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Community Activities

It’s not enough to simply do well in business. We do good, too.

Since our inception, one of our core values has been to be deeply involved in giving back to our community. We strive to provide an environment that encourages cooperation, life balance, and giving back to the community in which we live and work.

We believe in the importance of giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of others. In 2012, the firm and our associates contributed considerable time and money to over 60 non-profit organizations. Some of the recipients included:

BBBS Bowl For Kids Sake Logo

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake

With 4 teams, GBQ raised $1,310 and had a blast along the way.

Bike Lady, Inc.

The Bike Lady provides NEW bikes, helmets and locks to the Franklin County Children Services Holiday Wish program. In 2012, GBQ donated enough money for 125 bikes.

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Conway Family Business Center

Believing in the importance of family-owned businesses to our Central Ohio community, GBQ has supported the Conway Family Business Center over the past 10 years.

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Faith Mission

Since 2007 GBQ associates gave up their tradition of a Thanksgiving ham in order to donate the money spent to feed families in need.

Faith Mission Logo

Faith Mission - Kitchen Garden

GBQ volunteers helped pick and deliver fresh vegetables at the Kitchen Garden for the local shelter.

Franklin County Children’s Services Holiday Wish Program Logo

Franklin County Children’s Services Holiday Wish Program

For over 16 years GBQ associates have donated time & money to purchase Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in Central Ohio.

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LifeCare Alliance

GBQ associates volunteered at LifeCare Alliance with their Fresh Fridays, stocking the pantry and serving meals in the kitchen.

Lutheran Social Services

GBQ associates volunteered at one of the food pantries with stocking and organizing shelves and assisting customers shop.

Make A Wish Logo

Make-A-Wish

GBQ has been a key sponsor to Make-A-Wish of Central Ohio's “Big Wish” silent auction dinner and other events throughout the years.

Meals On Wheels

Mid Ohio Foodbank

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Mid-Ohio Food Bank

GBQ volunteers spent an afternoon to assist in stocking and organizing the local pantry.

Ohio Wildlife Center

OSCPA FETCH! Program

GBQ associates have been involved in the OSCPA FETCH! Program since its inception in 2001.

Pelotonia

Pelotonia is a grassroots bike tour with one goal: to end cancer.

Project Mentor

Project Mentor is designed to help Columbus City School (CCS) students graduate and empower them for a lifetime of success through strong mentoring relationships.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

GBQ held their 8th annual blood drive in 2012. Associates had Red Cross set up in the Training Room to donate.

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Ronald McDonald House

In 2002 GBQ began a campaign to collect pop tabs to benefit the families of the Ronald McDonald House. Pop tabs may be small...but they can make a big difference.

The Women's Fund of Central Ohio

The Women's Fund of Central Ohio

GBQ’s involvement with The Women’s Fund has grown over the past five years as we have seen an increase in our associates’ passion for the organization.

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United Way of Central Ohio

GBQ has been involved with United Way in varying degrees for over 30 years.

YMCA

GBQ associates helped to renovate the downtown Columbus location.

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