We're looking for the Everyday Kindness Heroes in our midst! Across central Ohio, people are quietly making a big impact. Nominate someone who’s making our region better—one kind act at a time: 🔗 dispatch.com/story/lifestyl…

ComFest is a powerful force for community change, awarding $688K+ in grants to central Ohio projects. This year’s recipients include the Ohio Justice Bus, offering free legal aid & expungement clinics to help overcome barriers to housing, jobs & stability. cbusfdn.org/3TPIL5L

We’re on a mission to inspire kindness and strengthen connections across central Ohio! 💛 Our Kindness Booth has popped up at 20 events so far—we’ve met 2,300+ amazing people! Come say hi, spin the kindness wheel, and take a little kindness home. #KindnessInAction

An 11-year-old teamed up with Seeds of Caring and his fifth-grade class to collect 100+ essentials and handwritten notes for families transitioning out of homelessness. See how one small act sparked big impact. 💛 #KindnessInTheNews

We'd love to meet you at the Center for HumanKindness booth at the Columbus Book Festival this weekend! Stop by and spin the kindness wheel and walk away with swag and inspiration. #ColumbusBookFestival #KindnessInAction✨ columbusbookfestival.org

12-year-old Carsyn Todd, a student at McCord Middle School, is spreading kindness with her journal "Young Heroes, Big Hearts". Filled with weekly prompts, we’ll be giving it away to tweens at our Kindness Booth this summer! 💛 #KindnessInTheNews

Thanks to a kind stranger's hobby and detective skills, Mary Melfi was reunited with her @grandview_heights_high_school 1975 class ring nearly 50 years after it was lost! #KindnessInTheNews

🏡 Knowing your neighbors is good for you! Old Oaks Civic Assoc Association hosts Wednesday Porch Parties that bring neighbors together to share food and build community. Want to start your own? Get a FREE #KindnessClosetoHome kit via the link in our bio. youtu.be/wXKaQ1qHF34 WOSU Public Media

Do you know someone who’s making a difference in central Ohio through their acts of kindness? There are only 6 days left to nominate an Everyday Kindness Hero! 🌟 cbusfdn.org/40DYaKw #KindnessInAction

This year marked David Paragas’s 14th Pelotonia ride—this time while battling Stage 4 cancer and riding alongside his son, Zach. Their journey is a powerful reminder that kindness, community, and hope go every mile. #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4fpjvgJ

After serving 35K+ youths in a two-year pilot, Battelle is investing $1.1M with YMCA of Central Ohio to expand STEM programs to 44K children and families—showing how kindness in action can inspire every child’s future. #KindnessInTheNews

In just over a year, GahannaGLOW has raised over $110,000 through quarterly "Gather to Give" events supporting 18 central Ohio nonprofits. This act of gathering for good has resulted in collective kindness and community impact.

Research from Ohio State shows acts of kindness can ease anxiety & depression—even more than some therapy techniques. The secret? Focusing on others boosts connection, satisfaction & well-being. Feeling low? Try kindness—it works! ✨ 👉 Learn more: news.osu.edu/feeling-depres…

On October 21, thousands of central Ohioans will gather for The Big Table®, a community-wide day of meaningful conversations designed to inspire civic engagement and connection. Free and open to all. #TheBigTable #KindnessInAction Learn more ⬇️ columbusfoundation.org/thebigtable

National Good Neighbor Day is almost here! 🌟On Sunday, Sept 28, join thousands by celebrating your neighbors. Sign up for a free Kindness Close to Home host kit—small acts of kindness spark safer, healthier communities. Register by Oct 1! #GoodNeighborDay cbusfdn.org/45I5Iip

Don’t miss the @festivalforgood this Saturday in Grandview! 🌟 Our @CenterHumanKindness street team will be at this open-air market featuring central Ohio businesses making a positive impact. Stop by our booth! #FestivalForGood #KindnessInAction ✨ festivalforgood.org

Happy National Good Neighbor Day! Join thousands nationwide today in celebrating the power of connection. Celebrate with some fun—try #KindnessCloseToHome Bingo! How many squares can you complete? Get your Bingo Card here: cbusfdn.org/46mDk5A #GoodNeighborDay

Hosting a Big Table isn’t about being an expert—it’s about caring & community. Bring people together, hear new perspectives, and brainstorm ideas for a brighter future in central Ohio. Learn more: columbusfoundation.org/thebigtable #TheBigTable #KindnessInAction

💡 Research from Ohio State shows people often use “kind” & “nice” interchangeably—but acts done anonymously or with effort were seen as more kind. Kindness isn’t about being seen, it’s about intention & effort.

Jill Boone’s #ReadForACause & Good Noise campaign celebrates local changemakers through children’s books, philanthropy & connection—proving small actions can make a big impact! #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/48nHLP2