Columbus Gives Back is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides social volunteer and philanthropic opportunities throughout central Ohio. Our focus is to provide a variety of events for small-to-medium sized groups on evenings and weekends to accommodate the schedule of working professionals. We’re proud to partner with many different organizations, so volunteers can learn even more about Columbus while giving back! Check out our current volunteer events.

The heart of Columbus Gives Back is our amazing leadership team. Our event leaders create a welcoming, engaging, and fun experience for you at every event – something that sets CGB apart from other volunteer opportunities. Read about our team below! Are you interested in becoming an event leader? Click here to fill out our online application.

In 2008, Juilana Pernick Hardymon made a New Years Resolution to start volunteering again, but found out how difficult and extensive this process could be. She dreamed of a volunteer organization with more ease and flexibility for young professionals than what currently existed in Columbus. And thus, Columbus Gives Back was born. In 2009, she posted her first event on Craigslist to make dinner for the Unverferth House. To her surprise, ten volunteers showed up, had a great time, went to their first social twist at Hamptons on King…and really began to create the CGB model.