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A Note From our Board Chair and Executive Director

It's almost summer, and summer sure is a blast in Bexley! From community events, our 4th of July celebration and more, we can't wait for summer fun in Bexley!

We had a wonderful time at our Annual Gathering. A brief recap is included below.

We look forward to seeing you around Bexley soon! 


Sheila Straub, Board Chair
Hallie Raskin, Executive Director 

Annual Gathering Recap! 

The Bexley Community Foundation celebrated 15 years of grant making with over 150 donors, volunteers, grantees and friends on Wednesday, April 30 at Jeffrey Mansion in the Carriage Court.  The evening focused on Foundation updates, the Drexel Circle Giving Society, a speech about Community by Bexley resident Doug Ulman, and an update from Mayor Kessler!  Our Cornerstone Award for Philanthropy and Service was presented to Larry Helman for his long commitment to our greater Bexley community.  Board Member Steve Keyes, joined by the Bexley High School Vocal Ensemble concluded the program with an original song.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Drexel Circle Giving Society members! 

We are thrilled to announce we have 80 Drexel Circle Giving Society Members. Our Drexel Circle represents donors who have committed a minimum of $1,000 for 5 years to the Bexley Community Foundation. These gifts support our general Bexley Community Foundation Fund, supporting the Foundation's work for years to come, enhancing and sustaining the impact we can have in Bexley today and tomorrow. We are hoping to grow our Drexel Circle Giving Society to 100. Please reach out to Hallie to join us! 
Join our Drexel Circle Giving Society!

Bexley in Bloom Update! 

Because of your generous donations, Bexley in Bloom is planting flowers in Bexley! Flower baskets, Drexel Circle, entryways, end caps and planters on Main Street and Drexel Avenue continue to keep Bexley beautiful! 

Thank you for your continued support!
Donor list as of 5/9/2025
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Grant Update: Announcing the Bexley Celebrations & Events Summer Schedule!

Funded through the Foundation's Celebrations and Events Fund, the Main Event and Jazz in the Park season is a blast! Also, don't forget about July 4, the best day of the year in Bexley!

Main Event Dates: 
May 30
August 15
September 12

Jazz in the Park Dates:
May 26
June 22
July 22
August 17
View Bexley Celebrations & Events Here!
Learn more about our Grants!

2024 Annual Report!

Read our 2024 Annual Report

Fund of the Month: Bexley Celebrations & Events Fund! 

Fund the FUN in Bexley! The Bexley Celebrations and Events Fund supports the City in presenting annual community events including the 4th of July celebration, Main Event, Jazz in the Park, Easter Egg Hunt, Harvest Festival, Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting. 

Donate Now to our Bexley Celebrations & Events Fund!
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Bexley, OH 43209

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