Archive for the ‘Philanthropic Pursuit’ Category

Camelot Cellars hosts unique events designed to support local charities

Camelot Cellars hosts unique events designed to support local charities
It’s been a year since Janine Aquino took ownership of Camelot Cellars and what a year it has been. The Short North boutique winery and wine bar has been totally renovated, the wine menu has been revamped, and its wines have won more than 30 awards. After accomplishing so much in just one year,...
February 9th, 2012 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

Uniglobe helps travelers donate to local charities while vacationing

Uniglobe helps travelers donate to local charities while vacationing
As winter sets in here in Central Ohio, many minds are turning to warmer, tropical climates people wish to escape to soon. Uniglobe Travel Designers can help devise that escape plan while keeping the guilt at bay with its charitable giving program, The Vitamin D Vacation Giveback. Uniglobe Travel Designers...
January 12th, 2012 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

These Are Things is mapping its way to community support

These Are Things is mapping its way to community support
When you’re planning a trip, what is one of the first things you reach for? A map. So when Jen Adrion and Omar Noory wanted to travel they searched for a map to track their adventures, but couldn’t find one they liked. As graphic designers, they took matters into their own hands to create...
December 8th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

House Wine helps nonprofits raise funds through wine tastings

House Wine helps nonprofits raise funds through wine tastings
Donnie Austin, a former engineer with Honda and an MBA graduate from The Ohio State University, wanted to create a local wine store that allowed for socializing and tastings, with an emphasis on being friendly for wine novices and wine connoisseurs. He wanted a modern but casual atmosphere that made...
November 10th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

Three local businesses making a difference in the community

Three local businesses making a difference in the community
Over the last six months, we’ve introduced you to several businesses with great programs that give back to the community. For our seventh column, we’re taking a look back at some of the programs we’ve highlighted to update you on their progress and future plans. LaineGabriel LaineGabriel...
October 13th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

Columbus Food League has systemic charitable giving program

Columbus Food League has systemic charitable giving program
We all know and love them: Betty’s Fine Food & Spirits, Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails, Surly Girl Saloon, Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, and The Jury Room. Known collectively as Betty’s Family of Restaurants, this group now has new back-end support from the Columbus Food League. CFL...
September 8th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

Mozart’s gives back to neighborhood organization

Mozart’s gives back to neighborhood organization
Mozart’s Bakery & Piano Cafe −a  pastry shop in the heart of Clintonville famous for delicious treats and an annual celebration honoring the birth of Mozart− has been giving back to the local community since its inception. Mozart’s has been in operation since 1995, when Anand...
August 18th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

King Business Interiors helps companies donate furniture

King Business Interiors helps companies donate furniture
What do you do with 200 used chairs? That was the type of issue Darla King, founder of King Business Interiors, often ran into with her clients. King Business Interiors consults about, and purchases, commercial furnishings and flooring for companies large and small. Its customers face the challenge of...
July 14th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More