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Dr. Don Hagen Memorial Scholarship
When the Columbia Community Foundation was founded in October of 2007, Don Hagen was one of the first members of our community to be contacted and asked to serve on the Board of Directors for the new organization. Don grew up in Chardon, Ohio, and...
Lucille MacClellan Memorial Scholarship
Affectionately known as “Mrs. Mac”, Lucille Churchward MacClellan was born in Columbia Township in 1907 and passed in 1996 buried in Columbia’s cemetery next to her husband Malcolm. Prior to her marriage in 1940 Lucille was an elementary school teacher at Copopa...
Celebrating 18 Years of Dedicated Service: Thank You, Dennis Ross
On behalf of the Columbia Community Foundation and its Board of Directors we want to thank Dennis Ross for his 18 years of service. Dennis, one of the inaugural board members when the Foundation was founded in October of 2007 served as our Grant Committee Co-Chairman....
Celebrating Our 2025 Scholarship Winners: Investing in Our Community’s Future
At The Columbia Community Foundation, we take pride in supporting the educational dreams of our local high school seniors. This year, our Board of Directors carefully reviewed the applications (anonymous until recipient is selected) and selected 8 students as the...
COLUMBIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND ODE FAMILY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE NEW $100K GIFT TO BUILD NEW ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
Initiative is First-of-Its-Kind in Columbia Station The Road to Hope’s “Trinity House” Will Support Over 100 Women and Children on the Road to Recovery from Addiction The Columbia Community Foundation and The Ode Family Foundation announced a combined gift of $100,000...
2024 Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Columbia Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of our annualscholarship awards. These selected students have demonstrated excellence in academics,leadership and community service. We are honored to help contribute to their...
Making an Impact: Grant Delivers Materials for ClearView Warehouse Improvements
Clearview Church was recently awarded a grant of $12,076 from The Columbia Community Foundation for construction materials to help with renovations on their warehouse which houses an overstock of food, beverages, hygiene and other essentials as well as out of season...
Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2023
Scholarship opportunities are a great way to help fund your education. If you are looking for ways to help pay for college, now is the time to apply for scholarships. You are eligible to apply for a scholarship courtesy of the Columbia Community Foundation if you are...
Come Join the Family Fun at the Columbia Fun Fest
We’re proud to be hosting the Annual Columbia Fun Fest Sunday, September 25th at Columbia Park from 12pm to 4pm. This event is FREE for Columbia Township residents. Bring your whole family, and join us for a fun-filled day with other community members. Try your luck...
Dr. Donald Hagen Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Donald (Doc) Hagen was one of the founding board members for The Columbia Community Foundation. He served on the Board of Directors for 14 years and formally resigned late 2021. Doc made Columbia Township his home for more than 55 years where he raised his...