Community Calendar

Partnering with The SOAR Foundation in this annual "Yes We Can Recover!" event in recognition of National Recovery Month. Open to all. Free access to Raffels, Free Barbers, Games, Food, Concessions, Free Phones, Music, Clothes and Toiletries!

Event is free of charge. All are welcome.

Art in the Garden

Every day, children and adults alike are moved to creativity through connection to natural spaces, like our beautiful urban garden. Whether it’s through visual arts, writing, cooking, music, or movement, gardening and the arts go hand-in-hand. On September 13, artists and gardeners from across the city will be hosting an art exhibition at Highland Youth Garden House titled Urban Oasis: Seeds of Art Growing Community. Experience the work of these artists who’ve been inspired by the garden as you listen to the sweet sounds of Carole Walker of the Bittertones and sip mocktails mixed on-site by Donnie Austin of Aardvark Wine & Beer. A piece of art catch your eye? Inspired by our beautiful oasis and mission? Purchase the art or make a donation to help us share the gifts of gardening with even more Hilltop youth next year.

Artists involved include Karin Weston, Lee Ann Lander, Celeste Malvar-Stewart, Kara O’Dea, Jeff Ostrowski and Vincent Nobel. Weston, Lander, and Malvar-Stewart worked with children in our summer camp series this year. Ostrowski is producing a mural with our Green Teens. Weston, Lander, O’Dea and Nobel offered free public workshops for adults at the garden. These art workshop experiences were sponsored by a generous grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

Donations will be accepted on-site or online following event; donations provide support for our children's programming.

Seat at the Table is an annual celebration of the women Sanctuary Night is privileged to serve and the many hands that make the work possible. It’s a night of dinner, dancing, and dedicating more time and treasure to continue our mission of providing a safe space for womxn who need it most.

Northland Unity Festival - A Columbus cultural festival featuring artists, small businesses and entertainers in the vibrant and diverse community of Northland.

 Scioto Sweep

Join us on Sunday, September 17th to clean up the Scioto River at the annual Scioto Sweep! We will have all the supplies you need, including gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers, thanks to Keep Columbus Beautiful. There will be 3 different groups starting at various locations. The cleanup locations are Scioto Audubon Metro Park, Confluence Park, and the boat ramp. Note the starting address when you choose a shift! Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. You may also want long pants if you plan to walk into the brush.

A Special Salute To Veterans

Make-A-Day is providing the veterans of Columbus with community resources, a rent assistance clinic, free food, and haircuts/beard trims. 

Our mission: empowering the impoverished through inclusive community events, acts of kindness, outreach, advocacy, and educational awareness.

Families in Crisis: How Will We Respond? 

Child homelessness is a crisis in Central Ohio, but we are convinced that with your help we can create a community force that will end homelessness for families.  

Join us for an evening that includes a social hour with appetizers, beverages, a buffet dinner catered by Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, entertainment by The Conspiracy Band, recognition of clients' success, a silent auction and more!

Mental Health First Aid Certification Training for individuals working with adults. 

Additional Details Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/688433411867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Leaving a Lasting Legacy


To help you explore the ins and outs of planned giving, estate planning, and other considerations, we invite you to join us for a free lunch seminar featuring LifeCare Alliance President & CEO Chuck Gehring.

R.S.V.P. by September 15 cburson@lifecarealliance.org

Beyond Health Care Breakfast 
Featuring keynote speaker Gina McFarlane-El.
Purchase tickets/tables
Support LLCHC's Beyond Health Care Fund

Give Mom the Mic 2023

MHAOhio is excited to bring back our hilarious and heartwarming fundraising event, Give Mom the Mic, for the first time since the pandemic! Proceeds from the event benefit all MHAOhio programs.

Always in Style

Join us for an unforgettable evening where style knows no bounds and “Always In Style” takes center stage. Embrace the essence of timeless elegance and sophistication as we celebrate a night filled with grace and charm.

Your evening will include a five-course dinner paired with premium wines. Sip our signature cocktail and indulge in delectable chocolates from the area’s most esteemed chocolatiers. You will experience exciting auctions and hear inspirational stories of resilience and hope as we honor this year’s award recipients.

Columbus Buddy Walk

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio as we unite for a common cause and raise funds during the 2023 Columbus Buddy Walk®! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word and celebrate all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome!

Evening of Promise 2023

Partners and supporters join ETSS to honor these Champions and raise awareness and dollars for our programs and services. We acknowledge honorees for helping empower youth, supporting adults and families on their journey to self-sufficiency as New Americans, and providing essential services to over 60 different cultures in our community.

Breathe Easy: Stroll on the Plaza

Join us at the beautiful Carfagna's Ristorante Piazza for an evening of fun and friends to benefit charity care in our Healthcare Center.

Campfire 2023

At Campfire, donors, camper families, and guests come together to celebrate camp and raise money to create moments of healing for children with serious illnesses and their families so every child can thrive!

Stay tuned for more details on Campfire, coming soon through our social media channels! Thank you for helping to keep our Campfire burning bright. We can’t wait to welcome you back home!

Science of Reading in Early Childhood Panel

This insightful event will bring together renowned experts in the field of early childhood reading to discuss the latest developments, legislation, and practical applications for educators in the science of reading.

The event will feature presentations by each panelist, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with these leading experts.

2023 Furniture Bank Bed Race

Join the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio as we race and raise funds for our neighbors in need of furnished homes at the 2023 Furniture Bank Bed Race!

At the Bed Race, you and your friends can show off your speed (and creativity!) as you dress up, decorate, and race a wooden bed across Easton Town Center - all to help put local kids into beds and off of floors! Plus, YOU can directly provide furniture to a local child and family in need by fundraising as a team!

2023 All Rise Annual Awards: The Art of Giving - Creating a More Just Ohio

Join us as we celebrate this year’s Ohio State Bar Foundation statewide award winners. Featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, live music, an immersive live art experience, silent auction, and more!

Early bird pricing is $85/ticket. After September 20, full ticket price is $100/ticket.

Free Winter Coats for Kids. 

1st come, 1st serve. 500+ Children's coats in assorted sizes

70th Anniversary Gala

On behalf of the Maryhaven Board of Directors, our President/CEO, Oyauma Garrison, and the entire Maryhaven family, we are inviting you to celebrate 70 years of providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare to the Central Ohio Community. 

Please join us on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at The Greater Columbus Convention Center for our 70th Anniversary Gala. It will be a night you will not forget. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and incredible silent auction items, while connecting with community partners and leaders over cocktails and gourmet dining…We may even have a surprise or two! 

You will hear powerful stories of hope, resilience, and transformation from individuals and families who have been impacted by the work done at Maryhaven. We are excited to share that the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who started Maryhaven, will be in attendance. Our keynote speaker will be Tim Mathile, of the Mathile Family Foundation. We know you will walk away with a renewed sense of passion for helping others.

Netcare Foundation Community Awards and Recognition Dinner

Join us for the Netcare Foundation Community Awards and Recognition Dinner event on 10/18. The fall fundraiser is the Netcare Foundation’s premiere event going into its fifth year, branded as an upscale and fun evening with good music, a delicious sit-down dinner, a silent auction, a mission moment, and a celebration of Netcare Access’ supporters, advocates, community leaders and staff that have made an impact on the lives of the individual we serve in Franklin County.

Harmony Project x Ohio Theatre

Harmony Project is making a return to the Ohio Theatre for the first time since 2017! Presented by the Wolfe Foundation, the event will feature performances by the Harmony Community Chorus as well as representatives from its experiential arts programs that serve New American students, incarcerated men and women and differently-abled adults. Prior to the concert, there will be a Gala Reception and Dinner in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. Contact Matthew Schott at matthew@harmonyproject.com for information and tickets to the Gala.

Tickets are available at harmonyproject.com. 

Voice & Vision Award Celebration

Homeport invites you to our annual “Voice & Vision” celebration on October 19, 2023, to honor Columbus Urban League chief executive Stephanie Hightower for her fierce advocacy for the housing and economic needs of Central Ohio residents.

Activists & Agitators

Activists and Agitators is an annual YWCA Columbus event dedicated to uniting the Columbus community and inspiring attendees to pursue greater social change together than we can achieve alone.

This event fosters dialogue, provides practical resources, and educates the community to promote empowerment and inclusion. We created Activists and Agitators with the belief that anyone and everyone can be an agent for social change. If we all commit to intentional, anti-racist, direct action and harm reduction, our collective impact will be profound.

Women of Promise Fundraiser

As New Directions Career Center’s signature fundraising event, Women of Promise celebrates the exceptional career guidance, development, and counseling services available at the Center. Our sponsors host an unforgettable evening of fun, friends, and philanthropy that allows the community to express their support of New Directions programming and walk away with exciting live and silent auction packages that can leave you pampered in Columbus or journeying around the globe on a once-in-a-lifetime excursion. This festive evening culminates with the recognition of our 2023 Woman of Promise award; always an outstanding graduate of the New Directions program who used the skills learned at the Center to build a new life for herself and her family.

Tickets $175 per person

Currently collecting bottles of wine valued at $25 or more for a wine pull.

Make-A-Day 5k Run/Walk for Homelessness

MAD's second annual 5K Run/Walk event to benefit and raise awareness of Columbus' housing crisis and benefit the community's unhoused neighbors. Free beer and pizza from Nocterra and Cardos and live music from Joey & Jessica!

Sign Up Link

Our mission: empowering the impoverished through inclusive community events, acts of kindness, outreach, advocacy, and educational awareness.

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Give Hope


The YMCA's annual Give Hope event is right around the corner. This empowering event raises funds for women, men, and families experiencing homelessness.

Giving hope comes in many different ways, like an apartment down payment, a ticket to travel to family out of town, or the fee to obtain a birth certificate. Join us as we bring our voices together to support a worthy cause.

2023 Healthcare Justice Awards

History of Healthcare Justice Awards

PrimaryOne Health annually recognizes an individual or a partner organization/agency who embodies the traits of an advocate for healthcare justice—dedication, determination, leadership, and courage. This award was established to celebrate individuals and partners in our community who work to:

• Expand access to healthcare & wellness services;
• Eliminate health disparities and promote healthcare justice;
• Promote cultural & linguistic competence in healthcare; and/or
• Break down cultural & social barriers to quality healthcare.

Our Beneficiary

Our beneficiary for the 9th Annual Healthcare Justice Awards is the Healthcare Justice Scholarship Fund. Started in 2021 at the Columbus Foundation, the Healthcare Justice Scholarship benefits racial, ethnic, and cultural underrepresented populations pursuing careers in healthcare. The scholarship fund will increase opportunities; educate, train, and employ more diverse individuals; and allow for more diverse perspectives in the healthcare field.

PrimaryOne Health’s focus is identifying and educating current and future health professionals from diverse backgrounds. Over $150,000 has been raised for the scholarship fund since its inception two years ago. Further questions about the scholarship may be directed to Susan Brewer at susan.brewer@primaryonehealth.org.

MY Project USA 9th Annual Banquet

Join the MY Project USA team on Saturday, Nov. 4 for our ninth annual banquet. It will be held at the Ohio Union (1739 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43210) on the campus of The Ohio State University.

This fundraising event will go toward supporting MY Project USA’s programs that protect and empower youth and families on the westside of Columbus. We will be joined by several elected officials, interfaith and community leaders and – of course – our young people. MY Project USA will also hand out its annual MY Deah’s & Chrys Gee Awards.

The Dash for Camp 5K

Start training now for The Dash For Camp supporting Camp Hamwi and the youth & family programs of the Central Ohio Diabetes Association!

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

MAD Friendsgiving Popup Event

A celebration of community and giving Tuesday, and an opportunity for outreach and volunteering.\

Our mission: empowering the impoverished through inclusive community events, acts of kindness, outreach, advocacy, and educational awareness.

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

The Netcare Foundation invites you to join us on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Topgolf Columbus, an indoor/outdoor golf experience unlike any other! It’s hours of fun for all ages and skill levels.

Bring your clubs or use those provided- no special equipment needed.

Registration includes 3 hours of game play for up to 6 and 2 social passes for non-golfers, food, and beverages (unlimited non-alcoholic and 1 alcoholic drink ticket per guest).

Register Here: https://www.netcareaccess.org/about/netcare-foundation/netcare-foundation-spring-swing-against-stigma/

Proceeds from this experience support programs, services, staff, and clients of Netcare Access. Items purchased in 2023 with Foundation funds included art supplies, books, magazines, and winter weather clothing for at-risk clients. We also undertook employee appreciation events, scholarship opportunities, and to make safety and aesthetic improvements to our facilities.

Registration and Kick-off of Sleep Out 2024

Come to lower.com field, register for Sleep Out, meet other participants and learn about Huckleberry House programs and events.

Funds raised at Sleep Out support Huckleberry House's programs and services as well as our mission: With hope, we shelter, support, and guide youth navigating challenges.

Annual Earth Day Columbus Celebration

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Sleep Out


Help us shine a light on youth homelessness in Columbus and Sleep Out in solidarity with the young people we serve.

Funds raised at Sleep Out support the programs and services of Huckleberry House, as well as our mission: With hope, we shelter, support, and guide youth navigating challenges.

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative. 

Upper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave

Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only. 

Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!

This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative.