My first experience with Columbus Gives Back was working with the group as a nonprofit partner. I…read morewas in need of volunteers for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a 5K walk. The leadership was great at communicating throughout the recruitment process. At the event, all staff members who worked with the volunteers loved doing so and the volunteers had great feed back too. I've also had the pleasure of volunteering myself. I love that the group offers a variety of organizations to become involved with. The flexibility has provided me a volunteer experience that works with my schedule. The other volunteers have always been wonderful and I know I'll continue to volunteer and recommend to friends. Thanks to Columbus Gives Back!

I can't even begin to describe how much volunteering with Columbus Gives Back has changed my…read moreinvolvement in Central Ohio. I have made legitimate friendships and had meaningful volunteering experiences. Sometimes, you just need to do something for someone else and CGB is an easy way to connect to volunteering events in the Columbus area. My favorite events locations include Meals on Wheels with LifeCare Alliance and the YWCA Family Center. Not only has CGB helped me help out the community, but I've had a chance to try some amazing restaurants with the volunteers after the events. I would highly recommend volunteering with this group if you're looking to meet people and do something good in the Columbus area.

They make it absurdly hard to get a kitten. It honestly feels like they prefer the cats stay there…read moreforever rather than go to loving homes. The process was unnecessarily long, complicated, and frustrating from start to end. We were asked to fill out a form and provide an excessive amount of personal information, only for them to reach out 2 days later to schedule a meeting... which they canceled. Not once. Not twice. Three times. By the fourth attempt, we honestly should've taken that as a sign. When we finally made it to the Zoom call, we mentioned that we already have a cat, which we thought would help speed things up. Somehow, it did the opposite. We were told we had to submit our cat's vaccination records, and IF AND ONLY IF those were approved, we might be allowed to meet the kitten two weeks later, since she was in a foster home. At that point, we were done. We didn't send anything. Instead, we drove straight to the Humane Society. And what a difference. We walked in, met the most adorable kitten on the planet, petted her, filled out some basic paperwork, and were treated like normal, trustworthy people, not suspects under investigation. We walked out with our kitten in under two hours. This place was completely unserious, wildly inefficient, and a total waste of time.

From the owner: Fairytales and Tiny Tails Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Central Ohio, dedicated to…read morerescuing vulnerable kittens and providing them with the love and care they deserve. Powered primarily by passionate volunteers, we offer safe foster homes, medical treatment, nourishing food, and essential supplies to ensure each kitten thrives. Our mission is to find forever families for every kitten, creating happy endings where they are cherished, loved, and part of a family for life. Through compassion, commitment, and community support, we turn their tiny tales into life changing stories.

An influencer I follow on IG (@sweetlyseeley) has inspired me to start thrifting more and this is a…read morespot she visits regularly so I decided to give it a try. I came on a weekday in the afternoon and was surprised to see the parking lot completely full so it took me a minute to find a spot. That said, when I walked through the doors the fun quickly began. The first thing I noticed was how big and organized the place is. Gone are the days of barely being able to sort through clothing because the aisles are packed too tight and there's too many items on the rack. Everything here is easy peasy. From the furniture and shoes to the homegoods and knick knacks everything had its place. While the prices were a little high compared to places like Goodwill, I wasn't mad about it because Volunteers of America has a great cause and the money raised truly goes back into the community. Supporting veteran services and mental health and recovery are just a few examples that I can really get behind. I ended up spending roughly $25 and walked away with a $200 pair of jeans, a nice pair of boots, glass bottles I've been meaning to buy but luckily found them here, as well as some nice glass decor that matches my living room perfectly. I will absolutely be back and can't wait to see what treasures I may find. See you soon!

Great store great employees. Great location. Always new…read morestuff every day. Everyone is always here to hel

I recently came back to this store to see what they had.... and man have they increased their…read morestock. They have brand new things, to true antiques. And they have amazing prices compared to other thrift stores. I ended up purchasing 4 things - a dresser, two chairs, and a coat 'tree'. An employee walks with you, marks what you want to buy, then checks you out. They will then help you load big pieces. Shout out to Seth & Wayne for being an amazing help to us on a busy weekend.

Over the years I've gotten amazing items and very good prices. But lately, I don't know who's…read morepricing items, but their costs have gone WAY up ($100 for a small, used, unlit Christmas tree?) and many collectible items are as expensive or more expensive than they are on EBay. Identical items with sometimes have a $25 price difference (the Kincade villages, some china etc). I don't think it's worth going to that part of Morse road unless they fix the price problem.

GOTR is a national non profit that designs programming for girls in grades 3-8, focusing on…read morestrengthening emotional, physical and social skills to help them be successful in life. The life skills curriculum is taught by volunteer coaches and the lessons incorporate running and other physical activity. I really enjoyed volunteering for the Central Ohio chapter. The program director made us feel welcome and gave us clear guidance on our volunteer jobs. We got a lot accomplished and had the opportunity to learn more about this great organization. They sent us all home with cute swag bags which was much appreciated!

You never want to need the services of a funeral home, especially unexpectedly, but the kind folks…read moreat Shaw Davis made our experience a good one. It was clear what services we needed and at what cost. The facility is very nice. They even have a room with a large TV to entertain young ones. The space can hold quite a few people for a service, and they have side rooms they can open up for even more space. The flowers we received that were purchased directly from the funeral home were very nice and stayed fresh for several days. The air conditioner did interfere with the sound system a bit, but it was simple to turn it off temporarily and it was already nice and cool anyway. The two staff members at the graveside were very helpful and respectful toward our needs and desires. I would absolutely recommend this funeral home and would use them again if needed.

Affordable, transparent, and stress free…read more An unexpected death created the need to choose a funeral home. Who are you going to use? We were asked. Trying to think clearly during a time like this is very difficult. I had remembered when my grandparents passed away that Shaw Davis was used and I heard how great, easy to deal with and how affordable it was compared to other funeral homes in town. We choose Shaw Davis and we could it have been happier with our decision. The staff was very professional, polite and compassionate. They have packages that can be purchased which makes it super easy. However we had a very unique situation and they tailored a package to our needs. The total package was excellently priced. The viewing and service went really well. The room was very spacious and allowed for a lot of people, we also used the overflow rooms. The bathrooms were very nice, clean and also had a baby changing table. There was coffee and water for the guests. There was also a large room with a tv where little ones could hang out and play. The graveside service was perfect. There was 2 staff members that were on site to help with any needs and make sure everything was moving as planned. Sad as our situating was, we couldn't have been happier with Shaw Davis. I highly recommend Shaw Davis as their pricing is affordable, transparent and stress free.

I had the pleasure of volunteering here recently and was so impressed with the services they…read moreprovide. Their mission is to provide brand new clothing to school aged children through a needs based application program in Central Ohio. They have provided clothing to over 750,000 children since the organization was founded. They started our volunteer experience with a tour of their facility. We got the chance to meet the exec director and several of the board members. All were very welcoming. You can see that they are passionate about the mission and proud of the organization's over 100 years of service to the community.

Volunteered here with my work the other day great parking lot and easy to find. It is so awesome to…read moreknow they service 18,000 kids in the Columbus community. We were able to package 2,500 coats for the upcoming pass out day in August. Amazing time here!