Your participation was crucial to making The Big Table® an inspiring day of kindness and conversation. Many groups discussed keeping their Big Table conversations going by staying in touch or meeting again. Don’t hesitate to share your Big Table ideas, successes, or questions by emailing bigtable@columbusfoundation.org.
Dedicated to the memory of Teddy Corey, in celebration of connection, kindness, and love.
Please share your thoughts on your Big Table experience!
FAQs
Launched in 2016, The Big Table is a community-wide day of conversation. Through intentional dialogue, participants are encouraged to meet new people, share their lived experiences, and actively listen to build a kinder, more connected community where everyone has a seat at the table.
Download The Big Table Fact Sheet for more information.
Don't let the conversations stop after The Big Table! Our Big Table conversation prompts are the perfect way to kickstart meaningful discussions. Whether hosting a conversation or joining one, these prompts can help guide your journey to deeper connections and understanding.
CONVERSATION PROMPTS (Available In Arabic, English, Nepali, Somali, and Spanish.)
Email your questions to bigtable@columbusfoundation.org or call 614/545-3232.
The Big Table is designed to bring neighbors together as a service to the community through listening, sharing, and discussion, not as a platform for the promotion or advertisement of any product, service, or point of view. The views expressed by hosts and participants are shared for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation by The Columbus Foundation.
2025 BIG TABLE HIGHLIGHTS
Through a survey, Big Table participants shared their ideas, stories, and feedback. Here is a snapshot of what they said!
Public Table Partners
