Every single day, grassroots nonprofits across Central Ohio are doing the heavy lifting by feeding families, rescuing animals, protecting our parks, and fighting for social justice. But doing the work requires steady, predictable funding.
That’s where you come in.
From August 25 through October 23, the State of Ohio Combined Charitable Campaign (CCC) returns. For State of Ohio employees and retirees, this is your annual window to make a massive local impact entirely on your own terms.
When you choose Community Shares of Mid Ohio or its member nonprofits through the CCC, you aren't just giving to one cause; you are powering a coalition of local nonprofits working right here in our neighborhoods.
The Power of Small Change: Why Workplace Giving Works
Let's face it: writing a large check to charity all at once can feel daunting. Workplace giving solves that problem through the power of payroll deduction.
By spreading your gift throughout the year, a small amount taken from each paycheck transforms into a substantial, predictable revenue stream that local nonprofits can rely on to plan ahead, sustain critical programs, and respond to community needs.
If You Pledge Per Paycheck... | It Becomes a Total Annual Gift of... | The Actual Community Impact It Makes: |
$2.00 | ~$52.00 | Feeds a local family of four for a weekend. |
$5.00 | ~$130.00 | Provides emergency medical care for a rescued animal. |
$10.00 | ~$260.00 | Funds a full season of after-school tutoring for a child in need. |
$20.00 | ~$520.00 | Can furnish an entire apartment for a newly-arriving refugee family. |
You Stay in Total Control: You decide exactly where your dollars go. Support a single organization, split your gift among multiple nonprofits, or support Community Shares as a whole to strengthen our entire network.
Find the Causes and Communities That Matter to You
One of the greatest benefits of giving through Community Shares is choice. Our member organizations work across a broad range of issue areas and serve diverse populations throughout Central Ohio. No matter what inspires your generosity, there is a member organization making a difference in that space.
Causes You Can Support:
- Access to Justice
- Animal Welfare & Rights
- Community Engagement
- Disabilities Services and Support
- Education and the Arts
- Environmental Protection and Sustainability
- Health and Wellness
- Housing Support and Services
- Hunger and Food Security
- Social Justice
- Violence Prevention & Safety
- Workforce Development
- Youth and Children Support
See our members by cause area here.
Communities You Can Empower:
- Animals
- Families
- Immigrant and Refugee Communities
- Infants and Children
- LGBTQIA+ Individuals
- Men
- People with Disabilities
- Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
- Seniors
- Teens and Young Adults
- Veterans and Military Families
- Women
See which members empower which communities here.
Why Workplace Giving is Your Giving Superpower
If you are looking for the smartest way to support the causes you love without disrupting your household budget, workplace payroll deduction stands out for a few major reasons:
- Small Steps, Massive Impact: By spreading your donation across your regular paychecks, you can commit to a much larger annual gift than you could upfront—without ever feeling the pinch.
- True "Set It and Forget It" Convenience: Once your pledge is filled out, your support happens automatically. No calendar reminders to set, no missed months, and no frantic scramble for tax receipts in January.
- No impact on your credit score: Since the donation is deducted from your paycheck, there is no charge to your credit card, and it won’t affect your credit score or incur late fees.
- Unmatched Power of Choice: You hold the reins. You can back Community Shares as a whole to sustain the local nonprofit ecosystem, or target the exact neighborhood nonprofits that match your passion.
The Bottom Line: Workplace giving turns routine payroll into a powerhouse tool for social change. It’s efficient, flexible, and built to make your generosity go further.
How to Make Your Pledge in 2 Minutes
Ready to invest in your community? The state has made the digital pledge process incredibly secure and straightforward:
- Log in to myOhio.gov.
- Navigate to the State News and Events page.
- Select "myCCC Click to Donate."
- Search for Community Shares member organizations and enter the campaign code(s) of the nonprofits you wish to support. Find our members' campaign codes here.
Your Gift. Your Community. Your Impact.
Every day, Community Shares member organizations are improving lives, protecting the environment, advancing justice, supporting families, and creating opportunities throughout Central Ohio.
Your State of Ohio Combined Charitable Campaign pledge helps make that work possible.
From August 25 through October 23, consider directing your CCC contribution to Community Shares of Mid Ohio and our members to invest in the people, organizations, and communities that make our region stronger. Together, we can create lasting local impact, one pledge at a time!
