Making a Difference TOGETHER!
Our mission is to build a community of hosts and business owners dedicated to making a difference, transforming each stay and purchase into an opportunity for a positive impact.
How You Can Get Involved
Whether you’re a visitor, property owner, or part of the local business community, there’s a way for everyone to give back and make a positive impact.
Property Owners
Use your property to make a difference. Join our network of like-minded property owners who are giving back through donations, purchases, sharing resources, and community support. Together, we can turn every stay into a meaningful impact!
Local Buisnesses
Join our mission to give back by offering experiences or products that support families and the local community. Whether it’s donating a portion of proceeds or providing a special experience for a family in need, together we can make a meaningful difference.
Co-Host/Property Management
Invite your property owners to be part of something bigger—joining a community dedicated to making a lasting impact. Whether through donations, purposeful purchases, sharing resources, or local support, together we can turn every stay into a meaningful difference for our community.
Guests/Visitors
Be an intentional traveler. Browse our volunteer opportunities to discover meaningful and creative ways to give back during your stay, whether through food drives, blanket donations, or hands-on service projects.
Why Participate?
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Help our community and those in need.
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Enhance Visitor/Guest Experience
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Promote Purposeful Travel
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Foster Connections and Communication
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Promote Positive Outreach
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Increase Impact TOGETHER!
“Our favorite part of the stay actually was how much this family gives back. Loved asking our girls what charity they chose to give back to. Loved the local products used and how much this family gives back!” —Woodland Lodge Guest
Partnering Together to Make a Difference
Hocking Hills businesses partnered with the Southeast Ohio Food Bank to GIVE BACK a percentage of their July profits. TOGETHER, we are serving those in need — one stay and one purchase at a time.
Thank you to the following Hocking Hills businesses for your support:
2022
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The Woodlands at Hocking Hills
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ReWild Rentals
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The BoxHop
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Hocking Hills Coffee Emporium
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Hocking Hills Winery
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Kinder Beginnings
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Gifts That Give Back
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Ecolux Vacations
2023
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The Woodlands at Hocking Hills.
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ReWild Rentals
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Gifts That Give Back
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Hocking Hills Coffee Emporium
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Hocking Hills Winery
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Cozy Escapes
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Hocking Hills Lodge and Conference Center
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Cabins at Hickory Ridge
Ohio 92nd District Representative Mark Johnson and Kelli Johnson
Monday Creek Publishing
High Meadows Lodging Hocking Hills
Partydreams Hocking Hills
Dogfriendly Hocking Hills
The Orchard School
High Rock Adventures
2024
- The Woodlands at Hocking Hills
- High Meadows Lodging
- Hocking Hills Coffee Emporium
- The Orchard Preschool
- Hocking Hills Lodge and Conference Center
- Cozy Escapes
- Savings Hollow Stays
- Sonder Ridge
- The Cabins at Hickory Ridge
- Eco Luxe Vacations
- The Inn Above the Store
And others are continuing to join the movement. For more ways to give back, visit Hospitable Hosts.
Coming Soon!
We’re expanding the reach of our impact platform to help guests and businesses connect even more intentionally.
Affiliate Storefront
Give Back Destinations
Give Back Businesses
Charitable Organizations Supported
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common guest questions. For more, check our full FAQ page.
How does The Woodlands at Hocking Hills give back to the community?
At The Woodlands at Hocking Hills, giving back is integrated into everything we do. We donate 5% of every booking to a charity chosen by our family, and each guest can select which cause their stay supports.
Beyond donations, we’ve partnered with purpose-driven businesses whose products we use in our cabins, like coffee, soaps, and paper goods, each giving a portion of proceeds to Compassion International, where we sponsor a child named Yised from Colombia.
Guests also have the opportunity to join in through our Hocking Hills Gives Back programs, from collecting food pantry items to making blankets for foster kids. Every stay helps create a ripple of kindness throughout our community and beyond.
What is the Hocking Hills Gives Back initiative?
Hocking Hills Gives Back is our community impact program that brings together guests, hosts, and local businesses to make a difference through hospitality.
What began as a small family effort has grown into a local movement raising thousands of dollars, providing meals to families in need, and connecting the short-term rental community with ways to serve others. Through this initiative, each stay, partnership, and purchase helps support causes that matter most in Hocking Hills and across the globe.
Can guests participate in your community projects during their stay?
Absolutely! Many guests love being part of the impact during their getaway. We make it simple and meaningful to join in:
- Donate non-perishable items to our local food bank drive (bags provided in your cabin).
- Take a Blessing Bag at check-out to share with someone in need.
- Write encouraging notes for local nursing home residents.
- Create a blanket for a foster child through our “My Very Own Blanket” kits.
- Collect pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Whether you spend five minutes or a few hours, these small acts of kindness create a lasting impact and make your stay even more meaningful.
Which local causes or organizations do you support?
We proudly support a variety of local and national causes, including:
- Ronald McDonald House Charities (Heart Stay program)
- Southeast Ohio Food Bank
- Special Olympics
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Humane Society
- My Very Own Blanket (foster care support)
- InspiHER Girls Leadership Foundation
- Compassion International (child sponsorship program)
Each of our children chose a cause close to their heart, making it truly a family effort to give back and make a difference together.
How can I get involved with your mission?
There are several ways to join us in giving back:
- Book a stay — 5% of every reservation supports a meaningful cause.
- Participate during your stay — donate non-perishables in the provided bags, write notes of encouragement, leave pop tabs, or share intentional kindness.
- Sponsor a Heart Stay — We are looking for other property owners to help host a family through Ronald McDonald House Charities.
- Partner with us — if you’re a local business or host, become part of our Hocking Hills Gives Back network.
- Follow our journey — connect on social media or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on community projects and volunteer opportunities.
Together, we’re making a difference, one stay, one guest, and one act of kindness at a time. 💛