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
2026 Charity Challenge coming soon!
Teams can only score points during the 2026 Charity Challenge campaign dates. The 2026 Charity kicks off July 6 and ends August 28.
Earn points for Cup through the Charity Challenge!
How to Donate and Earn Points for the Charity Challenge
Teams can earn a maximum of 400 points towards their total by donating to all four Charity Challenge non-profits. To encourage equal donations, a maximum of 100 points to each charity will be counted.
The Charity Challenge will run from July 6 - August 28. Valid receipts must be dated between July 6 through August 28. Any donations or receipts dated outside of the campaign window will be invalid.
Email Receipt: cup@columbussports.org (to earn points)
Teams submit receipts to cup@columbussports.org to earn points.
If you want to be in the running for the Most Engaged Team, submit the Team Engagement Tracker under Team Captain Resources by August 28.
The Columbus Foundation
Individuals on teams may give to the Gifts of Kindness Fund to earn 100 points.
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 over 50 nonprofit organizations around Franklin County to support the long-term stability of our neighbors.
Donate Directly: Gifts of Kindness | The Columbus Foundation
Email Receipts: cup@columbussports.org
Each ($1) dollar donation to The Gifts of Kindness Fund is worth one (1) point.
Greater Columbus Sports Foundation
The Greater Columbus Sports Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, operated by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, whose mission is to support the development of amateur athletes and facilitate the national and international competition space as a platform for positive social impact.
Donate Directly: The Greater Columbus Sports Foundation
Email Receipts: cup@columbussports.org
Each ($1) dollar donation to The Greater Columbus Sports Foundation is worth one (1) point.
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
