DESIGN ACCESS PROGRAM

Design an impactful physical space for only 20% of the cost.

Awardees of ASTRA IMPACT receive Architecture, Interior Design + other professional services to design a new “brick + mortar” space at an 80% discount!

A program of United Way Central Ohio

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A program of United Way Central Ohio 〰️

Design, especially physical design, is wrought with disparity.

“How can we bring design to people who need it, but either cannot afford it or don’t know how to get it?” This program is a solution to that problem.

FUNDING

Increase access to professional design services.

By making design services more affordable to social impact organizations, we will transform at least 10 impactful ideas in Central Ohio into real life projects.

ABOUT

Joining forces for good.

United Way of Central Ohio, CauseImpact + Astra Studios joined forces to create this program to increase access to design services.

CASE STUDIES

Real projects out in the world.

Columbus Fashion Alliance + Caring for Kids served as pilot projects for this program to validate it.

Join the mission in three BIG ways!

  • 1. Donate to the fund

    You want to see more social impact projects become a reality for the changemakers in our community.

  • 2. Apply to the program

    You have an idea for a social impact project in Central Ohio that I would like to be considered!

  • 3. Review applications

    You’re interested in reviewing the program applications and voting on which should receive funding!