Supporting the missions of central Ohio social service organizations by bringing the transformative power of music to their clients, constituencies, students, and staff.
Committed to deepening its service to the community, the Columbus Symphony launched its Cares program in 2018. The program is designed to support the missions of Central Ohio social service organizations through the creation of partnerships that bring the transformative power of music to their clients, constituencies, students, and staff. In just its first year, the program served approximately 2,000 people across 18 different non-profit organizations, and since then, its impact has only grown.
Programming for Columbus Symphony Cares is customized to suit the needs and mission of each partner organization. Options include small ensemble performances at partners’ headquarters or program sites, special nights at the Columbus Symphony (free tickets, pre-concert reception, meet-and-greets with musicians, etc.), instrument “petting zoos” for children, instruction/mentoring sessions with musicians, appearances by the Columbus Symphony’s mascot “Bee-thoven,” and more.
Action for Children
A Kid Again
After-School All-Stars
Cancer Support Community
Catholic Social Services
Community Refugee Immigration Services (CRIS)
Directions for Youth & Families
Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio
Gladden House
Home for Families Foundation
Licking County Center for Disability Services
Ohio Hispanic Coalition
Reeb Avenue Center
Rickenbacker Woods Foundation & Learning Center
Riverview International Center
SAFY of Ohio
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
Stowe Mission
United Methodist Church for All People
North Community Counseling Centers
