"Circle of 30" Giving Circles

First developed in 2007 to help celebrate our 30th Anniversary, "Circle of 30" Giving Circles are mini friend- and fund-raisers that you hold to benefit CHOICES. When you host a "Circle of 30" you invite friends, colleagues, and family members to a get-together to learn more about CHOICES and our work in the community. Your event can be as simple as having coffee with your Circle, or as extensive as a dinner party with a guest speaker from CHOICES. Find out more.

'Gentle'men Against Domestic Violence

This innovative program spotlights the importance of involving men and boys in ending the cycle of domestic violence. An expansion of our former Founding Fathers program, the program provides men with the opportunity to take a more active role as advocates against domestic violence. Members are urged to participate in a variety of activities, along with making an annual financial contribution. Find out more.

Honor and Memorial Tributes

Looking for a way to honor or memorialize a friend or loved one in a unique way? A tribute or memorial gift to CHOICES not only honors your special someone, it also funds programs and services that benefit domestic violence victims and survivors right here in central Ohio. Options include:

• In Memoriam - Pay tribute to the memory of someone special through a memorial designation
• In Honor - Commemorate a special occasion or honor a personal hero with a tribute designation
• In Appreciation - Thank someone while extending their kindness through a gift that will continue to help others

At your request, we will mail an acknowledgement to the designee announcing that you've made a gift in their honor or their loved one's memory. The amount of your gift will be disclosed only upon request. We will also send you a confirmation of the donation for tax purposes.

To coordinate your honor/memorial gift, please contact CHOICES at (614) 224-7200. If you prefer to make your donation online, please click here.

Corporate Giving

Your corporate support has never been more critical to helping continue in our role as primary direct service provider to domestic violence victims and survivors in our community. There are several ways that you can commit your company to CHOICES, including:

• Gift Support - Make a financial gift to help us continue to work towards our mission of interrupting the cycle of intimate partner violence in central Ohio
• Sponsorships - Raise awareness for your company and our cause when you sponsor one of our fundraising events, such as CHOICES' Annual Peacemaker Awards Luncheon
• Products/Services - Contribute tangible goods, products, and services, or raffle items to support fundraising initiatives
• Employee Fund Drives - Start an employee fund drive, offering staff the opportunity to make a one-time gift or spread out payroll deductions over the course of a year
• Matching Gifts - Maximize and encourage employee giving by matching your associates' charitable contributions, or create a corporate matching challenge.

Workplace Giving

Each year, approximately $4.8 billion is donated to America's charities through workplace giving campaigns. Many companies offer matching gift programs or simple payroll deduction plans that can help increase your support of CHOICES. Your Human Resources Department can tell you if your company offers these programs to employees.

PowerPhilanthropy

The Columbus Foundation has made it easy for donors to connect with the causes they care about through a program called PowerPhilanthropy. This online resource - which is available anywhere, anytime - provides vital facts about a nonprofit's management, finances, and programs through nonprofit "portraits." Each portrait includes comprehensive information that is provided by nonprofit organizations and validated by Columbus Foundation staff annually. It's easy to sign up - just visit the Columbus Foundation website at www.columbusfoundation.org to register for a username and password. Soon you'll be able to connect with more than 300 local nonprofit organizations, including CHOICES.