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 Donation Day and Food Truck Fridays
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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
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
Virtual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
The Arthritis Foundation hosts the Virtual Jingle Bell Run or Walk on December 11-13, 2020, for the Columbus chapter. Dress up in your festive holiday gear, tie on some jingle bells and help fight the nation's leading cause of disability. Pick your favorite place to run, and get it … [Read more...] about Virtual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
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
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! NOTE: this program appears to be very limited in 2020 due to restrictions in place at medical … [Read more...] about Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back Program
‘Half Mile of Smiles’ family fun drive-thru for A Kid Again Central Ohio
Get the kids out of the house and put a smile on their face on Sunday. Join Ricart Automotive and Pepsi for an evening of fun and smiles with 'Half Mile of Smiles' to benefit A Kid Again Central Ohio. The family-focused drive-thru fundraiser is on Sunday, September 20 from 5 pm - 7 pm. at Ricart … [Read more...] about ‘Half Mile of Smiles’ family fun drive-thru for A Kid Again Central Ohio
Free Ice Cream: 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 10-20, 2020 to raise money to find … [Read more...] about Free Ice Cream: Graeter’s Cones for the Cure Campaign
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
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
Columbus Polar Plunge at Express Live
Can you brave the icy cold water in the middle of an Ohio winter? Jump right in at the The Polar Plunge presented by The Basement Doctor at Express Live! on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hundreds of participating Plungers will jump into a … [Read more...] about Columbus Polar Plunge at Express Live
Annual Charity Pumpkin Workout with Improvement Warrior Fitness
Improvement Warrior Fitness is holding the Annual Charity Pumpkin Fitness Workout benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio on Saturday, November 2. The workout will begin at 10:15 a.m. Bring your pumpkin (which you’ll workout with, so choose wisely!), work up a sweat, and … [Read more...] about Annual Charity Pumpkin Workout with Improvement Warrior Fitness
Beauty for a Cure at Nurtur the Salon
Nurtur the Salon is hosting a Beauty for a Cure event on Tuesday, October 22 from 12 pm - 3 pm at Brewery District, Grandview, and Upper Arlington locations. Customers who make a minimum donation to the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio will receive free treatment that day. All donations … [Read more...] about Beauty for a Cure at Nurtur the Salon
