Posts Tagged ‘Ryan Kovalaske’

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

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 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

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

Candle With A Cause gives percentage of proceeds to charities

While catching up at a local bar, four friends discovered a collective desire to create a business that was both sustainable and community supportive from the ground up. After further discussion, the mention of a grandfather’s unused candle-making supplies, and a few online video searches, Candle...

June 9th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

LaineGabriel launches scholarship for high school students

LaineGabriel is using the knowledge and skills it acquired while helping clients carry out their philanthropic efforts to launch The Tenfold Initiative, a scholarship program for area high school seniors. The Columbus-based firm has done environmental design, advertising campaigns, 3D billboards, intranets...

May 5th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

Minds On giving back to local schools

Minds On is no stranger to philanthropy. For several years, the top 10-ranked digital marketing agency, headquartered in Lewis Center, has been involved with the Adopt-A-Family program at Christmas and sent designers to classrooms to help students brainstorm for their projects. Recently, Minds On rolled...

April 14th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More