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 (plus a giveaway!)
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“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
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
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
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
Box Tops for Education
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support.Before you throw away or recycle (hopefully) an empty package, see if there is a "box top for education" logo to be … [Read more...] about Box Tops for Education
Kroger Community Rewards
Over the next month or two, I will be highlighting ways that you can support organizations or help others in your community even when you don't have extra money in your budget to make donations. Let me know if you are aware of other such programs! If you live in Ohio or Michigan* and shop at … [Read more...] about Kroger Community Rewards
