The Columbus Duck Race is BACK in person this year! The Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital hosts the 11th annual Columbus Duck Race on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at noon at Riverside Crossing Park at Dublin's Bridge Park community. Bring the whole family to enjoy this fun … [Read more...] about Columbus Duck Race supports a good cause with good fun
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Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Campaign
Donations to food pantries are highest around the holidays and through winter months, but the donations decrease during spring and summer. The need for food donations is a constant though - especially in summertime when kids in need don't have access to free lunches at school. Stamp Out … [Read more...] about Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Campaign
Support Ukraine through local and national organizations
The Russian invasion on Ukraine has led to millions on people fleeing the country, while others struggle to stay safe in Ukraine. Many Americans are looking for ways to support Ukraine as they fight for their freedom and their lives. We've gathered resources for charity and organizations that … [Read more...] about Support Ukraine through local and national organizations
Columbus Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ohio
Can you brave the icy cold water in the middle of an Ohio winter? Jump right in at the The Polar Plunge at Alum Creek State Park, Presented by Sheetz and The Basement Doctor on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hundreds of participating Plungers will jump into Alum … [Read more...] about Columbus Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ohio
Cleaning for a Reason: Free Maid Services for Cancer Patients
If you or someone you know is fighting cancer, Cleaning for a Reason Foundation can help on the home front. This nonprofit organization offers free professional housecleaning and free maid services for patients who are undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. A local insured and … [Read more...] about Cleaning for a Reason: Free Maid Services for Cancer Patients
The Chilly Open at the Columbus Zoo
Note: Not Currently scheduled for 2021. On Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 12-5 p.m. the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club is presenting a delicious and fun fundraiser for local children’s charities. The Chilly Open will be held at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, with 100% … [Read more...] about The Chilly Open at the Columbus Zoo
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 this holiday season. 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
Ronald McDonald House Breakfast with Santa, Pop Tab Donations and more
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 Breakfast with Santa, Pop Tab Donations and more
Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
The holiday are the season of giving, and many look for ways to give during the holidays to help those in need. With 2020 and 2021 being particular hard years for many, the need for giving is even higher. In addition, with people staying home more than ever, Angel Trees, Toys for Tots, and … [Read more...] about Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
Make-A-Wish Central Ohio Scavenger Hunt Walk For Wishes at the Zoo
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
Where to donate your leftover Halloween candy in Columbus
Trick or Treat is one of the highlights of Halloween for many families, but the excess amount of leftover Halloween candy can be overwhelming. Donate your excess Halloween candy to a good cause! You'll get the temptation out of your house and into the hands of someone who could use a … [Read more...] about Where to donate your leftover Halloween candy in Columbus
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
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
The Arthritis Foundation hosts the Jingle Bell Run or Walk on December 4, 2021, at Genoa Park / COSI in Downtown Columbus. Dress up in your festive holiday gear, tie on some jingle bells and help fight the nation's leading cause of disability. Kick-off Event Information Wednesday, November … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back Program
Trick-or-Treating season is here and dentists around Columbus are giving kids incentive to donate some of their candy through Halloween Candy Buy Back. Pick out a few favorites, and get rid of the rest! You can also ship your leftover candy directly to Operation Gratitude so that they can … [Read more...] about Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back Program
Free Ice Cream for a cause: Graeter’s Cones for the Cure Campaign
There's a lot going on this time of year: back-to-school, fall fun, and....Cones for the Cure! You can enjoy FREE Graeter's ice cream AND help find a cure for cancer with Graeter's and The Cure Starts Now. The annual Cones for the Cure campaign runs from September 9-19, 2021 to raise money to … [Read more...] about Free Ice Cream for a cause: Graeter’s Cones for the Cure Campaign