“We're just so grateful for [the donor's family]. They saved our son's life. It's just one of those things that you can't fully process.” - Eva Havens

For nearly 20 years, Street Church has met people where they are—bringing connection, shared meals, and prayer to a street corner in Franklinton. It has grown into creating space for neighbors from all walks of life to feel seen and welcomed. #KindnessInAction

Welcome to our interns Lexie and Trinity, both students at @OhioState. Stop by the Kindness Booth to say hello and spin the wheel! 💛 🔎 Lexie is studying psychology + criminology 🎨 Trinity is studying psychology + arts entrepreneurship #KindnessInAction

🏡 Claim your free neighboring kit! 🥳 Kindness Close to Home makes it easy to gather your neighbors—front porch chats, game nights, or backyard hangouts. Get your FREE host kit to get started. cbusfdn.org/45I5Iip #KindnessCloseToHome

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 days of patients and demonstrating the power of music as medicine. 🎶

Acts of kindness show people they matter. 💛 The idea of #mattering is gaining attention thanks to a new book. Author Jennifer Wallace joined @WOSU’s All Sides to explore what this means for our community. 🎧 Listen at the link cbusfdn.org/3NHN43V

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 #KindnessClosetoHome next month. #WontYouBeMyNeighborDay #KindnessInAction #KindnessAmbassador

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. #KindnessInTheNews

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. 💛

During a rare Level 3 snow emergency in Franklin County, LifeCare Alliance kept meals moving across central Ohio — with Blizzard Boxes, emergency deliveries, and volunteers clearing walkways to keep neighbors safe. ❄️💙 Volunteer: lifecarealliance.org/volunte… #KindnessInTheNews

After hearing stories of their mother’s kindness at her funeral, siblings Art Bouzounis and Matina Zenios launched the Choose Kind Foundation — donating thousands to support local kids and families. 💛 #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4aMwcAj

As domestic violence deaths rise across Ohio, Community for New Direction is launching a Men’s Accountability & Change Program to disrupt abuse, promote accountability, and strengthen safety for survivors. #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4aIFxKV

Happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay! 💌🤝☕️💐 Today we’re sharing reflections from central Ohioans who chose kindness. Care and compassion create ripple effects that strengthen us all. 💙💜 #KindnessInAction

You’re invited to Social Club Workshops—casual, in-person gatherings to explore how clubs bring people together. 🍲 Feb 19 | 🎲 March 2 📍 The Columbus Foundation | 5:30–7:00 pm Learn more and register to participate👇 cbusfdn.org/4khBhVH

What began as a simple act of faith now brings weekly care across Columbus. Through Tent City Showers, Al Bilins and volunteers provide hot showers, meals, and dignity—reminding neighbors they are seen and valued. #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4t3HJUl

Calling all central Ohio educators & youth leaders 💌 Postcards with Purpose helps students build connection through letter writing—one postcard at a time. Register for FREE postcards, postage & a ready-to-use classroom guide (while supplies last): cbusfdn.org/426jdGS

After careers as firefighters, Larry Baker and Myron Ingram now serve as chaplains for retired firefighters in central Ohio—showing up with compassion and understanding for those who carry the weight of trauma long after the calls end. #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4r6deLD

When their preschool closed, eight women kept showing up. Known as the Hilltop Ladies, they’ve given 400+ volunteer hours across 55+ service events, supporting students and families at Hilltop Early Learning Center. 💛🎄

After losing his beloved cat, Mark Michaels turned grief into generosity by founding Mush’s Bottomless Bowl—a nonprofit that’s donated 11,000+ pounds of pet food to local shelters in just two years. 💛🐾 #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4qcY9r6

With under 10% of federal cancer research funding going to kids, @Cancerfreekids is advancing kindness by supporting pediatric cancer research, including $650,000 to @nationwidekids to support 10 early-stage projects for children. 💛🌟 #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4pKVapW