Social consciousness means more to us than the business of building communities alone. It is being socially responsible by lending a helping hand to those in need. We are committed to support causes such as city-wide blood-drives, working with various children’s charities , help feed and build houses for the homeless, fight against family violence and join the effort to cure cancer. Below is a list of some of our supported causes. We are open to add to our community relations as our company and communities grow. Lifestyle Communities would gladly assist anyone with the charity of their choice .

American Red Cross-Information

Every two seconds someone in America needs blood. The Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year. The American Red Cross serves over 3,000 hospitals around the United States. They deliver a wide range of high quality blood products, blood donor and patient testing services, and bring expertise in transfusion medicine and dedication to meeting customers' needs.

Lifestyle Communities has been involved with the American Red Cross for the past four years, sponsoring community blood drives all across the city. We donate twice a year.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio-Information

Children need adult friends in their lives to help guide them through life's many obstacles. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio has a rich history of nurturing friendships between caring adult volunteers and children and youth. For over 70 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has served thousands of children and youth in the Central Ohio community through its mentoring and camping programs. Through these experiences, a difference has been made in the lives of thousands of children.

Lifestyle Communities has sponsored various programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio for the past three years. One of the major events includes Bowl for Kids Sake, a bowl-a-thon allowing children to enjoy a night of celebration and bowling, while the proceeds benefit children in need of positive role models in their lives.

Columbus Children’s Hospital-Information

Founded by a determined group of women in 1892, Children's Hospital began as a local charity to serve a dozen very ill children. Throughout the following century, this tiny community-funded mission matured into a health care system that today spans the Midwest as one of its preferred providers of pediatric health care. Columbus Children's today is ranked as one of the nation’s ten largest children’s hospitals and pediatric research centers.

Lifestyle Communities has sponsored Columbus Children’s Hospital since 2004 to the present. We support events like 2005 Business Buddy Program, featuring corporate giving, as well as the Infusion Clinic Expansion in 2004. No child is turned away at Children’s Hospital, and we wouldn’t turn away from taking a part in improving a child’s life, either.

Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence-Information

The Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence was created to improve the way individuals and institutions in Central Ohio think about and respond to family violence. This is done by forming alliances with corporate, medical, law enforcement and social service agencies, as well as faith communities. By fostering collaboration, they can raise awareness and develop large-scale initiatives for prevention and intervention.

Our Company has been a Silver Medal sponsor of Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, providing substantial financial assistance through the Annual New Albany Classis Invitational Grand Prix and Family day programs.

Community Shelter Board-Information

The Community Shelter Board (CSB) was created in 1986 to respond to the growing problem of homelessness in Columbus and Franklin County. CSB works to develop and implement strategies that decrease homelessness and increase the placement of homeless persons in permanent housing in our community. As a small, self-directed non-profit organization, CSB can react quickly to a changing environment and has stayed in the forefront to develop solutions for ending homelessness.

Lifestyle Communities takes part in the Annual Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration, lending a hand in the Community Shelter’s Yearly Capital Campaign.

Homeless Families Foundation-Information

The Homeless Families Foundation is a family shelter in Columbus, Ohio. It provides shelter and support services for homeless families and an extensive tutoring and enrichment program for homeless and at-risk school age children. Their mission is to provide shelter, support, stability and nurturing for homeless children and their families as they prepare to acquire and maintain permanent housing.

Lifestyle Communities has assisted the Homeless Families Foundation for the past three years through their Christmas Party fundraiser, Christmas store deliveries, as well as providing numerous volunteer painters for the improvement of foundation shelters. Furthermore, we were glad to provide construction to refurbish the entire second floor of apartments. We proudly take part in improving the situations of our city’s homeless population.

Mid-Ohio FoodBank-Information

For more than 26 years, Mid-Ohio FoodBank has been serving the needs of central Ohio's hungry families by providing food to over 550 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other charities. Over the years, their partners in the food industry, financial supporters, and dedicated volunteers have helped us feed thousands of children, seniors, low-income families and others who have no place to turn. Whether it is an industry donation of food, volunteering to help sort food at the Foodbank, participating in a food drive, or donating money - every effort helps make a dent in the need for food to feed hungry people.

For the past two years, Lifestyle Communities generously donated funds to Mid-Ohio FoodBank’s various events, such as the Annual Rock for Hunger and Mid-Ohio FoodBank Golf Classic. We’re pleased to offer our support to a great cause such as this.

Ohio Cancer Research Associates-Information

Established in 1982, Ohio Cancer Research Associates is an independent, statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the cure and prevention of the many forms of cancer and the reduction of its debilitating effects through aggressive basic seed money research, cancer information, and awareness. Ohio Cancer Research Associates is not affiliated with any other organization.

Lifestyle Communities has supported Ohio Cancer research Associates through various silent auctions, donating substantial amounts to health-related research programs. Cancer is one the leading causes of death today, we are proud to give our time and assistance to a cause, which strives daily to find a cure for this disease.

Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together is the nation’s leading organization bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners by providing free repair services for those with the greatest need. Low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, displaced or disabled, and families with children are most at risk. Rebuilding Together responds to their needs through four specific practice areas: Safe & Healthy Homes, Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction, Veterans Housing, and National Rebuilding Day ensure that homeowners live in safe, warm and dry homes.

Lifestyle Communities has been a proud sponsor for the last seven years. In 2007, we had over 70 volunteers dedicate their time and talent to improve the quality of two homes on Saturday, April 28th, in Columbus, OH.

Ronald McDonald House Charities-Information

By creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is working to better the lives of children and their families around the world. The three core programs of RMHC - the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile - are focused on helping families in need. Their cornerstone Ronald McDonald House program began in 1974 based on a simple idea: Provide a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Since that time, more than 10 million families around the world have benefited from the comfort provided by a Ronald McDonald House.

We have been an active supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities for the past couple of years, participating in such events as the IT Equipment Charity Fund Raiser, Cookbook Sales, Pop Top Collection, and a Master Sponsorship of the 21st Annual RMHC Golf Classic. We care a great deal about children and families in need, and we offer our continuous support.