Franklin County Guardianship Service Board

10/14/2026

💙✈️ MEET OUR CLIENTS: Meet Mark! ✈️💙

Mark lives in a nursing home, and due to decreases in his dexterity, some of the activities he once enjoyed have become more challenging. However, he has found joy in building model airplanes! 🛩️ This hobby gives him an opportunity to stay creative, enjoy his interests, and experience the satisfaction of creating something special.

🎁 Help us make Mark’s and all of our client's holiday wishes take flight!

As we prepare for the holiday season, we are collecting gift card donations and contributions to our Amazon fund to purchase meaningful gifts for the clients we serve.

Your generosity will help us purchase items that bring comfort, happiness, and joy to clients like Mark. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps us make the holidays a little brighter! 💙

Visit: https://guardian.franklincountyohio.gov/post/2026-holiday-wishlist

Thank you for helping us spread kindness, joy, and holiday cheer! 🎄🎁

Greetings, The annual Holiday Wishlist is an opportunity for our community to come together and help make the holiday season a little brighter for the people we serve. A thoughtful gift may seem simple, but to someone who has very little discretionary income, it can mean so much more. It can provide...

10/12/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We showed up BIG at yesterday’s Franklin County 5K! 🎉 Our agency had the highest attendance among medium-sized agencies! 💪🎽

We’re proud of our team for coming together, staying active, and representing our agency! Check out just a few of our amazing participants! 💙👏

10/01/2026

🎁 Meet Our Clients: Devante! 🎧

Devante is a big fan of “slow jams” and can often be found listening to his favorite music. ❤️ Music is an important part of his day, and his headphones get plenty of use — in fact, he goes through several pairs each year!

That’s where our Holiday Wishlist comes in. 🎄

A new pair of headphones might seem like a simple gift, but for Devante, it means more opportunities to relax, enjoy his favorite songs, and keep the music playing. 🎶

When you give through our wishlist, you’re helping provide gift cards to purchase items that bring comfort, joy, and meaning to our clients’ everyday lives.

Help us make this holiday season a little brighter for Devante and the people we serve. ❤️

🎁 Check out our Holiday Wishlist and help us give a gift that truly matters!
https://guardian.franklincountyohio.gov/post/2026-holiday-wishlist

Greetings, The annual Holiday Wishlist is an opportunity for our community to come together and help make the holiday season a little brighter for the people we serve. A thoughtful gift may seem simple, but to someone who has very little discretionary income, it can mean so much more. It can provide...

09/29/2026

🎁 Our Annual Holiday Wishlist is underway! 🎁

Thanks to two generous donors, we’ve already gotten a wonderful start — and we’d love your help reaching our next milestone. ❤️

Our goal is to receive 5 more donations by the end of this week so we can help make the holidays a little brighter for those in our community.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. If you’ve been thinking about giving, this is a great time to join us! ✨

👉 Check out our holiday wishlist and help us reach our goal!

https://guardian.franklincountyohio.gov/post/2026-holiday-wishlist

Thank you for helping us spread a little extra holiday cheer. 🎄❤️

Greetings, The annual Holiday Wishlist is an opportunity for our community to come together and help make the holiday season a little brighter for the people we serve. A thoughtful gift may seem simple, but to someone who has very little discretionary income, it can mean so much more. It can provide...

09/11/2026

🎁 Holiday Wishlist Gift Card Drive! 🎄

Help us make the holidays a little brighter by donating gift cards to our annual Holiday Wishlist. Every gift card helps provide something special for one of our clients.

Visit https://guardian.franklincountyohio.gov/post/2026-holiday-wishlist

08/31/2026

🎄 Wait… Is It the Holidays Already?! 🎄

Okay, okay… we know it’s still August! 😆 But we’re getting a very early start on our holiday wishlist, and we’d love your help!

We’re kicking things off by collecting gift card donations to help make the holiday season a little brighter for those we serve. 🎁❤️

If you’d like to help us get a jump start on spreading some holiday cheer, consider donating a gift card!

A little early? Maybe. Way generous? Absolutely! ✨

Visit https://guardian.franklincountyohio.gov/news to learn more!

08/26/2026

The FCGSB proudly honored Jane Higgins Marx, a founding board member, at our last board meeting in recognition of her 12 years of dedicated service.
During her time on the FCGSB Board, Jane served as Chair and was instrumental in the agency’s initial creation and growth. Her insight, leadership, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization and the community we serve.
While her presence on the board will be greatly missed, we are truly grateful for Jane’s dedicated service and the many contributions she has made over the years.
Thank you, Jane, for 12 years of outstanding leadership and service!

08/20/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING SOCIAL WORKERS! 🚨

We’re urgently looking for compassionate, dedicated Social Workers to join our team! 💙

If you’re passionate about supporting our most vulnerable adult community members, making a meaningful difference, and being part of a team that truly cares—we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or share this post with a Social Worker who may be a great fit.

Your next opportunity could be the chance to make someone’s life better.

https://guardian.franklincountyohio.gov/careers

06/04/2026

Nearly 200 of our clients live with a neurocognitive diagnosis that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. Providing care for individuals with these conditions can be challenging, as they may not remember us from one visit to the next. Even so, we remain deeply committed to supporting and advocating for them, ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve.

During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we recognize and celebrate the dedicated caregivers, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates who help preserve the respect, dignity, and quality of life of those living with these diagnoses. We are honored to be part of that effort and remain committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

05/28/2026

One of our main roles as guardians of the person is ensuring our clients are living in a safe and appropriate environment that meets all of their needs. This often means helping them find a new place to call home and assisting with the move-in process.

Finding the right fit can be challenging given the unique and varying needs of each individual we serve, but our team is dedicated to locating the best possible living arrangement to support their well-being and quality of life.

Happy National Moving Month, and thank you to all of our community partners who help provide housing and support for our clients!