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Nonprofit Appreciation Week Lineup
Nonprofit Appreciation Week, presented by Small Biz Cares and the Better Business Bureau features 23 Central Ohio nonprofit leaders across five virtual events. These leaders strive every day to make a difference and deliver a valuable impact to our community.
Register at http://nonprofitappreciation.org

Jo Welsh
Bottoms Up Diaper Drive
Bottoms Up Diaper Drive was founded in August 2018 by Tim and Jo Welsh as an outgrowth of their love for one another, their faith, and their desire to help meet the needs of families who can’t afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and healthy. Since then, Bottoms Up has delivered more than 210,000 diapers to nearly 40 food pantries and child care facilities in central Ohio for distribution to those in need. Diapers are collected through drives at churches, schools, and businesses or purchased through the generosity of others.

Mary Jenkins
The COC
While in active treatment for Stage III almost Stage IV Breast Cancer, Ms. Jenkins founded the COC in October of 2006; an IRS recognized faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – purposed to help cancer patients SUCCEED on their ROAD TO RECOVERY through Awareness, Emotional Support and Financial Relief Services.

Scott Arnold
Youth for Christ
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.

Christy Farnbauch
CATCO
Producing commercially viable new work and regional and world premieres. Cultivating relationships with institutions of higher learning. Collaborating with other arts organizations. Exploring interesting spaces. Creating captivating programming and educational opportunities for all ages.

Abigail David
Bridgeway Academy
We’re on a mission to inspire the potential and celebrate the ability of every child.
Our program unites children with autism and other developmental disabilities with outstanding services, highly degreed and credentialed experts in their field, a responsive curriculum, and an inclusive culture.

Allison Harrison
Diversity Chamber
The Diversity Chamber of Central Ohio is an organization made up of community leaders and activists coming together to empower the LGBTQ+ business community of central Ohio. Founded in 2016 by local movers and shakers, we’re promoting LGBTQ+ business with professional development opportunities, community resources, and networking events.

Karen Hewitt
Kaleidoscope
We’ve been around since 1994. And we’re still one of a kind. In fact, we’re the largest and longest-standing organization in Ohio solely dedicated to serving and supporting queer youth. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we work to provide a safer place, programming, and leadership opportunities so that youth can be free to explore who they are and empowered to become their confident, truest self.

Mary McCarthy
Women’s Small Business Accelerator
The Women’s Small Business Accelerator was formed to help all women business owners, regardless of net worth or education level, achieve their business ownership dreams through empathy, mentoring, and education, thereby improving their lives and our economy through business growth and job creation.