Community Shares of Mid Ohio

10/22/2026

💙 Can you believe we’re already halfway through the City of Columbus Combined Charitable Campaign?
Thank you to every City employee who’s pledged so far — your support is helping build a more just, caring, and healthy community for all. There’s still time to make your impact!
Not sure who to support yet? Click the link in the comments to visit our blog to discover Community Shares’ member nonprofits and find the cause that inspires you most.

10/21/2026

✨ Every cause has its own aesthetic.
Whether it's muddy paws, paintbrushes, a fresh set of house keys, or a grocery bag full of hope, every mission tells a story.
Which nonprofit aesthetic matches the causes you care about most?

10/19/2026

⏰ It’s the final week! State employees and retirees — don’t miss your chance to make an impact in your community through the State of Ohio Combined Charitable Campaign.
Your gift supports local nonprofits creating a more just, caring, and healthy community for all. Click the link in the comments to make your pledge for your community today! 🌟

10/19/2026

Community Shares of Mid Ohio has something new to share with you!

For over 30 years, we have helped local nonprofits connect and find the resources they need. Now, it’s even easier for you to join in and make a difference.

Introducing GLO: Give Local Ohio.

We’re kicking things off with the GLO Gift Card. You choose an amount starting at $25, and the recipient chooses which of our 68+ trusted local nonprofit members receives the donation.

Animal welfare. Arts and culture. Human services. And so many other causes that make Mid-Ohio the community we love.

It’s a thoughtful gift for someone you care about, and it lets them support a cause that matters to them.

GLO. Feel Good Doing Good.

Explore GLO Gift Cards @ https://communityshares.net/glocard
Explore our non-profit members @ https://communityshares.net/become-a-donor/member-directory/

10/14/2026

✨ Can you believe we’re already halfway through the Franklin County Combined Charitable Campaign? Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far — your support is building a more just, caring, and healthy community for all. There’s still time to join in and make a difference! 🫶 Want to discover the amazing nonprofits you can support? Click the link in the comments to visit our blog and learn more about Community Shares’ member organizations and find the cause that inspires you most.

10/13/2026

Columbus, put your skills to work for good. 💛

Looking for a way to give back this October? Here’s one that lets you do more than simply show up.

On Wednesday, October 21, Communicate for Good is bringing volunteers together with 11 local nonprofits for an afternoon of real, hands-on projects from marketing and communications to organizing donations, preparing meals, assembling care packages, event prep and more. The projects run 2-5 PM, followed by an afterhours gathering at Land-Grant Brewing Company from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Swipe ➡️ to meet the participating organizations, see exactly how you can help, and find a cause that speaks to you. The opportunities really do vary — from developing marketing ideas to helping around a farm to recording publications for people who rely on accessible audio.

Communicate for Good is led by with support from , , , , and — bringing Columbus organizations and professionals together around one pretty simple idea.

Choose your cause. Give a few hours. Do some good. 💛

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🙌 Volunteer projects: 2-5 PM
🍻 Afterhours: 5:30-7:30 PM at Land-Grant Brewing Co.
🔗 Register through the link in bio

And stay tuned: we’ll be sharing more ways to volunteer and give back around Columbus again in November.

Where are YOU giving your time this month? 👇

10/13/2026

Put your skills to work for good.

On Wednesday, October 21, we're excited to join Central Ohio’s marketing, communications, creative, and business community for Communicate for Good, a day of service supporting 11 local nonprofits.

Spend the afternoon working alongside fellow professionals to help nonprofit organizations with marketing, communications, and hands-on projects. Bring your ideas, lend your talents, and make connections while making a difference. It's all about "smart equity" or sweat equity to make a personal difference.

Then join us at Land Grant from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for happy hour, with two drink tickets, food, and time to connect with others who care about our community.

Can’t volunteer during the day? Join us for happy hour!

Choose Volunteering + Happy Hour or Happy Hour Only, with member, non-member, and student rates available.

Register here:

Hello! Communicate for Good is a collaborative day of service that brings together Central Ohio's marketing, communications, and creative professionals to support local nonprofit organizations. Hosted through a partnership among AMA Columbus, AAF Columbus, PRSA Central Ohio, Community Shares of Mid....

10/13/2026

🎨 Your personality has a color. What does yours say about you? Are you the green that keeps things growing? The purple that brings creativity to everything? The yellow that always makes room for four-legged friends?
We matched personality colors with nonprofit causes that help strengthen Mid-Ohio. 💙
Which color are you?

10/07/2026

🌞 Your perfect weekend says a lot about what you care about.
Whether you’re exploring the outdoors, creating something new, spending time with your neighbors, or lending a helping hand, there are so many ways to make a difference.
We matched some favorite weekend activities with the nonprofit causes that help Mid-Ohio thrive. 💙
How would you spend your weekend?

10/06/2026

🌟 Halftime’s here — and there’s still time to make your play! We’re halfway through Buckeyes for Charity season, and OSU employees and retirees can still join in to create a more just, caring, and healthy community for all. Want to choose the cause that means the most to you? Click the link in the comments to visit our blog to meet our member nonprofits and decide where your support will make the biggest impact. 🙌🌰