CityPulse Columbus: Citywide Charity & Arts Guide, Spring 2021

SPRING 2021 EDITION

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here are thousands of nonprofits across central Ohio looking for someone like you to get involved in donating your time, talent or treasure to their cause. I invite you to take the time to get to know each of the 30 organizations featured throughout our Citywide Charity Guide. These organizations and the people they serve - are truly the pulse of our city.

DEREK GROSSO PUBLISHER, CITYPULSE COLUMBUS CEO & FOUNDER, COLUMBUS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CLUB

CityPulse Columbus is produced through a partnership of the Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club and the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC).

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A Kid Again...............................................................................4-5 A Special Wish Foundation.................................................6-7 American Cancer Society.....................................................8-9 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio...................10-11 BREATHE Columbus.........................................................12-13 Columbus Early Learning Centers................................14-15 Columbus Gives Back.......................................................16-17 Communities in Schools of Ohio...................................18-19 Community for New Direction (CND).........................20-21 Directions for Youth & Families...................................22-23 Dress for Success...............................................................24-25 Femergy...............................................................................26-27 Furniture Bank of Central Ohio....................................28-29 Future Possibilities...........................................................30-31 Glass Axis.............................................................................32-33 Greater Columbus Arts Council....................................34-35 Hattie Larlham...................................................................36-37 Huckleberry House...........................................................38-39 I Know I Can........................................................................40-41 JewishColumbus................................................................42-43 Junior League of Columbus............................................44-45 Netcare Access..................................................................46-47 RivALZ Columbus..............................................................48-49 See Kids Dream..................................................................50-51 Small Biz Cares...................................................................52-53 SocialVentures...................................................................54-55 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital........................56-57 The Columbus Foundation.............................................58-59 United Way of Central Ohio..........................................60-61 YES! Columbus...................................................................62-63

All photos in this publication are courtesy of the organizations featured unless otherwise noted.

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A KID AGAIN ESTABLISHED 1995 MISSION We exist to foster hope, happiness, and healing for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

COMMUNITY PULSE A Kid Again looks forward to the day that every child with a lifethreatening illness in America can be A Kid Again. We include the whole family in every Adventure we host year round. Our families say Adventures are something positive to look forward to and offer a distraction from routine medical care. Whether a child is battling an all too common disease like cancer, or a rare disease like Hunter Syndrome, they ALL deserve to be a kid again.

777-G Dearborn Park Lane Columbus, OH 43085 (614) 797-9500 akidagain.org

FOCUS AREA(S) Children, Health & Wellness

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A SPECIAL WISH

FOUNDATION, INC. ESTABLISHED 1982 MISSION To enhance the quality of life for those children having a life-threatening disorder by granting their special wish.

COMMUNITY PULSE A Special Wish Foundation is dedicated to granting the wishes of children under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder. In fact, it is estimated that over 30,000 children in Ohio alone suffer from terminal illnesses. In almost 40 years, ASW has never turned away a qualifying wish in the state of Ohio. The three main types of wishes are a "special" gift, a "special" hero, or a "special" place, and the average wish costs $4000.

620 Taylor Station Rd., Suite J Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 258-3186 aspecialwishfoundation.org

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AMERICAN CANCER

SOCIETY ESTABLISHED 1913 MISSION The mission of the American Cancer Society is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight to a world without cancer.

COMMUNITY PULSE The American Cancer Society has a national presence, but is also local right here in our Columbus community.

Columbus currently has over $14 million in ACS research grants at OSU and Nationwide Children's Hospital. We also provide patient services, such as free transportation to treatment, free or reduced lodging when receiving treatment, and a 24/7 hotline available to survivors, caregivers, or anyone with questions surrounding cancer.

FOCUS AREA(S) Health & Wellness

4540 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (614) 721-1623 cancer.org

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

OF CENTRAL OHIO ESTABLISHED 1933 MISSION Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

COMMUNITY PULSE One-to-one matches between Bigs and Littles truly empower youth and strengthen communities. Professional staff from Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully build and support each match, and ensure it meets the strictest standards. We strive for matches that are not only safe and well suited to each child’s needs, but also harmonious and built to last. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the country’s largest evidence-based mentoring organization.

1855 E. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 839-2447 bbbscentralohio.org

FOCUS AREA(S) Children, Human Services, Social Justice

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BREATHE COLUMBUS ESTABLISHED 2020 MISSION BREATHE is an acronym for our mission: Take a deep BREATH as we destroy RACISM and ERADICATE the police abuse and societal TRAUMA in order to HEAL as a nation for what we have ENDURED for way too long.

BREATHE. COMMUNITY PULSE BREATHE Columbus is a volunteer nonprofit organization founded by Rita Fuller Yates in June of 2020 following the lynching of George Floyd to address the social injustices against Black and Brown people in America. Ten diverse taskforces carry out this important work in central Ohio and beyond.

FOCUS AREA(S) Education, Social Justice

facebook.com/groups/279783349736980 bit.ly/UWPToday

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COLUMBUS EARLY

LEARNING CENTERS ESTABLISHED 1887 MISSION To help young learners develop, families succeed and neighborhoods thrive COMMUNITY PULSE Columbus Early Learning Centers has been providing high-quality early learning and care to our city's children for more than 133 years. Their tradition of affordable access to high-quality early childhood education has strengthened the communities in which they live. Last year, CELC impacted the lives of more than 300 children enrolled in their center based programs.

FOCUS AREA(S) Children, Education

1611 Old Leonard Ave, Columbus, OH 43219 614-253-5525 columbusearlylearning.org

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COLUMBUS GIVES BACK ESTABLISHED 2009 MISSION To provide social volunteer and philanthropic opportunities for young professionals and to create a culture of community engagement to connect people to central Ohio.

COMMUNITY PULSE Columbus Gives Back is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, providing many social volunteer events per month throughout central Ohio. We’re proud to partner with over 150 local organizations. The heart of Columbus Gives Back is our leadership team. We strive to create a welcoming, engaging, and fun experience for you at every event – something that sets CGB apart from other volunteer opportunities. Interested in taking your love of volunteering to the next level? Ask us about becoming a volunteer Event Leader!

PO Box 164632 Columbus, OH 43216 columbusgivesback.org

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COMMUNITIES IN

SCHOOLS OF OHIO ESTABLISHED 1993 MISSION To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

COMMUNITY PULSE Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future.

Often, a student's personal circumstances disrupt their chances at success even before they enter the school building. Whether it's food, school supplies, health care, counseling, academic assistance or a positive role model, Communities In Schools is there to help.

6500 Busch Blvd, Suite 105 Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 268-2472 ciskids.org

FOCUS AREA(S) Children, Community Development, Education

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COMMUNITY FOR NEW

DIRECTION (CND) ESTABLISHED 1989 MISSION Through innovative programs and positive relationships, CND empowers individuals to achieve their potential.

COMMUNITY PULSE In 1989, Community for New Direction (CND) began as a volunteer-run program providing positive mentoring and prevention programming to high-risk youth. Too many kids were dropping out of high school and turning to drugs, alcohol, gang activities and crime.

Today, CND also works with the City of Columbus as a partner in the APPS violence intervention and provides outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for adults, which includes an all-male Recovery House.

2323 W Fifth Ave, Suite 160 Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 272-1464 cndcolumbus.org

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DIRECTIONS FOR

YOUTH & FAMILIES ESTABLISHED 1899 MISSION Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families and communities through counseling and education.

COMMUNITY PULSE Directions for Youth & Families provides counseling services and prevention programs to central Ohio that specialize in issues such as sexual abuse / violence, mental and behavioral health, physical abuse / neglect and grief / loss. We operate two after-school summer youth centers that provide a safe haven during hours when youth are most at risk for self-defeating and delinquent behaviors. 96% of our services are provided at no cost.

FOCUS AREA(S) Human Services

1515 Indianola Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 294-2661 dfyf.org

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS ESTABLISHED 2007 MISSION To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

COMMUNITY PULSE At Dress for Success Columbus, it’s not only about the clothes, but that’s where it starts … and what woman doesn’t feel empowered in a great looking, figureflattering, “I’ve Arrived!” outfit? When women initially come to us, they are usually preparing for a job interview. Clients are referred to us by over 100 non-profit partners throughout Central Ohio who have witnessed first-hand the difference Dress for Success Columbus’ encouraging programs make with women. Women are provided personalized, one-on-one care with Interview & Employment Suiting.

1204 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 291-5420 columbus.dressforsuccess.org dfscmh.org

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FEMERGY ESTABLISHED 2014 MISSION We are a non-profit that equips girls and women with the tools to navigate and soar through gender, economic, and social barriers so that they can grow up healthy, educated, and independent.

COMMUNITY PULSE Femergy’s holistic programs help girls and women explore and celebrate their strengths, their voices, who they are today, and who they will become in the future. We achieve this through interactive mentoring, service-learning, leadership development, and wellness-based programming. Or connect with Femergy® by becoming a member of our, Femergy® EmpowHer Community, which empowers and encourages women to grow, challenge themselves, and thrive in their everyday lives.

FOCUS AREA(S) Community Development, Education, Health & Wellness C I T Y P U L S E C O L U M B U S . C O M

200 E Campus View Blvd, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43235 (614) 653-8454 femergy.org /

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FURNITURE BANK OF

CENTRAL OHIO ESTABLISHED 1998 MISSION Dedicated to reducing the impact of poverty by providing furniture to central Ohio families and individuals struggling with severe life challenges.

COMMUNITY PULSE We believe all central Ohio families deserve to live in a furnished, safe home and experience the precious family moments a home can provide. With the help of 75+ community partners, 8,000+ furniture and financial donors, and 2,000+ volunteers, 3,500 local families visit the Furniture Bank every year to select their own beds, tables, couches, dressers, and other furniture items. But to a family in need, it’s more than furniture - it’s hope, comfort, stability, and a future.

118 S Yale Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 (614) 272-9544 furniturebankcoh.org

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FUTURE POSSIBILITIES, INC. ESTABLISHED 2006 MISSION Helping children in underserved areas learn how to make good decisions that can lead to a positive impact in their lives and in the world.

COMMUNITY PULSE Looking to make a difference in the life of a child? Our Ready, Set, Goal! Program offers a unique coaching opportunity to mentor a child throughout the course of a school year to help that child accomplish a goal they set forth for themselves, as well as helping guide them through making good decisions in life!

FOCUS AREA(S) Children, Education

175 S. Third Street, Suite 1040 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 799-8668 futurepossibilities.org

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GLASS AXIS ESTABLISHED 1987 MISSION To celebrate to art and science of glass.

COMMUNITY PULSE Seen as art or science, glass is awe-inspiring. Experiencing seeing the public’s reaction to being introduced to glass art for the first time formed the basis for our new vision statement: Glass Axis is a destination for vibrant possibilities. It is where people come for freedom to experiment, grow, create and share. We encourage creativity, provide opportunities for artists of all ages, and foster a sense of community for our visitors, members, and artists.

FOCUS AREA(S) Arts & Culture 610 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 291-4250 glassaxis.org

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GREATER COLUMBUS

ARTS COUNCIL ESTABLISHED 1970 MISSION To support and advance the arts and cultural fabric of Columbus.

COMMUNITY PULSE The Arts Council provides financial support to artists and arts organizations with publicly-funded grants, fellowships and cash awards from their privately funded endowment.

They advance the arts with support through the Art Makes Columbus/Columbus Makes Art citywide marketing campaign, including an events calendar, artist directory, public-art database and more. They produce two major arts events each year: the Columbus Arts Festival a three-day, free event that features visual & performing arts and the Community Arts Partnership Awards that celebrate the contributions of individuals & businesses to the arts in Columbus.

182 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 224-2606 gcac.org columbusmakesart.com columbusartsfestival.org

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HATTIE LARLHAM ESTABLISHED 1971 MISSION Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement.

COMMUNITY PULSE Hattie Larlham provides medical, residential, educational, recreational, and employment services to 1,600 Northeast and Central Ohio people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Columbus-based programs include group living residential services; "Addventures," an adult day program focused on learning, exploration, and community integration; Franklin County Recreation, an evening and weekend social club, and the

769 Brooksedge Blvd Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 486-4361 hattielarlham.org

Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center, an early intervention preschool program.

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HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE, INC. ESTABLISHED 1970 MISSION To provide comprehensive support and safe housing to empower our community's most vulnerable youth to achieved the future that they see for themselves.

COMMUNITY PULSE One in seven children will run away before the age of 18. They run because they don’t know how to deal with family dynamics at home, or because they are experiencing an unsafe situation and feel there is no other escape. Once they are on their own, many don’t have anywhere to go, or they don’t know where to get help. Founded in 1970 as a shelter for runaway teens, Huck House works to prevent and end youth homelessness with a teen crisis shelter, a range of housing options, a youth outreach team, and strengths-based counseling services for youth and families.

1421 Hamlet St, Columbus, OH, 43201 (614) 294-8097 huckhouse.org

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I KNOW I CAN ESTABLISHED 1988 MISSION To inspire, enable, and support Columbus students in pursuing and completing a postsecondary education.

COMMUNITY PULSE Dream Big. Work Hard.

We'll Help. That is I Know I Can's promise to over 30,000 Columbus City Schools, SouthWestern City School District, and Whitehall City Schools students served. Since 1988, I Know I Can has been the anchor organization for college access in Columbus, with expansion into additional Franklin County districts. I Know I Can achieves its mission by focusing service efforts around three critical junctures for students: early awareness, college access, and college persistence.

1108 City Park Ave, Suite 301 Columbus, OH 43206 (614) 233-9510 iknowican.org

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JEWISHCOLUMBUS ESTABLISHED 1926 (as the Jewish Federation of Columbus); JewishColumbus was created in 2018 as a partnership of the Columbus Jewish Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Columbus.

MISSION As the largest funder of Jewish programs and experiences, JewishColumbus is the convener and central address for the Columbus Jewish community.

COMMUNITY PULSE With each thing we do we aspire to unite our community. By working to engage, include and secure each individual, we’re building the best Jewish future in Columbus. We train future leaders, cultivating young leadership to chart the course for future generations to come. We protect our community, helping to provide security to 4 preschools, 2 day schools, 4 religious schools & all synagogues. We secure our community’s future, enabling you to craft your legacy with our philanthropic advisors’ guidance.

1175 College Avenue Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 237-7686 jewishcolumbus.org

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBUS ESTABLISHED 1923 MISSION Committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

COMMUNITY PULSE The Junior League of Columbus is part of a network of 295 Junior Leagues across the globe. We are a learning organization dedicated to; promoting voluntarism through our Quick Impact opportunities, developing the potential of women through our hands-on training through placements, and improving communities through projects and programs developed by our organization. Our programs included Kelton House Museum & Garden, Adopt-aBackpack for Children (ABC) Project, and Bridging the G.A.P.

586 E Town St Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 464-2717 jlcolumbus.org

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NETCARE ACCESS ESTABLISHED 1972 MISSION We help people in a mental health or substance use crisis. We help the courts and community agencies by providing professional evaluations and assessments for those that need them.

COMMUNITY PULSE Netcare Access is Franklin County’s 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention and assessment services for adults and those with developmental disabilities. We are a part of the county’s Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) system, providing referrals to other ADAMH agencies for treatment services.

FOCUS AREA(S) Health & Wellness, Human 199 S Central Ave Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 276-2273 netcareaccess.org

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RIVALZ COLUMBUS ESTABLISHED 2009 MISSION We are also committed to advocating for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s disease and advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.

COMMUNITY PULSE RivALZ Columbus is an charity flag football game where two teams of women face off to inspire action, awareness and fundraising in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. RivALZ Columbus continues to engage the community, raising over $297,000 to date.

Although the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has intercepted our plans for a regular spring season, the rivalry is still in play. Until we can be back on the field together safely, tap into your winning spirit and join us for the RivALZ Spring Challenge, a fundraising competition between teams across the country.

1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43015 (614) 442-2014 rivalzcolumbus.com Register for the Spring Challenge at alz.org/RivAlz

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SEE KIDS DREAM ESTABLISHED 2008 MISSION See Kids Dream empowers youth with the skills, motivation and confidence to make our world a better place.

COMMUNITY PULSE See Kids Dream offers service-learning curriculum through Central Ohio elementary schools. Throughout the school year, groups of students meet weekly to identify an issue they want to address in their community. Together, they research causes, interview local nonprofits, and create a project to help. By working with their peers to achieve a goal, they learn to communicate, listen, think critically, and solve problems. Kids also gain leadership skills, and grow their compassion for others.

FOCUS AREA(S) Children, Community Development, Education

PO Box 341645, Columbus, OH 43234 (614) 429-3244 seekidsdream.org

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SMALL BIZ CARES ESTABLISHED 2018 MISSION To connect, mobilize and inspire small businesses to make a lasting positive impact in our community.

COMMUNITY PULSE Small Biz Cares engages small business leaders and professionals for philanthropy and impact through volunteering, fundraising, special experiences and a scholarship fund. Small businesses engage in our programs to do good, grow their network and strengthen their brand. Since inception, our programs have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours, tens of thousands of dollars to local nonprofits and scholarships, and engaged hundreds of small businesses and community partners.

111 Liberty Street, Ste 101 Columbus OH 43215 (614) 569-2560 smallbizcares.org

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SOCIALVENTURES ESTABLISHED 2009 MISSION SocialVentures advances remarkably good businesses—businesses that intentionally integrate social impact as a non-negotiable component of their business model.

SocialVentures supports these nonprofit and forprofit businesses so that entrepreneurs, consumers and beneficiaries of their missiondriven endeavors are all better positioned to prosper.

COMMUNITY PULSE SocialVentures creates and connects community resources to businesses that create social impact. SocialVentures advocates for, develops, and funds businesses that address social problems in our community.

They offer resources, programs, accelerators on social enterprise and acts as a primary network for social enterprise activity in Central Ohio.

(614) 208-5403 socialventurescbus.com

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ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S

RESEARCH HOSPITAL ESTABLISHED 2005 MISSION To discover how to save the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

COMMUNITY PULSE St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—because all they should worry about is helping their child live. By sharing our knowledge freely and exchanging ideas openly, we’re inspiring more collaboration between doctors and researchers worldwide, and, as a result, providing more lifesaving treatments for children everywhere.

1404 Goodale Blvd., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 947-3900 stjude.org

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THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED 1943 MISSION The Columbus Foundation's mission is to assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents.

COMMUNITY PULSE The Columbus Foundation serves nearly 3,000 individuals, families, and businesses that have created unique funds and planned gifts to make a difference in the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. The Columbus Foundation is Your Trusted Philanthropic Advisor® and one of the top 10 largest community foundations in the United States.

FOCUS AREA(S) Animals, Arts & Culture, Associations, Children, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health

1234 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 251-4000 columbusfoundation.org Visit The Giving Store (your one-stop shop for charitable giving) at columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store

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UNITED WAY OF

CENTRAL OHIO ESTABLISHED 1923 MISSION Improve the lives of others by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

COMMUNITY PULSE United Way of Central Ohio has one clear purpose: reduce poverty in our community. By bringing people and systems together and mobilizing them to act, we’re helping to change community conditions and build a stronger central Ohio. United Way supports a network of nonprofit partners working to ensure people in crisis can meet their basic needs, and children have equal opportunities to achieve student success.

When you give to United Way, you can be confident you'll make a significant impact on the greatest needs in central Ohio.

FOCUS AREA(S) Community Development C I T Y P U L S E C O L U M B U S . C O M

360 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 227-2700 liveunitedcentralohio.org

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YES! COLUMBUS ESTABLISHED 2010 MISSION We work to empower women to achieve professional success and economic independence. We believe that when women empower each other, we all succeed.

COMMUNITY PULSE YES! Columbus is a community brought together to champion the mission of Dress for Success Columbus, a 501(c)(3) organization. Our organization provides volunteer and fundraising opportunities to support the non-profit. Our goal is to better ourselves and our community and to empower ourselves through our careers and personal endeavors. We believe in creating a space where women can feel empowered, supported, and open to new ideas, opportunities, and people.

FOCUS AREA(S) Human Services

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1204 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 291-5420 yes.dfscmh.org

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