It takes everyone
in the community
working together
to create a brighter future



We leverage partnerships, government funding, grant support and people to maximize impact and identify the best way to respond to our community's most pressing problems.

Through public and private collaborations, we are able to leverage the community's resources to develop innovative initiatives that address our ambitious goals in the area of: EDUCATION,  INCOME,  HEALTH and  HOME.

Working together to create a brighter future: That's LIVING UNITED.

Please take a moment to review the initiatives that are creating long-lasting change in our communities.


aalaAfrican American Leadership Academy
The AALA prepares African American leaders of tomorrow for leadership positions throughout central Ohio. Read more

 

coc-very-smallChampion of Children
Champion of Children includes individuals and organizations working together to help children and young people succeed in school and life. Read more

 

cols-kids-smallColumbus Kids
Columbus Kids identifies strengths and potential learning delays among all preschoolers within the Columbus City Schools district and to help them get the services they need to be ready to learn from the first day of school. Read more

 

CHFC_LogosmallCommunity Health Funders' Collaborative
The CHFC is a philanthropic partnership of the Columbus Foundation, Columbus Medical Association Foundation, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation and United Way of Central Ohio. Read more



coop-iconCONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
COOP ensures the performance of an agency’s essential functions during any emergency or situation that may disrupt normal operations and leave office facilities damaged or inaccessible. Read more



e3E3
The Women's Leadership Council created the E3 initiative to help low-to moderate income working women in central ohio become “educated, empowered and elevated” to a new level of financial stability for themselves and their families. Read more



eitc-smallEarned Income Tax Credit Collaborative
EITC is a refundable tax credit that supplements wages and has the potential to increase the annual income of a low- to moderate wage worker by as much as 25 percent. Read more



famstabilityFamily Stability Collaborative
Provides families at imminent risk of homelessness with immediate emergency funds and longer-term health and human services. Read more



fresh-foods-75px_copyFresh Foods Here
Fresh Foods Here will increase the availability of healthful, affordable foods in Franklinton corner stores to promote health and wellness among the neighborhood’s residents.  Read more



hpi-modifiedHealth Policy Institute of Ohio
The Institute is a statewide resource providing reliable impartial information to policymakers, state agencies and other decision-makers. Read more



npc3Neighborhood Partnership Center
The Center empowers neighborhood residents to promote positive change in their neighborhoods. Read more



pride-leadership-smallPride Leadership
The program provides training to Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender professionals to expand their leadership capabilities and facilitate their placement onto volunteer boards. Read more



project-diversity-smallProject Diversity
Project Diversity provides minority professionals with training to expand their leadership capabilities and allow them to better represent diverse perspectives in policy-making situations. Read more



ready_to_readReady to Read
Last year, over one third of Ohio's 130,000 kindergartners arrived on the first day of school not prepared to succeed as learners.   Read more



rebuildlives2Rebuilding Lives
Rebuilding Lives gets people out of the shelters and back into the mainstream. Read more



startsmartpicStart Smart
Because early learning is so important, it makes sense to help parents and caregivers prepare young children for kindergarten and lifelong learning. Start Smart gives them the tools they need. Read more