Directions for Youth & Families has been selected as the 2022 honoree of The Columbus Foundation Award In recognition of the important role the organization plays in bringing stability and opportunity to youth, families, and neighborhoods. As part of the award, DFYF received a $100,000 unrestricted grant from The Columbus Foundation.

The Columbus Foundation is proud to be the home of hundreds of scholarship funds established by donors to help make a difference in the lives of young people. Here’s a spotlight on one such student, Miles Balfour.

For more than 12 years, young hands have helped plant, water, and harvest crops from the Highland Youth Garden, and with a recent expansion of the garden and purchase of a home to serve as valuable indoor space, Executive Director Shelly Casto says they’re just getting started.

For decades, I Am Boundless (formerly Franklin County Residential Services) has been championing innovative programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). So, it is no wonder its newest effort—a healthcare center dedicated to providing quality care for people with I/DD, their families, and the greater community—is a first of its kind in Ohio.