Commitment to Community

At Journal Capital, a Wolfe Family Company, we believe that real estate is more than buildings and investments—it’s about strengthening the communities where we live, work, and grow.

Our commitment goes beyond transactions; it’s rooted in building meaningful, lasting partnerships that uplift and empower.

For generations, our company and its leaders have invested in service and in community. In 1989, John W. Wolfe created the Robert F. Wolfe and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation (“The Wolfe Foundation”), which bears the names and continues the legacy of our company’s early leaders. The Wolfe Foundation has amplified our community impact and enriched the lives of central Ohio residents for decades.

An aerial view of a large outdoor concert in a city park, with a crowd gathered on the lawn facing a stage. Tall buildings surround the park, and trees line the foreground.

John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons

A vintage airplane is parked near a crowd of people gathered outside a two-story building with large windows and a tower. Photographers and onlookers observe the scene, suggesting a significant public event.
A baby elephant walks playfully across sandy ground, lifting one foot as it moves, with a stick lying in the foreground and a blurred natural background.
A glass conservatory building with curved roofs stands behind a large, modern fountain and landscaped gardens. People walk along paved paths surrounded by greenery, flowers, and trees.
A reindeer with large, branching antlers lies on the ground in a sunlit outdoor area, with another reindeer partially visible in the background.

John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons

  • Clockwise from top left:
  • Port Columbus airport dedication on July 8, 1929. Edgar T. Wolfe was a driving force behind its development
  • Baby elephant named in honor of Rita Jean Wolfe
    Photo Courtesy: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  • In 1927, the Wolfe family donated a group of reindeer to help establish what would become the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  • The John F. Wolfe Palm House at Franklin Park Conservatory

Supporting Local Initiatives

We actively support local initiatives focused on education, food insecurity, healthcare, and social services. By investing in programs that improve access to quality education, medical and basic human services and cultural enrichment, we help create a foundation for healthier, more vibrant communities.

A group of people pose and smile in front of a colorful mural with the word UNITED on it. Most are wearing matching dark blue JOURNAL shirts, and the group is standing and kneeling outdoors on pavement.

Employee Engagement

Giving back is part of our culture. Our team regularly volunteers their time and resources to support local causes and events. We believe that active participation helps us stay connected and responsive to community needs.

Our Partnerships

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Together with the Wolfe Foundation, we partner with nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and local leaders to drive impactful change. We work to build stronger social and economic foundations that benefit everyone.

Blue outlined logo of two hands forming a protective shape, next to the text “BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL OHIO” in dark blue on a light gray background.Logo for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The word Zoo is written in bold white letters with artistic brush strokes inside a red rectangle, with Columbus above and And Aquarium below in red text.Logo for Nationwide Children’s with four colorful butterflies—blue, orange, yellow, and white—surrounding the brand name in bold black letters on a white background.Logo with text: The James above The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with the Ohio State University red O emblem on the left.A large letter H formed by evenly spaced black dots, with the word HARMONY in uppercase letters written below it on a white background.United Schools logo featuring a blue shield with a white, stylized S and the words UNITED SCHOOLS in gray uppercase letters to the right on a light background.Logo featuring a star made of colorful hands in purple, orange, green, teal, and pink, next to the bold, black text Star House on a light background.The Columbus Foundation logo featuring a blue acorn with a brown cap above the organizations name in capital letters on a white background.

Volunteering Initiatives

Three people pose smiling in front of a Ronald McDonald House Charities sign, surrounded by colorful holiday balloons. One person is dressed as Santa, another holds toys, and a Ronald McDonald statue sits beside them.
Five people are assembling cardboard boxes at tables in a room. Some are stacking finished boxes, while others fold them. The floor is strewn with cardboard scraps, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.
Four women stand outside a building, smiling at the camera. They are next to a red cart loaded with large cardboard boxes, bags, and other donated items. One box has a colorful drawing taped to it.
Two people wearing protective gear use power tools to work on rusted orange metal pipes outdoors near a fenced area. Orange traffic cones mark the work zone; grass and concrete are visible around them.
Five people work together to assemble a small, brightly colored playhouse under a covered outdoor area. Some wear The Playhouse Project shirts and tools are visible nearby. A mural is on the brick wall behind them.
A decorated Christmas tree stands in an office with a large collection of childrens clothes, pajamas, and plush toys neatly arranged on the floor around it. A festive mailbox labeled Letters to Santa is nearby.
Four people wearing green shirts are painting and working in a small, partially renovated room with yellow and gray walls. Supplies and tools are scattered around as they work together on the project.