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Making a Difference Together

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Making a Difference, One Stay at a Time

We’re all about using our short-term rentals to give back and make a difference. With a focus on intentional travel, we love involving our guests, amenities, and our community to create something bigger—turning every stay into an opportunity to do good and Travel with Purpose

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Hocking Hills Gives Back

Our ongoing vision is to inspire fellow hosts and businesses by equipping them with tools and opportunities to intentionally contribute resources, time, and finances through their platforms, collectively making a more significant community impact in Hocking Hills and beyond.

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Give Back Hospitality

Give Back Hospitality is for STR hosts who want to bring more purpose into their business while being part of something bigger. Through the Hosting With Heart platform and the Impact Circle community, you’ll find resources, ideas, and encouragement to make giving simple and meaningful. It’s also a place to celebrate hosts who are already giving back and to inspire even greater collective impact. 💛

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common guest questions. For more, check our full FAQ page.

Why did The Woodlands at Hocking Hills start using their short-term rental platform to give back?

We knew our properties were more than just a place to stay, they were a way to make a greater impact.
Our first initiative began in 2022 when our kids each chose a charity, and we decided to donate 5% of every booking to one of those causes, chosen by our guests.
That simple start sparked even more give-back efforts and eventually led to our passion project, Hocking Hills Gives Back, which continues to grow our impact in the community and beyond.

We partner with nonprofits, local businesses, and guests to support food banks, host charity stays, and lead seasonal give-back campaigns in our local and surrounding communities.  

Since 2022, we’ve donated over $65,000, provided 24,000 meals, supported 18+ charities, hosted families in need, and launched kindness initiatives like pop tab collections, food drives, and community service projects.

You can get involved by signing up at https://hockinghillsgivesback.com. 
Here, you can choose how you want to get involved and give back by donating a portion of sales, contributing to drives, or sponsoring a stay.
We offer collaboration opportunities, marketing exposure, and ways to make a difference together.

It’s an easy, intentional way to create real impact while you travel with purpose or host with heart. Whether you’re a guest, local, or business owner, you’ll help strengthen the Hocking Hills community and be part of something meaningful.

Yes! We host food drives, kindness campaigns, and seasonal events throughout the year.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewoodlandsathockinghills/
or join our email list to get involved: https://emailmarketing.stayfi.com/h/y/EF65F018B5B8A602

Give Back Hospitality is a movement and resource hub created specifically for hosts and property owners who want to use their short-term rentals as a platform for purpose.

It’s for the host who wants to do more, who believes their space can spark something meaningful. Whether you’re already giving back or just getting started, we provide the tools, ideas, and community support to help you turn guest stays into impact stories.

From cause-driven welcome touches and donated nights, to partnerships with local organizations and global giving ideas, Give Back Hospitality helps you build a business that gives back, in a way that fits who you are.

Because when hosts lead with heart, the ripple goes far beyond the booking.
We’ve created three unique paths to help people use short-term rentals as a platform for purpose, whether you’re a guest, a local, or a host.

1. Guest Path – Giving Back Through Your Stay
When you book a stay at our properties, you’re already giving back. 5% of every booking goes directly to causes handpicked by our family, and we also donate nights to families walking through difficult seasons.

But the impact doesn’t stop there, your stay can give back in even more meaningful ways:

  • Take a Blessing Bag at check-out and deliver to someone in need.
  • Write a note of encouragement to brighten the day of a local nursing home resident.
  • Leave non-perishable food items that we will contribute to our local Food Bank.
These are just a few of the ways your stay brings not only rest and connection for you, but also hope, kindness, and community support for others.
 
2. Local Community Path – Hocking Hills Gives Back
Through Hocking Hills Gives Back, we bring together local businesses and fellow property owners to support families right here in the Hocking Hills region. From offering donated stays to those facing hardships, to teaming up and providing meals for local families in need, it’s all about coming together as a community to care for our own.

3. Host & Property Owner Path – Give Back Hospitality
Give Back Hospitality is a movement and resource hub for hosts and property owners who want to use their STRs to do more good. Whether you’re just starting or already giving back, we provide tools, templates, messaging, and a global community to help you turn your rental into a ripple of impact. This is your place to learn, share, and grow alongside other like-hearted hosts.

✨ One mission. Three paths. Whether you’re a guest, a local, or a host, there’s a way for you to make a difference through short-term rentals.
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