For over 60 years, House of Hope has helped individuals build new lives in recovery—offering long-term support, compassion, and community in the heart of Columbus.

In 2024, Lower Lights Ministries officially opened the Lower Lights Child Enrichment Center, which now serves infants and children up to age 5. Recognizing the importance of high-quality early learning experiences for local families, The Columbus Foundation, its Supporting Foundations, and its donors awarded more than $325,000 in grants toward the project. With the Child Enrichment Center now operating, Lower Lights Ministries is helping to develop young minds so that children, too, can grow into healthy, thriving adults.

Since 2022, The Columbus Foundation has partnered with Compost Clubhouse to offer on-site compost collection for staff and guests, diverting more than 18,500 pounds of waste from landfills and turning everyday scraps into meaningful environmental impact.

For 50 years, Columbus Metropolitan Club has created space for thoughtful conversation, civic dialogue, and meaningful connection, bringing people together to explore the ideas shaping central Ohio’s future.

As we celebrate our 10th year of the Foundation’s Summer Fellowship Program, we’ve asked a former fellow, Ashley McIntosh, to share her insights on the program, and what it has meant to her as she has moved into the working world.

In the latest At the Table, Heather Tsavaris, Principal Consultant on the Foundation’s Human:Kind work, explains how the Foundation is working to advance well-being in the Columbus region through an exciting new partnership with one of the country’s most prestigious institutions.

Columbus-based designer Nicki Burton shares the inspiration behind and experience creating her unique mask design for the Columbus Fashion Alliance's SLAY SAFE campaign.

Director of Capacity Building & Community Knowledge Danielle Tong shares how support for the comprehensive well-being of nonprofits through capacity building helps them go further faster—and why investing in things you can't always see is critical to ensuring the ongoing health of our community's social sector.

The Columbus Foundation’s recent Celebration of Philanthropy events recognized donors, nonprofit organizations, and all individuals who are working to move our community forward. The Philanthropy Awards announced at the events honor those who lead with purpose, thoughtfulness, and a commitment to building a strong and connected community.

Each year, The Columbus Foundation welcomes donors, nonprofit leaders, and community members to celebrate the honorees of the Philanthropy Awards. Through their generosity, each of the 2023 honorees is making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in our region and around the world.