Center for HumanKindness

05/01/2026

Colony Cats (& dogs) cares for feral and stray neighborhood cats through rescue, trap-neuter-return efforts, adoptions, and support for those who care for "community" cats. Founder Mona McKinniss recently received the Columbus Fury's SHEroes Spotlight Award to honor and celebrate women making a difference in the community.🐈💛

A Columbus woman is working to reduce the feral cat population and help cats (and dogs) find care – and in some cases, homes.

04/29/2026

🏡 Claim your free neighboring kit! 🥳
Kicking off today, Kindness Close to Home makes it easy to bring neighbors together—whether it’s a front porch conversation, game night, or a casual backyard gathering. Claim your free host kit with supplies and inspiration to help you get started.

Born out of community conversations at The Big Table®, Kindness Close to Home seeks to bring neighbors together to build a friendlier, kinder community where everyone feels seen and known.

04/15/2026

Dr. Josh Norman is using his passion for music to bring moments of calm, healing, and connection to patients, families, and staff—one song at a time. By bringing his guitar into hospital rooms, he’s brightening the days of patients and demonstrating the power of music as medicine. 🎶💛


The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

With his voice, a guitar and plenty of heart, Dr. Josh Norman brings smiles to patients' faces.

04/13/2026

Central Ohio’s nonprofit sector is full of dynamic, impactful organizations dedicated to strengthening our region. 💛

The Columbus Foundation recently announced this year's 5 Nonprofits to Watch, including one past HumanKindness Prize honoree and two Gifts of Kindness partners. Congratulations, Dress for Success Columbus, Festa, Home for Families, Opera Columbus, and YWCA Columbus!

Learn more about these organizations at the 🔗 below.

Central Ohio’s nonprofit sector is full of dynamic and impactful organizations dedicated to strengthening and improving the region. For more than 10 years, The Columbus Foundation's 5 Nonprofits to Watch program has highlighted an array of nonprofits.

04/10/2026

Happy Earth and National Volunteer Month! 🌳

April is a great time to put kindness into action—caring for our planet, supporting our community, and showing up for one another. 💛 Learn more about volunteer opportunities below!

🌱 Green Columbus organizes the nation’s largest volunteer‑driven Earth Day service event. Search the list of Earth Month volunteer opportunities to find a location and date that works for you. https://cbusfdn.org/4c4cPDm

🥗 Columbus Food Rescue rescues surplus food and redistributes it to neighbors. https://cbusfdn.org/4cw2fqi

🌎 Seeds of Caring Columbus is hosting a FREE family‑friendly Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18. Families can sign up to secure their spot for this hands‑on experience. https://cbusfdn.org/4t15FY4

🌼 Spring Into Service with Besa to support our community, including our environment, through volunteer projects. https://cbusfdn.org/3O8z0k4

04/06/2026

Simply put, acts of kindness demonstrate to people that they matter. The concept of “mattering” has made headlines recently, with the publication of a new book, "Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose."

The conversation came to Columbus when author Jennifer Wallace was interviewed on WOSU Public Media's All Sides with Amy Juravich where she discussed the mattering crisis and what it means for our community.

🎧 at the link below!

Jennifer Wallace’s book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose explores how our lives are transformed when we are reminded of our value.

03/27/2026

After experiencing loss, loneliness, and vision changes, Laurel made the decision to step back into community—where she met Susan. What began as a simple connection has grown into a friendship rooted in support, laughter, and showing up for one another through life’s challenges.

Together, they’re a reminder that kindness and connection can help light the way forward.

Laurel Ridenbaugh lost her vision, job and friends. A new friendship helped her find purpose and aim for the Paralympics.

03/20/2026

Today we're celebrating Fred Rogers' advocacy for kindness. 💛🏡 Being a good neighbor is a powerful way to transform our communities! Stay tuned for the return of next month.

03/18/2026

Home for Families is now providing free, on-site mental health support to those experiencing housing instability through a new partnership with Hidden Roots Mental Health LLC. With a licensed social worker embedded in their Columbus office, this effort is helping address trauma, reduce barriers to care, and support families on their path to stability. 💛

Columbus nonprofit Home for Families has partnered with Hidden Roots Mental Health to bring on-site mental health services to clients.

03/11/2026

Ten years ago, Seeds of Caring Columbus set out to help kids discover the power of kindness through service. Today, it connects tens of thousands of children to volunteer opportunities each year—showing even the youngest can make a difference. 💛

Seeds of Caring, a central Ohio nonprofit connecting kids to community service, celebrates 10 years of growth, impacting tens of thousands of children and expanding its reach.

03/04/2026

During a rare Level 3 snow emergency in Franklin County, LifeCare Alliance continued delivering meals across central Ohio. From Blizzard Boxes to volunteers clearing walkways, their volunteers and employees helped keep neighbors safe and nourished through Winter Storm Fern. ❄️💙

Learn more about volunteer opportunities here: lifecarealliance.org/volunteer.

During a level 3 snow emergency, Columbus nonprofit LifeCare Alliance ensured clients received meals, even delivering McDonald's to one in need.