Celebrating our Big Win at Pins!
Earlier this month, our team gathered at Pins Mechanical Co. to celebrate staff and our recent recognition by the Columbus Foundation as one of their 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2026. The fun-filled afternoon featured pizza, (competitive) duck pin bowling, and lots of smiles and laughter.
Revving Up for Summer Adventures!
Students in our Dowd Education program have been keeping busy! The end of our school year was marked by our annual Pinewood Derby event, held with the assistance of our Scouts leaders. On race day, the shelter house was filled with cheers and excitement as students and staff competed with trophies and bragging rights on the line.
Students also worked with Scouts leaders to plant a variety of veggies outside our HFF office with soil provided by Scotts Miracle Gro. As the summer program gets under way, students will continue to care for and harvest their plants, learning about conservation and eco-friendly food practices in the process.
The continuation of our summer day programming is possible thanks to support from NJM Insurance Group, Kiwanis Club of Columbus, Harding-Butler Foundation of Worthington, and Heartland Bank Community Foundation. We’d also like to thank the Columbus Recreation & Parks Department’s Go! Lunch Program for supporting our kids’ summer meals, as well as the Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services for continuing to support both our afterschool and summer day programming.
Hexion Making a Difference
As part of Hexion Cares Day, the Hexion leadership team spent time volunteering in our Resource Pantry. Hexion has long been an active supporter of our mission, and we continue to be grateful for their volunteerism, financial investments, and strategic board leadership. Thank you for all that you do, Hexion!
Calling All Volunteers!
We're looking for volunteers to raise money for us by selling concessions at the 46th U.S. Senior Open Championship from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3rd at the Scioto Country Club in Upper Arlington. Bonus: Each volunteer will receive one event ticket valid for their volunteer date that they can use after their shift! Learn more here!
