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Thriving

Nurturing community well-being to improve lives and build better futures
From left to right, LuSter Singleton, Lynn Breedlove, a member of the band Tribe 8, Julia Applegate and Larin Sullivan, an LA-based filmmaker

Free Beer Tomorrow: Preserving Ohio’s history

Women & Philanthropy grant recipients are collecting stories, sharing resilience strategies and connecting generations through a new film and research study.
Special Olympics Ohio coach and former athlete, Brandon Hahn (center, black shirt), and the 2024 team from Carroll County.

Pulling together to provide needed health screenings for Special Olympics athletes

As a Special Olympics Ohio coach and former athlete, Brandon Hahn knows there’s much more to preparing for events than training.
The new tower at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, which will include 164,000 square feet for maternal fetal medicine

Fostering the Future of Women’s Health at Ohio State

A first-of-its-kind faculty gift names a space in Ohio State’s new hospital and supports the future of OB/Gyn care
Kevin McClatchy conducts a Shakespeare and Autism Project workshop at Ohio State Marion. (Photo by Logan Wallace)

Kevin McClatchy uses supporting role to help kids

The actor, associate professor and Ohio State’s 2024–25 artist laureate taps his theatrical talents (and Shakespeare’s poetry) to inspire children with autism and veterans.
Sue Wasserman with a lush green valley in the background

Buckeyes Helping Buckeyes program supports alumni in need

Buckeye Nation harnesses its collective strength to fund grants for alumni facing financial hardships. Even small donations can have a big impact.
Buckeye volunteers helped the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium prepare for spring.

Serving others on Buckeye Impact Day

Volunteers came together to pay forward during a day of citywide service events
Dr. Tamar Gur, wearing a red dress, points at a laptop computer screen held by a young woman with long hair. Two more people are in the photo looking at the computer. They're all smiling and appear as though they enjoy working together.

Research program fosters healthier future for women

Dr. Tamar Gur and her team aim to create meaningful change to longstanding disparities by focusing on women's unique biology and needs.
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This scholarship helps students stay at Ohio State

The Steve and Diane Jones Scholarship is helping Buckeyes like Amy Torres and Alex Eichner address today’s pressing needs. The couple explain why that matters to them.

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