Coffee with a Cause: The Season of Giving

About this event

Start your morning with purpose, connection, and a powerhouse panel at Coffee with a Cause , our monthly community conversation series that brings people together over coffee and shared impact.

The season of giving is about more than writing a check — it's about showing up, lending a hand, sharing opportunities, and making a difference in someone's life.

Join us for The Season of Giving , a special conversation featuring five inspiring Central Ohio leaders who are turning generosity into action through hunger relief, compassionate care, mentorship, family experiences, and volunteer engagement.

Meet our featured panelists:

• Sam Grimsley — Annual Giving Manager, Mid-Ohio Food Collective

• Laura Owens — Development Manager, A Kid Again

• Amanda Parks — Director of Development, Besa

• Megan Willmann — Volunteer Coordinator, Luminary Hospice

• TyKiah Wright-Wilson — CEO/Founder & Chief Mentor, WrightChoice Mentoring

Together, these leaders bring unique perspectives on what it means to give back — from providing food and essential resources to families in need and offering companionship during life's most difficult moments, to creating opportunities for young people, bringing joy to children facing life-threatening conditions, and connecting volunteers with causes that matter.

We'll explore what nonprofits need most during the holiday season and beyond, how charitable giving and volunteerism are evolving, and the many ways individuals, young professionals, and local businesses can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you're a longtime volunteer, a first-time donor, or simply looking for new ways to get involved, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, new connections, and practical ideas for making generosity part of your everyday life.

Event Details

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 7:30-9:00 AM COhatch Polaris 1554 Polaris Parkway, Suite 325, Columbus, OH 43240

Agenda

• 7:30am: Arrival, networking, complimentary coffee & light breakfast

• 8:00am: Welcome + panelist introductions

• 8:15am: Moderated discussion + audience Q&A

• 8:55am: Closing announcements

Coffee and light breakfast are provided by COhatch , with support from Besa and CYP Club Cares .

Free coffee and light breakfast provided. Free parking. Open to all. Bring a friend and join the conversation.

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