Continuous Improvement
Grantmaking Focus
Partnerships with Continuous Improvement grantees focuses on increasing capacity to meet community need, improving program quality, inspiring innovative service delivery, and strengthening institutional infrastructure. In addition to funding, the Foundation offers these grantees technical assistance and hands-on support.
OhioAssociation of Second Harvest Foodbanks:
The Ohio Benefit Bank
The Ohio Benefit Bank is a web-enabled computer program that simplifies the application process for work support programs such as food stamps, Medicaid, and childcare, and breaks down barriers to accessing tax credits and other benefits.
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Commits to addressing basic human needs and economic development, particularly in light of the current economic condition of our region.
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Embraces technology as a vehicle to address issues of poverty and hunger.
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Demonstrates a commitment and capacity to expand both services and scope of services.
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Leverages resources for families in need: tens of thousands of Ohio families, thousands in central Ohio, have benefited by an average of $2,000.
View The Ohio Benefit Bank's Executive Summary, program evaluation, and economic impact analysis.
Staff Contact
Emily Savors, esavors@columbusfoundation.org.