunities support the growth and development of nonprofits of all sizes and stages through a range of opportunities designed to improve the mission delivery, quality, facilities, and finances of nonprofit programs and services.
Former NFL coach Gelindo "Lindy" Infante's legacy lives on through the Lindy Infante Foundation, which gives all children access to youth sports. Learn how the Lindy Infante Foundation partners with nonprofits, promotes inclusivity in sports, and empowers kids to succeed.
For the critical role it plays in our nonprofit community, and in turn the impact it has on the clients our nonprofits serve, The Columbus Foundation awards the 2020 Columbus Foundation Award to the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County.
The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee approved a $500,000 grant to LifeCare Alliance to provide critical operating support, with a focus on its Meals-on-Wheels program, which serves more than 7,000 meals a day across five central Ohio counties.
The Columbus Foundation is committed to strengthening the nonprofit sector in central Ohio. Through its Summer Fellowship Program, the Foundation also engages the next generation of young leaders in the sector through career-related work.