The J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund is currently accepting applications for its 2016 grant program. The application deadline is Monday, May 2, 2016.

Douglas F. Kridler, President and CEO of The Columbus Foundation announced today that Scott Heitkamp, CPA, will be The Columbus Foundation’s next Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2016—upon the retirement of Raymond J. Biddiscombe, CPA, the Foundation’s VP and CFO for the past 26 years.

Interest in The Big Table, a new civic conversation project set for Aug. 30, has far surpassed expectations, organizers at the Columbus Foundation said this week. They recently developed a host toolkit — available for download from the foundation’s website — to help guide what likely will be hundreds of discussions.

Columbus, OH (November 15, 2016)—The Columbus Foundation has released The Big Table Report, which assesses the reach and impact of nearly 500 community-building conversations held in homes, offices, restaurants, libraries, churches, and community centers on August 30. The Big Table initiative far surpassed expectations in its inaugural year, engaging more than 5,000 residents from all walks of life in at least hour-long conversations to discuss how collaboratively we can all build and improve our community. The report details who participated and key discussion themes.

Columbus, OH (November 27, 2016)—The Columbus Foundation is encouraging acts of kindness in many forms for Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2016. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to help others and make a difference in central Ohio. It was created in 2012 as a global day to give back and show generosity following the hustle and bustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Columbus, OH (November 30, 2016)—A report released today showcases how Columbus measures up with other cities around the country in categories including economic strength, personal prosperity, and community wellbeing.

After more than two decades of ambitious revitalization efforts, residents of Weinland Park — by a large majority — believe their neighborhood is getting better.

The J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund of Community Foundations, Inc. has awarded grants totaling $44,000 to 10 nonprofit and local governmental organizations serving Jackson County.

The Columbus Foundation welcomed Sharee Blackmon, PhD, to the organization as the Director of Human Resources.

The fund was established in 1926 "for the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ," to be used to educate those interested in the ministry; or as a missionary; or ordained professional minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); or for some definite religious work in connection with the church. Priority is given to members or former members of Gender Road Christian Church (formerly known as Southeast Christian Church).