It can be difficult for a non-profit organization to create the attention it deserves to raise awareness for the cause, or the assistance it needs to procure in-kind items for an upcoming event, the office, or a program. It may… [Read More]
The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) was founded over 20 years ago by a coalition of domestic violence programs, initially meeting as the Ohio Rural Concerns Network. The Network was organized to support and strengthen Ohio’s response to domestic violence… [Read More]
Created by three men who were blind, VOICEcorps began in 1975 as the Central Ohio Radio Reading Service. Living with visual impairments, Irwin Hott, Fred Allemeier and Stanley Doran were not able to use standard print to fulfill their need… [Read More]
The Central Ohio Chapter of National Hemophilia Foundation traces its roots to 1972 when a staff member at Children’s Hospital wanted to provide a support group for the children and parents attending the hospital’s hematology department. Because of the success… [Read More]
Community Service With A Social Twist Columbus Gives Back was founded earlier this year, in March of 2009, as a way to volunteer in the community and meet new people. Community service has always been very important to founder Juliana… [Read More]
A $5,000 inheritance can make a big difference. That’s how Dress for Success got its start. In 1996, Nancy Lublin received that inheritance from her great-grandfather and wanted to use it to make a difference in her community by helping… [Read More]
Down syndrome personally touches Lito Ramirez everyday. He is a parent of a two-year-old son living with the medical condition. Down syndrome also drives Lito. Having more than 15-years of senior level experience in strategic communications, brand development, fundraising, health… [Read More]
Connecting Children and Nature. In late 2006, Jenny Morgan attended a luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in downtown Columbus where author Richard Louv was the featured speaker. His book, Last Child in the Woods – Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit… [Read More]
Helping Everyone Succeed on Their Road to Recovery. Christians Overcoming Cancer is a non-profit organization passionate about helping Central Ohio cancer patients succeed on their road to recovery through awareness, emotional support and financial relief. They serve men, women and families… [Read More]
Where a Child With A Life-Threatening Illness Is A Kid Again. A Kid Again began in 1995 as Adventures For Wish Kids, in Columbus, Ohio. Their quest was to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses, as well as their… [Read More]
Lutheran Social Services, originally known as Lutheran Inner Mission League, organized in May of 1912 with the mission to serve the hungry, homeless and those who need healing and hope. It was November 24, 1914, just two days before Thanksgiving,… [Read More]
No One Should Go Hungry In the late 1970′s, Columbus was impacted by the economic recession and unemployment was at an all time high. Because of this, the number of people coming to food pantries was on the rise. Food… [Read More]
Situated on nearly 200 acres in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Flying Horse Farms will be a fun-filled, magical camp for children with serious illnesses. The camp will serve children from the Columbus area, as well throughout the Midwest, with arthritis, severe… [Read More]
Communication is what connects people to each other and to the world around them. Since 1923, Columbus Speech and Hearing has worked tirelessly to help individuals hear better, as well as teach them how to express their thoughts and ideas… [Read More]
Life for Pets. Pets for Life. PetPromise is a volunteer run, Columbus non-profit organization dedicated to helping create a world where there are no more homeless pets through education, rescue, sterilization, and adoption. Founded by a group of people who… [Read More]
Launched in August 2010, TheMetropreneur.com is a local online resource devoted to small business development and entrepreneurship. Its aim is to tell the stories of Central Ohio’s business community, foster regional economic development and assist entrepreneurs with its resource-heavy focus. Click here to visit TheMetropreneur.com.
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