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Close the Gap. Help Reach International Students.

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Because of a group of generous donors, $201,000 has already been raised toward this mission.

Now, we’re $99,000 away from fully funding this year’s outreach.

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We launched the Close the Gap Campaign to help ensure we can continue reaching the thousands of international students arriving in Columbus each year—many of whom are far from home and searching for friendship and connection. Through International Friendships (IFI), they are welcomed into real friendships, experience genuine community, and have the opportunity to encounter Jesus in a personal way.

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Help Close the Gap

Your gift helps us:

  • Increase our Ethnic ministries to serve 200 more students annually.
  • Improve awareness and engagement through new podcasts and marketing initiatives.
  • Open a campus-adjacent ministry office, providing a vital space for students to find support and connection.

IFI 20th Vision Dinner Recap

Financial Partner Testimony

Student Testimony #1

Student Testimony #2

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Closing the Gap

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We are 2/3 of the way to meeting our goal.

We’re $99,000 away from fully funding three important initiatives (see right) that will help us reach more internationals this next academic year.

Your gift helps us:

  • Increase our Ethnic ministries to serve 200 more students annually.
  • Improve awareness and engagement through new podcasts and marketing initiatives.
  • Open a campus-adjacent ministry office, providing a vital space for students to find support and connection.

Every gift—whether one-time or monthly—moves us closer to reaching students who are searching for hope and home.

To help close the gap, simply choose your gift amount and select your giving frequency.

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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEPS

Staying Connected with IFI

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Serving

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Other Ways to Be Involved

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Involve Your Church

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Join IFI Staff

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