Patrick Losinski has spent a lot—and we mean a lot—of time around books. For more than two decades, Losinski has served as CEO of Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). This year, as Columbus Metropolitan Library celebrates 150 years of inspiring readers and sparking imaginations, Losinski shared with The Columbus Foundation the impact that books and libraries have had on his life.

Stephanie and Joel Shaw's chance encounter at Atlanta Airport has led to a 22-year marriage and a strong commitment to Columbus. Learn how this dynamic duo, driven by gratitude and kindness, actively supports the community through the Shaw Family Fund at The Columbus Foundation. 

Educator and lifelong volunteer Laura Harper left a legacy of generosity through planned gifts and the John T. and Laurina M. Harper Charitable Fund at The Columbus Foundation, continuing her commitment to community and the arts.

In recognition of their many contributions to the Columbus region and their exceptional leadership, the Edwards Family has been selected as the 2025 honorees of The Harrison M. Sayre Award. As a family of builders, dreamers, and doers, the Edwardses have brought new development, character, and opportunity to central Ohio.

For many in our community, a single financial hardship can set into motion a series of events that can create negative long-term consequences. The Gifts of Kindness Fund provides an immediate financial boost to prevent one difficult moment from limiting a lifetime of opportunities. Learn more about this fund and donate to the Gifts of Kindness Fund on Giving Tuesday, December 1, to see your dollars doubled!

​Meet the 2022 '5 Nonprofits to Watch,' a remarkable group of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve our community. Together, these organizations and their leaders are advocating for a region rooted in greater equity and belonging.

The Center for HumanKindness was created to help cultivate a culture of kindness alongside community members and partners like Harmony Project. Join us in supporting Harmony Project’s week of service, culminating in the largest pop-up chorus in Columbus history, Finding Harmony! Together, we can shape our world and community into a kinder, more caring place.

Matt Martin, Director, Community Research, had a chance to sit down with Trabian Shorters, a New York Times bestselling author and international thought leader, to learn more about his work, and how Asset-Framing® is empowering organizations, businesses, and individuals to re-frame the way they think and talk about people.

Women’s philanthropy plays a central role in The Columbus Foundation’s past, present, and future, as well as in our community. Here are three things to consider about the future of women's philanthropy.

On April 17, 1964, “Jerrie” Fredritz Mock shattered records and made history as the first female pilot to circumnavigate the globe solo. Next week marks the 60th anniversary of the touch down of Jerrie’s historic flight, which started and ended at Port Columbus International Airport—known today as John Glenn Columbus International Airport.