Charity Challenge
We believe that team building includes giving back to the community where you live, work, and play. That’s why The Community Cup has the Charity Challenge!
Give Back
2025 Charity Challenge kicks off July 1!
More details on how to earn points coming soon. See below to learn what causes teams donated to in 2024.
How to Donate and Earn Points for the 2024 Charity Challenge
Teams can earn a maximum of 300 points towards their total by donating to all three charities. To encourage equal donations, a maximum of 100 points to each charity will be counted.
The Charity Challenge will run from Monday, July 1 through Friday, August 30 at 12:00pm.
Email Receipt: cup@columbussports.org (to earn points)
Teams can compete for the following awards:
Most Charitable Team - Team Donation
Most Charitable Team – Team Engagement
To compete for Most Charitable Team – Team Engagement, use the Charity Challenge Teammate Donation Tracker. The Teammate Donation Tracker can be submitted by Friday August 30, 12:00pm. The more teammates you have donating to the Charity Challenge, the more likely you are to win the award! Teams must still submit receipts to cup@columbussports.org to earn points.
The Columbus Foundation
There are two ways to give back through The Columbus Foundation. Teams may pledge to The Big Table or give to the Gifts of Kindness Fund to earn 100 points.
The Big Table is a day dedicated to community-wide conversations. Through open, intentional dialogue, participants are empowered to imagine what the central Ohio region can look like when we move forward together toward a brighter future. Team members can each earn one (1) point for their team by individually pledging to participate in a Big Table conversation.
The Gifts of Kindness Fund was established in 2014 and provides one-time grants to cover essential needs for individuals and families who experience an unexpected setback. The Gifts of Kindness Fund partners with nearly 50 nonprofit organizations around Franklin County to support the long-term stability of our neighbors.
Individually pledge to participate in The Big Table: The Big Table® | The Columbus Foundation
Donate Directly: Gifts of Kindness | The Columbus Foundation
Each (1) individual pledge to the Big Table is worth one (1) point.
Each ($1) dollar donation to The Gifts of Kindness Fund is worth one (1) point.
2nd & 7 Foundation
A new beneficiary for 2024, 2nd & 7 Foundation promotes reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging youth athletes of the community to pay it forward. Teams may earn points by purchasing new books to donate from their Amazon Wish List or by donating used books, by donating financially or by volunteering at their annual Book Bash Event.
When donating books, team captains are responsible for tracking this. For new books donated, each will be worth (2) points. For used books donated, each will be worth (1) point. Books may be shipped directly from Amazon to 7949 N High Street, Suite B, Columbus, Ohio 43235 or used books may be dropped at their 24/7 book drop location, also located at 7949 N High Street, Suite B, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Number of books and what condition must be emailed to us at cup@columbussports.org for points.
Donate Directly: Monetary Donation
Email Receipts: cup@columbussports.org
Amazon Wish List: 2nd & 7 Amazon Wish List
Volunteer Sign-up: Book Bash Volunteer
Each ($1) dollar donation is worth one (1) point.
Every (1) used book is worth (1) point. Every (1) new book donated is worth (2) points.
Every (1) volunteer shift completed is worth (5) points per volunteer OR (1) point for every volunteer hour.
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Teams may collect products from MOFC’s Most Needed Items list and donate these on-site at the MOFC, located at 3960 Brookham Dr, Grove City, OH 43123 where a receipt will be given to verify the pounds of food donated. Teams can also financially donate to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. And, finally, teams may also complete in-person volunteer shifts at the MOFC during the Charity Challenge to earn points.
Donate Directly: MOFC’s Community Cup Donations
Email Receipts: cup@columbussports.org
Volunteer Sign-up: MOFC Community Cup Volunteer Hub
Each ($1) dollar donation is worth one (1) point.
Every (1) pound of donated items is worth (1) point.
Every (1) volunteer shift completed is worth (5) points per volunteer OR (1) point for every volunteer hour