The Clarence Odbody Foundation is named for George Bailey’s guardian angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the Frank Capra classic movie enjoyed by millions every Christmas season. Entrepreneur Steve Minnich created the Foundation to honor the memory of his father Hal, a long-time barber who with his wife Eileen raised four children in Elyria, Ohio. A faith-driven man, Hal had an incredibly positive impact on his community. Hal made watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” a staple of every Christmas season in the Minnich home. In the spirit of Clarence Odbody, the Foundation’s goal is to help make Christmas more wonderful for families, individuals, and urban school students in the Columbus area.

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Steve Minnich, Foundation President

Steve is a successful Columbus-based entrepreneur with a long history of giving back through a variety of charitable organizations. After his father passed in 2023, Steve decided a foundation in the name of one of the Christmas season’s most beloved literary characters would be a wonderful way to memorialize his father.

Angie ______, Foundation Board Member

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Kerrie _____, Foundation Board Member

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Laura Minnich, Foundation Board Member

Laura has joined Steve in many charitable efforts over the years while the couple raised four now-adult children. Like Steve, Laura is passionate about giving back to her community.

Dan Minnich, Foundation Board Member

Dan is a former communications manager in the public and private sectors and a one-time journalist. When his brother Steve shared the idea for the foundation, he immediately signed on.