Discover how Walk with a Doc, founded by cardiologist Dr. David Sabgir, grew from one local walk to a global movement promoting health, connection, and well-being.

Former State Senator Ben Espy was a respected leader, a committed civil servant, and a devoted family man. Today, his legacy of service lives on through the Senator Ben Espy Opportunity Fund, which supports youth and expands opportunity across central Ohio.

For more than 60 years, House of Hope has provided compassionate care and long-term support for individuals with substance use disorders. Rooted in community, it offers a true home for healing, recovery, and new beginnings.

Laura Harper, a dedicated educator and volunteer, created a lasting legacy through her Donor Advised Fund and planned gifts at The Columbus Foundation. Her generosity continues to support the community and the arts, reflecting a lifelong commitment to making a difference.

For 70 years, the Columbus Youth Foundation has empowered thousands of local youth through grants supporting recreation, education, and leadership. As the first Supporting Foundation at The Columbus Foundation, it has awarded over $5.5 million to more than 100 nonprofits, creating lasting community impact.

In this Q&A, Chasity Edwards, Ed.M., shares how The Columbus Foundation’s new education community of practice is fostering collaboration among 14 youth-serving organizations. Together, they’re working to strengthen learning opportunities for young people across central Ohio—in the classroom and beyond.

Cathy and Jeff Lyttle are passionate about supporting the central Ohio community through volunteer service and philanthropy.

This year, the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation entered a collaborative partnership with Dr. Cheavens’ Mood and Personality Studies Lab at The Ohio State University to continue growing the body of research on kindness and its effects on individual and collective well-being.

One central Ohio organization dedicated to helping youth avoid homelessness and find stability is Star House. Originally started in 2006 as a research study at The Ohio State University, today Star House operates central Ohio’s only drop-in center for youth ages 14-24 who are experiencing homelessness. Located in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood near East 5th Avenue and Cleveland Avenue, the center provides access to safety 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Capital improvement projects are often a critical component of building capacity for nonprofit organizations. Whether an organization is buying a new or larger building, renovating an existing facility, or purchasing new equipment or technology, these projects help nonprofits enhance their services and increase their impact.