Impact

There has never been a better time to embrace your inner artist. Wild Goose Creative is the perfect spot to escape from your everyday routine and enter into a vibrant community of endless creative possibilities. This local nonprofit hosts a wide variety of creative, educational, and engaging artistic experiences that will make you smile, laugh, thi ...

Imagine not being able to read the words on this page. For many people throughout Central Ohio, this is their daily reality.“Newspapers had become a blur,” said Marian W. of Columbus, whose sight diminished due to stroke and macular degeneration. Thanks to VOICEcorps reading service, Marian and others like her now have a lifeline to the things that ...

NNEMAP recently became a member of Community Shares because many of the volunteers were involved in organizations that support workplace giving campaigns. As a member of Community Shares, NNEMAP will join workplace giving campaigns throughout central Ohio. This will allow employees at workplace campaign locations to donate directly to NNEMAP from t ...

The advantage of donating through a workplace giving campaign from Community Shares of Mid Ohio is that every gift makes an impact regardless of the size. When we take all the gifts, big and small, and pull them together, they create huge impact in your local community. Below are just a few ways that your small gift can make a big change in your lo ...

From now through August 31st, we are actively seeking new member charities to add to our 60+ community-based, volunteer-led charities that address a wide range of social and environmental services and issues. If you are a charity considering a membership in Community Shares, there are a number of potential benefits available to you. By collaboratin ...

After enjoying the always-a-blast Doo Dah Parade in the Short North on July 4th, keep the party and fun rolling by dropping in to Camelot Cellars Winery for an afternoon of Magic & Music. Starting at 3:30pm, Michael Kent will perform his amazing tricks for you as you listen to the soft Jazz & Soul music of Priscilla Woodson. This FREE event ...

Cause Collaborative is Back! Don't miss the event that had everyone buzzing last year with great information and best practices for nonprofits from fellow nonprofit professionals and experts. May 18th, 20128:30am - 6pmAt Wild Goose CreativePanel Topics include:Collecting & Leveraging DataStrategy & PlanningPublic Relations & M ...

There is no better way to celebrate spring than by celebrating Earth Day. Give back to Mother Nature by volunteering at Root Down: Green Columbus’ Earth Day 2012. If you’re lookin to get your hands dirty then may we suggest the following available volunteer sites being hosted by some of our member charities. Clintonville Clean up hosted by Con ...

Dear Friends & Supporters,As the new executive director of Community Shares of Mid Ohio, I’m excited to be joining a great organization that does so much good in the community through the work of our 66 member charities.I’ve taken over duties from our previous executive director, Melissa Magers, who served the organization for 18 years pro ...

Now through August 31st...Want to save on save on goods from local businesses and help out local charities too? When you make an offer on BidSwan.com, use the credit code “community.” If your offer is accepted, BidSwan will cover up to $5 of the bid price and donate another $5 to Community Shares of Mid Ohio.In case you’re unfamiliar with BidSwan, ...