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Beginning in June 2021 the UACF partnered with the City to procure $8M of private funding for the long-awaited Community Center. Donate at www.togetherUA.org.

The mission of the UACF is to enhance the quality of life in Upper Arlington by enriching traditions and supporting innovation through leadership and philanthropy. The Upper Arlington Community Foundation is a nonprofit foundation with a volunteer Board of Directors whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Upper Arlington by enriching traditions and supporting innovation through leadership and philanthropy. The Foundation built The Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 Park and gifted it to the City, collaborated to establish the Jack Nicklaus Park and Veterans Memorial Plaza, assisted the UA Public Libraries to establish early learning play areas, helped seniors stay in their homes, and helped families in time of need. Our Good Neighbor Fund provides one-time grants to UA residents that experience a unique, unforeseen event that threatens their stability and ability to meet basic needs. The UACF proudly holds a strong and trusted presence in our community.

10/08/2026

What does it mean to cultivate a healthy community?

That was the question on the table when the Upper Arlington Community Foundation recently hosted , an initiative of The Columbus Foundation that brings neighbors together for honest conversation.

Conversations were resident-led, covering what health means in Upper Arlington, including physical and mental wellbeing, connection, belonging, and what makes this community feel like home.

The notes and themes from that morning will help shape conversations with city officials, community groups, and partners as Upper Arlington continues to grow.

Thank you to everyone who came out, pulled up a chair, and shared their thoughts.

The Upper Arlington Community Foundation would like to acknowledge that this year's Big Table events, held across Central Ohio, are dedicated to the memory of Teddy Corey, in celebration of connection, kindness, and love.

10/06/2026

Join us for the Upper Arlington Community Foundation Annual Meeting! 💛

Tuesday, October 13th | 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Bob Crane Community Center, fifth floor event space

The Annual Meeting is our yearly opportunity to gather with the neighbors, partners, and supporters who make this work possible. Join us over coffee for a year in review of the Foundation's impact across Upper Arlington, a look at the year ahead, and a panel discussion featuring voices from throughout our community.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LmUUdLhAgV

We hope to see you there!

09/30/2026

What an evening!

On Tuesday, September 15th, Upper Arlington welcomed keynote speaker and bestselling author Damon West to Upper Arlington High School for our fall Fostering a Conversation program.

Damon spent the day with UAHS students before taking the stage that night to share his story of resilience, accountability, and second chances. His message was simple and powerful: the power to change your environment is already inside you. Be a coffee bean.

We are grateful to our partners who make this series possible: Upper Arlington Schools, the Upper Arlington Education Foundation and Upper Arlington Alumni Association, and the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership. And thank you to everyone who joined us and leaned into the conversation.

09/25/2026

A wonderful moment for our community! 💛

On Monday, September 14th, Pathways Financial Credit Union presented a generous $3,000 gift to the Tri-Village Packers.

The Tri-Village Packers believe no child should go hungry when school is out. This grassroots group brings together local service organizations to provide respectful, confidential food support to local students during Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.

Gifts like this one make a real difference for families in our community. Thank you, Pathways Financial Credit Union!

Learn more about the Tri-Village Packers here: https://www.upperarlingtonoh.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/369

Pictured left to right: Molly Seguin, Community Engagement Manager, Upper Arlington Community Foundation; Jessica Grisez, Executive Director, Upper Arlington Community Foundation; Jane Jarrow, Tri-Village Lions Club and Tri-Village Packers; Kirk Pierson, Pathways Board of Directors; Craig Smith, Northwest Kiwanis and Tri-Village Packers; Gillian Tyree, Branch Manager, Pathways; and Shannon Dishong, Community Development Director, Pathways.

09/21/2026

One week from tomorrow! 💛

There's still room at the table. If you've been meaning to register, now's the time. We'd love to have you join the conversation.

Bring your perspective and join us for a morning of real conversation about what keeps our community healthy. See you there!

Pull up a seat at The Big Table! 💛

The Upper Arlington Community Foundation is proud to host a Big Table conversation, a program of The Columbus Foundation, on Tuesday, September 29th from 10:30 AM to noon at the Amelita Mirolo Barn.

This year's theme, Cultivating Healthy Communities, invites neighbors to come together to connect, listen, and reflect on both mental well-being and what it means to build a healthier community.

Registration is open, join us at the link below!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HqH6439g2a

09/18/2026

What a wonderful day at the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival! 💛

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our craft booth to paint a positivity rock. We loved watching kids and adults alike get creative, share kind messages, and take a little joy home with them!

Thank you to City of Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department for 60 years of this incredible tradition, and to our community for showing up the way you always do!

09/15/2026

Tonight's the night! 💛

Join us for Fostering a Conversation: An Evening with Damon West at 7:00 PM at Upper Arlington High School. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

A few tickets are still available, so there's still time to grab yours at the link below. Damon's story of resilience and second chances is one you won't want to miss.

See you tonight!

The Upper Arlington Community Foundation is proud to continue the Fostering a Conversation series with keynote speaker and bestselling author Damon West on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00 PM at Upper Arlington High School.

Damon's story of resilience, redemption, and positive change is one you will not want to miss. Tickets are now live, grab yours at the link below or by scanning the QR code!

https://www.fosteringaconversationua.com/

A special thank you to our partners: Upper Arlington Schools, the Upper Arlington Education Foundation and Upper Arlington Alumni Association, and the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, the world stopped. And in the hours and days that followed, ordinary people across this country did something extraordinary: they showed up.

Four Upper Arlington firefighters were among them. They traveled to New York City and spent ten days at Ground Zero, working alongside thousands of others.

The City of Upper Arlington, Ohio - Government has released a new mini documentary in which these four share what they witnessed, the people they met, and the moments that have stayed with them for a quarter century. It is a reminder that the service and sacrifice we honor today did not happen somewhere far away. It happened in our own community, by our own neighbors.💙

09/10/2026

Tickets are still available! 💛

Join us for Fostering a Conversation: An Evening with Damon West on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00 PM at Upper Arlington High School. Damon's powerful story of resilience, redemption, and second chances is one you won't want to miss.

Don't wait, grab your tickets at the link below and we'll see you there!

https://www.fosteringaconversationua.com/

09/04/2026

60 years of art in UA! 💛

The Upper Arlington Community Foundation will be at the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival with a craft table near Tremont School. Stop by and say hello!

Thank you to City of Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department for six decades of bringing this wonderful tradition to our community. See you Monday!

A UA tradition 60 years in the making! 💚 Since 1966, we’ve come together at the Labor Day Arts Festival to celebrate creativity and share the arts with our community. This Labor Day, more than 15,000 visitors will gather at Northam Park to explore the work of 120+ artists, enjoy live music and participate in hands-on art activities.

From paintings and pottery to jewelry, photography, sculpture and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🎶

Join us on Monday, September 7 for the annual Labor Day Arts Festival and celebrate six decades of art in Upper Arlington!

Address

3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, OH
43221

Telephone

+16144510700

Website

http://www.uacommunityfoundation.com/

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