Adopt a Center
Funding Amount
$500 - $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Adopt a Center
Overview: The Adopt a Center program creates direct, meaningful connections between donors, businesses, and community centers that need support most. It enables supporters to direct resources to specific centers, ensuring support reaches neighborhoods facing significant economic challenges.
Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio (26 of 29 community centers serve high-poverty neighborhoods)
Program Goals:
Background: Columbus Recreation & Parks operates 29 community centers serving residents across the city. The vast majority are located in neighborhoods where residents face significant economic challenges.
Support Options: Three ways to participate:
1. Financial Donation: Direct gifts supporting meals, warm clothing, hygiene items, and toys (tax-deductible)
2. In-Kind Support: Donate toys, hygiene items, and warm clothing
3. Center Sponsorship: Become an official sponsor with recognition and engagement opportunities
Sponsorship Tiers:
How to Apply
How to Get Involved
Financial Donation:
1. Make a direct financial gift
2. Support goes toward meals, warm clothing, hygiene items, and toys
3. All gifts are tax-deductible
In-Kind Support:
1. Donate toys, hygiene items, and warm clothing
2. Contact the Foundation to learn about current in-kind needs at specific centers
Adopt a Center Sponsorship:
1. Select a sponsorship tier ($500 - $15,000)
2. Receive recognition and engagement opportunities
3. Establish direct connection to the community center
4. View sponsorship tier details for specific benefits
Contact: Use the contact information on the website to discuss in-kind donations or sponsorship opportunities.
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