In response to a marked increase in need and potential decrease in shelter capacity for those experiencing housing instability in central Ohio, the Governing Committee of The Columbus Foundation approved a special emergency grant of $2 million from its reserves to Community Shelter Board (CSB).

The Big Table® was a day of community-building through conversation on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Join the Center for HumanKindness for daily opportunities to engage with kindness in our lives and our community from November 13 – 17, 2025.  

The 2025 Columbus’ True Originals honorees represent giants in their respective areas that bring honor to our community.