Gladden Community House

To our incredible sponsors, donors, neighbors, friends, and even kind strangers... Because of YOU, Gladden Community House has received 56,812 votes in the Target Circle program so far! Your support in this campaign is making a real impact!? But we’re not done yet! There’s still time to vote—now through March 31st—to keep this momentum going. Every vote counts, and together, we can do even more. Thank you for showing up for Gladden. Thank you for believing in this work. Let’s finish strong! With gratitude, Gladden Community House

WINNER ANNOUCEMENT!!! Congratulations Linda Vorisek! Thank you to all who participated!!

?? Attention Gladden supporters and partners! ?? Time is running out to enter the Rascal Flatts Raffle—the deadline is February 27th! ??? Not only could you win an amazing pair of concert tickets, but every raffle ticket purchased helps fund the revitalization and reconstruction of the Gladden Preschool Teacher’s Lounge—giving our dedicated educators a well-deserved space to recharge. Don’t miss this chance to support a great cause and maybe even take home something special! Get your tickets today! ?? There are 3 ways to enter the raffle: 1. Head to our webpage and donate: https://lnkd.in/e67EkeEd 2. Drop off your check at Gladden Community 3. Text RascalRaffle to 41444 On behalf of Gladden Community House Preschool Teachers, Staff, and all our beautiful children and families, THANK YOU!!

Dear Friends of Gladden, Gladden Community House is a featured Target Circle nonprofit until March 31st!?? Did you know that if you are a?@target?circle member (free of cost), every shopping trip you make earns votes to cast for featured nonprofits in your area?? The more votes we receive, the greater the grant awarded by Target! Check the Target app today and see how many votes you have! Step 1:?Choose “My Target” in the Target app Step?2:?Tap on “Target CircleTM” Step?3:?Select “Vote for nonprofits” Step 4:?Find us & vote! #TargetCircle?#CommunitySupport But don’t stop there! Reach out to your friends and family members - we bet they each have votes they’ve never used. Forward them these simple instructions so they can cast their votes for Gladden, too! At the end of the voting period, Target will gift Gladden with the the proceeds of the campaign, which will go towards our programming. Vote Gladden! On behalf of Gladden Staff, Board of Directors, and the community we serve: Thank you!?

?? We're Hiring: Chief Advancement Officer ?? Location: Columbus, OH | Organization: Gladden Community House At Gladden Community House, we’ve been strengthening families and building community in Columbus for over a century. We’re looking for a visionary Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to help shape our future. This leadership role is perfect for a strategic thinker and relationship-builder passionate about advancing our mission. The CAO will drive fundraising, marketing, and community engagement, working closely with our executive team to ensure Gladden continues to be a pillar of support for those who need it most. ?? What You’ll Do: ? Lead fundraising efforts, including donor relations, grants, and corporate partnerships ? Oversee marketing and communications to elevate our brand and impact ? Build relationships with key stakeholders, from community leaders to philanthropic partners ? Drive strategic initiatives that support long-term financial sustainability ?? Who You Are: ?? A dynamic leader with experience in **fundraising, development, or nonprofit leadership ?? A storyteller who can inspire donors and partners to invest in our mission ?? A collaborator who thrives on **building meaningful connections ?? Passionate about social impact and making a real difference in Columbus ?? Interested and qualified candidates should email their resume and a cover letter to Joe Gottron at: [email protected] This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to lead transformational change in our community. We look forward to hearing from you! #NonprofitJobs #Fundraising #Leadership #ColumbusOH #CommunityImpact #NowHiring

Dear Friends of Gladden! Life is a "Fast Cars and Freedom" ride, but nothing makes the journey sweeter than supporting a cause that truly makes a difference. That’s why you take a chance on something “Unstoppable" - a raffle for two tickets to see Rascal Flatts live in concert in March! What do you say? “Stand" on the sidelines — grab your raffle tickets today and help us keep the good work at Gladden rocking and rolling. When we come together, we can turn every challenge into a "Bless the Broken Road" moment. Those interested in donating to enter the raffle, visit us at: https://lnkd.in/eb9mrT2K Lastly, SHARE WILDLY with your networks!

We begin this new year on a familiar note—one of gratitude—for an incredible investment in our mission from a dedicated community partner. Today, we’re eternally grateful to announce Gladden Community House, along with The Center for Healthy Families, as the latest winners of the competitive Neighborhood Builders award from Bank of America. Through the program, Gladden will be awarded $200,000 over the next two years, along with extensive leadership training for both our President & CEO and an emerging leader. We’re so proud of the work we do in Franklinton and beyond, and feel such passion for serving our neighbors. This transformative partnership will allow us to increase capacity and shape our programs for the future. Thank you, Bank of America! For more: visit https://lnkd.in/eZ66fBhB

We all chip in to create joy for our community this time of year. Shout-out to Besa for their WISH holiday gift drive, providing our neighbors with hand-wrapped, hand-selected presents that we had fun hand-delivering! THANK YOU, BESA!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As we fully embrace the?spirit of the holidays, we have so much to be grateful for. Today, we are bursting with appreciation for our incredible partners and volunteers who sprinkle joy into the lives of our kids and families. A huge shoutout to Aramark for their amazing gift of time and treasures—setting up the event and serving delicious meals while also donating cozy hats, gloves, and fantastic gifts! Deep gratitude to the Woodworkers of Central Ohio for their heartfelt contributions of handmade toys that bring smiles to every child’s face! We would also like to recognize Jim and Beth Vonau for their generous donation of beautifully hand-wrapped holiday activity books, and Dwight and Renee Smith for their thoughtful gift of “My Special Word” books and wristbands for every preschool child. And, last but clearly not least, we are full of gratitude for the special visit from Santa (a dear friend of Gary and Christy Fleming). Santa not only visited with our Preschool children and their siblings, he also visited the children in our Afterschool Program.?The Gladden Community House was full of amazement and joy on Friday, December 13th.

This #GivingTuesday, you can make an impactful investment in the families of Franklinton and beyond that will change lives during the holiday season and well into 2025. A $100 gift will fill holiday food boxes at our Food Pantry, making the season a little brighter for struggling neighborhood families. A $250 gift underwrites the cost of one of our monthly senior luncheons, providing fellowship and a fun socialization opportunity for isolated seniors. A $500 gift sponsors a team in our year-round sports program, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and life skills for our kids and community volunteers. A $750 gift helps subsidize participation in our summer camp program, offering elementary and middle school kids leadership development, off-site learning experiences, social and emotional learning support, and STEM enrichment.? A $1,000 gift helps subsidize tuition costs for low-income children in our 5-STAR / GOLD rated Preschool, preparing them for success in kindergarten and life. Any gift to our mission is valuable and deeply appreciated. We are beyond grateful to all of you who have answered and continue to answer the call. Together, let’s change the lives of families in Franklinton and across Franklin County. https://lnkd.in/eb9mrT2K