Join Make-A-Wish Central Ohio for a fun-filled, family-friendly, FREE scavenger hunt on Sunday, November 7th at 9:00 a.m. at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. The Make-A-Wish Central Ohio Scavenger Hunt Walk helps make wishes come true for local children with critical illnesses. … [Read more...] about Make-A-Wish Central Ohio Scavenger Hunt Walk For Wishes at the Zoo
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OSU CHAIRE Family-Animal Interaction Day
Center for Human-Animal Interactions Research & Education at Ohio State University, or CHAIRE, hosts family-friendly fundraiser that is perfect for animal lovers. Family-Animal Interaction Day is Saturday, October 2, 2021 from noon - 5 pm, and will be full of animal fun. This exciting … [Read more...] about OSU CHAIRE Family-Animal Interaction Day
PupArt with Friends of the Shelter
Support Friends of the Shelter and all that they do to help sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Animal Shelter by attending the virtual the PupArt fundraiser. From September 8-11, 2021, Friends of the Shelter will host this fun virtual show with a selection of pet-related and other … [Read more...] about PupArt with Friends of the Shelter
Donate music instruments to the Gift of Music Campaign
Do you have music instruments collecting dust around your house or garage that have been abandoned by your kids (or you)? Clear out your space and donate instruments to give the gift of music. The Columbus Music Commission is hosting a Gift of Music student instrument drive to collect unused, … [Read more...] about Donate music instruments to the Gift of Music Campaign
Hockey Beats Down Cancer Tournament
Hockey Beats Down is a not for profit organization focused on bringing together Central Ohio's strong hockey community through a variety of fundraising endeavors benefiting various local charitable organizations. Teams can register to participate in a Charity Hockey Tournament that runs from … [Read more...] about Hockey Beats Down Cancer Tournament
Cheer on riders for Pelotonia Ride Weekend
Pelotonia Ride Weekend is back for a weekend of cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism from August 6-8, 2021! The weekend kicks off Friday evening with Opening Ceremony for participants at Lower.com Field, and continues Saturday and Sunday with ride routes ranging from 20 to 200 miles. There … [Read more...] about Cheer on riders for Pelotonia Ride Weekend
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is a main reason why children miss school. New clothes help improve self-esteem, and … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab Donations and Food Truck Fridays
For more than three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) has been keeping families close at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House while children receive life-saving treatment. From its beginnings as a grassroots movement established by a partnership between volunteers and … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab Donations and Food Truck Fridays
PBR 10k Tribute for Parker Lee Foundation
PBR lovers, get ready for the PBR 10k on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Shamrock Club. There's no running involved - 10K stands for 10,000 Pabst Blue Ribbon beers with hundreds of new friends. The cost of the ticket for this event mirrors the prior cost of a VIP ticket – that is because … [Read more...] about PBR 10k Tribute for Parker Lee Foundation
Read for a Cause supports local nonprofits
Reading to children is a key factor in developing their language and listening skills, imagination, and love of books. When kids are exposed to books with values, purpose, and meaning, the benefits are even greater. Enter: Read for a Cause. Read for a Cause is a book series written by Central … [Read more...] about Read for a Cause supports local nonprofits
“Will Tube for Food” at Snow Trails: $5 off tickets with food drive
Bundle up and ride the tubes for a good cause at the Annual “Will Tube For Food” event on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Snow Trails Vertical Descent Tubing Park. Buy a two hour Snow Tubing Ticket and bring at least one non-perishable food items, and you'll save $5 on … [Read more...] about “Will Tube for Food” at Snow Trails: $5 off tickets with food drive
Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
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The holiday are the season of giving, and many look for ways to give during the holidays to help those in need. With 2020 being a particular hard year for many, the need for giving is even higher. In addition, with many in-person church services cancelled and business lobbies closed, Angel Trees, … [Read more...] about Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
Cranksgiving Columbus Food Drive powered by bikes benefits CRC Food Pantry
Help out the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center Food Pantry and those they serve by joining in for Cranksgiving Columbus on November 14, 2020. What is Cranksgiving? It's a food drive without the drive! Cranksgiving combines cycling and charity into a fun event where participants … [Read more...] about Cranksgiving Columbus Food Drive powered by bikes benefits CRC Food Pantry
MASH Pantry Collecting Halloween Candy and Paper Grocery Bags for Veterans
The MASH Pantry and Resource Center provides crucial support to our American Veterans, Military families, and Survivors throughout Central Ohio. They assist with securing food, clothing, personal hygiene items, along with a mobile outreach program (fresh produce markets), PTSD Program with PEER … [Read more...] about MASH Pantry Collecting Halloween Candy and Paper Grocery Bags for Veterans
Gift Idea: Chilly Open Tickets at the Columbus Zoo
On Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 12-5 p.m. the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club is presenting a delicious fundraiser for local children’s charities. The Chilly Open will be held at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, with 100% of the proceeds going to the charities! Tickets … [Read more...] about Gift Idea: Chilly Open Tickets at the Columbus Zoo
