PDS CARES

Dublin Food Pantry Wins the PDS Planning 40th Anniversary Campaign

November 13, 2025


As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, PDS Planning invited clients, colleagues, and community members to help us make an impact by voting for local nonprofits that reflect our shared values of service and community well-being.

After weeks of enthusiastic participation (thank you!), we are proud to announce that Dublin Food Pantry received the highest number of votes and will receive a $10,000 donation from PDS CARES, our charitable fund!

Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue and A Kid Again each will receive a $1,000 donation from PDS Cares. We appreciate each of the organizations for sharing the campaign with their constituents to encourage votes.

On behalf of everyone at PDS Planning and our 40th Anniversary charitable campaign of ‘Celebrating Our Legacy, Giving to the Future,’ we are delighted to award the Dublin Food Pantry with a $10,000 donation. The Dublin Food Pantry’s tireless dedication to feeding families, lifting up the Dublin community and strengthening hope aligns perfectly with the values PDS Planning has upheld for four decades. We look forward to seeing all the good this gift provides, and we thank the Dublin Food Pantry for the extraordinary impact they make every day!”

Since its beginning in a church closet over 50 years ago, the Dublin Food Pantry has evolved into a cornerstone of support for individuals and families in need who are residents of Dublin, Ohio or live within the Dublin City School District. The Pantry plays a vital role in providing food assistance, helping to reduce food insecurity, and strengthen our entire community.

The Dublin Food Pantry’s approach focuses not just on access to food, but also on community partnerships, health equity, and long-term sustainability. Executive Director, Julie Erwin Rinaldi emphasizes, “We’re not just handing out food; we deliver hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging. Every person who walks through our door deserves respect and compassion.

PDS Planning is proud to support the Dublin Food Pantry with a $10,000 donation as part of its 40th Anniversary Celebration.  We are honored to support their mission and recognize the positive difference they make every day.

In 2015, PDS Planning established PDS CARES, a charitable fund with The Columbus Foundation, to formalize and expand our firm’s community giving. Financial contributions from our employees are matched, creating a partnership of giving that amplifies our collective impact.

Through December 2024, PDS Planning has pledged over $172,000 in contributions and donated more than $105,000 to over 125 local charities. These organizations support causes that matter deeply to our team and the clients we serve — from food security and education to health and community development.

For 40 years, PDS Planning has focused on helping clients find confidence in their financial futures and on giving back to the community that helped make that journey possible. Through programs like PDS CARES and initiatives such as our anniversary campaign, we continue to strengthen our mission of planning for impact – for our clients, our team, and our community.


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