I don’t remember when I first got comfortable with asking people for money, I just recall that it has always seemed pretty easy. Maybe it is because I never ask someone to support an organization unless I have made a financial commitment first, or maybe it is because I was on the receiving end of charitable dollars for so long that my endless appreciation inspires enthusiasm. Over the years, working to raise awareness and funds for good works in our community has become a passion, and I have great gratitude and respect for others who do it - either professionally or as a fundraising volunteer.
A development director once told me, “Amelia, first you get their hands, then you get their heart, and then the wallet.” The idea, of course, is that donors are best developed from volunteers who have actively engaged with the mission...continue reading
Amelia
Editor in Chief
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PLANNING OUR 2022 GIFTS OF TIME, TREASURE, & TALENT
The much-anticipated annual Charity Register has arrived. Comprised of over 40 nonprofit organizations in Columbus, the comprehensive guide is available digitally, with charity profiles on our website. Ranging from organizations fighting inequality, inspiring youths of Columbus, and outreach resource centers, the Charity Register sheds light into our community is new ways.
OHIO ARTISTS
If you're itching for something to do in these cold months, GCAC's Loann Crane Gallery will display SPEAK - an exhibition from Ohio Prison Arts Connection, now until May 6. The exhibit features artists whose work helps them to find their voice, share their voice, or join their voice with others. These Ohioan artists have been directly impacted by incarceration or the court system which is reflected in their work.
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Accessorize with Diamonds |
Rock out with these perfectly imperfect diamonds, ranging from black to pink. This selection of colored diamonds will brighten your wintery style throughout the season. Choose from bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings to match your style and accent your outfit! Stop by our favorite local resource, Diamond Cellar, to select your rock candy.
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Make a Statement with Your Watch |
While a useful item to have in checking the time, a watch can be a much bigger aspect of your wardrobe. Time for a change and turn your watch into a statement accessory with these unique watches. Be sure to visit Diamond Cellar, a favorite place to shop for diamonds, watches, and all things that sparkle.
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In honor of the new year and our new partnership, Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, is extending an exclusive offer to the subscribers of Sophisticated Living Columbus. We want to thank you for being a committed member of the SLCOL family and hope you enjoy this opportunity from one of our generous partners! Present this email at your next visit to redeem.
Gift Card Disclaimer: This gift card is redeemable with our Skincare Specialist or Medical-grade products at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery. Limited One Per Person. Cannot be redeemed for cash or credit. Not responsible for lost or stolen gift card. Redeemable from 1/28/2022 until 2/28/2022.
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In possibly the most exciting local news in recent history, Intel has announced plans to invest over $20 billion in New Albany to construct leading-edge Intel chip factories by 2025, creating thousands of jobs in high-tech manufacturing and construction, improving infrastructure in and around New Albany, and further encouraging STEM education opportunities in local schools and universities.
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A rendering shows early plans for two new leading-edge Intel processor factories in the New Albany International Business Park. (Credit: Intel Corporation) |
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SCHOLARSHIP FUND: THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION
For those whose dream includes a vision to support an individual rather than an institution, The Columbus Foundation offers assistance by way of a Scholarship Fund. In providing work experience and encouraging students to pursue their dreams, donors create a custom scholarship with The Columbus Foundation that achieves unique charitable goals. The Columbus Foundation assists donors by managing the details and administrative paperwork to ensure that awards are disbursed in accordance with the chosen process.
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Columbus State Community College students in a class at the Mitchell Hall teaching kitchen.
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HOMEPORT
With the persistence of some of the lowest housing inventory levels in years, coupled with the projection of incredible population growth, Homeport's mission is more important than ever. Homeport aims to create strong communities by developing quality, affordable homes on a cornerstone of dignity, security, and opportunity. Help support Homeport in their goal to close the housing gap. Donate to support affordable housing and invest in the lives of Central Ohioans.
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SPIRITS FROM INDEPENDENT BOTTLERS
Independent bottlers are companies that source casks from various distilleries or via brokers and bottle them as single casks and at a higher ABV under their own label. Sam Filmus, President of ImpEx Beverages, shares his knowledge and expertise of how the independent bottler movement is evolving as luxury collectors begin to add independent bottles to their whiskey collection.
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CHAPMAN'S EAT MARKET
If you are as big a fan as we are, you will be thrilled to hear of the arrival of a new cocktail and jazz lounge by Chapman's husband and wife team, Bronwyn Haines and chef BJ Leiberman. The lounge, Ginger Rabbit, will open this spring in the Short North. Featuring nightly live jazz and craft cocktails by Seth Laufman, Ginger Rabbit will offer a small snack menu of conservas, caviar, local bread, olives and seasoned nuts. Until the opening, be sure to visit Chapman's Eat Market for some delicious delicacies.
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ELEVATED ISLAND TIME
Opened in 2017 with 2,200 rooms spread across three hotels on 1,000 acres in New Providence in The Bahamas, Baha Mar is by definition a mega-resort. There are three distinct brands on property: Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood, with the latter, at just 12 stories and 230 rooms and suites, perches above Cable Beach and the pecking order on the property. The Rosewood Baha Mar's contemporized take on British Colonial-style begins as soon as you enter the foyer-like lobby, enveloped in a floor-to-ceiling hand-painted mural reminiscent of de Gournay wallpaper.
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Grand Residences Rivera Cancun
The 144 all-suite Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, a flagship resort for Wyndham's Registry Collection Hotels, is located at the terminus of a long stretch of roadway lined with resorts near the sleepy fishing area village of Puerto Morelos. With accommodations ranging in size from a 635 square-foot junior suite up to an 8,762 square-foot penthouse presidential suite, the resort is an ideal destination for family and group travel.
At nearly 1,800-square-feet, our well-appointed one-bedroom oceanfront room boasted a fully equipped kitchen and large dining area.
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SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN COLUMBUS |
The strong foundation of the Columbus arts scene has tenaciously supported its own - with an incredible lineup of exhibitions and performances on tap for the new year, despite the unprecedented challenges of the past 24 months. Read on for a glimpse into upcoming opportunities to appreciate and support our vibrant arts community.
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SCOPING OUT LOCAL CIGAR SPOTS |
Cigars have made a major comeback in the past twenty years, after a period of economic boom created huge demand for luxury goods in the early nineties. Enthusiasts compare subtle notes of naturally-infused flavor and the artistry of hand rolled tobacco the way oenophiles discuss the impact of weather or oak on a specific vintage of wine. Popular social media influencers and magazines like Cigar Aficionado provide guidance for novices, as well as reviews of the latest releases from the highest rated-brands.
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The fifth-generation luxury SUV, designed, developed, and engineered in the UK, presents a contemporary interpretation of Land Rover’s trademark profile. “The New Range Rover is a superb manifestation of our vision to create the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles for the most discerning of customers. It writes the next chapter in the unique story of...
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