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Gifts of Kindness Fund is sponsored by The Columbus Foundation. Provides one-time grants to individuals and families in central Ohio facing unexpected hardships, covering expenses like housing, transportation, medical bills, and utilities.
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Gifts of Kindness | The Columbus Foundation A community-focused fund helping central Ohio individuals and families with emergency needs. The Gifts of Kindness Fund provides grants to help lift up individuals and families who experience an unexpected setback. The Gifts of Kindness Fund was established in September 2014, with a generous gift of $500,000 from that compassionate donor.
The goal is not only to provide financial support but to illustrate how acts of kindness throughout our community make a difference—and inspire others to do the same. Make a contribution to the fund to help others in our community.
We were inspired to create the Gifts of Kindness Fund for two reasons: to provide meaningful, life-changing gifts to help lift people up during a setback, and to motivate others to participate in acts of kindness as well. A client experienced homelessness after being terminated from their job due to COVID-19 and leaving a domestic violence situation in their residence.
Gifts of Kindness covered car payments as they continued to drive to work and live in the car while saving for an apartment. A diabetic client's insulin, syringes, and other necessary medicine were taken during a home invasion. Gifts of Kindness covered one month of rent so that client could afford to purchase replacement medical supplies.
A client’s work hours were cut in March 2020, followed by her being furloughed. Due to an extended delay in receiving unemployment assistance, she was at risk of eviction. Gift of Kindness provided two months of rent to help her avoid eviction.
*other grants were also distributed to assist with essentials such as Wi-Fi/internet bills, storage/moving fees, and extermination treatments. Gifts of Kindness has been life-changing for many of our Goodwill employees.
It has helped homeless individuals get back on their feet and provide a roof over their head, employees have not had to worry about stable housing due to short bouts of unemployment or medical issues, and it has truly been a blessing to many of our single parents who have experienced a setback. Gifts of Kindness is ultimately responsible for helping Goodwill employees overcome barriers. Thank you!
Christi Meuser, Family Strengthening Coordinator, Goodwill Industries What are the “needs” covered by the Gifts of Kindness Fund? Grants from the Gifts of Kindness Fund, usually between $500-$3,000, are awarded to nonprofit partners that work with individuals and families experiencing a sudden hardship. Those funds go directly toward expenses associated with that hardship.
Often, these expenses are related to housing, transportation, and assistance with utilities. Others include, but are not limited to, medical bills, food, and clothing. How do I apply for assistance?
The Columbus Foundation does not apply for Gifts of Kindness on behalf of individuals. We partner with nonprofit organizations in Franklin County, Ohio to support individuals during difficult times. Please connect with one of the partner organizations, or contact Lutheran Social Services’ 211 line for referral services.
How can I support the Gifts of Kindness Fund? You can give to the Gifts of Kindness Fund here .
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