The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. At Big Brothers Big Sisters we believe that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As part of the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through young adulthood in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently looking for bilingual volunteers to serve as mentors. So if you’re looking to have an impact on our community and the next generation, visit https://bbbscentralohio.org/volunteer or contact Jessica Rodriguez at jrodriguez@bbbscentralohio.org for more information.

Through the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, CSS works to reduce poverty by addressing its root causes within the immigrant Hispanic community concentrated on the west side of Columbus—a population that is growing and experiences disproportionate poverty.

Our mission is to make a lasting difference in our members’ lives by improving their health and well-being. CareSource is a leading nonprofit health insurance company with over 30 years of experience. CareSource offers Ohio Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare Advantage health plans. We provide health care to almost 2 million members and offer benefits that provide a lifetime of care. Our benefits include: telehealth, large provider network, transportation, rewards incentive programs, behavioral health resources, CareSource Life Services, local care managers and more.

Each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

Existimos para guiar a la personas a Cristo y proveer pasos para que lo sigan a El.

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) was incorporated in 1984 with one purpose in mind: to accomplish our mission. We exist to support families, promote community involvement, and encourage a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome. We believe this can be achieved by providing families and individuals living with Down syndrome with meaningful, convenient, and unique opportunities to discover independence and to celebrate their achievements.

Services offered:
*Educational and Medical talks in Spanish.
*Latino Resource Group Meetings every 4-6 weeks.
*Christmas Party and Summer Picnic Events.
*Adopt a family program (Christmas)
*Financial Assistance: Educational, Recreational and Arts Scholarships.
*Down Syndrome Clinic to you.
*Early Childhood programs, to mention some: ICan Swim Camp, ICan Bike Camp, Summer Learning Academy, Learning Aid Ohio.
*Teens and adulthood programing: Golf Academy, Cooking Classes, Improv Classes, Adult Conference, Stamping Club, Post Secondary Scholarship program, Conference Scholarship fund.

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. At Dress for Success Columbus, it’s not only about the clothes, but that’s where it starts… and what woman doesn’t feel empowered in a great looking, figure-flattering, “I’ve Arrived!” outfit? When women initially come to Dress for Success Columbus, they are usually preparing for a job interview. Clients are referred to us by over 100 non-profit partners throughout Central Ohio who have witnessed first-hand the difference Dress for Success Columbus’ encouraging programs make with women. Women are provided personalized, one-on-one care with Interview & Employment Suiting.

Franklin County Children Services is Protecting Children by Strengthening Families. Our Mission is clear — Through collaboration with families and their communities, we advocate for the safety, permanency and well-being of each child we serve in a manner that honors family and culture.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

At Girl Scouts, your girl will prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls!

How? Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, going on awesome trips, selling cookies, exploring science, getting outdoors, and doing community service projects.

The Hispanic Chamber of Columbus was created to serve as a key resource to connect Hispanic businesses and professionals with the Central Ohio Business Community.

Homes on the Hill is a not-for-profit organization that develops affordable housing in southwestern Franklin County, Ohio. With an accomplished record of providing homebuying and home ownership programs, HOTH-CDC truly is Bringing Families Home.

Through interactive sessions and mentoring, the Latina Mentoring Academy participants build skills, networks and relationships that create a path to career success in business.

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  The League is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement. What does the League do in central Ohio? We register people to vote, provide nonpartisan candidate and issue information and provide resources so that voters can make informed decisions while voting. The League advocates for voting rights and increased access to voting in Ohio.

Lifeline of Ohio’s mission is to empower our community to save and heal lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Lifeline of Ohio promotes and coordinates the donation of organs and tissues in central and southeast Ohio and two counties in West Virginia. We work with hospitals, schools, Donate Life Ambassadors, members of the media, workplaces and more to spread the donation message. We encourage everyone to consider the difference they can make as an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Spark discovery of Ohio’s stories. Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future. Acquire, preserve, research, interpret and exhibit evidence of society and nature. We have a library where you can do research. We offer programming for all ages.

The Latino Affairs Commission serves as a bridge to engage Latinos to state government and its services. The purpose of the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission is to advise state government on issues affecting Hispanic Ohioans, to connect the diverse Latino communities across the state, and to build the capacity of community organizations so they may better serve the fast growing population of Ohio.

The Proyecto Mariposas is a non-profit organization that provides an environment of learning, sharing and support to Latina Girls and their mothers.