Local charities report financial strains

by t. on 8 September 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 01:57 PM

BY RITA PRICE – The Columbus Dispatch

While the recession continues to pummel charities nationwide, local groups appear to be struggling more than most.According to a report released today by the Columbus Foundation, about 42 percent of local charities surveyed cut their budgets this year, compared with 29 percent nationwide.

More than three-quarters — 77 percent — of the central Ohio nonprofit organizations are freezing or reducing salaries, while about 50 percent in a recent national survey reported similar measures.

Central Ohio respondents also were likely to cite different reasons for their financial straits. Nationally, individual giving was by far the top reason, with changes in donations from corporate and private foundations next.

Here, corporate and corporate foundation giving was cited as the biggest change, with individual donations next.

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Check out Fudha in Outlook Magazine!

by t. on 4 May 2010

Fudha has been featured in the Small Pond section of Outlook Columbus!

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Huzzah!

31 March 2010

We’ve hit over $1000 for the Foodbank in our first month. Remember, every $1 donated to the Foodbank provides TWO meals to families in our community that need it most!
Thanks to everyone for their support, and to the great restaurants for participating! More to come! w00t!

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Are you going to Cakes for a Cause?

19 March 2010

We’ll be there! Plus, it’s a great chance to check out the Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s new facility.

Who: Anyone with a sweet tooth who wants to help a GREAT cause! If you are seeing this please, consider yourself cordially invited!
What: An evening of fun and networking benefiting the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and Operation Feed including [...]

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Donate Food & Get a Discount at Mukha!

11 March 2010

Our great friends at Mukha Spa have joined our fight against hunger with an amazing offer!
Between now and April 15th, bring in 3 canned goods and receive $15 OFF any service! All of these donations will directly benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
So, get that eyebrow intervention you really need, enjoy a mani-pedi, get a relaxing massage [...]

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Check out Fudha on NBC4!

11 March 2010
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Did you see Fudha on 10TV?

9 March 2010

Click here to read the story. Or check out the video below!

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We heart Columbus!

4 March 2010

So we’ve finallly managed to get this little idea of ours rolling along for almost a week, and the response has been totally surreal and amazing. Jed and I are just super excited at all of the support and interest from both the restaurant community and our friends (or–if we don’t know you–soon-to-be friends).
Instead of [...]

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Great Party! Thanks!

28 February 2010

We had an awesome launch party, a lot of friends and supporters showed up, and we raised $356 for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank today! Thanks to everyone who had brunch with us, and thanks again to Barrio for the fantastic mimosas and food.
Also, congrats to our Gift Certificate Winners! We’re in the midst of contacting [...]

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