Cincinnati Gives - A Guide to Charitable Giving 2016-2017 by Cincinnati Magazine

A Guide to Charitable Giving 2016–2017

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WHY WE GIVE Local folks deﬁne their philanthropic passions

WE WERE BORN TO MAKE AN IMPACT Dream big. Do good. Give back. We’re fortunate to live in a city that’s literally bursting with new vision, energy and progress—and alongside so many who share their good fortune to enrich and enhance our region. The Greater Cincinnati Foundation believes in the power of philanthropy to change the lives of people and communities. Simply put, we help people like you achieve their charitable goals. Among the largest, most effective community foundations in the U.S., GCF has awarded over $1 billion in grants since 1963—a remarkable legacy of investment in the people and places that inspire a brighter future. Be part of something greater. Explore your goal at gcfdn.org/giving

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A Guide to Greater Cincinnati Nonproﬁts Our region is packed with a variety of nonproﬁt groups working to make our community and our world a better place. Thirty-seven local organizations are stepping forward to share their stories with you. Get your giving on with this guide to great causes worth supporting.

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Cincinnatians are passionate about their causes. A few folks share why that’s so for them. GROWING STRONGER

BY THE NUMBERS

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How we can reimagine giving in order to build leadership and engagement in philanthropy.

TWICE AS NICE

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Support a nonproﬁt and make someone smile with gifts that do double duty.

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Get a feel for the staggering amount of generosity that fuels local nonproﬁt organizations and their missions.

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A family philanthropy toolkit from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation gets your family into the giving game.

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welcome

PUBLISHER

Ivy Bayer EDITOR

Sue Goldberg ART DIRECTORS

hat a treat for the team here to work on this inaugural issue of Cincinnati GIVES, offering up the energy and power of stories from our nonprofit community and its supporters. That energy and power can be inspiring. I remember several years back when hate literature littered the driveways of the Cincinnati suburb where I live. A group of churches and people of conscience united in response, and from those nascent efforts a nonprofit was born. Its mission remains to soundly affirm human dignity and encourage a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion. I participated throughout the early years of that group and watched fearless individuals and faith community leaders stand and support human rights in the face of harassment from white supremacists. That up close and personal involvement gave me a greater appreciation of the courage, creativity, and relentless work that goes into building a nonprofit organization. In this guide to charitable giving, we hope to introduce you to the courage, creativity, and passion of those who want to make Greater Cincinnati a stronger and more vibrant community. Check out Rick Bird’s piece on new ways to foster a more engaged philanthropy (page 8) or Brent Coleman’s interviews with six local folks who share their views on why they give (page 14). The creative juices were really flowing here at the magazine in order to deliver a beautiful as well as interesting publication into readers’ hands. Our GIVES art director, Jen Kawanari, went over and above in conceptualizing the heartwarming cover, in addition to building lots of visual interest into Sarah Mullins’s By the Numbers (page 10) and designing the family-giving game board (page 96), which lays out tips on getting your family more involved in the giving process. We hope the info you find here will help you discover your passion and explore new ways to give. In turn, we’re feeling renewed and inspired in our daily lives from getting to tell the stories of those around us who are doing such great things.

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Social Venture Partners, a group of engaged philanthropists, draws on the passion and the entrepreneurial spirit of the venture capital, startup community model. For example, SVP donors, known as “partners,” don’t just give. They “invest” in nonproﬁts, known as “investees.” Most significantly, partners volunteer their time and skills working with the investees. An international giving network founded in Seattle, SVP came to Cincinnati in 2007 and became an immediate hit, attracting people who want to do more than write a check. Partners make an annual contribution: $6,000 for families, $3,000 for individuals and $1,500 for young professionals. Each year one nonprofit is selected to get $20,000 a year for three years. The partners then volunteer their time. “It’s whatever the need is—strategic planning, marketing, communication, finance—any kind of business skill our partners can bring to the table,” says Lauren Merten, SVP executive director. “It’s amplified giving for people who want to collectively invest time, talent, and grant money in innovative ways to strengthen local nonproﬁts. They help these nonprofits be successful and sustainable beyond what just a grant might do.” Among the investees during the last several years are a Lawn Life Skyward, Family

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Purpose & Passion

Nurturing Center, the Civic Garden Center, Imago, and Gorman Heritage Farm. “Our investees all say the money is nice, but it was the connections and expertise they received that helped them get to the next level,” Merten says.

People’s Liberty is a selfdescribed “philanthropic laboratory” launched in 2014 with the professed goal of testing the basic model of foundation philanthropy. Instead of giving to nonprofit institutions, it gives money only to individuals. CEO Eric Avner hopes that subtle change will lead to gamechanging results. According to Avner, the experiment will test the theory that leveraging small grants to individuals with clever ideas will ultimately unleash a core group of civic change agents. As he puts it: “Can we build a community of doers by investing in place and people?” People’s Liberty is an offshoot of the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. /U.S. Bank Foundation and has an annual grant budget of just under $500,000. People’s Liberty gives out three types of grants each year: 16 Project Grants of $10,000; three Globe Grants of $15,000 for installations in its storefront; and two Haile Fellowships of $100,000 each, similar to the MacArthur Genius Grants. The Haile Fellows have already started some intriguing initiatives. For example, one local musician has set

up a project connecting local advertisers with the work of area musicians for use of their music in ad campaigns. Another is connecting millennials rehabbing their homes with retired building and trade craftsmen to learn about home repair and remodeling. The Project Grants have ranged from quirky to utilitarian. There are urban gardens, public art, and science projects. There is the plan to place giant beanbags at public buildings, and one recipient has built a ¾ mile–long scale model of the solar system in Salway Park. Avner says People’s Liberty is set to end in 2020 and be evaluated on how effective it was in its larger goal of nurturing individual ideas and passion to drive civic change and betterment. “A $10,000 grant may not change the world, but that person could be set on a path to make a difference in this community,” Avner says.

The giving circle may be one of the oldest forms of charitable work dating back hundreds of years, usually in the form of aid societies founded by women. The power of that concept lives on with Impact 100, a Cincinnati collective giving network founded in 2001 by Wendy Steele. She started asking others to make a $1,000 donation, pooling resources to give grants in $100,000 chunks. “The model resonates with women—it enables an individual to make an enduring

difference in the community...,” says Clare O’Brien, an Impact 100 board member. “Our...process builds trust between our members and provides assurance that...donations will be used efficiently for a compelling purpose.” Recently celebrating its 15th anniversary, Impact 100 now has more than 400 Cincinnati-area donors with diverse backgrounds and ages. In 2016, four nonprofits each received $101,500. They include Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship, the Women’s Crisis Center, Greater Cincinnati Construction Foundation/Woodward Career Technical High School, and St. Francis Seraph Ministries. The concept has spread nationwide and abroad with chapters donating $40 million collectively, and the Cincinnati chapter raising $3.6 million since its founding.

Transform Cincinnati, one of the newest efforts in the region, will itself raise no money and fund no projects. But it has the potential to have a major impact on the area’s most pressing needs, hoping to cultivate the next generation of mega-donors. The brainchild of former publisher Richard “Dick” Rosenthal, Transform Cincinnati is an effort to attract large donors to fund big ideas. The group acts as a facilitator, identifying and linking those capable of giving multimillion dollar donations to worthy projects.

Rosenthal thinks the community needs to have a new generation of high-net-worth donors step forward, replacing Cincinnati’s greatest generation of givers, many of whom have passed away in recent years— philanthropic luminaries such as Patricia Corbett, Carl Lindner, and Louise Nippert. Rosenthal and his late wife, Lois, have made gamechanging gifts to the arts, and most recently, Rosenthal ensured the future of UC’s Innocence Project with a $15 million endowment. His pitch to a younger generation of donors: “I ﬁnd great joy and rewards in doing this. I explain to folks that maybe they don’t need a third vacation home or a second airplane and could get a great deal more joy out of making a real difference in the community.” Transform Cincinnati has vetted several big ideas aimed at attracting major gifts of $1 million–$10 million. They include projects to fight teenage unemployment and homelessness, fund the preschool promise, spur Walnut Hills development, and boost research at the UC Cancer Institute. In the spring of 2017, Rosenthal will announce another round of vetted projects as Transform Cincinnati partners with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. “Sometimes folks want to make a difference, but don’t know where to really look or start,” Rosenthal says. “That’s the key reason for Transform Cincinnati, where we can give them a menu of ideas, and hopefully, something will click for them.” — R I C K B I R D

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By the Numbers

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

FLYING PIG MARATHON

MARCH OF DIMES OF GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY

$1.2–$1.3 MILLION

March for Babies

$1.2 MILLION Money raised in 2016

Money raised in 2016

39,692

HEART MINI

$2.8 MILLION

Includes The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky March for Babies, the Fifth Third Bank 5.3K Run for Babies, and the Clermont County March for Babies

Participants

Money raised in 2016

HEART BALL

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI

$1.25 MILLION

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Money raised in 2016

$950,000

6,400

400

Money raised in 2015

Participants

Volunteers

Ä BY THE CINCINNATIANS ARE QUICK TO GRAB THEIR WALLETS FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

SUSAN G. KOMEN Susan G. Komen Greater Cincinnati Race for the Cure

$800,000 Money raised in 2016

175 women receiving assistance with ﬁnancial need 200 women receiving screening mammograms 250 women receiving diagnostic services 200 women receiving navigation services 4,000 reached with educational materials and programs

JDRF

Cincinnatians of the Year Gala

$1.21 million Money raised in 2016

Funds help support 50 human clinical trials worldwide Research affects ~30,800 people with Type 1 diabetes locally

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Light The Night

$677,000 Money raised in 2015

What did the national organization do in 2015? Conducted 6,000 clinical trial searches for patients Funded 277 academic grants In 2015, the local LLS chapter: Assisted 269 patients with co-pay Funded $1.9 million in research grants at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Gave more than $5 million in research grants throughout the state of Ohio, including the tri-state

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RELAY FOR LIFE

$893,000 from 26 races Money raised in 2016

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER

$542,000 Money raised in 2016

NATIONAL MS SOCIETY OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER

YWCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI

Career Women of Achievement Luncheon

$697,682

Walk MS Includes Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, CincinnatiNorth, Butler County, and Adams County events

Money raised in 2016

Money raised in 2016 Helped serve 35,000 individuals annually through the YWCA Greater Cincinnati programs and services. The YWCA Greater Cincinnati’s mission is to eliminate racism; empower women; and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Bike MS: Oxford

DAN BEARD COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

$355,000

CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S

$800,000 Money raised in 2016

GOOD SCOUT AWARD LUNCHEON

$420,000

Beneﬁts 234 areas of the hospital. Participants can choose which area of the hospital they’d like to contribute to.

$541,359

Money raised in 2016

CINCINNATI WALKS FOR KIDS

Money raised in 2016

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FOR THESE LOCAL FUND-RAISING EVENTS, THAT GENEROSITY ADDS UP.

THE SPIRIT OF CINCINNATUS

BY SARAH M. MULLINS

FREESTORE FOODBANK

The Rusty Ball

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF GREATER CINCINNATI

$320,000 Money raised in 2015

Rubber Duck Regatta

Red Tie Gala

Beneﬁts more than 400 charitable organizations

$1,082,067

$437,548

CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN

Zoofari $760,000 Money raised in 2016

Zoofari funds provide important support for the zoo’s initiatives, which include the care of 500 animal and 3,000 plant species, ground-breaking conservation and reproduction work, and educational outreach programs that reach more than 330,000 students annually.

Money raised in 2016

Money raised in 2015

3 million meals

provided for families in need

165,325 Ducks Sold Hunger Walk & 5K Run

$311,000

Money raised in 2016

102 community partners beneﬁt from this event

Contributions help provide rooms for guest families at the Ronald McDonald House. It costs around $100 a night for the House to host a family, which means that the 2015 gala enabled them to provide 4,370 nights of care. With 78 families staying in the House each night, that breaks down to the equivalent of keeping the House running for 56 nights of the year.

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Twice as Nice

TWICE AS NICE YOUR SHOPPING LIST DOES DOUBLE DUTY WITH GIFTS THAT SUPPORT A WEALTH OF WORTHY CAUSES. —TA M I A S T I N S O N

1. LADYBUG ZOOTIES

Covington’s It’s Only Fair specializes in fair-trade products and items made by survivors of human trafficking. These adorable Zooties baby shoes are handcrafted in small batches in the rural villages of Kyrgyzstan, making them an ideal gift for socially conscious little ones (and their parents). 610 Main St., Covington, (859) 443-1079, $22 2. BEADED PURSE

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upscale and vintage merchandise, with all sales proceeds going to local service agencies such as the Freestore Foodbank and Lighthouse Youth Services. This beaded and ruffled vintage purse is just the right size for the requisite phone, keys, and ID necessary for a night out on the town. 1311 Main St., OverThe-Rhine, (513) 813-3982, Instagram: mannequin_OTR, $75 3. BANNED BOOKS MUG

Sales from the Friends’ Shop beneﬁt the Friends of the

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, which supports the library’s mission with special material purchases and program sponsorships throughout the year. This clever mug is heat-reactive, revealing the titles of once-banned books when ﬁlled with a hot beverage. Main library, 800 Vine St., downtown, (513) 369-6920, $12.50 4. LOVE BRUNCH

Local chef Jean-Robert de Cavel’s Family SIDS Foundation supports SIDS research,

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education, and awareness, while helping families who have lived through the heartbreak of losing a child to SIDS. Their latest project—a cookbook bursting with brunch recipes from 50 chefs with ties to Cincinnati—makes a wonderful gift for your favorite host. eatplaygive. net, $50 5. CALLA MAPPLETHORPE CANDLE

Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center provides diverse arts experiences designed to challenge, entertain,

and educate. The CAC Store supports the museum via merchandise that harkens to past and present exhibitions, such as this lily-and-lavenderscented candle celebrating Robert Mapplethorpe’s exquisite ﬂower still lifes. 44 E. Sixth St., downtown, (513) 345-8400, contemporary artscenter.org, $54 6. BULLHORN NECKLACE

SoHza Sisters focuses on limited-edition jewelry crafted by women around the world, with 15 percent of every purchase going to a lo-

cal women’s cause. This sleek, sterling-silver chain necklace uses bull horn and upcycled tin collected by Rwandan women widowed by war and makes a strong style statement. sohza.com, $165 7. FITTED ZIP HOODIE

Northside-based Lur Apparel’s sustainable womenswear is made of 100 percent recycled materials. They ensure that their partners offer fair wages, and a portion of their profits benefit impoverished women. Their classic, fitted hoodie is the perfect layering

piece for a chilly morning coffee run. lurapparel.com, $25 8. PHOENICIAN GLASS GOBLET

Ten Thousand Villages works with makers throughout the developing world, supporting their craft and providing a fair, stable income. Artisans in the West Bank city of Hebron create the bands of color in this blown glass goblet by adding reactive substances to molten recycled glass. 2011 Madison Rd., O’Bryonville, (513) 871-5840, tenthousand villages.com, $39.99

9. TELEPHONE WIRE RINGS

The art-inspired gifts and collectibles at the Taft Museum of Art’s gift shop support the museum’s operating costs as well as the artisans who create them. Telephone wire rings hand-crafted in South Africa blend interesting and unique traditional weaving techniques with modern media—as in colorful recycled phone wire—for a vibrant and sustainable statement. 316 Pike St., downtown, (513) 241-0343, taftmuseum. org, $2.50 each

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WHY I GIVE MEET A FEW OF YOUR TRI-STATE NEIGHBORS WHO ARE WORKING TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY.

By Brent Coleman / Illustration by Megan Scherer

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SMALL ORGANIZATIONS DON’T HAVE A LOT OF MONEY, SO WHAT YOU GIVE CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. [IMAGO DOES] A LOT WITH A LITTLE AND REALLY IMPACT[S] BOTH ADULTS AND KIDS IN A HUGE WAY. —BOB STAGGENBORG

Bob & Beth Staggenborg AGES

63 and 68, respectively Retired. He owned an accounting ﬁrm; she was an elementary school teacher in St. Bernard. CAUSE Environmental education ORGANIZATION Imago OCCUPATIONS

Although they live in Anderson Township, the Staggenborgs found their passion for volunteering with like-minded people in East Price Hill, where Imago and its 16-acre nature preserve are located. Imago staff and volunteers offer a variety of adult and children’s programs that foster a deeper relationship to the planet. The children’s programs, some of which last several hours a session, serve about 8,000 youth each year and are offered to Cincinnati Public Schools as well as other local school districts. “Imago just has this energy, this freshness, this immediacy with what they do with urban kids, most of whom are at risk and have no opportunity to spend time outdoors,” says Beth, who along with Bob, serves on the group’s board of directors. The couple also volunteer at the Cincinnati Nature Center.

Bob says he is especially proud of the Music in the Woods fund-raising festival that Imago hosts every fall. All proceeds go directly to supporting Imago’s programs. “It’s a great thing,” he says. “A person at that event took me aside and said ‘This is the No. 1 event I look forward to each year.’ That’s because we’re all part of a community.” He and Beth give what time and money they can to Imago because they are passionate about connecting people to nature and have seen ﬁrsthand the results Imago achieves. Beth says she has been impressed, in particular, with Jim and Eileen Schenk, who established Imago and created its base near Old St. Joseph Cemetery more than 30 years ago. “They’re the elders of the community and set an example of generous giving,” she says. “Small organizations don’t have a lot of money, so what you give can make a huge difference,” Bob says. Imago staff and volunteers, under the direction of Chris Clements, “do a lot with a little and really impact both adults and kids in a huge way.”

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OCCUPATION

Retired vice president of programs, Scripps Howard Foundation CAUSE Feeding the hungry ORGANIZATION Inter Parish Ministry

KAREN BANKSTON, PH.D. AGE

OCCUPATION

Associate Dean for Clinical Practice, Partnership, and Community Engagement, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing CAUSE Eliminating domestic violence ORGANIZATION YWCA Bankston, who is president and CEO of her own behavioral management consulting company, KDB and Associates, is a proliﬁc public speaker and award-winning volunteer. Her giving résumé is long and includes service as a volunteer or director with agencies such as St. Vincent De Paul, United Way, The Children’s Home, and the Legal Aid Society. “I am a survivor of domestic violence myself,” says the Youngstown native, who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Kent State University and her doctorate in nursing research and organizational behavior from UC. She began volunteering at

the YWCA more than 25 years ago and was one of its 2001 Career Women of Achievement. “The YWCA is helping young women and not-so-young women establish themselves in terms of their own self esteem, providing the resources and support they need to live their own lives. “I’ve been so impressed with the work they were doing, I immediately became a volunteer. I have a passion about their work because of my own personal history. I believe so much in lifting others up. I have been more successful than I ever imagined, and I feel obligated to give something back.” Bankston continues to draw inspiration from her family, particularly her maternal grandparents and her mother who are now deceased. “No matter what they had, if they were able to give, they did,” she says. “That led me to believe you can make a difference. I’ve been blessed to be a blessing to somebody else.”

Porter has won national and local awards for volunteerism benefiting the journalism profession, Cincinnati nonprofits, and her Terrace Park community. But she considers support for Inter Parish Ministry her most vital contribution of all. “Hunger typically isn’t visible,” Porter says. “A job loss or medical emergency can destroy even a firm financial foundation, leaving people who’ve never needed a hand-

up in dire straits.” The nonproﬁt organization where Porter volunteers has served Clermont County and eastern Hamilton County for more than 52 years. It distributes food and clothing at locations in Newtown, Batavia, and Amelia and has a mobile pantry that distributes food in a farmers’ market style to remote areas. “With the mobile pantry, IPM takes food to where the need exists,” Porter says. “It’s a real safety net.” Porter attributes her affinity for volunteer work to a 39-year career with the E.W. Scripps Company and the role model she sees in Scripps CEO Rich Boehne. “It’s a company that makes service part of its culture, starting with a chief executive who truly has a servant’s heart,” says Porter, who jump-starts every school day by helping her daughter teach kindergartners in the Mariemont School District. “An hour of volunteer work, a couple of canned goods, or even a few dollars in the hands of organizations like IPM can go a long way toward helping people through hard times,” she says. “These simple volunteer acts are the dues we pay for strong communities.”

I BELIEVE SO MUCH IN LIFTING OTHERS UP. I HAVE BEEN MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN I EVER IMAGINED, AND I FEEL OBLIGATED TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK. —KAREN BANKSTON, PH.D.

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FRED MYRTLE AGE

OCCUPATION

Director of Chapter Operations, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity CAUSE Raise awareness of mental illness and prevent suicide ORGANIZATION American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Five years ago while he was a senior at the University of San Diego, Oxford resident Fred Myrtle lost his father to suicide. “It was the hardest thing I ever experienced,” he says, but it moved him to talk openly about dealing with the stigma of mental illness. Working a crisis hotline helped his recovery, as did Ironman competitions in which he swims, cycles, runs, thinks about his father, and seeks inner peace. Two days before what would have been his father’s 57th birthday in 2015, Myrtle completed the Ironman Louisville race, ﬁnishing 53rd in the 25–29 age bracket. His goal was to raise $5,700 for the

American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, but he exceeded expectations and raised $7,400. The money goes to help AFSP build educational programs and better public policy and to support the survivors of suicide loss like him. He used the fundraising website CrowdRise.com to land donors and support the AFSP’s Out of the Darkness Walks, which honor loved ones, raise funds, and save lives. “It creates an important community,” Myrtle says of the program. “It’s really about speaking up and speaking out about mental illness. It makes it less scary and allows people not to suffer silently. It can be incredibly powerful to surround yourself with people whose lives have been impacted by suicide. “There’s such a very obvious, real stigma attached to mental illness, particularly suicide,” Myrtle says. “People don’t want to talk about it.” Myrtle says it is likely he’ll register at CrowdRise again to honor his father’s 60th birthday with another Ironman. This time, his goal is to raise $10,000.

Hannah & Aaron Leow AGES

26 and 24, respectively She is a studio and volunteer coordinator at Visionaries + Voices; he is a utility engineer with The Kroger Co. CAUSE Helping people out of poverty ORGANIZATION CityLink Center, West End OCCUPATIONS

Hannah and Aaron, both University of Cincinnati graduates, volunteered during college with CityLink, a faith-based, nonproﬁt partnership of Cincinnati churches that targets poverty. They belonged to The Navigators, a student ministry of UC friends seeking spiritual direction in their lives and fun within a tight community. Hannah, who grew up in Hamilton, has served on the committee that organizes CityLink’s major fund-raiser, MashUp, in which about 600 people gather to share live music, art, dance, and interactive art projects that spotlight the need to raise people out of poverty through employment, education, and ﬁnancial literacy. Aaron, originally from Toledo, has tutored CityLink clients seeking their GED diplomas. “Everybody at CityLink is walking through some kind of poverty,” Aaron observes. “We

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go through it together, whether it’s financial poverty, physical poverty, or spiritual poverty.” Giving, Aaron says, is something his father encouraged, particularly in the days before Aaron went off to college. “My father said ‘Make sure you are giving the money you have and the available time,’” he recalls. Volunteering, he says, has been “a breath of fresh air ... a time to go and not think about yourself. I found that I grew to care for specific people, GED students like Anthony and Jerome. I really grew to care for those two guys.” Hannah served two years at CityLink through the AmeriCorps VISTA national community service organization. She says she is inspired to give her time and money by a passage in the Bible, Matthew 10:8, which says in part: “Freely you have received, freely give.” “We both definitely have a heart for the city of Cincinnati,” she says. “Poverty is a big issue in Cincinnati, and we give financially, and we give by serving as volunteers.” Aaron says he and Hannah support CityLink because it teaches people “that they are valuable, that they are cared for, and that Jesus loves them…that they have a lot to contribute.”

I LIKE TO GIVE BACK. MANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS REQUIRE NOT ONLY MONEY BUT ALSO PEOPLE’S TIME. I LIKE TO GIVE MY TIME TO HOPEFULLY AFFECT SOME CHANGE. — TANIA CARREÓN-VALENCIA

TANIA CARREÓN-VALENCIA AGE

OCCUPATION

Research epidemiologist, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; volunteer associate professor of environmental health, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine CAUSE Spaying, neutering, and matching sheltered cats with new owners ORGANIZATION Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic (OAR), Madisonville Tania Carreón-Valencia, who earned her master’s degree in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and her doctorate degree in epidemiology at UC, began volunteering at OAR more than 15 years ago and has done “pretty much everything there.” Her more recent roles have been to raise funds and help at adoption events that OAR holds in places such as PetSmart in Oakley. A mother of one, Carreón-Valencia also volunteers with the UC Department of Family Medicine at a free clinic for Belterra Race Track employees, many of whom are Spanish-speaking, as well as her daughter’s school

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and synchronized swimming team. As a result, she spends less time at OAR these days, but she notes, “You don’t have to dedicate too much time. Giving a few hours a month helps enormously. “I like to give back. Many nonproﬁt organizations require not only money but also people’s time. I like to give my time to hopefully affect some change.” She chose to volunteer with OAR, she says, because “it makes a difference in the lives of not only cats but also people. You’d be surprised.” She has drawn a lot of inspiration from OAR Executive Director Liz Johnson, who manages 20 staff members and about 200 volunteers. “[Liz] is the most selﬂess person I have ever met. She has dedicated so much time to the organization despite having a full-time job.” When Carreón-Valencia started volunteering at OAR, she recalls that it was located in the basement of a business. Now due mainly to Johnson’s leadership, she says, “It’s a beautiful facility that does so much more than sheltering cats.”

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A GUIDE TO GREATER CINCINNATI NONPROFITS Learn more about our local nonproﬁt organizations—how they serve our community and those in need—throughout the pages that follow.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Pets In Need

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

Children, Inc.

Lindner Center of HOPE

St. Vincent de Paul

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ArtsWave

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NONPROFIT PROFILE INDEX A Child’s Hope Int’l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Angel’s Rest Animal Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ArtsWave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ArtWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Athenaeum of Ohio – Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary . . . . . . . . . 30 The Beacon Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cincinnati Museum Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cincinnati Parks Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Lindner Center of HOPE . . . . . . . . 78

Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 CityLink Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Crayons to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . 60

Brighton Center, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Caring Partners International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Center for Addiction Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Crossroad Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center . . . . . . 80 Pets in Need of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 82 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati . . . . . . . . 86 spca cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

DePaul Cristo Rey High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Friars Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

ChangingGears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Children, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services . . . . 68

Children’s Heart Association of Cincinnati . . . . . . . 44

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . 70

The Children’s Home of Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati . . . . 72

The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Save the date and take part in the Crowdrise Cincinnati GIVES Challenge presented by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and hosted by Cincinnati Magazine. The challenge goes live on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at noon. The nonproﬁt that raises the most during the challenge wins a $15,000 donation; second place receives $6,000; and third place receives $3,000. Bonus challenges each week also allow charities to win thousands of dollars for their cause. All nonproﬁts keep the money they raise during the campaign, which runs through December 27, 2016.

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A Child’s Hope Int’l

ESTABLISHED

2008

MISSION To motivate and mobilize the church and the community to serve the orphans and vulnerable children of the world through adoption, foster care, orphan care, and humanitarian relief.

children a day receive help and hope— every day of the year. More than 50,000 volunteers of all ages and abilities have been engaged as solution providers extending hope to the children of the world. More than 90 percent of all donations go directly to program expenses. LEADERSHIP

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

There are more than 143 million orphans in the world and over 500,000 children in U.S. foster care, while another 30,000 children die daily from hunger-related causes around the world. Another 4,500 children perish from the lack of safe drinking water. Our highly acclaimed Hands Against HungerTM, CleanWaterforOrphansTM, and Hope BoxTM programs allow people of all ages to produce high protein food, clean water supplies, and life packs, which are distributed locally, regionally, and internationally. As a result more than 10,000 orphans and vulnerable

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Holiday in Lights (through Christmas) • Cookies for Orphans, January 25, 2017 • World Water Day, March 2017 • Child Hunger Week Project, April 2017 • The Children Are Waiting Conference on Adoption and Foster Care, September 2017

Executives Lawrence Bergeron, Founder and Executive Director Bill Perry, Director of Operations Cheryl Kemp, Manager of Finance and Administration Don Tedrick, Manager of Facilities Board of Directors Elizabeth Bergeron Christian & Colleen Bunse Craig & Lisa Hawkins Paul & Deanna Linsley Mark Morris Sam & Donna Zalatoris

2430 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 771-2244 TheChildrenAreWaiting.org

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Angel’s Rest Animal Sanctuary

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Events • Black Friday Angel’s Rest Style, November 25, 2016, with unadvertised hourly sales, hourly rafﬂes, and free gift wrapping. Find lots of animals for adoption and refreshments. • Angel’s Rest Christmas Spectacular, December 10, 2016, at the Thrift Store includes Roaming Writers representing and selling their published work, Christmas Pet Costume Parade, Holiday Cookies and Dessert Bake Sale, unadvertised store sales, pets for adoption, and refreshments. Volunteer opportunities • Walk and love on animals, seniors and otherwise; ELDER PAWS volunteers are needed to help with pet transport, screening, administration, graphic design, and public relations. ESTABLISHED MISSION

2009

Saving lives one companion animal at a time.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Angel’s Rest Animal Sanctuary has always sought to help seniors—human, canine, feline, and others. By launching the ELDER PAWS program this year, the homebound/senior-companion pet connection is bridged even further. We speciﬁcally search nearby kill shelters for pets deemed “unadoptable” by others due to their advanced age, terminal condition, chronic ailments, open wounds, disabilities, and even temperament issues, all of which place these loving pets ﬁrst in line for euthanasia. As a result, we have established ourselves as a pet-hospice type facility, which provides around-the-clock critical care. We operate a thrift store where donated items are resold at low cost to the community. Additionally, we support nearby churches and two homeless shelters in Cincinnati by donating surplus clothing and other items.

Needs • Sanctuary building rehabilitation: new roof, new windows, security, outdoor runs, painting, ﬂoor coverings, plumbing, etc. • Hydrotherapy tank for senior arthritic pets and those recovering from orthopedic surgeries

LEADERSHIP

Perla Medina-Kinne, Founder, Chairperson, President, and Executive Director Michael Kinne, Cofounder, Vice Chair, Vice President Suzanne Lipps, Director in Charge of Animal Care Christopher Armogida, Director in Charge of IT Lynda Herndon, Deputy Executive Director James Powers, Thrift Store Manager Laura Medina, Assistant Thrift Store Manager Kate Powers, Treasurer, Secretary, Executive Assistant for Sanctuary and Store Operations

Sanctuary: 1273 W. Ohio Pike Amelia, OH 45102 (513) 947-ARAS (2727) Thrift Store: 1374 W. Ohio Pike Amelia, OH 45102 (513) 947-2729 AngelsRestAnimalSanctuary.org

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Providing A Safe Haven For Homeless Pets In Need Of Rehoming, Rehabilitation Or Hospice Care Since 2009 Specializing in giant breeds of dogs, critical and hospice care for homeless animals, as well as bridging the human-pet connection through adoption, FOSTER FOR LIFE Program and the ELDER PAWS© Program.

Sanctuary: 513-947-ARAS (2727) 2016 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR as voted by Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities 2016 TOP RATED CHARITY ² *UHDW1RQ3URÀ WV RUJ BRONZE MEMBER – Guidestar.org

Operating a 10,000 square-foot thrift store in the heart of Amelia, Ohio. 100% of proceeds assist in funding sanctuary operations. Donations of new or slightly used items for resale are always needed. Pick up and delivery of donated goods is available.

1374 W. Ohio Pike, Amelia, OH 45102 Store: 513-947-2729

AngelsRestAnimalSanctuary.org

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ArtsWave

ESTABLISHED

1927

MISSION

ArtsWave is a leader and catalyst in Greater Cincinnati, advancing the vitality and vibrancy of our communities by mobilizing the creative energy of our region. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY With the help of tens of thousands of donors, ArtsWave supports the work of more than 100 arts organizations making an impact in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metro region. As a leader for the arts sector and the community, ArtsWave awards impact-based grants and services to major institutions, community arts centers, and smaller cultural organizations. We also provide services to the community, such as CincyArtsGuide.com, our free online arts and entertainment calendar, to engage more people in the

arts that make Greater Cincinnati amazing. Our Blueprint for Collective Action focuses and leverages the power of the arts to help build a more vibrant economy and more connected community across our region. LEADERSHIP

• Macy’s Arts Sampler, February 18–19, 2017 • CincySings, April 19, 2017 • Toast to the Arts, ongoing event. Dine out at Cincinnati’s leading restaurants, breweries, and bars and give back to the arts at the same time.

Alecia Kintner, President & CEO Teri Haught, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Tara Townsend, Chief Impact Strategy Ofﬁcer 2016–2017 Board of Trustees, Officers Lisa Sauer, Chair Teresa Tanner, Vice Chair Andre S. Valentine, Secretary James Zimmerman, Treasurer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• 2017 ArtsWave Community Campaign for the Arts, February–April 2017

20 E. Central Parkway, Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 871-2787 theartswave.org

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ArtWorks

ESTABLISHED

1996

MISSION ArtWorks transforms people and places through investments in creativity. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY ArtWorks is an award-winning nonproﬁt founded in 1996 as an arts-based workforce development, job training, and employment program for Cincinnati youth. Today, ArtWorks is the largest employer of visual artists in the region, hiring more than 3,000 area youth, 2,000 professional artists, and training 300 creative entrepreneurs to date. When you support ArtWorks, you help shape the future of local youth and our region. ArtWorks’ Apprentice Program employs teens, ages 14–21, to work alongside professional artists. Apprentices are hired through a competitive application process and more than half come from

Cincinnati’s most underserved and vulnerable neighborhoods. Together we transform Greater Cincinnati through our Mural Program that has produced 132 murals in more than 36 Cincinnati neighborhoods and seven nearby cities. Your donation helps create more public art and more meaningful job opportunities for our youth. LEADERSHIP

Board Executive Committee Eric Avner Ric Booth, Finance Chair Sarah Brown, President Tim Elsbrock, Vice President David Herriman John Korn, Past President Eric Lanter, Development Chair Emma Off, Nominating Chair Mu Sinclaire

Top Executive Tamara Harkavy, CEO + Artistic Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Adopt an Apprentice. • Sponsor a mural. • Take a mural tour. • For a complete list of ArtWorks programs, visit ArtWorksCincinnati.org.

20 E. Central Pkwy., Suite 100 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 333-0388 ArtWorksCincinnati.org

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The Athenaeum of Ohio – Mount St. Mary’s Seminary

ESTABLISHED

LEADERSHIP

1829

MISSION The Athenaeum of Ohio is the premier center of Catholic formation, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, for future priests, deacons, lay ministers, and all who want to follow faithfully Christ and serve His mission by fulﬁlling their vocation in the Church. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Athenaeum prepares seminarians, deacons, and lay ministers to lead the Church and change the world. Mount St. Mary’s Seminary educates men to serve as priests. While studying for the priesthood, seminarians are involved in apostolic works such as parish ministry, high school education programs, prison ministry, hospital ministry, soup kitchens, and pregnancy support centers. The Lay Pastoral Ministry Program and Special Studies Program offer education and formation for lay adults, including graduate, non-degreed, and continuing education offerings in theology, scripture, Catholic studies, and pastoral ministry. Lay students come from all walks of life to prepare to serve within families, schools, parishes, nonproﬁt agencies, and workplaces more effectively. The Deacon Formation Program educates men to serve in parish ministry and the care of the poor.

Very Rev. Benedict O’Cinnsealaigh, President/Rector Rev. Anthony Brausch, Vice-Rector Mr. Dennis Eagan, Vice President for Finance and Administration Rev. David Endres, Academic Dean Dr. Susan McGurgan, Director Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Mr. Kyle Isaack, Director of Advancement The Athenaeum Board of Trustees Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, Chairman Very Rev. Benedict D. O’Cinnsealaigh, President Rev. Gerald E. Bensman Bishop Joseph R. Binzer Mr. Michael J. Conaton Mr. Robert A. Conway Sr. Mrs. Mary Lois Conway Drath Mr. Frank A. Gilardi Jr. Mr. Gary J. Gruber Mr. Terence L. Horan Mr. Gregory Ionna Mr. Thomas A. Joseph Mr. Donald L. Keller Jr. Mr. Richard B. Kelly Mrs. Jane D. Klare Mr. Gary R. Massa Bishop George V. Murry, SJ Rev. Msgr. William B. Neuhaus, VF Mr. L. S. Trey Rouse III

Deacon Leon H. Schellman Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Singler Mr. John P. Tafaro Bishop Daniel E. Thomas Mr. Thomas G. Wimberg Mrs. Peggy E. Zink OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Contributions welcome for: • Bishop Fenwick Society • St. Gregory Legacy Society • Educational Scholarships • Athenaeum Chorale and Music Program • Organ Fund for the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great • Grounds Beautiﬁcation • Annual Giving

6616 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 233-6161 athenaeum.edu

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Lead the Church. Change the World.

The Athenaeum of Ohio – Mount St. Mary’s Seminary prepares leaders to serve the Church and change the world. Through education, social ministry and prayer we continue to prepare future leaders to share the values of Jesus locally and globally. Your prayers and ﬁnancial support will help us to help them change the world.

www.athenaeum.edu

513.233.6161

6616 Beechmont Avenue • Cincinnati, Ohio 45230

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The Beacon Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation

ESTABLISHED

2009

MISSION The Beacon Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation was formed as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to support scientiﬁc research as well as the education of orthopaedic medicine to physicians, healthcare providers (i.e., athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical residents, orthopaedic fellows), and the general community to increase their awareness and understanding of the latest breakthroughs in prevention and treatment of orthopaedic disorders and injuries. The foundation’s focus is to advise, assess, and enhance the advancements of new technology in orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Beacon Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation serves as a professional training site for Sports Medicine Fellows. The foundation’s fellowship program has graduated eight orthopaedic and osteopathic physicians in the last ﬁve years. The fellowship program began in 2012 under the supervision of Timothy Kremchek, M.D., of Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

LEADERSHIP

Jaideep Chunduri, M.D., Medical Director Mary Ellen Pope, CFO, Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Fund-raiser • Annual Beacon Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation Golf Tournament Volunteer service • High School and College Cadaveric Bio Skills labs leaders • Anatomical Research teachers and presenters for annual labs devoted to young enthusiastic students with a strong desire to study medicine Donor Needs Cultivation of partnerships from Greater Cincinnati businesses with a strong desire to assist in the procurement of reference materials, educational biomedical supplies, and technological applications for the advancement of medical education.

500 E. Business Way Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 354-3700 beaconortho.com

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At the Beacon Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation,

We Have A Vision For The Future

“The kids were impressed, excited to share their experience, and now so motivated to move forward. Many of them have the dream of following a career in the medical ﬁeld. I know that last week helped them solidify how much they want to follow this dream!” - Jean Becker, Biology Teacher, Highlands High School

“Thank you, thank you! We greatly appreciate the opportunity Beacon has provided to our students through the Bioskills Lab. Beacon truly provides a one-of-a-kind experience.” - Holly Lowden, Science Dept. Chair Anatomy/Biology/EnviSci Teacher, Anderson High School

“We had such an excellent time yesterday and my students and I learned so much about the spine. The program provided so many hands-on opportunities where the students felt like they were learning so many things!” - Hannah Huseman, Upper School Science Teacher Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

To donate or learn more about the Beacon Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation, visit our website: beaconortho.com/about-beacon/research-education 500 E. Business Way • Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 354-3700 • beaconortho.com Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Ltd. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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Brighton Center, Inc. LEADERSHIP

Tammy Weidinger, President and CEO Wonda Winkler, Executive Vice President June Miller, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Melissa Hall Sommer, Senior Director Family Economic Success Board of Directors, Executive Committee Jeremy A. Hayden, Chair Susan McDonald, Vice Chair Michael D. Napier, Treasurer David R. Fleischer, Secretary Anne Busse, Past Board Chair Thomas Stoll, Member At Large OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Make a donation to help support our 41 programs and services serving 49,850 individuals last year. • Atttend the Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children on February 23, 2017, Northern Kentucky Convention Center. • Attend Brighton Center’s gala on June 3, 2017, at Drees Pavilion. • Brighton Center welcomes volunteers and has year-round volunteer needs for individuals and groups. Two upcoming volunteer opportunities are: • Holiday Drive volunteers from December 7 to 18. Assist with sorting, delivering, and more. • Volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Assist families and seniors with low or ﬁxed incomes to avoid expensive tax preparation fees and help them claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, which can help families withstand unexpected economic changes and reduce poverty. • For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Beth Hodge at (859) 491-8303 ext. 2331 or bhodge@brightoncenter.com

ESTABLISHED

1966

MISSION To create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Brighton Center wraps a community of support around individuals and families by tackling the issues that prevent people from becoming self-sufficient, removing the barriers they face, and creating hope so that goals can be achieved and dreams realized. From our modest beginnings in 1966, we have grown to provide a wide range of programs and services, which include meeting basic needs, adult and early childhood education, workforce development, substance abuse recovery for women, affordable housing, financial education and counseling, youth services, and neighborhood based programs. Our comprehensive approach to bundling services and programs allows us to meet the often complex needs of a family as they become our partners in creating change.

P.O. Box 325 Newport, KY 41072 (859) 491-8303 brightoncenter.com

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HOPE CHANGES EVERYTHING â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wondered what my kids think of how I have done in life, but never really asked. One day, my son, who is 20 years old, said to me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom, the way I see it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brighton Center was your foundation. They helped you build this little cement block to help you build your house on, and you continued building until \RX EXLOW WKDW KRXVH 6RPHWLPHV WKLQJV IHOO RII DQG \RX KDG WR Âż[ that part by going back to Brighton Center and learning how to do something else.â&#x20AC;? He then said â&#x20AC;&#x153;but eventually, you took that house and you let your kids build their own foundation off of it.â&#x20AC;? That let me know that he was really proud. My journey with Brighton Center began when I was a teenager at Homeward Bound Shelter. They have helped me throughout my ZKROH OLIH FRQWLQXH WR NHHS EXLOGLQJ VSHFLÂżFDOO\ WKURXJK %ULJKWRQ Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Employment Training to become a Medical Assistant. I am now currently employed full-time at St. Elizabeth Healthcare as a registered pharmacy technician. I am just one of the many families that have been helped. Brighton Center is like family. They give you the resources and guidance you need to get whatever you want accomplished. â&#x20AC;&#x153; - TAMMY

Your support changes lives OUR IMPACT OVER THE LAST SEVEN YEARS

51,735 individuals (or 25,137 families) received help during a crisis, had a basic need met, or received a connection to other services in the community.

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%ULJKWRQ &HQWHU EHOLHYHV VHOI VXIÂżFLHQF\ LV taking responsibility to provide for yourself and your family using available resources to maintain the best quality of life possible. Our comprehensive approach to bundling services and programs allows us to meet the RIWHQ FRPSOH[ QHHGV RI D IDPLO\ EDVHG RQ their individual circumstances.

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3,357 homeless and runaway youth received crisis services at Homeward Bound Shelter.

2,011 women were served residentially through Brighton Recovery Center for Women. 79% UHSRUWHG QR UHODSVH VL[ PRQWKV after completion of phase 1.

To learn more about Brighton Center or to give a gift of HOPE, please visit www.brightoncenter.com

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Caring Partners International Partners receives, less than 3 percent— less than 3 cents per dollar—is used for overhead. LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors Rev. Roy W. Cline, Chairman & Director Carolyn S. Crawford, M.D., Director Charles O. Dillard, M.D., Medical Director & Director Alex D. Gamber, D.D.S., Director Charles D. Kline, M.D., Director Richard J. Lalli, Treasurer/Secretary & Director Janis M. Lerer, RN, LSW (Retired), Director Robert J. Lerer, M.D., Director Daniel C. Love, M.D., Vice Chairman & Director Daniel L. Million, Director Adam G. Reed, D.C., President & Director John H. Reuter, M.D., Director Lisa M. Ward, D.O., Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Events • Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact: Caring Partners Annual Banquet, April 6, 2017, The Savannah Center, West Chester

ESTABLISHED

1992

MISSION Caring Partners International (CPI) is a Christian ministry that equips churches to use healthcare to meet the physical and spiritual needs of their local communities. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Neighborhood churches are in a unique position to reach those in need within their own communities, but oftentimes these same churches lack even basic resources. Caring Partners equips these local churches, donating medical supplies, treatment, and training to provide tools to build lasting outreach. In 2015, through donations of personal care products, home health materials, and multivitamins to its local church partners, Caring Partners served more than 20,000 people in the tri-state region.

And Caring Partners’ efforts reach far beyond the tri-state. Through global church partnerships, CPI provides physical and spiritual care to a world in need, including countries in Central & South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. In cooperation with Christian leaders and indigenous healthcare providers, Caring Partners takes medical mission teams overseas, setting up mobile clinics in church buildings. Working hand-inhand with indigenous physicians and churches provides an opportunity for neighbors to reach neighbors through the provision of healthcare and the hope of the Gospel. Last year, CPI impacted 27 countries, serving more than 65,000 people, through donations of medical care and materials, all in cooperation with local churches and Christian healthcare facilities. And for every donated dollar of cash and medical supplies that Caring

Service opportunities • Healthcare providers of all types for international medical mission trips; contact missions@caringpartners.org for additional info. • Volunteers to sort and package medical supplies and materials; contact info@caringpartners.org. • Corporate service projects are available for companies to assist with local needs. Contact ofﬁce@caringpartners.org • Mission outreach to help your church share the Gospel here at home and overseas; contact Adam Reed, D.C., at Caring Partners at (937) 743-2744. Donations • Personal care products and medical supplies; contact Andrew Wienhoff at a.wienhoff@caringpartners.org.

(937) 743-2744 caringpartners.org

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Reaching the World Through Health Care “The multivitamins we have received from Caring Partners will help our inner-city church reach out to families and children impacted by homelessness and the heroin crisis in southwestern Ohio.” – Pastor Felix Russo • New Life Mission, Hamilton, Ohio “Donations we have received from Zion Church & Caring Partners are helping our schools improve our students’ health, which increases their capacity to learn.” – Janie Allen-Blue, RN, BS, MSN • Madisonville SMART Elementary/Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy

“And He sent them to preach the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.” – Luke 9:2 caringpartners.org • 937-743-2744

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Center for Addiction Treatment CAT’s Patient Support Services enhance a patient’s journey to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Peer Mentors encourage current patients, while helping them prepare for the transition post-treatment. Our Continuing Care Program supports those in recovery as they work toward graduation from CAT’s short-term treatment program. CAT’s Strengthening Families Program is a rolling, four-week education session during which family members learn about the disease of addiction and how to begin the healing process. LEADERSHIP

Sandra (Sandi) L. Kuehn, President and CEO Ronald Derstadt, Vice President of Administrative Services Michael Rosen, Vice President of Clinical Services Deborah Frankowski, M.D., Medical Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• CAT-Walk is held in June, Veterans Park, Green Township and is a noncompetitive 5K walk. Tickets are $25 per person or a family 4-pack for $75. • Volunteer opportunities are available for CAT-Walk in the areas of registration, walk monitors, food station helpers, raffle helpers, T-shirt sales and distribution, set up, and take down. • Donations of gently used men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, hoodies, etc. • Donations of new underwear, socks, shower shoes (flip-flops), toiletries, and reading glasses. • Donations of G or PG-rated movies on DVD and craft items for our detox patients. • Donations of office and maintenance supplies. • Financial support to cover the gap between public funding and the actual services we provide. Last year, we provided nearly $400,000 in unfunded care to people in need. ESTABLISHED

1970

MISSION Saving lives and rebuilding families by providing recovery tools for lifelong recovery from addiction. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY At CAT, individuals seeking recovery from addiction will find a compassionate, professional staff using the latest scientific advancements to provide treatment and encouragement in a clean, safe environment. Through an array of services that include detoxification, short-term residential treatments, an outpatient medication treatment program, and ambulatory detox, we are dedicated to guiding individuals on a path to personal freedom and recovery from addiction.

830 Ezzard Charles Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 381-6672 catsober.org

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Admitting you need help is hard. But once you do, your fight becomes winnable. The right support system — one that links the patient, medical professionals and a supportive recovery community — restores hope and puts Recovery Within Reach. Center for Addiction Treatment: providing tools for alcoholism and addiction recovery since 1970. • Medically-monitored detox • Residential treatment • Centrally located • Affordable

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ChangingGears

ESTABLISHED

2013

proved clients at half their market value, with a no-interest loan.

MISSION ChangingGears provides affordable vehicles to people who are working their way out of poverty. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY ChangingGears uses car ownership to empower those committed to working their way out of poverty by offering a hand up, rather than a hand out. When our clients have access to affordable, private transportation, they’re able to ﬁnd jobs that are not limited by the bus system’s routes and schedules; save time getting to work, dropping off kids to childcare, and accomplishing other daily tasks; and experience empowerment through earned ownership of their vehicle.

Vehicle Purchase Program Donated cars are restored and sold to ap-

Vehicle Repair Program While paying off their loans, clients have access to a discounted maintenance and repair program to keep their cars safe and reliable. LEADERSHIP

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donate your car – We’ll take ANY car in ANY condition. • Volunteer to help in our shop – No experience needed. • Make a cash donation – It’s how we keep the shop running. • Spread the word – Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Executives Joel Bokelman, President Katie Frazier, Program Director Matt Cunningham, Operations Director Board of Directors Tim Burgoyne J.R. Foster Betheny Herr Austin Musser Dan Pﬂaum Brad Trauth

1995 Central Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 357-2004 Changing-gears.org

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Children, Inc.

ESTABLISHED

1977

MISSION We advance the success of young children by partnering with families, professionals, and the community through exemplary services, training, research, and advocacy. We accomplish our mission within a culture of innovation, collaboration, and shared leadership. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Children, Inc.’s vision is that all children are ready to succeed in school and life. For the past 40 years, we have worked toward this goal by providing the highest quality childcare to families from all income levels. Our method involves partnering with families to ensure success for parents as well as children. Children, Inc. has an inhouse brain-research team that looks into the

latest research as to how the brain develops in the ﬁrst ﬁve years and determines how we can capitalize on those moments as much as possible. LEADERSHIP

• Children, Inc.’s Annual Golf Outing, June 22, 2017, Twin Oaks Golf Course, Covington • Support Children, Inc. through the Kroger Plus Rewards and AmazonSmiles Programs.

Rick Hulefeld, CEO Shannon Starkey-Taylor, COO Board of Directors Mark Cosimi, President Kate Smith, Vice President Steve Horn, Treasurer Monica McGloin, OP, Secretary OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Christmas toy drive to support low-income families during the holidays • Raising of the Green gala, March 18, 2017, Newport Syndicate

333 Madison Ave. Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-2075 childreninc.org

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Children’s Heart Association of Cincinnati

LEADERSHIP

Mr. Michael Katchman, President Mr. Terry Karageorges, Vice President Mr. Chad Kamstra, Treasurer Mrs. Pamela Farber, Secretary Mrs. Dana Kimball, Project Manager Trustees Mrs. Julie Balzano Mr. Timothy Cassady Mr. Michael Clark Mrs. Janet Davis Mrs. Zerlina Dubois Mr. William Flynn Mrs. Danielle Fritsch Mr. Mark McDonald Mr. John Otten Mrs. Bonnie Paul Mr. Ryan Paul Ms. Patricia Payne Ms. Charlene Pﬁngstag Mrs. Madeleine Schwartz Mrs. Sallie Sumerel Mr. Jack Wieland OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Contributions welcome: • The generosity of our loyal donors made it possible for us to provide $462,523 in grant funding in 2016. We expect the needs in 2017 to be even greater. ESTABLISHED

1940

MISSION The mission of the Children’s Heart Association of Cincinnati is to support the scholarly activities of the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The efforts of the Children’s Heart Association of Cincinnati are aimed primarily at supporting clinical, translational, and basic investigations intended to advance pediatric cardiovascular medicine and to train future leaders in the ﬁeld of pediatric cardiology. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY There are 1.2 million babies born with congenital heart defects (CHD) every year. The 76-year legacy of CHAoC is found right in the heart of the Queen City: its children. Our support of the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s has been instrumental in studies that are evaluating cutting-edge drug therapies, improving patient care, understanding and lessening the psychosocial burdens of growing up with CHD, and the nuances of managing CHD as an adult. And our support now reaches 60 Children’s Hospitals within the U.S. through our lead support of the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative. Your heart will beat roughly 100,000 times today, and the passion and dedication of CHAoC is unlimited with the support of the people of Cincinnati—we’re already proving it.

2017 Fund-raisers • CHD Survivors movie premiere • Wine-tasting event • 2nd Annual Heart Hero Golf Classic

4010 Executive Park Dr., Suite 100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 (513) 554-3075 chaoc.org

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Providing Heartfelt Hope

Moments after he was born, doctors discovered that Brayden had a common yet complex congenital heart disease that threatened his life.

With emerging technologies and medical breakthroughs, we help to bring hope to the children of the future.

You can be the difference.

CHAoC: Proud Supporters of fearless futures!

Thanks to the cutting edge research supported by the Children’s Heart Association of Cincinnati for over 75 years, Brayden is now a STRONG and FEARLESS kid.

4010 Executive Park Drive • Suite 100 • Cincinnati, OH 45241 513.554.3075 • www.CHAoC.org

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The Children’s Home of Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

1864

MISSION Creating lasting results that strengthen families and our community by guiding individuals—from infancy to independence—through comprehensive education, behavioral, and health services. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

We are the leader in offering hope, help, and healing through a continuum of health and education services and partnerships. The Children’s Home of Cincinnati offers more than 21 programs in behavioral health treatment, wellness, therapeutic education, autism services, and early childhood/school-age development. The Children’s Home of Cincinnati is the only agency in the area that provides an integrated counseling program for adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. LEADERSHIP

Executive Staff John Banchy, President and CEO Barb Terry, COO Joe Carolin, CFO

Rod Hinton, VP of Advancement Amy Avera, VP of Human Resources Board of Trustees Michael Coombe Lawrence A. Glassmann, Chair of the Board John L. Campbell, Vice Chair Joe Dominiak, Vice Chair William S. Fee, Vice Chair Robert Grossheim, Vice Chair Victoria W. Parlin, Secretary Nick Ragland Jr., Treasurer Karen Bankston, Ph.D. William D. de Buys, M.D. Robert S. Heidt Jr., M.D. Anthony W. Hobson Terence L. Horan Adrienne C. James Velasarios Karacostas, M.D., Ph.D. John Langenderfer John (Tad) Lawrence Phyllis McCallum Susan McElroy, M.D. Patrick Nelson Ramon Rodriquez Mark Upson, Vice Chair

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Fund-raising Events • An Evening for the Arts - April 7, 2017 • Puzzle Day for Autism High School – April 29, 2017 • Annual Gala (Summer 2017) Volunteer Opportunities • Breakfast Club – Help serve breakfast monthly as part of rewards program. • Volunteers for fund-raising events

5050 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 272-2800 thechildrenshomecinti.org

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Please Donate Today! 5050 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 513.272.2800 www.thechildrenshomecinti.org

150+ YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation

ESTABLISHED

2006

MISSION Our mission is to support programs designed to promote and maintain a lifetime of good vision. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation accomplishes its mission through three initiatives:

Community Outreach • The Dr. Kerstine Vision Outreach Program, which provides screenings and lectures on Eye Health and the Aging Eye to senior centers, churches, community centers, etc. It has screened and lectured almost 21,000 patients since forming in 2009. • CEIF Free Vision Clinics began in 2008 in the basement of Roselawn Lutheran Church. By 2015, the Roselawn Vision Clinic had seen more than 4,600 patients without eye insurance and with income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Today there are four vision clinics located in neighborhoods of high poverty and unemployment. These clinics provide comprehensive, dilated eye exams by

volunteer ophthalmologists and will see approximately 2,000 patients annually. Education • CEIF provides accredited Continuing Education Credit programs for Doctors of Optometry in the region and CEU scholarships for regional ophthalmic and optometric technicians. • CEIF provides signiﬁcant ﬁnancial support to UC ophthalmology residents and the College of Medicine’s annual Ophthalmology Research Symposium.

Don Klekamp, Esq. Melanie Prevost, CPA Brad Ruther George H. Sehi, Ph.D. Patrick Ward, President & CEO OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• CEIF Golf Outing, May 2017, Blue Ash Golf Course • A Feast for the Eyes Gala, November 2017, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Research • CEIF provides limited incubation grants to researchers seeking cures and treatments for inherited eye disease. Studies include live, limbal stem cell implants and genetic studies at Children’s Hospital Medical Center and UC. LEADERSHIP

Dan Geeding, Ph.D., Chairman of the Board James J. Augsburger, M.D. Thomas Cody John Dovich, C.L.U., Ch.F.C. Mona Kerstine

1945 CEI Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 569-3725 ceifoundation.org

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Miracles happen here.

Small miracles happen every day. Occasionally big miracles too. Help miracles happen for the Amandas of our community.

Sight g is a beautiful thing!

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Cincinnati Museum Center

LEADERSHIP

Executive Staff Elizabeth W. Pierce, President & CEO Dave Duszynski, Vice President of Featured Experiences and Customer Services Jill Berkemeier, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Whitney A. Owens, Chief Learning Ofﬁcer Sabrina Ragan, Vice President of Philanthropy and President of the Cincinnati Museums Foundation Board of Trustees, Officers Edward D. Diller, Board Chair Francie S. Hiltz, Past Chair Greg D. Carmichael, Vice Chair Honorable Jeffery P. Hopkins, Vice Chair Cynthia Walker Kenny, Vice Chair Rev. Damon Lynch Jr., Vice Chair Mary Zalla, Vice Chair Matthew A. Sheakley, Treasurer Martiné Dunn, Secretary George H. Vincent, General Counsel OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer as a Floor Exhibit Interpreter/Helper within the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. • Sponsor or attend the annual Difference Makers Awards to honor community advocates in February 2017. • Visit the new exhibit Vikings: Beyond the Legend, November 11, 2016–April 2017. ESTABLISHED

1987

• Attend the Learning Through Play Conference as a family or an educator in March 2017.

MISSION Cincinnati Museum Center’s mission is to inspire people of all ages to learn more about the world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging, and meaningful experiences. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY For 25 years, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) has offered a broad range of educational and cultural programs. The region’s largest cultural institution, this one-of-a-kind multi-museum complex is housed in historic Union Terminal. Our extensive collections support permanent and temporary exhibits, research, educational programs, teacher professional development, day and overnight camps, and public lectures and programs. We also offer tours of historic sites, community-wide cultural events, youth programs for teens, and internships for college students. During the restoration of Union Terminal, the Duke Energy Children’s Museum and Westheimer Exhibits Hall remain open. Through Curate My Community, key exhibits from the Cincinnati History Museum and Museum of Natural History & Science are displayed with regional partners. Through expanded community-based programs, we are sustaining our vital education mission.

1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 (513) 287-7000 cincymuseum.org

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Innovation and Outreach

As one of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier locations for affordable or free educational programming, we must continue to serve our communities during the Restoration and Repair of Union Terminal. Your support during the restoration will help to bring museum experiences to Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighborhoods.

STEM Education

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education is a global priority in our increasingly technology-based society. As the need for STEM graduates grows, you can help us rise up to meet the need with programming that encourages and cultivates interest in these fields of study.

Research

Behind the scenes at the Geier Collections & Research Center, teams of researchers pore over an impressive collection of artifacts to uncover the secrets they hold and preserve their integrity for future generations. Donor support helps to fund field and laboratory work and the publishing of new discoveries in anthropology, history objects and fine art, invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology and zoology.

Collections

Cincinnati Museum Center is our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most significant center for collections and research in history, archaeology, herpetology, ornithology and paleontology. The collection, preservation and documentation of material objects and specimens is a catalyst for creating and facilitating new knowledge. Your gift could help to ensure these treasures will be preserved and studied for generations.

cincymuseum.org/support

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Cincinnati Parks Foundation

ESTABLISHED

LEADERSHIP

1995

MISSION Cincinnati Parks Foundation is committed to building broad-based public/private partnerships supporting the conservation and enhancement of our city’s parks and greenspaces. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Cincinnati Parks Foundation, the ofﬁcial philanthropic partner of Cincinnati Parks, is committed to your top-rated urban parks system. Through the ongoing support of private citizens, Cincinnati Parks Foundation connects people to nature and inspires the next generation of park stewards. The Foundation provides instrumental support for fostering community partnerships and launching new initiatives throughout Cincinnati Parks.

Did you know? Cincinnati Parks… • Cover 10 percent of Cincinnati’s landmass • Impact all neighborhoods— 75 neighborhood parks, 80,000+ street trees • Anchor community regions—ﬁve regional parks, seven riverfront parks • Promote community health—65+ miles of hiking trails, 52 playgrounds • Spark curiosity—ﬁve nature centers, one conservatory, 300+ works of public art • Conserve natural beauty and habitats—34 preserves and nature areas

Executive Staff Jennifer Hafner Spieser, Executive Director Sarah A. McManus, Associate Director Board of Directors John E. Neyer, President Cathy S. Caldemeyer, Vice President Donald L. Mellott Jr., Treasurer Dacia M. Snider, Secretary Harry J. Kangis, Director At-Large Mark J. Busher, Past President Mary Jo Bazeley Roger David Kenneth Davis Jr., M.D. Fay Dupuis Susan Abernethy Frank Trudi Fullen Melvin Grier Thomas F. Hankinson Aric Hssel Cynthia Henderson Mark Jeffreys Steve Jemison Dhani M. Jones Toni LaBoiteaux Polk Laffoon IV Skip Merten John A. Mocker Jr. Eleanor K. Moffat Warner Off Bruce I. Petrie Jr. Laura Schmidt Keke Sansalone Timothy F. Seifert Ellen Sole Amber Burke Sprengard Larry Stillpass Jane Reed Terrill William F. Thiemann Daniel D. Vogelpohl Lori Wellinghoff Lindsay Wilhelm

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Events • Hats Off Luncheon, May 2017 • Cocktails & Crown Jewels, May–September 2017 • Kids Days, Yoga & Spinning at Smale Riverfront Park, May–September 2017 • Friends of Parks Golf Outing, October 2017 Volunteer Opportunities • Corporate team and individual volunteer opportunities year-round • Current opportunities posted online at cincinnatiparksfoundation.org.

421 Oak St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 861-0023 cincinnatiparksfoundation.org

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Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

ESTABLISHED

1918

MISSION Increasing college attainment and success for Greater Cincinnati students by administering need-based scholarships on behalf of individuals, businesses, and organizations. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We believe that a higher education should be available to everyone, regardless of ﬁnancial limitations. The CSF partners with businesses, foundations, and individual donors to provide college scholarships to Greater Cincinnati area students. Since 1989, the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation has administered $32 million in scholarships to nearly 20,000 area students on behalf of our donors. However, this represents only half of what

is needed to assist all of those who apply to the CSF.

Nikela Owens, Ph.D. William Russell Travis Schraffenberger

LEADERSHIP

Staff Ned Hertzenberg, President Elizabeth Collins, Program Administrator Alisa Johnson, Ofﬁce Manager Board Leadership Thomas Hayden, Chair Shannan Schmitt, Vice Chair Jerome Tepe, Treasurer Lisa Lennon, Secretary James R. Cullen Amy Englert Denice Hertlein Tarek Kamil Megan McCarty Mark Musekamp

602 Main St., #1000 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 345-6701 cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org

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The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Foundation

ESTABLISHED

1995

MISSION The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Foundation operates to solicit, receive, hold, and administer funds for the sole beneﬁt of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

The Cincinnati State Foundation operates to solicit and apply funds raised through gifts, bequests, endowments, and grants or otherwise for the benefit of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: • Cincinnati State is the region’s premier workforce and education partner with its cooperative education, top-ranked accredited programs, and workforce training opportunities. • Last year over 14,000 students were enrolled at Cincinnati State. More than 70 percent relied on financial assistance. • 38 percent of students withdraw because of finances; 37 percent leave to work full-time.

• 85 percent of graduates would choose Cincinnati State again; 90 percent of students are satisﬁed with their Cincinnati State experience. Gifts to Cincinnati State can support student scholarships, faculty instruction, equipment, marketing, capital needs, and business partnerships. Naming rights and endowed opportunities are available to make an inspiring longlasting impact.

Foundation Board Mike Haunert, Chairperson Evans Nwankwo, First Vice Chair Barbara Gould, Second Vice Chair Manuel Chavez III, Secretary John McClure, Treasurer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• 1 Night, 12 Kitchens, April 30, 2017 • Scholarship Golf Classic, September 2017

LEADERSHIP

Foundation Staff Monica J. Posey, M.B.A., Ed.D., President, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Elliott V. Ruther, Chief of Development, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and Executive Director, Cincinnati State Foundation Casondra R. Cooper, Executive Director of Development, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

3520 Central Pkwy. Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 569-4222 cincinnatistate.edu/about/ cstate-foundation

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PRESIDENT POSEY’S WORKFORCE FOCUS FUND

Helping students and businesses in our region! It is one thing to recognize the “skills gap” in our region’s workforce...It’s another to have the knowledge, experience, partnerships, and yiÝ L ÌÞ to successfully address that gap.

Everything we do at Cincinnati State is focused on workforce development. 9 ÕÀ } vÌ Ì *ÀiÃ `i Ì * ÃiÞ½Ã 7 À v ÀVi VÕÃ Õ ` Ü >Ûi ÌÜ }Ài>Ì Li iwÌÃ\ • It will help students. • It will help our region’s employers stay competitive.

Cincinnati State graduates stay in this region at a rate far higher than any other local college or university. À i « ÞiÀÃ] Ì Ã i> Ã Õ}i Li iwÌÃ ÌiÀ Ã of lower turnover costs, funds that can be reinvested in growth. - i Li iwÌÃ Þ ÕÀ } vÌ Ü > i « ÃÃ L i\ • Scholarships for students • Equipment & Facilities • New training programs to meet employer needs U "ÕÌÀi>V Ì ÀiVÀÕ Ì iÜ Ü À iÀÃ

To learn more on how you can make a real difference in supporting President Posey’s Workforce Focus Fund, please contact Elliott Ruther at 513-569-1451 or elliott.ruther@cincinnatistate.edu.

www.cincinnatistate.edu/about/cstate-foundation/donate-online

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CityLink Center

ESTABLISHED

CityLink Partner Agencies

2012

MISSION

To show God’s love to those in need by providing an integrated path to holistic life change. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CityLink Center is the place where individuals can go to one location, get surrounded by one team, and create a coordinated plan to advance their whole life. CityLink brings together some of the city’s best social services in a powerful new context. By providing dozens of services under one roof, CityLink eliminates the complexities facing our working poor and unemployed, helping them to reach their full potential. Service coordinators support clients’ steps towards life goals within an inspiring, modern ﬁve-acre campus. Clients engage to advance their employment, education, and ﬁnancial literacy while receiving barrier-removal support through childcare, transportation, counseling, health/wellness, and more. Clients are surrounded by a team of highly trained partners, staff, and committed volunteers who know their story and work together to support them on the path to a better life for themselves and their families.

Resident Partners • Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio • ChangingGears • Cincinnati Public Schools • Cincinnati Works • Per Scholas Cincinnati • SmartMoney Community Services • The Cincinnati Health Department • The Tristate Veterans Community Alliance Visiting Partners • Beech Acres Parenting Center • Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency • Beech Acres Parenting Center • 4C for Children • PREP • St. Vincent de Paul • The Freestore Foodbank LEADERSHIP

Johnmark Oudersluys, Executive Director Tim Senff, Board Chairman

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

CityLink is volunteer-fueled and 100 percent privately funded. • With 25 different serving roles— including everything from childcare to auto care, mock interviewers to tutors—there’s literally something for everyone. We provide the platform; you give your time, talent, and resources to make an impact. • Learn more about volunteer opportunities at citylinkcenter.org/ volunteer-engagement. • Make a personal, corporate, foundation, or church gift.

800 Bank St. Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 357-2000 citylinkcenter.org

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Crayons to Computers

ESTABLISHED

1997

MISSION At Crayons to Computers we believe that every child deserves the quantity and quality of supplies necessary to succeed in school. Our mission is “to serve the educational and imaginative needs of children in the Greater Cincinnati area by providing a unique means to transfer donated, value purchased, and created product from businesses and individuals free to teachers for use in their classrooms and schools.” SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Crayons to Computers partners with more than 600 schools to serve 12,000+ teachers and 150,000+ students, preschool through grade 12, in 16 counties throughout Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. Through our Teacher Free Store and Mobile Outreach Programs, we aim to bridge the gap for families and schools who do not have the ﬁnancial ability to provide school supplies to students. Families unable to provide basic food and shelter inevitably struggle to secure the necessary supplies needed for their children to succeed in school. We offer a variety of materials, at no

charge, that support learning, including basic supplies such as books, crayons, paper, scissors, and pencils as well as enrichment and incentive items that teachers can use to motivate and inspire student engagement. LEADERSHIP

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• 20th Anniversary Celebration event, February 23, 2017 • 3rd Annual Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader event, April 29, 2017 • 2017 Back-to-School Drive, June 2017–August 2017

Executive Staff Susan Frankel, President & CEO Robbie Atkinson, Director of HR/Finance Adrian Cunningham, Director of Operations Sarah Westrich, Director of Programs

• Celebrating 20 Years of Service – Annual Volunteer Recognition event, December 3, 2017

Board of Trustees Erin Wisecup, Chair Nick Rosian, Vice Chair Nick Francis, Treasurer Erin Dyer, Secretary Tom Boggs Joe Bunge Jennifer Dauer Sam Gingrich Anthony Glickhouse Diane Iseman Suzanne Kopcha Jacklyn McGlothlin Joe Rohs Jim Watkins

• Visit crayons2computers.org for additional details and information regarding these opportunities.

• Supply a School Donor Opportunity – Support a visit to a school in need through our Mobile Outreach Program.

1350 Tennessee Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 482-3290 crayons2computers.org

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Crossroad Health Center

ESTABLISHED

1992

MISSION Our mission is to give honor to Jesus Christ by providing accessible, comprehensive health care in partnership with our patients and community, leading to healthy, changed lives. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Crossroad Health Center provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to adults and children in the Greater Cincinnati area. We serve our patients through our three locations in Over-the-Rhine, Western Hills, and Harrison, plus two schoolbased health centers. Crossroad offers immunizations, yearly health exams, management of acute and chronic health problems, prenatal care, and behavioral health services. Crossroad strives to provide excellent healthcare that treats the whole person— mind, body, and spirit—regardless of ability to pay. Most of our 10,000 patients live in poverty; about 85 percent live at less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level. For patients without insurance, a sliding

fee scale is available. While Crossroad follows a faith-based Christian mission, we are not afﬁliated with any church. LEADERSHIP

Administrative Staff James J. Berrens, Chief Executive Officer Tim Vale, Chief Financial Officer Beth Platte, Chief Operating Officer Christine O’Dea, M.D., Medical Director Board of Trustees Mark Norman, J.D., Chair Orson Austin, M.D., Vice Chair Peter Tighe, Treasurer Celeste Dunlap, Secretary Janet Germann, RN, MSN Roger Howell Katrina Lackey Steve Smith Jim Sutter Monica Wilkins, MHA, PT

Donor needs • Ongoing funding is needed to bridge the gap between the actual cost of a patient visit and what Crossroad receives in reimbursement. The reason for this gap is the depth and breadth of the services we provide. Many of our patients are burdened by multiple problems and need help in accessing other services, from secure housing to transportation.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Volunteer service opportunities • Internships for premed students interested in a career in community health

5 E. Liberty St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 381-2247 crossroadhc.org

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Crossroad is more than good medical care.

It’s love, prayers and support. When Angela took her 10-month-old daughter to a crack house to buy heroin, she knew she had hit rock bottom. It wasn’t long after that life-altering moment that she turned her back on her old habits and gave up drugs for good. It hasn’t been easy. But with support and prayers from the staff at Crossroad Health Center, along with her own determination to get clean, Angela has turned her life around. When her son was born – exactly one year after she became sober – she was struggling and in danger of relapse. She conﬁded in her child’s pediatrician at Crossroad. Her doctor made sure the baby returned frequently for weight checks, and urged Angela to return to her Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Today, Angela is doing well, with no relapses. While she has worked hard to sustain her sobriety, she also credits Crossroad’s compassionate care for her success. “My kid’s doctor is amazing. She believes in me and is cheering me on. She has helped me so much – I just love her.” Help us continue to provide a medical home to patients like Angela and her children. Your support allows us to provide high-quality primary health care services to more than 10,000 low-income and uninsured children and adults across our community.

Honoring Jesus Christ by providing accessible, comprehensive health care in partnership with our patients and community, leading to healthy changed lives.

Crossroad Health Center 5 E. Liberty Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 crossroadhc.org 513-381-2247

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DePaul Cristo Rey High School

ESTABLISHED

2011

MISSION DePaul Cristo Rey High School, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, transforms students into high school and college graduates by helping them realize their full potential. Our Catholic, college-prep curriculum and innovative work-study program combine to form young women and men of integrity, faith, tenacity, and purpose. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY DePaul Cristo Rey is a college-prep, Catholic high school serving only families with ﬁnancial need. DPCR prepares promising, lowincome students from all over Greater Cincinnati to graduate from high school and college, helping them to transform into young professionals. DPCR offers an innovative Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) in which all students work ﬁve days a month in 125 local companies, earning part of their education costs while developing as young professionals. DPCR is part of the national Cristo

Rey Network® of 32 schools. Cristo Rey graduates are enrolling, persisting in, and completing college at two-and-a-half times the rate of their low-income peers. DPCR opened in 2011 and has graduated two classes—both achieved 100 percent college acceptance. It is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.

• Contribute toward ﬁnancial aid for students. • Provide entry-level clerical or ofﬁce support positions for students through the unique Corporate Work Study Program. • Contribute to the Graduate Support Program, which assists DPCR graduates through college.

LEADERSHIP

Sister Jeanne Bessette, OSF, Ed.D., President Andrew Farfsing, Principal Sparkle Worley, Vice President of Advancement Barbara Bennie, Chair, Board of Directors James “Rick” Reynolds, Vice Chair Manuel Chavez, Treasurer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Rey of Light Scholarship Beneﬁt, April 29, 2017, DePaul Cristo Rey Student Center; now accepting sponsors, silent and live auction items, and volunteers.

1133 Clifton Hills Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 861-0600 depaulcristorey.org

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From the Classroom to the Boardroom

Greater Cincinnati’s Future IS Your Business DePaul Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program

Partner With Us to Put Greater Cincinnati’s Future to Work 513.861.0600 • www.depaulcristorey.org

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Friars Club

ESTABLISHED

1860

MISSION The Friars Club, a Catholic, Franciscan Ministry, develops valuable life skills in our youth through sports, education, and leadership programming to enrich their lives and our community. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Friars Club Ron Walker Youth Sports program builds character, develops valuable life skills, and promotes healthy lifestyles for more than 700 boys and girls. The RWYS program includes yearround basketball, spring baseball, and winter volleyball, as well as tutoring and mentoring in The Jeanne and Jake Sweeney Learning Center. Friars also recruits and trains junior high and high school students to mentor and coach our Junior Dribblers (grades K–2). The student coaches get the training, and the Junior Dribblers score the points. This is a win-win for all. Friars Club helps to keep more than 300 CISE (Catholic Inner City School Education) children on the right track

by providing a healthy snack, homework time, and organized athletics after school. Power packs of nonperishable food are distributed to those in need to help them get through many hungry weekends. LEADERSHIP

• Friars Annual Golf Auction, July 13, 2017 • Friars Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, July 14, 2017 • Volunteers for afterschool coaching or tutoring

Mike Besl, Board Chair Maureen Sweeney, Vice Chair John O’Connor, Treasurer Fr. Kenan Freson, O.F.M., Secretary Fr. Dan Kroger, O.F.M. Tom Klinedinst Jr. Charles Fredrick Patrick Veith Mike Leavy Eric Mueller Ralph Lee Annie Timmons, Executive Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Friars Club Celebrity Texas Hold’em Classic Fund-raiser, January 27, 2017 • Friars Annual Community Dinner, April 28, 2017

4300 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45217 (513) 488-8777 friarsclubinc.org

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Respect, Responsibility, Leadership and Good Sportsmanship are the Hallmarks of our Programs The Friars Club, a Catholic ministry, embracing Franciscan values of community and concern for the poor, bridges the social resource gap faced by at-risk boys and girls through youth sports, educational and enrichment programs to help them develop personal goals & lead successful lives.

Friars Club is a non-profit organization 501(c)3. Donations are tax-deductible.

Friars Club 4300 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217 â&#x20AC;˘ 513-488-8777 friarsclubinc.org @FriarsClubCincy Friars Club Cincinnati

Serving the community since 1860

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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

ESTABLISHED

2004

MISSION To ensure people with mental illness, addiction, and related challenges lead healthy and productive lives. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY GCB is the region’s most comprehensive service provider for people with mental illness and related issues, with 600 staff serving more than 15,000 annually.

Services include: • Psychiatric Services • Integrated Health Care • Care Management • Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention • Criminal Justice Services • Employment Services • Housing Services • Integrated Counseling • School-Based, Family Services • Homeless Outreach A few of our innovative programs: • FIRST – Intensive, team-based services offered for people experiencing their ﬁrst symptoms of psychotic disorders. • Medication Assisted Treatment – Behavioral therapy and medications offered to assist clients in more rapid recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. • Transitions to Independence Project – Transition-aged youth receive support

and age-appropriate care as they begin receiving services in the adult mental health system. LEADERSHIP

Jeff O’Neil, President and Chief Executive Officer Steven M. Goldsberry, Vice President of Addiction Services Roger Rosenberger, Vice President of Business Operations Tawnya Dunn, Chief Financial Officer Anne Combs, Vice President of Child & Family Services Alicia Fine, Vice President of Employment & Recovery Services Tracey Skale, M.D., Chief Medical Officer Jeff Kirschner, Executive Vice President, Mental Health Services GCB Board of Directors Bill Culp, Board Chair Nick Hahn, Vice Chair Paula Dehan, Secretary George Wright, Treasurer Tom Armstrong Richard Boydston Herb Brown, Emeritus Nick Collura Connie Cunningham Larry Graham, M.D. Steve Harlamert, Member at Large Grant Hesser Fred Heyse Patti Jacobs

Stacy Lynch Kenneth Parker Laurie Roessler Jamie Ramsey Susan Scherer Janeen Sharpshair, Member at Large Lamont Taylor James Thomas, M.D. Gloria Walker OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Champions of Hope April 7, 2017, 6–9 p.m. at JACK Cincinnati Casino Information regarding corporate sponsorships and tickets can be found at gcbhs.com/donate. • Donations of silent auction and major rafﬂe items for Champions of Hope are always needed and appreciated.

Administrative Ofﬁce 1501 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 354-5200 gcbhs.com

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“I don’t take it lightly that I’m here today.” One day, Jackee looked out the window of the bus, and saw GCB.

That was the day everything changed. To read more about Jackee’s journey, visit gcbhs.com/who-we-serve/jackee

Helping people live healthy and productive lives. families, dampen hope, and present a variety of challenges. As the region’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare organization, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCB) seeks to make life better and brighter for anyone dealing with mental health or addiction issues.

In short, we bring hope. Learn more at gcbhs.com or 513-354-5200.

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The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

ESTABLISHED

1963

MISSION As a trusted philanthropic partner, we inspire current and future generations to invest in a more vibrant and prosperous Greater Cincinnati where everyone can thrive.

The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which leads our community in ensuring the economic selfsufﬁciency of women. Our HealthPath Foundation of Ohio focuses on the health of Ohioans. LEADERSHIP

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

We’re proud to be Greater Cincinnati’s Community Foundation—committed to ensuring our community is a thriving and vibrant place for all. We inspire philanthropy by connecting donors, partners, and organizations addressing some of the most difﬁcult problems we face with innovative solutions. We offer donors many ways to give back to the community during their lifetime or through bequests. Anyone can make a gift to our Community Fund, which supports our region’s most current and pressing needs. Donor-advised funds are a tool for those who want to be very involved with charitable giving. We also offer services to private foundations. Many individuals choose to support

• A Conversation with Abby Wambach presented by The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, March 25, 2017, 2 p.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center. To sign up for ticket alerts, please visit cincinnatiwomensfund.org. Tickets will go on sale later this year.

Dora Anim, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Amy L. Cheney, Vice President for Giving Strategies Ellen M. Katz, President/CEO Scott McReynolds, Vice President for Finance & Administration Jennifer Powell, Vice President for Marketing Dianne M. Rosenberg, Governing Board Chair OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• The Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Annual Luncheon, December 9, 2016, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Cincinnati downtown. Tickets are $75. For questions, call Joelle Tunning, (513) 241-2880.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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200 W. Fourth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2880 gcfdn.org

DREAM BIG DO GOOD GIVE BACK The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation leads our community in ensuring the economic self-sufficiency of women in our region and ignites a shared desire to improve it. The Women’s Fund has more than two decades of deep involvement, understanding and building results to address women’s self-sufficiency issues in Greater Cincinnati. We stay at the forefront of the challenges and solutions affecting women and their families both locally and nationally. We believe and research shows that when you empower women, the entire community thrives. The Women’s Fund is focused on making positive, long-term systemic change for working women who are striving to become self-sufficient. Learn more about The Women’s Fund at www.cincinnatiwomensfund.org

WWW.CINCINNATIWOMENSFUND.ORG

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Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

1968

MISSION HOME’s mission is to eliminate unlawful discrimination in housing in the Greater Cincinnati area. HOME advocates and enforces housing regulations for all protected classes and promotes stable, integrated communities. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

HOME offers a variety of services, free of charge, to help eliminate illegal housing discrimination, prevent homelessness, and educate tenants and landlords about their fair housing rights and responsibilities. HOME’s Enforcement Team investigates complaints of illegal discrimination and offers suggestions for courses of action. HOME’s Tenant Advocates work with families in danger of losing their housing by providing information and advocating on their behalf with landlords. HOME also provides professional training to housing providers, housing consumers, caseworkers, and local social service agencies. HOME has a small program that helps qualiﬁed Section 8

voucher holders ﬁnd housing in low-poverty, high-opportunity neighborhoods, near good schools and jobs. HOME has bilingual staff members who can assist Spanish speakers. LEADERSHIP

Heather Sturgill Robert Wahlke OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Community Forum, December 6, 2016 • HOME for the Holidays Party, December 8, 2016

Jeniece Jones, MPA, J.D., Executive Director Board of Trustees Stephanie Moes, President Kyria Graves, Vice President Michael Cureton, Treasurer Gina Rufﬁn-Moore, Secretary Frank Bowen Jr. Rev. James H. Cantrell Val T. Davis Jeff Gatica Robert Hall Robert Harris Harold Jones Dottie Lewis Lydia Morgan Julietta Simms Marian Spencer Michele Stacy

2400 Reading Rd., Suite 118 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 721-4663 homecincy.org

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Housing equality begins at

HOME

Eliminating unlawful Housing discrimination in greater Cincinnati 2400 reading road Suite 118 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-4663 HOMECincy.org

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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

1896

MISSION Our mission is to develop and connect leaders, contributors, organizations, and ideas to build an inclusive Jewish community that helps people in need, supports Israel, and assures a vibrant Jewish future. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati envisions an exceptional Cincinnati Jewish community, and through the community-wide strategic plan Cincinnati 2020, brings diverse groups together to build it. We raise money and use a volunteer-driven, transparent process to distribute it to the local, national, and global programs that need it most. We connect our community agencies with the leaders and expertise they need to thrive. And we work to protect Jewish security by educating the community and advocating for Israel. We do all of this to help people in need, create an engaged community, assure our Jewish future, and support the Jewish people in Cincinnati, in Israel, and throughout the world.

LEADERSHIP

Volunteer Leadership Tedd Friedman, President Debbie Brant, Vice President Jennifer Dauer, Vice President Arna Poupko Fisher, Vice President Gary Greenberg, Vice President Marty Hiudt, Vice President Michelle Kohn, Vice President Jay Price, Vice President John Silverman, Vice President Scot Perlman, Secretary/Treasurer Suzette Fisher, Past President Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp, Rabbinic Representative Professional Leadership Shep Englander, CEO Avi Ram, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Danielle V. Minson, Chief Development Ofﬁcer Barbara Miller, Director of Community Building Sarah Weiss, Director, Jewish Community Relations Council Pam Geller, Director of Marketing and Communications

More info or to give: jewishcincinnati.org

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OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Super Sunday, April 2, 2017 The annual Jewish community phone-athon supports the Community Campaign and programs and agencies that build exceptional lives in our community. • Jewish Federation of Cincinnati 121st Annual Meeting, May 17, 2017 • Sustainers Event, May 24, 2017 Honors Jewish Cincinnati’s Sustainers, those who have made legacy commitments to Jewish organizations and congregations in Cincinnati through the Create Your Jewish Legacy Program.

8499 Ridge Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45236 (513) 985-1500 jewishcincinnati.org

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Bella is a survivor and an inspiration. She touched thousands by sharing her Holocaust experiences for years, until her daughter Sylvia was stricken with Parkinson’s. Thanks to you, she lives independently in her home while cooking and caring for her daughter and family.

Together, we can do almost anything.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

ESTABLISHED

1949

MISSION Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society exists to ﬁnd cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Since 1949 LLS has been on the forefront of blood cancer advances, such as chemotherapies and stem cell transplantation, leading the way to the targeted therapies and immunotherapies that are saving thousands of lives today. LLS is changing the landscape of cancer with more than 300 active research projects that explore different avenues of new and adventurous research: ones with promise and ones that will save lives not someday, but today. Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there will be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love.

But when is someday? With LLS’s research partnerships and collaborations with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, patient support services, and advocates working for blood cancer patients everywhere, someday is today. LEADERSHIP

Tom Carleton, Executive Director Board of Trustees Traci Bolte, Vice Chair Marshall Esler, Secretary Ed Faber Jr., D.O., M.S. Donnie Hill Mary Kuntz Jarrett Paynter Jeff Peppet Jason Redpath, Chair Joe Sanﬁllipo, Treasurer Dave Bookman Peter Ruehlman, M.D. OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Race To Anyplace, Saturday, March 18, Mason Community Center

• Students of the Year, winter 2016–2017 • Man & Woman of the Year Campaign, March 23–June 2, 2017 • Furniture Fair Celebrity Golf Event, July 2017 • Light The Night Walk, October 2017 • Taste of the World, November 2017, Newport Aquarium

4370 Glendale Milford Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242 (513) 698-2828 LLS.org/soh

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Lindner Center of HOPE LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors S. Craig Lindner Frances R. Lindner Sandra Amoils, M.D. William S. Ball, M.D. William P. Butler Sharon W. Frisbie Julia Scripps Heidt L. Thomas Hiltz, Esq. Paul E. Keck Jr., M.D. Anne Kereiakes John T. Lawrence III Richard Lofgren, M.D., MPH, FACP Vincent Rinaldi J. Scott Robertson Pam Sibcy Executive Team Paul E. Keck Jr., M.D., President and CEO Charles F, Brady, Ph.D., ABPP, Clinical Director of Outpatient Services Paul Crosby, M.D., Chief Medical Officer C. Stephen Edwards, M.D., Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Medical Director of Williams House Susan L. McElroy, M.D., Chief Research Officer Marilyn Schwemberger, RN, MSN, MBA, Chief Nursing Officer Leslie Snyder, Chief Financial Officer Debbie Strawser, SPHR, Senior Director, Human Resources Jennifer Pierson, Senior Director, Marketing and Outreach Mary Alexander, Director of Development OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Touchdown For HOPE Super Bowl Party, February 5, 2017, Great American Ball Park. All proceeds from this event will help those suffering from addiction.

ESTABLISHED

2008

MISSION The Lindner Center of HOPE is a nonprofit mental health center staffed by a diverse team, united in the philosophy that by working together we can best offer hope for people living with mental illness. The patient and family are at the center of our treatment, education, and research. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Lindner Center of HOPE provides patient-centered, scientifically advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. Depending on the severity of illness, appropriate levels of care and treatment vary. The center offers several treatment programs ranging in level of care from the most acute and intensive treatment and crisis care to less intensive maintenance and wellness visits. Mood disorders, eating disorders, addictive disorders, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders, schizophrenia and related conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), and stress-related conditions are addressed through acute inpatient care, outpatient services, adult partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient program, residential treatment, or specialty programs at Lindner Center of HOPE. The center serves children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

• A Night of High HOPES: An evening of fellowship, dinner, auctions, and raffles benefiting Lindner Center of HOPE, April 27, 2017, The Phoenix. All proceeds from this event will benefit bipolar and mood disorder research. • Community Education Day, May 7, 2017, Manor House, Mason. An afternoon of enhancing awareness about the facts of mental illness and addiction. Keynote Speaker: Suzy Favor Hamilton.

4075 Old Western Row Rd. Mason, OH 45040 (513) 536-HOPE (4673) lindnercenterofhope.org

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Sharing HOPE

S H E R R Y

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“Lindner Center of HOPE is not like any place I have ever been before; it is a safe place to land. A place where I was treated with respect and the staff supported me.”

“I spent many nights on my knees and in tears asking God to lead me to the right place to get real help. I found Lindner Center of HOPE.”

“A treatment plan was created for me. The combination of medication and ECT brought me back to life again.”

Giving HOPE will help: • Advance and support mental health care treatment • Fund current programs and services

• Underwrite the cost of new equipment and technology; and build new facilities for the health care needs of our community

• Support innovative clinical education programs

The promise of HOPE for those who suffer with mental illness is at the heart of our mission at Lindner Center of HOPE.

Share your story of HOPE. Share your gift of HOPE. Lindnercenterofhope.org/donate 513-536-HOPE

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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

ESTABLISHED

1994

MISSION

We reveal stories about freedom’s heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times, challenging and inspiring everyone to take courageous steps of freedom today. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe. Our physical location in downtown Cincinnati is just a few steps from the banks of the Ohio River, the great natural barrier that separated the slave states of the South from the free states of the North. Since opening in 2004, we have ﬁlled a substantial void in our nation’s cultural heritage. Rooted in the stories of the Underground Railroad, we illuminate

the true meaning of inclusive freedom by presenting permanent and special exhibits that inspire, public programming that provokes dialogue and action, and educational resources that equip modern abolitionists.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• • • •

Martin Luther King Day Breakfast Youth Docent Program Adult Docent Program Ambassador Program

LEADERSHIP

Executive Staff Clarence G. Newsome, Ph.D., President Michael Battle, D.Min., Executive Vice President & Provost Susan Redman-Rengstorf, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Board Leadership Mitchel D. Livingston, Ph.D., Chair Professor of Educational Studies, Retired VP Student Affairs & Chief Diversity Ofﬁcer Emeritus, University of Cincinnati Mark Casella, Vice Chair CEO & Founder, Coppertree LTD

50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 (877) 648-4338 or (513) 333-7500 freedomcenter.org

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Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. Located in Lockland, our clinic serves pet families whose total household income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level. It is the only resource of its kind anywhere in the Greater Cincinnati area. There are no geographic restrictions. As of 9/30/15, pets from more than 1,800 low-income homes were enrolled and eligible for services. The clinic provides: • Wellness care, including vaccines and parasite control • Diagnostic testing • Treatment of minor health issues • Vouchers for low-cost spay/ neuter surgeries • Monthly ﬂea and heartworm prevention • Pet food through Stefﬁ’s Pantry • Compassionate end-of-life care LEADERSHIP

Bruce Hughes, Chair Ann R. Hill, Executive Director Klaus M. Ziermaier, Esq., Secretary John D. Korra, Vice Chair Matthew Ackermann, CPA, Treasurer Alexandra (Lexie) Stevenson, Director Barbara Lichtenstein, Director Ann M. Keeling, Director Jack Walkenhorst, D.V.M., Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Volunteer opportunities • Front desk and client reception • Clinic maintenance • Events

ESTABLISHED

2012

MISSION To provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care to allow individuals and families of limited means to enjoy the beneﬁts of healthy and responsible pet ownership. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Pets In Need is committed to its mission of keeping pets healthy and together with the people who love them. We believe that everyone deserves to have the joy of a pet and that all pets deserve to have a loving home and quality veterinary care.

520 W. Wyoming Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45215 (513) 761-PETS (7387) PINCincinnati.org

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Keeping pets healthy and together with the people who love them 520 W. Wyoming Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45215 PINCincinnati.org | info@PINCincinnati.org | 513-761-PETS (7387)

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

1982

MISSION Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families with critically ill children while they receive medical treatment. We surround families with hope and support and bring joy and a sense of normalcy to children as they heal.

surrounds families with love and support from volunteers, staff, and other guest families who share the same hopes and fears. The House also provides homecooked meals, activities, indoor and outdoor play areas, laundry facilities, computers and WiFi, and much more, so that our guest families can concentrate on what is most important—their critically ill children.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House cares for 78 guest families every night by keeping them close to each other and the medical care they need, when they need it most. In addition to providing a comfortable bedroom, the House

Jennifer Goodin, Executive Director Tanya Cornejo, Director of Development Mike Weinberg, Director of Volunteers Carine de Lange, Director of Operations Mimi Richmond, Business Director

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Please visit our website, rmhcincinnati.org, for more information on how you can help our guest families. There are many onetime and ongoing opportunities available!

LEADERSHIP

350 Erkenbrecher Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 636-7642 rmhcincinnati.org

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the best gift you can give a critically ill child.

TOGETHERNESS

Greater Cincinnati

Keeping families close www.rmhcincinnati.org â&#x20AC;¢ 513.636.7642

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Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Cincinnati

experts at treating specialty conditions. All patients and families are cared for regardless of their ability to pay. Everything we do is designed to make children and their families feel at home. We offer on-site housing, transportation assistance, and meals. Our family-centered, comprehensive care is focused to meet the physical, functional, cosmetic, and social needs of our patients and families. We also treat congenital ear deformities; large birthmarks; craniofacial disorders; brachial plexus injuries; hand malformations; breast deformities in girls and boys; and injuries from treadmills, dog bites, and lawnmowers. LEADERSHIP

Doug Sitzler, Chairman, Board of Governors David Aaronson, Vice Chairman, Board of Governors Mark Shugarman, Hospital Administrator Donald Gorbandt, Director of Development OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Cincinnati invites you to send Love to the rescue® and support our: • Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit • Research • Walk for LOVE™ Event • Host your own fund-raiser (contact the hospital) ESTABLISHED

1968

MISSION Shriners Hospital for Children — Cincinnati has a mission: • Provide the highest quality care to children with burns, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery needs within a compassionate, familycentered, and collaborative care environment. • Provide care regardless of a patient’s or family’s ability to pay. • Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals. • Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals for Children has been delivering expert and life-changing care to children with pediatric burns, cleft lip and palate, pediatric plastic surgery needs, and complex wounds and skin conditions. We are

3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 872-6000 shrinershospitalcincinnati.org

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To All of Shriner’s Staff, THANK YOU!! Those 2 words are not enough for what you have done for my daughter and my family. I was terrified when we first arrived. I was scared to be so far away from home without my support group (family), little did I know you all would become exactly that for Crimson & our entire family. I had no idea what to expect. Not only were the medical staff extremely above and beyond my expectations in the clinical care but also in the emotional care. To have a surgeon, nurse, resident offer ME coffee, let me cry on their shoulder and just sit and talk with me was so wonderful. Having nurses who actually cared what Crimson’s interests were and shared their own interests. When I say nurses, I actually mean every member of her care (PT, OT, child life, family services, photography, nutrition, custodial, security, the list is never ending.) We are blessed and honored to have ya’ll in our corner and a part of our family. This is an amazing place. The love just pours out all around. I just want you to know as we leave we will be carrying a piece of Shriners with us to share with everyone we see. Love & gratitude until next time, Jennifer Gilbreath (Crimson’s mother)

shrinershospitalcincinnati.org

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spca cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

LEADERSHIP

1873

Harold F. Dates, President and CEO

MISSION

• The spca is committed to the welfare of animals. • We will provide shelter and care for animals. • We will be advocates for animals. • We will speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. • We will provide the means to enhance the bond between people and animals. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, also known as spca cincinnati, is an animal shelter and humane society that continually strives to strengthen the human-animal bond, improving the welfare of all animals. The underlying philosophy at spca cincinnati is that how a community treats its animals is a reﬂection of how its members treat each other. Our services cover a wide range: providing food, shelter, medical treatment, spay/neuter, adoption, animal rescue, lost and found, wildlife rescue, fostering programs, Pets for People, and our well-known Mobile Adoption Units that have served our community for more than 20 years. spca cincinnati was voted “Best of Cincinnati” for its outstanding work in pet adoptions. We have placed 38,000 animals in the past ﬁve years into loving homes.

Executive Staff Dave L. LeBourveau, D.V.M., Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Tamara C. Goforth, D.V.M., Vice President of Medical Services Patricia Planck, Vice President of Development Mike Retzlaff, Vice President of Operations Board of Trustees Peter A. Alpaugh David Bauman, D.V.M. Barbara Boat, Ph.D. Thom Brennaman Deborah Brundage Michael Catanzaro Thomas W. Chatham Ralph Doering Michael Frederick, D.V.M. Shelley Goering Jeff Hock Peter Kambelos, M.D. Robert J. May Kerry McManus Dale Menkhaus Michele O’Rourke Judy Recker Joseph Sanﬁllipo Thomas R. Schiff Justin D. Shafer James A. Tomaszewski Jr., Esq. Mark Weber

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Mt. Adams Reindog Parade 2016, December 10 • 2017 Adopt a Pet Fund Telethon – Local 12 • 15th Annual Fur Ball Gala – “HollyWoof,” April 29, 2017, Sharonville Convention Center • 16th Annual spca Cincinnati Golf Classic 2017 • 4th Annual spca Sporting Clay Shoot 2017 Donor Needs • One new mobile adoption vehicle • Six surgical recovery cages for dogs and cats • Carriers/crates (any size) • Dog and cat food • Funds for medicines such as heartworm, ﬂea, and tick treatment • Canned food (dog/puppy and cat/kitten)

11900 Conrey Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249 (513) 541-6100 spcacincinnati.org

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please donate!

we need your support.

Did you know that spca cincinnati... ...has Humane Centers that are solely dependent on donations from private individuals and foundations? ...placed 38,000 pets in homes over the last 5 years? ...returned 6,000 lost cats and dogs to their owners over the last 5 years? ...works in concert with other animal welfare organizations? ...has Humane Education Programs that have been serving our children and youth since 1975? ...has CAAP Therapy Dogs that make visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and victims of domestic violence, terminally ill children, homeless, and veterans? ...has Mobile Adoption Units that have been serving Greater Cincinnati since 1992, and was voted Best of Cincinnati for Pet Adoption? ...Foster Program saves thousands of newborns through foster care with private individuals every year?

For the Love of Life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Since 1873

spcacincinnati.org

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PHOTO CREDIT: Merrilee Luke-Ebbeler

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

1869

MISSION Answering Christ’s call, we foster hope by providing spiritual, emotional, and material assistance on a personto-person basis to the poor, lonely, and forgotten in our community. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY St. Vincent de Paul helps neighbors in need across Cincinnati when they have nowhere else to turn. St. Vincent de Paul works to provide assistance to as many neighbors as possible, with 93 cents of every dollar donated going directly to services. If our neighbors cannot afford furniture, clothing, or household items, we provide vouchers to our thrift stores. When a person is forced to sleep on the ﬂoor, we offer the gift of a bed, which gives more than comfort, it provides dignity. Neighbors no longer have to choose between lifesaving medication and putting food on the table. St. Vincent de Paul provides medicine through our 100 percent free Charitable Pharmacy and provides food from one of our nine food pantries throughout Hamilton County.

It is in all of these simple yet profound ways that we are able to fulﬁll our mission of providing spiritual, emotional, and material assistance to our neighbors in their time of need. LEADERSHIP

Staff Mike Dunn, Executive Director Board of Directors Dan Long, President Becky Catino, Chairperson Anne Niehaus, Vice President Lisa Mather, Treasurer Ron Christian, Secretary

• Hope for the Holidays – Throughout the winter, St. Vincent de Paul programs provide Christmas gifts for families as well as everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Call 421-HOPE to get involved. • Hope to Homes 5K Run & Walk, April 8, 2017, Sawyer Point. • Celebration of Service, May 9, 2017, Cintas Center, Schiff Conference and Banquet Center – Evening honoring an individual for service to Cincinnati.

Charitable Pharmacy Kelley J. Downing, President Amar Bhati, M.D., Vice President Brad Schwartz, Treasurer Mike Puccini, R.Ph., Secretary OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• WLWT Coat Drive – Coats are collected at local Gold Star Chili and Kemba Credit Union locations and then distributed throughout the winter to neighbors in need.

1125 Bank St. Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 562-8841 SVDPcincinnati.org

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$50 buys a new coat for a neighbor struggling against the bitter winter winds.

$300 keeps a family safely in their home this winter.

$0.93 of every dollar donated goes directly to services.

SVDPcincinnati.org/give (513) 421-HOPE

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University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute

ESTABLISHED University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1819 and University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 1821 MISSION To eliminate suffering and minimize mortality associated with all forms of cancer in our region. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, a partnership between UC Health and the UC College of Medicine, offers patients advanced care not available elsewhere in the region. Our teams include specialists from multiple disciplines who work closely with colleagues conducting basic and translational research. This unique collaboration allows our teams to provide the personalized, researchdriven treatment and access to clinical trials found only in an academic setting.

Our institute is composed of 16 centers, programs, and services and includes nearly 250 faculty representing the cancer continuum from the research bench to the patient beside. We house the region’s only Phase 1 clinical trials unit for advanced cancers and one of only 23 centers in the U.S. offering proton therapy that can target tumors with remarkable precision.

• Patient Care Initiatives – Innovative programs and therapies for patients • Community Outreach – Cancer screenings, educational seminars & programs • Participate in Ride Cincinnati, June 11, 2017, rideincincinnati.org • Join us for Slice Night, September 28, 2017 – more details to come.

LEADERSHIP

William Barrett, M.D., Director, University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute Thomas Herzog, M.D., Deputy Director, University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Contribute funding for: • Basic Scientiﬁc Cancer Research – Developing new ways to treat and cure cancer

234 Goodman St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 475-8000 UCHealth.com/cancer

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lung cancer survival rates up to 85%, so you can breathe easier. As Cincinnati’s only academic health system, we see more for lung cancer patients—like a highly specialized team of thoracic surgeons oﬀering the latest minimally invasive treatment options. Our aggressive screening program catches lung cancer in its earliest stages when chances for a cure are as high as 85 percent. And we oﬀer more clinical trials of today’s most powerful new therapies. Here, we see the promise of academic medicine every day.

Cincinnati

West Chester

For an appointment call (513) 475-8000 l See more at UCHealth.com/WeSee

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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

1853

MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is so much more than you know, and as a nonproﬁt, we reach more than 135,000 people annually. Every day, our community faces new challenges that create a greater need for the work we do. With your support, the Y is able to ensure that kids in our community are ready for kindergarten, that people of all ages have the necessary tools to prevent diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure and that military families can

have a place to stay active while their loved one is deployed. Together, we can change the lives of thousands of people, impacting each individual we serve. When you donate to the Y, you’re giving everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive. With your support, we make a difference in the lives of thousands of people. Together, we can build a better community. LEADERSHIP

Myrita Craig, Interim CEO Steve Pohlman, CFO Leonard Randolph Jr., M.D., Board Chair OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Healthy Kids Day, April 29, 2017

1105 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 362-YMCA (9622) myy.org

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When you donate to the Y, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive. With your support, we make a difference in the lives of thousands of people and a huge impact on each individual we serve. Together, we can build a better community.

Giving Back

FAMILY TIES

¼ The Greater Cincinnati Foundation offers a family philanthropy toolkit to help families give wisely. We’re sharing their suggestions on how your family can get some skin in the giving game.

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Find the relationships you see among these areas. Use that as a starting point.

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Make sure your giving plan reﬂects your mission!

Write a few drafts of your mission statement and hone to a ﬁnal version.

Create an endowed fund to keep the giving going long after you’re gone.

Think about: the difference you want to make, your values, interests, and issues

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Crea te a G iving Plan

Grab your current giving list. Does it reﬂect your passions?

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Use reﬂection questions to start conversations about giving. Take stock of shared family values and issues.

Engage young adults in your family: Share decision making, teach, and listen.

Encourage your kids’ generosity by example, discussion, and action.

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FIGURE OUT YOUR PASSIONS: Make a list of your values and the issues you care about.

Dream a little dream: If you had a million dollars…

Use images to help you envision your legacy. Pictures from magazines or the internet can inspire.

Source: gcfdn.org/Giving/Donor-Resources/ Your-5-Step-Toolkit-for-Family-Philanthropy

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