Charities:
New Albany Community Foundation
www.newalbanyfoundation.org
This local component of the Columbus Foundation supports community education (school initiatives), health (Healthy New Albany), the arts (Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts) and the environment (the Easton-Ohio State University Nature and STEM Center). Donors can designate which fund they’d like to support, and donations of all sizes are accepted year-round.
Jingle Bell Run
www.arthritis.org/ohio/central-ohio
Proceeds from the annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run support the Arthritis Foundation’s efforts to reduce the number of people suffering from arthritis, the leading cause of disability in the United States. This year’s 5K event is being held Dec. 7 at COSI in Columbus. You can also make a donation in honor of a loved one online and have the foundation send a card commemorating your gift.
Center for Family Safety and Healing
www.familysafetyandhealing.org
Think of the children. Gifts to this local nonprofit (founded by Abigail Wexner and supported in part by the annual Classic Grand Prix and Family Day) help provide services for families and children at risk of abuse. Online donations start at $10 and include the option to donate in honor or memory of a loved one.
Gadgets and Gear
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Edible Arrangements
Share a gift of fresh fruit with a “bouquet” from the Hamilton Road franchise. The new Reindeer Sleigh Ride Bouquet (starting at $75) includes cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, grapes and reindeer-shaped pineapple dipped in semisweet chocolate in a ceramic sleigh container.
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Grease Separator
$15.95 This gadget makes cooking simple for those who choose to enjoy healthful and flavorful meals. The professional-grade strainer removes fats and food particles for smooth and good-for-you gravy. Its mess-free design holds four cups at a time and is dishwasher-safe for added ease.
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Neptune
$159.99 This waterproof MP3 player is perfect for swimmers. The Neptune uses bone conduction audio transmission technology to allow use underwater without the need for headphones, and it attaches securely to a pair of goggles.
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Second Sole
Footwear is personal, but don’t let that stop you from bestowing upon your favorite athlete a new pair of kicks. A gift card to Second Sole, available online or in store in $25, $50, $100 or $200 denominations, will allow him or her a chance to visit for a custom fitting and walk out with just the right style and size.
