Center for HumanKindness®

Overview

The Center for HumanKindness is on a mission to inspire acts of kindness and strengthen social connections in the community. It is a collaboration between The Columbus Foundation and the Walter Foundation.

HumanKindness Prize

The HumanKindness Prize recognizes nonprofits that exemplify unwavering and intentional human kindness in action. Created in 2022, the prize includes a $25,000 grant to support meaningful dialogue, stronger relationships, and a vibrant civic life.

Programs & Initiatives

• Kindness Close to Home: brings neighbors together to build a friendlier, kinder community
• Everyday Kindness Heroes: features central Ohioans making a difference through acts of kindness
• Gifts of Kindness Fund: provides financial support to help neighbors weather unexpected hardships
• The Big Table®: a community-wide day of conversation encouraging intentional dialogue and connection
• Resources for Educators: programs designed to support educators in teaching about the transformative power of kindness

Research & Resources

The Center for HumanKindness collaborates with The Ohio State University's Mood and Personality Studies Lab to support research on kindness and its effects on individual and collective well-being.

Ways to Get Involved

• Grow: stay up to date on kindness research and explore resources for spreading kindness
• Serve: demonstrate kindness through informal help or organized volunteering
• Give: support causes and organizations making a difference in central Ohio through The Columbus Foundation's Giving Store