Community

A Kid Again strives to enrich the lives of children with life threatening illnesses and their families by providing healing times of respite through our fun-filled group activities and destination events, which we call adventures.

The Capital Area Humane Society provides programs and services for animals and people in Central Ohio. It is our mission to fight animal cruelty, help animals in need and advocate for their well-being. More than 95 percent of our funding is provided by donations and fees for services, we are not a government agency and we do not receive operating support from national organizations.

Community Research Partners is a non-profit research center that works in a wide range of fields, including education, health, housing, and community development. Visit the CRP web site to access community data tools and research publications covering Central Ohio and beyond.

CASA of Franklin County trains volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused children. CASA volunteers provide a judge with a carefully researched background of the child's situation to assist the court in making sound decisions about the child’s future. Each case is as unique as the child involved. Being a CASA volunteer is not for everyone, but for some it is everything!

Creative Living operates two apartment complexes for physically disabled individuals. We are located adjacent to OSU. Our residents benefit from handicap accessible apartments as well as a 24-hour on-call Resident Assistants to assist with any needs - giving our residents the valuable opportunity of living independently.

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers, 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs, and more than 75 chapters and branch offices nationwide, including one in Central Ohio.

The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a dynamic group of Columbus area business professionals committed to raising funds to support various programs at Nationwide Children's. The Development Board aides the hospital through several events including the Woody Hayes Celebrity Golf Classic and Kick-Off Party, Rock 'N Bowl and Slice of Columbus.

Engineers Without Borders - Central Ohio Professionals is a local professional chapter of the national Engineers without Borders USA (EWB-USA) Non-Profit organization. EWB-USA supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while fostering responsible leadership.

The mission of Flying Horse Farms is to enrich the lives of children with serious illnesses and their families by providing magical, transforming fun through year-round, medically-safe and cost-free camping experiences.

Dedicated to caring for the whole person, the Haven's mission is to promote the physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being of cancer patients, survivors and their families along their journey. The Haven offers a variety of programs, support groups, classes, and therapies, with the help of a professional staff and volunteers.

Since 1919, Junior Achievement's purpose has been to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise and understand business and economics to improve the quality of their lives. JA is the world's largest and fastest-growing non-profit economic education organization, with programs taught by classroom volunteers from the business community throughout central Ohio.

Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB) is part of the City of Columbus, Public Service Department, Division of Refuse Collection. KCB provides education and encouragement about fighting litter; recycling; and preventing and removing graffiti. KCB promotes and coordinates litter cleanups and beautification projects.

Kya's Krusade, a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) organization, provides support, education and assistance to children with physical disabilities and their families through our website, provision of resource information and Information Packet, Art Therapy and Financial Assistance Programs.

For nearly 30 years, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank has been working with grocers, food companies, Ohio farmers, the USDA, and community partners to obtain food and distribute it to more than 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, after-school programs, and senior housing sites across central and eastern Ohio.

New Flyers Association is a not-for-profit flight training center located at The Ohio State University Airport which offers pilot training and aircraft rental. As the only training facility in Columbus to offer the new and affordable Sport Pilot license, this new FAA approved pilot license requires only 20 hours of flight training and cost half as much as earning traditional private pilot license.

DECA is an organization for students enrolled in Marketing Education. It is designed to promote a total program of activities which develops leadership, teamwork skills and individual growth, attracting young people to careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.

For nearly three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) has been serving families with seriously ill children by providing a home-away-from-home at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House.

The Columbus Foundation sees the power of philanthropy each and every day—and the extraordinary impact it is making in our community. For 65 years, they have been the trusted philanthropic advisor to more than 1,700 individuals, families, and businesses who want to make a difference in the lives of others through charitable giving. They are our community foundation.

More than 80 years ago, concerned and compassionate citizens created United Way of Central Ohio to help people in need and make our community a better place for everyone. Today, we are mobilizing the caring power of thousands of individuals and central Ohio employers to advance the common good. Together, we are working to create opportunities for a better life for all. We are joining hands, opening our hearts, lending our muscles and finding our collective voice. That's why we call it LIVE UNITED.