Sunday, April 27, 5:30-8:30 pm
Bob Crane Community Center

Upper Arlington is fortunate to be called home by many residents who understand the value of giving back to their community. Whether it’s through volunteerism or philanthropy, UA is stronger and more cohesive because of the many acts of kindness bestowed on our community through various civic groups.

The contributions of the Upper Arlington Community Foundation are showcased and celebrated at its annual event, The Heart of UA. This year’s Heart of UA is scheduled for the evening of Sunday, April 27 at the Bob Crane Community Center. Funds raised from the Heart of UA enable the Foundation to make an impact in the community as a grant maker, connector, and a home for philanthropy in UA. Prior honorees include: Kip Greenhill (2024), the Ness Family: Lynn and Bob, Emily and John (2023), Sue Ralph (2022), Mary Ann Krauss (2020), and Tim and Glenda Huffman (2019).

The Foundation may be best known for its recent successful effort to raise $8.1 million in financial support for the Bob Crane Community Center, but there’s so much more to the work that the Foundation does to enrich the community. This includes:

• Support for Older Adults – the Foundation supports many programs that benefit older adults in UA, including the File of Life program through the UA Commission on Aging, and the launch of a balance program for older adults with Alzheimer’s.
• Good Neighbor Fund – through this fund, one-time emergency assistance is provided to an individual or family impacted by an event that jeopardizes their ability to meet basic needs such as housing, transportation or paying medical bills.
• Beautification – several landscaped areas in our parks and public spaces have been enhanced thanks to the support of the Foundation.
• Community Safety – the Foundation has provided funding to support various safety programs at the City, including CPR training and manikins for firefighters, start-up funding for the CARES program, and providing grants for children to attend Safety Town.

For tickets and to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click this link: //uacommunityfoundation.com/programs/heart-of-ua/