Cincinnati Gives - A Guide to Charitable Giving 2021-2022

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1N5 | Alzheimers Association of Greater Cincinnati | American Sign Museum | Axis Teen Centers | Beechwood Home | Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, Inc | Blue Manatee Literacy Project | Boys & Girls Club of West Chester Liberty | Catalyst Counseling Foundation Inc | Center for Addiction Treatment | Cincinnati Arts Association | Cincinnati Assn. for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Cincinnati Boychoir | Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Inc | Cincinnati Tennis Foundation | Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship | Cincinnati Works Inc | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House | Companions on a Journey Grief Support Inc | Elisha Education and Enrichment E3 Inc | Everybody In! | Friends of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House Incorporated | Greater Cincinnati Police Museum | HER Cincinnati | High Achievers Aim High | Hope’s Closet | Isaiah 55 Inc | LADD | Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Madisonville Education and Assistance Center | Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana | Matthew 25 Ministries | Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio Inc | MENtors | MORTAR Cincinnati | Ohio River Foundation | Ohio Valley Voices | OneSight | Over-The-Rhine Chamber of Commerce | Over-The-Rhine Museum | Parkinson Community Fitness | Patty Brisben Foundation | People Working Cooperatively Inc. | Pro Seniors | PSU, Inc. (Production Services Unlimited Inc) | Queen City Kitchen | Santa Maria Community Services | Spring In Our Steps | Springer School & Center | St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati | Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Stepping Stones Center for Handicapped | Sustainable Medical Missions | The Bail Project | The Story Collective | The Wyoming Fine Arts Center | The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati | Urban League of Greater Greater Southwestern Ohio | Whitney/Strong | Working in Neighborhoods | Your Store of the Queen City

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Page 24 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-five 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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Rita Headband f The Rita headband may be the “necessary accessory” for a casual and cute hair day, but the nonprofit work of its seller, Aruna, is more important. The athleisure wear brand’s Aruna Project offers empowerment through employment and provides holistic care for victims of human trafficking. $17.50, arunaproject.com

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Cincinnati Nature Center Bowtie f Since 1996, the monarch butterfly population has declined by 97 percent. The Cincinnati Nature Center’s “Milkweed to Monarchs” initiative educates the community on the fragile plight of the monarch and promotes the widespread planting of milkweed in Southwest Ohio and beyond. With the purchase of this bowtie, you can help the cause—$10 of each sale goes to the CNC. $65, bowtiecause.com

Catherine D. Designs Bangle f This bangle by artist Catherine Domka is a hand-cut, colored, and embellished example of her passion for classic decoupage art. An extra bonus? A percentage of each sale is donated to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati. $75, shopcincycac.shopsettings.com

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Fiona Dessert Plate f In celebration of Cincinnati’s most famous hippo’s fourth birthday, Rookwood Pottery created this dessert plate to honor Fiona’s playfulness and persevering spirit. A portion of the proceeds from each sold bowl benefit the Cincinnati Zoo. $45, rookwood.com

Dragonfly Foundation T-Shirt f The COVID-19 crisis has been hard for everyone, especially for the most vulnerable among us. With its “Hugs Will Resume Shortly” T-shirt, in partnership with Cincy Shirts, pediatric cancer charity The Dragonfly Foundation reminds us to focus on what’s important. $17, cincyshirts.com

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Rhinegeist’s Pride T-Shirt f Show your pride for Cincinnati as well as a great cause with this rainbow striped Rhinegeist Brewery T-shirt, available yearround. A portion of all sales will go to GLSEN, an advocacy group working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. $25, shop.rhinegeist.com

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THEY’VE GOT YOU COVERED Learn how these large umbrella charities support organizations and programs throughout Greater Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati has no shortage of exceptional nonprofits and charities, and donors want to know where their money will do the most good. They have questions, too. How do they support new arts initiatives before they launch? Can one donation improve overall opportunities and well-being?

What if they support a well-funded organization when another is in dire straits? Enter the umbrella nonprofits. These organizations collect funding for nonprofits and programs to use in pursuit of a common goal. Through careful investments, community networking, and vision, these nonprofits are supporting—and even growing—area organizations and initiatives.

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f ART AROUND TOWN From grants to individual artists through the Truth & Reconciliation Artist Showcase to community support through one-day-only activities, ArtsWave funds the initiatives of more than 100 arts organizations annually.

In 1927, Charles P. Taft and his wife, Anna Sinton, decided to capitalize on the regional art boom. The philanthropists wanted their city to enjoy the same kind of artistic vigor they’d enjoyed in their lifetimes. They launched a challenge grant, asking the public to match their $1 million donation. The community responded by donating twoand-a-half times that amount in a matter of months, and the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts—now known as ArtsWave—was born.

“Our mission to is to fuel a more vibrant regional economy and connected community through the arts,” says Alecia Kintner, president and CEO of ArtsWave.

With at least $10 million a year to contribute, the nonprofit is a funding powerhouse. Artists who benefit from ArtsWave’s initiatives range from students to clowns to opera singers. Each year, it helps fund more than 100 arts organizations, performers, and museums, including the Cincinnati Ballet, Juneteenth Cincinnati, and the American Sign Museum.

“When you aggregate tens of thousands of donations, you suddenly have the equivalent of a mutual fund,” Kintner notes. “You can invest according to defined principles that you can use to seize opportunities and drive change. Another advantage of this structure is that we are a steady funder, helping ensure the stability and impact of about 40 of the largest arts organizations every year.”

When museums and communal art spaces closed or hacked back hours, and concerts were nonexistent because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, ArtsWave’s work became more about protection than dispersal.

“The pandemic’s devastation for arts organizations was immediate and severe, with more than $130 million in lost ticket sales and other revenue,” Kintner says.

“Artists in Ohio faced a higher percentage of unemployment than workers in any other industry. ArtsWave’s role as the engine for the arts was as first responder in our own industry. We made emergency grants and loans, we provided artist relief checks, we convened arts leaders on a weekly or bi-weekly basis so that they could share problems and solutions, and we advocated to local, state, and federal elected officials to make significant dollars available to arts organizations and nonprofits.”

ArtsWave helps ensure the show will go on, even when the show can’t be onstage.

But they can’t do it alone. Kintner explains: “The arts only survive when the community deems it important, and a community shows that they value the arts by attending, contributing, and being curious.”

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KEN ANDERSON ALLIANCE Founded in 2014, the Ken Anderson Alliance grew out of one family’s determination to create better opportunities for a loved one. Now, it’s blossoming into a community. It’s a unique kind of umbrella nonprofit, uniting various opportunities, programs, and venues into an alliance capable of transforming the daily lives of Cincinnatians with disabilities. “[Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback] Ken Anderson has a nephew, Drew, who has special needs and the family was struggling to find housing that was both affordable and provided adequate supports,” says Kevin Potts, the organization’s executive director.

“Ken made it his mission to create opportunities for adults with special needs in the community and a holistically better life for anyone with disabilities.”

The Alliance specifically aims to provide adults with disabilities opportunities to “Live, Work, and Engage.” “This goes beyond just housPHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY KEN ANDERSON ALLIANCE

ing and focuses on opportunities for fulfilling lives through employment training and social outings that help to form long-term relationships with peers and members in the community,” Potts explains.

It’s more than a motto. Each word represents a program which involves multiple nonprofits working together to fulfill one of the Alliance’s goals. Through its “Work” initiative, adults with disabilities have chances at employment. Participants can choose to work with plants or people through 02 Urban Farms (launched by Mark Ruberg and Tom Mendel) or the Just Brew Coffee House, which opened in July and has a sister location opening next March.

Through its “Engage” initiative, the Alliance allows its participants to interact socially through Melodic Connections, a music therapy program started by former Clark Montessori teacher Betsey Zenk Nuseibeh. The organization took

over Melodic Connections earlier this year and merged the program with its adult day services. Together, they currently serve more than 350 people in the Greater Cincinnati region. Expansions are planned here, too, with “Melodic 2.0” in 2022 for both adults and youth.

And housing is still a major component of the Alliance’s vision with the “Live” initiative. That vision becomes reality when The Commons at Springfield opens in 2023. The integrated community is designed to offer tailored support while fostering independence for adults with disabilities. Offering living quarters for a total of 133 people, The Commons will help more people live, work, and engage in ways that simply wouldn’t be practically or financially feasible otherwise. “All our programs constantly work to overcome funding struggles and to provide free or affordable services for the population we support,” Potts says.

ALIGNED GOALS Through its initiatives, the Ken Anderson Alliance offers adults with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati opportunities to “Live, Work, and Engage.” f TALK BACK In September, Greater Cincinnati Foundation and ArtsWave’s Circle of African American Leaders for the Arts gathered for a conversation about the arts, access, and connection during the pandemic.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation officially launched in 1963 with a $600,000 endowment, built on the premise of developing a healthier, more vibrant Cincinnati. How the organization achieves that mission has changed over time. “We were an organization with a mission,” says Ellen Katz, president and CEO. “Now we’re an organization on a mission.”

Although their financial donations and grants are impressive, it’s the principles behind each grant that are the greatest assets. GCF makes a concerted effort to support community leaders and grassroots organizations propelling meaningful change and disrupting unjust systems.

That starts with listening and continues beyond delivery of a grant. “We’re holding ourselves accountable by doing what we say we’re going to do and we’re more impactful because of it,” Katz notes.

Three programs GCF supports highlight the foundation’s varied and diverse approach to social equality and support.

The Women’s Fund identifies and addresses barriers holding back Cincinnati’s working women. The Fund’s Black Women’s Economic Mobility project directly supports the GCF’s push for racial equity. Data and evidence upon which The Women’s Fund is based also highlights the economic benefits of reduced poverty rate and financially independent women for the city as a whole.

HealthPath is a smaller program supporting health initiatives across the state.

This has obvious economic benefits, but the GCF also highlights the nonprofit’s attention to healthcare for the city’s indigent population. Everyone benefits but those benefits grow from targeted attention to inequality.

All-In Cincinnati was launched in partnership with United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Interact for Health and showcases a direct effort to disrupt inequitable systems by strengthening neighborhoods. It aims to build lasting economic change, led by the communities on everything from healthcare initiatives and housing policies to food access and education.

Equity isn’t just something GCF wants for the community. “We can’t stand for something unless it’s happening from the inside out,” Katz says. “We knew that if we were to truly put our stake in the ground and be community leaders, we’d have to walk the talk.”

And donors have responded. Despite the hardships of 2020, the year brought in more than $163 million in donations, a GCF record.

GCF’s mission benefits all, and everyone can join the movement. GCF wants donors to get involved, and its digital platform empowers donors to connect with their communities, discover nonprofit funding opportunities, and even make grant suggestions. All the change GCF is making begins and cycles back to support the Cincinnati community.

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These three women were motivated to make a difference in the lives of children in the Queen City, the state of Ohio, and beyond.

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→ Whether born of divination or tragedy, the urge to help those in

need can come from anywhere. Every day, we all see opportunities to make our world better; we just have to act. Meet three local women whose charitable work has had a major impact on those around them.

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“We seek to imbue a greater understanding of each girl’s ability, value, and positive future by helping them to prosper socially, academically, and spiritually.”

DORIS THOMAS Founder, Never The Less, Inc. ONE OF MY USUAL SUNDAYS SITTING IN CHURCH SERVICE, I EXPERIENCED a spiritual eye-opening. An audible sound in my spirit said,“Go and tell them that I hear them, I see them, they are not forgotten, and they are never the less.” I just knew it was meant for girls without it being said. After that, my only thoughts have been on that vision. All of our programs are intentionally named: “Never Again” for girls in detention/transitional living; “Khula” (Zulu meaning “thrive”) for girls in grades 4–8; “Jumpstart Your Future” for girls in grades 9–11. The sessions focus on objectives like character, values, choices, stress management, commitment, communication, and interpersonal

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skills. My heart goes out most for girls in the system—low-level offenders, wards of the state, undereducated, undeserved—but all girls don’t experience or fit into the same categories. Just because one is living in seemingly comfortable conditions doesn’t mean all is well mentally, emotionally, spiritually, or physically. She could be secretly being bullied or body shamed, have low self-esteem or dyslexia, suffer from abuse of many types, have relationship issues, or have to care for siblings with no free time of her own, causing anger issues. Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and empower girls to walk confidently into their futures.

DIANE EGBERS Founder, Grant Us Hope I FOUNDED GRANT US HOPE OUT OF A DEEP passion to find answers after losing our son, Grant, to suicide in 2015. My grief catapulted me into a search to uncover the reasons why “we”—me as his parent, our health systems, our school systems, and society as a whole—failed to help him. He was desperately sick, and we weren’t able to help him in time. I needed to find and implement a program that would change the game in supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention. I wanted to build a team dedicated to changing the cultural stigma in our schools. I needed to create new ways to support and provide resources for parents of children who are struggling. Since 2016, we have implemented Hope Squads in nearly 200 schools across Ohio and growing. By equipping youth to be leaders and helpers and teaching them how to appropriately share life-saving information, Hope Squads have become a game changer. This innovative peer-to-peer model is empowering youth to lead the way. Our Hope Squad kids are absolutely amazing. They truly are saving lives. There are 7,000 schools across Ohio. Our goal at Grant Us Hope is to eventually have Hope Squads in every Ohio school and beyond, serving and helping as many kids as possible.

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“We are producing life-saving results, based on 20-plus years of research.

I want to provide tools and light a path for them toward hope, prevention, and healing.”

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“[Day of the Girl] ignites them to create a vision for their own lives of who they want to be and how they want to live in the world.”

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Founder, Day of the Girl I STARTED DAY OF THE GIRL 10 YEARS AGO TO COMMEMORATE THE United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child (October 11).

The idea was to create a local event to raise awareness of the challenges (oppression, inequality, violence, lack of access to education and economic opportunity) that women and girls face worldwide and to celebrate the unique potential of women and girls to address those challenges and ultimately change the world for the better for all people. Day of the Girl informs and inspires the next generation of innovators and leaders. We want all participants to know they are valued. We have reached over 1,000 people on a $0

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budget through an all-volunteer led initiative. I want to see Day of the Girl grow as a collective impact movement that will continue to galvanize enthusiasm for goals to better people’s lives. I want to continue to showcase the exemplary leadership of women and girls and inspire all people to reach their full potential; and to ultimately address large, complex problems confronting the world from inequality to climate change. I would like to strengthen Day of the Girl through future engagement, connection and collaboration of individuals, organizations, and the community locally in Cincinnati and internationally.

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THE 2021 PROFILES The Bail Project ................ 26 Beechwood Home & Foundation ........................ 28 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati ............ 30 CET ..................................... 32 The Children’s Home of Cincinnati .......................... 34 Cincinnati Arts Association ....................... 36 Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged ............................ 38 Cincinnati Works ..............40 Cincinnati Zoo .................. 42 City Gospel Mission .......... 44 Companions on a Journey .............................. 46 ERS ..................................... 48 Freestore Foodbank ........ 50

Greater Cincinnati Foundation ........................ 52 HER Cincinnati (formerly Cincinnati Union Bethel) ............................... 54 LADD, Inc ........................... 56 Lighthouse Youth & Family Services ............................. 58 Lindner Center of HOPE .................................. 60 Make-A-Wish Foundation ........................ 62 Matthew 25: Ministries..... 64 Meals on Wheels Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky ............................ 66 Mental Health of America of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio ................ 68

OTR Chamber .................... 74 Parkinson Community Fitness ................................ 76 The Patty Brisben Foundation ........................ 78 People Working Cooperatively ................... 80 Ronald McDonald House Charities ............................ 82 St. Vincent de Paul ........... 84 Starfire ............................... 86 The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Cincinnati .......................... 88 Whitney/Strong ...............90 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati .......................... 92 Ziegler Park ....................... 94

MORTAR ............................ 70 Ohio Valley Voices ........... 72

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Jeremy Page, Cincinnati Bail Disruptor Shameka Parrish-Wright, Community Advocacy and Partnership Manager Robin Steinberg, CEO and Founder OTHER WAYS TO HELP The Bail Project’s work is made possible thanks to the generous support of thousands of individual donors across the U.S. and around the world. 100 percent of online donations are used to bring people home.

Every dollar invested in The Bail Project’s National Revolving Bail Fund can be recycled: once a case is closed and bail funds are returned, we can reuse those funds to post bail for another client, approximately two times per year.

This holiday season, you can give the gift of freedom. Visit bailproject. org/cincinnati to become a donor today!

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MISSION To combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system— one person at a time.

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Since launching our Cincinnati site in September 2020, we have worked in partnership with the Hamilton County Public Defender and served over 200 low-income clients who were held pretrial in the Hamilton County Justice Center. In addition to paying bail for our clients, we provide them with court date reminders, transportation assistance, and referrals to social

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MISSION The current mission of Beechwood is to provide a high level of care designed to improve the quality of life for residents of the home. The mission is accomplished by: • Promoting residents’ independence and rehabilitation in a comfortable, enjoyable, family-like home, with personalized services that foster hope and mutual support.

• Offering—as a nonprofit, philanthropic, non-sectarian, skilled nursing home—specialized, extensive, longterm health services to male and female adults of every race, creed, national origin, and economic status who have incurable, chronic, and disabling conditions.

• Providing for the needs of the whole person through resident oriented services such as physical therapy, quality meal service, and a full range of social, cultural, religious, and recreational activities.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Beechwood Home is a not-for-profit; longterm care skilled-nursing facility. We offer the area’s most comprehensive services for a wide range of neurodegenerative, cerebral vascular, spinal cord, and other medical conditions.

We specialize in providing high Quality, long-term care together with advanced rehabilitation and restorative services, as well as therapeutic and

recreational activities that optimize function and Quality of life for our residents. The Beechwood Home currently has 80 beds in long-term nursing care services.

LEADERSHIP

2021 Board of Trustees William Baechtold, Samuel Bortz, Renie Dohrmann, Gregory French, James Gibbs, Vere Gaynor, Robert Chip Heidt III, Jeffrey Keller, Mary Jo Lane, Richard Moore, Carson Morey, Kathye-Habig Nippert, Richard Oliver, Sara Osborn, Ellen Seward, Donna Shambley-Ebron, Timothy Toft Officers of the Board President, Samuel Bortz Vice President, James Gibbs Treasurer, Robert Chip Heidt III Recording Secretary, Sara Osborn Member at Large, William Baechtold Past President, William Baechtold

To do this, we must provide expensive high-tech equipment, which includes training, and maintenance. In the past, we have relied on funding from Medicaid or other third-party payors. This requires many hours of documentation and justifications. We are challenged with the Medicaid funding each year, in fact, our current reimbursement is the same today as it was in 2003. This financial detriment has had a definite impact on the amount of dollars we need to care for the residents. This year, because our residents rely on the generosity of others to provide special therapeutic programs and services, we need your support more than ever. There is a financial gap between our actual Medicaid reimbursement and the facility’s true cost for many residents of The Beechwood Home. It is because of this gap we rely on our fundraising, special events, and our Friends of Beechwood.

CEO, Patricia A. Clark, DM CFO, Timothy Owens Administrator, Scot Harmon OTHER WAYS TO HELP Beechwood is a home primarily for people with a variety of neurological conditions, most of which are degenerative and incurable.

Beechwood strives to provide the highest level of care possible to enable our residents the optimum quality of life and allow them to retain as much independence and dignity as possible.

2140 Pogue Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513) 321-9294 www.beechwoodhome.com

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2140 Pogue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Phone: 513-321-9294

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BIG BROTHER DAVID, PLEASANT RIDGE

BIG SISTER NICOLE, BATAVIA

LITTLE BROTHER GABRIEL, NORTH AVONDALE

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati ESTABLISHED

1932 LEADERSHIP

MISSION Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is that all children reach their full potential.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The agency serves children in 13 counties in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky & SE Indiana. Our goal is to clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by matching them with a caring adult mentor. Bigs help Littles by Igniting, Empowering and Defending their potential.

We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child we serve achieving: •Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships •Avoidance of risky behaviors

What does Success look like?

Of the 1,025 children served in 2020: • 100% are in school • 99.7% are substance-abuse free • 99.4% are not involved with the juvenile courts • 99% developed critical life skills, including academic progress • 98% reported improved self-esteem

Staff Leadership Kathy List, President & CEO Peter Boudreau, Chief Program Officer Board Leadership Jim Rolfes, Board Chair Mike Bruggeman, Vice Chair/Treasurer Mike Rodarte, Secretary

Bowl For Kids Sake & more.

Donate •Please donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters at cincinnatigives.org/ Big-Brothers-And-Big-Sisters-OfGreater-Cincinnati. Your gift helps us help more Tri-State children reach their full potential!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Volunteer •Be a Big in the Community-Based program, and meet your Little a few times a month on a day and time that is convenient for the two of you.

Explore parks and neighborhoods, play sports, attend events, talk about school and life.

•Be a Site-Based Big and meet your Little once a week at school or another partner site. Play games, do crafts or homework, talk, laugh and get to know each other.

Raise awareness •Invite us to your company for a Lunch & Learn or Virtual Event to recruit new Big Brothers & Big Sisters.

Attend an event •Go to bigsforkids.org for information about the 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Outing (Kenwood Country Club), BIG Breakfast event,

2400 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 421-4120 www.bigsforkids.org

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Little Brother Nick, North College Hill Big Brother Kevin, Harrison - Match Day 2008 Nick & Kevin - Graduation Day 2020

Every child has the ability to succeed and thrive. From Day One, our Big Brothers and Big Sisters & their Little Brothers and Little Sisters take steps toward the biggest possible future.

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our 24/7 kids’ channels, and our PBS Kids streaming services—help children succeed as learners and as citizens. In addition to lighting up every screen, CET provides an extensive library of resources for educators and parents to support children’s learning.

LEADERSHIP

Barney Wright, Chair Dave Taylor, Vice Chair Brian Silverberg, Treasurer Stephanie Amlung, Secretary Kitty Lensman, President & CEO OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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CET ESTABLISHED

1951

MISSION CET’s mission is to strengthen the communities we serve through programs and services that inspire and inform, educate and engage, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CET’s national and local content, educational resources, and online services provide

a forum, a public stage, and a resource for learners of all ages. As Greater Cincinnati’s PBS station, CET is the largest classroom, the largest stage for the arts, and a trusted window to the world. Working collaboratively with community partners, CET’s local productions reflect the interests, needs, and rich history of Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio.

CET is also a safe haven for children. Our children’s programming— including our daytime broadcasts,

www.cetconnect.org

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CET Passport Streaming Service Winter Membership Drive CET Kids Club Action Auction

1223 Central Pkwy.

Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 381-4033 www.cetconnect.org

Southwest Ohio’s Largest Classroom.

A Trusted Window to the World.

Home to the Arts.

www.CETconnect.org

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The Children’s Home 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 have constantly evolved to meet the changing needs of the Cincinnati community since our founding in 1864. Today, our array includes over 30 life-changing programs and services specializing in Health Care, Preschool, Afterschool, Camp, Education for K-12, Job Readiness, Behavioral Health and Counseling for youth (and their parents and caregivers), Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care and Pharmacological Services.

LEADERSHIP

John Banchy, CEO and President Tony Hobson, Chair, Board of Trustees

found on our website. We’d be happy to have you with us!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

There are many opportunities available to support The Children’s Home and its mission, including monetary gifts, in-kind items, and matching gifts. The agency also offers planned giving opportunities such as charitable bequests, charitable gift annuities, gifts of real estate or life insurance benefits, and named endowment funds. The Children’s Home also benefits from introductions to individuals, companies, or other sources interested in supporting services to children and families. Finally, there are many opportunities available for volunteers who want to get involved and support our mission. All these opportunities to support children and families can be

www.tchcincy.org

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

OUR MISSION: “Creating lasting results that strengthen families and our community by guiding individuals - from infancy to independence - through comprehensive education, behavioral, and health services.”

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arts education and community engagement programs in 1995—including its recently launched Arts in Healing Initiative—CAA has reached nearly two million students and adults.

LEADERSHIP

Stephen A. Loftin, President Tina Loeb Carroll, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Todd J. Duesing, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Deborah A. Morgan, Vice President, Development Joyce Bonomini, Vice President, Education & Community Engagement Brenda A. Carter, Vice President, Human Resources Van Ackerman, Vice President, Marketing & Communications Scott R. Feldman, General Manager, Music Hall Bridget Siedlecki, General Manager, Aronoff Center Ben Vetter, Director, Ticketing Services Dennis Harrington, Director, Weston Art Gallery OTHER WAYS TO HELP

For a list of shows, concerts, exhibitions, and events, visit CincinnatiArts.org.

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Cincinnati Arts Association ESTABLISHED

1992

MISSION As the management organization of the Aronoff Center and Music Hall, CAA offers high-quality performing and visual arts programs, develops diverse audiences, fosters an appreciation of the arts, and encourages the use of its venues.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and

management of two of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues—the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall—and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts.

Each season, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 600,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies.

Since the inception of its acclaimed

650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 621-2787 – Ticket Information (513) 721-3344 – Administration www.cincinnatiarts.org

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As we raise the curtains at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall after a long and challenging shutdown, the generous support of our audiences, members, donors, and sponsors has never been more important. Their commitment and dedication to our mission allows us to be responsible stewards of our iconic venues, provide transformative arts education and community engagement opportunities, and present world-class visual arts exhibitions and performing arts events. We are proud to set the stage for unforgettable arts experiences that bring us together to celebrate the human spirit.

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The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged 1890

MISSION The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged provides financial assistance to elderly people in the greater Cincinnati area who need to move into independent or assisted living communities but cannot afford it on their own. The Foundation also provides grants to organizations with programs or services that are specifically designed to help the elderly.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY For over 130 years, The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged has been caring for and serving the elderly community. Once a home for aged men at the turn of

the 20th century, the Foundation has since established itself as a charitable organization providing funding to nonprofit retirement communities in the area with a joint mission to help the aged. We accept applications for people aged 65 or older who need to move into independent or assisted living communities that do not have the means to afford it. The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged also provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations who request financial donations to provide care, programs, equipment, and medical treatment for the elderly.

LEADERSHIP

Robert C. Porter III, President Thomas Finn, Vice President

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Heather Jansen, Secretary/Treasurer Jon Blohm Shannnon Crutchfield Sister Jean Marie Hoffman Vince Hopkins Dick Krehbiel OTHER WAYS TO HELP

The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged accepts donations directly or to a fund with The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

30 Garfield Place, Suite 600 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 381-6859 Cintifoundation@zoomtown.com

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Providing financial assistance to elderly people in the greater Cincinnati area who need to move into independent or assisted living communities but cannot afford it on their own.

TheCincinnati Cincinnati Foundation the Aged The Foundation for thefor Aged 30 Garfield Place, Suite Cincinnati, OH 45202 30 Garfield Place, Suite 600,600, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 381-6859 (513) 381-6859 Cintifoundation@zoomtown.com Cintifoundation@zoomtown.com

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Cincinnati Works ESTABLISHED

1996

MISSION Cincinnati Works will partner with all willing and capable people living in poverty to assist them in advancing to economic self-sufficiency through employment.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY COVID-19 has only increased the hurdles facing the working poor, making the mission of Cincinnati Works even more essential.

For 25 years, we have been a leader in ending poverty through employment— but a job is just the beginning. Our comprehensive approach includes job readiness training, connections to employer partners, legal advocacy, and financial coaching. We provide individualized, 1-on-1, personal and financial coaching—free for life. Our coaches guide Members (clients) in overcoming barriers to get a job, keep a job, and advance on the job. We help them to chart their course, jumpstart their careers, build financial stability and then celebrate their success in breaking the cycle of generational poverty. We also contract with employers to provide our coaching

services to their frontline workforce.

LEADERSHIP

Board Leadership David Herche, Enerfab - Board Chairman Thomas Gilman, Gilman Partners Lead Director Eric Lanter, Chase - Treasurer Gerron McKnight, The Christ Hospital Network - Secretary Staff Leadership Peggy Zink, President & CEO Mary Bennett Brown, Sr. Director of Human Resources Mike Cheney, Chief Financial Officer Calista Hargrove, Vice President of Workforce Development Matt Mooney, Vice President & General Manager of Workforce Connection Karen Sieber, Vice President of Philanthropy & External Relations OTHER WAYS TO HELP

YOU can be a part of the solution!

• Donate: Your investment helps our neighbors in poverty reach financial stability by allowing us to deliver value to our working-poor neigh-

bors, our local employers and to also strengthen our community • Sponsor: Businesses can sponsor our work and receive valuable marketing benefits • Advocate: Sign up for our newsletter, follow us, and share on social media about our important work • Join our Young Professionals Board: Networking, fund-raising, and battling poverty with like-minded young professionals • Employers: Think on-site coaching could benefit your frontline employees? Contact Matt at mmooney@ cincinnatiworks.org to learn more!

708 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 744-9675 www.cincinnatiworks.org

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Cincinnati Zoo ESTABLISHED

1875

MISSION The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s (CZBG’s) central strategic objective is to “Inspire every visitor with wildlife every day.” We add a focus to that objective: “Inspire and connect every visitor with wildlife every day, to engage and cultivate a healthy and sustainable future.” Our vision is inspiring passion for nature and saving wildlife for future generations through four pillars: Creating Adventure, Conveying Knowledge, Conserving Nature, and Serving Community.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

• CZBG serves over a million visitors annually through a variety of fun and educational programs founded on one of the most superb and diverse collections of plants and animals in the U.S. • We reach over 350,000 children and educators through on-site and virtual science programs, as well as through a full-time public high school, Zoo Academy, and free field trips for students from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

• World-class conservation research by the scientists at CREW is focused

on saving endangered wildlife and plants.

• Our commitment to environmental sustainability through green building, energy efficiency, and resource management has earned us the title of “Greenest Zoo in America.”

• The Zoo uses its resources to create community partnerships that improve quality of life in our community.

• Zoo-wide Access for All initiative ensures all are welcome.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Trustees Francie S. Hiltz, Chairman of the Board George Joseph, Vice Chair George Molinsky, Treasurer Pete Ragland, Secretary

and horticulture grows, our habitats need to grow with it. That’s why we launched the “More Home to Roam” campaign in 2018—with projects that will transform areas throughout our Zoo creating better homes for them, better zoo for you. Donations to the campaign have helped us complete projects that include a new Visitor Entry, African Penguin Point, Roo Valley, and much more. Next up is Elephant Trek—a new 5-acre habitat that will create space for a herd of 8–10 endangered Asian elephants—putting our Zoo on the leading edge of elephant care in the U.S. and making wildlife and conservation come alive for the whole community.

Top Executive Staff Thane Maynard, Zoo Director Dave Jenike, Chief Operating Officer Lori Voss, Chief Financial Officer Reba Dysart, Vice President of Development OTHER WAYS TO HELP

As the Cincinnati Zoo’s expertise in animal care, conservation, education,

3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 487-3318 https://cincinnatizoo.org

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Youth: Our tutoring program impacts more than 800 youth, many of them at-risk, at more than 40 sites throughout Greater Cincinnati. We also offer programs involving summer camps, ballet, mentoring, college scholarships, Hispanic outreach and more. And we annually help 150 lowincome families afford to buy gifts for 450 children at our Christmas Store.

LEADERSHIP

Roger Howell, President John Allbrittin, COO of Youth Programs Angela Allen, VP of Church Partnerships Barry Baker, Executive VP of Youth Programs Lucretia Bowman, VP of Recovery Services Josh McBride, VP of Homeless Services William Reeves, VP of Administrative Services Paul Spence, VP of Development Abe Woolfolk, VP of JobsPlus

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City Gospel Mission ESTABLISHED 1924, by James N. Gamble of Procter and Gamble

MISSION Breaking the cycle of poverty and despair...one life at a time.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We serve over 10,000 homeless, hurting and hungry people each year, including 3,500 youth, through four cause areas.

Food/Shelter: We annually serve 110,000 nutritious meals and provide more than 42,000 nights of safe shelter for the homeless. During the holidays, we provide 450 families with Thanksgiving meals.

Recovery: We offer men’s and women’s long-term addiction recovery programs for up to 36 men and 36 women, which include transitional housing and aftercare. And volunteer runners aid those in recovery by training alongside them to comprise our Flying Pig Marathon team.

Jobs: We offer job readiness and placement programs for people who have felonies and limited work histories as well as people who do not.

Our high school outreach program at seven urban schools helps students plan for their life after graduation—in the workforce or in college. www.citygospelmission.org

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• Donate: It costs just $2.04 to provide a meal and life-changing care to someone who is hurting and homeless. With your support, we can help people to overcome hard times.

• Volunteer: Volunteers are critical to City Gospel Mission. More than 2,500 people volunteer with us each year. There are many ways for you, your company, school or church to get involved. If you have a heart for helping, we invite you to partner with us.

• Give Items: It’s easy to take a toothbrush or a winter hat for granted. Many of the men, women and children we serve don’t have basic essentials. Help us provide nutritious meals, clothes, school supplies, hygiene products and other essentials to people in need.

1805 Dalton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 621-2873 www.citygospelmission.org

The greatest gifts are not wrapped in paper but in love.

For the homeless and hurting, knowing that someone cares during the holidays makes all the difference in the world. Provide a hot meal, a warm bed, and fill a thankful heart with hope at CityGospelMission.org

Serving Greater Cincinnati since 1924

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Companions on a Journey ESTABLISHED

1997

MISSION Surrounded by Hope, Strength and Healing, support is provided to anyone (young or old) who is grieving a loss via grief support groups, resources, and education.

COJ provides: a Connection to peers with similar grief experiences so that each person’s voice can be heard and honored; HOPE to shine a light forward; STRENGTH to create a balance; and HEALING to nurture a new normal. Our vision is that we one day live in a world where no one grieves alone.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Youth & Family Grief Support: •School-based programming (K–12) •Monthly grief support groups •Consultation and education for caregivers and staff •Crisis response and support •Pathway to Healing Annual Events •Mending Hearts: Ongoing program; children ages 3–18 and their families

Adult Grief Support: •Loss-specific monthly grief groups •Social outings •Annual grief retreat •Individual consultation and crisis support Education & Training: •Grief education webinars •Facilitator training •Caregiver education •Postvention support Workplace & Partners: •Grief in the Workplace resources •Crisis intervention and consulting •Custom-designed team grief support sessions and materials •First Responders, Health Care, and Essential Workers Program

We’re so grateful for the community that has funded, volunteered, honored, and supported our work to be here for bereaved children and adults for almost 25 years! Our work is not finished, and we continue to need you to be here for us. Please donate today to ensure that COJ remains resilient and able to support children and adults who are grieving.

• Donate Financially: Your monetary gift to COJ provides grief support to those whose loss has left a hole in their heart. Make an individual or recurring donation or sponsor a fundraiser. Follow us on Facebook for upcoming events or contact our Development Coordinator at tiffany@companionsonajourney.org.

• Donate Stock: Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds make a lasting impact. Contact our Finance Manager at tracey@ companionsonajourney.org for details.

• Donate Materials: Fabric for our sewn resources; snacks and water for our grief groups; and donations for events. Please contact our office if you can help.

• Volunteer: At events, with groups, on projects in your home or in our West Chester office.

• Sponsor a Fundraiser: National Children’s Grief Awareness Breakfast - November 2021; Golf Outing Summer 2022; Dedicate your Facebook Fundraiser to Companions on a Journey Grief Support.

• Learn More and Share the News: Follow us on social media and share with your contacts.

LEADERSHIP

Executive Director: Sheila Munafo-Kanoza Board Chair: Chad Smith Treasurer: Sowmya Aggarwal Board Advisor: Tom Kanoza Board members: John Atkinson, Brian Boyle, Elgin Card, Elizabeth Dreyer,

8857 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., Suite #002 West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 870-9108 https://companionsonajourney.org

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Episcopal Retirement Services ESTABLISHED

1951

MISSION Since 1951, Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) has worked to enrich the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative, and spiritually based way.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY ERS serves older adults through senior living communities, as well as in-home and community-based services.

We accommodate all levels of care including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Support, Long-Term Nursing Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation Our premier communities include the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community and Deupree House, located in Hyde Park. ERS also offers affordable housing options for seniors with low incomes in 30 communities throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

In addition to retirement communities, ERS provides services for seniors living in their own homes through Living Well Senior Solutions and Deupree Meals On Wheels.

Parish Health Ministry coordinates a large network of churches to provide grassroots health-related services throughout southern Ohio.

LEADERSHIP

Laura Lamb, President & CEO Dan Steward, CFO Jimmy Wilson, Vice President of Affordable Living Virginia Uehlin, Vice President of Residential Healthcare Megan Bradford, Vice President of Middle Market & Ministry Joan Wetzel, Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Development Bryan Reynolds, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations

donations, grants, and events to help us keep our longstanding promise that no resident be asked to leave the Marjorie P. Lee or Deupree House communities due to a lack of funds.

Each year, ERS hosts an annual Gala.

You can view this year’s gala, A Taste For Giving, which featured The Great Gala Cookoff, a cooking competition between President and CEO Laura Lamb and two board members, The Reverend Jack Keopke and Dora Anim on our website. This high quality and fun production can be seen at http:// erslife.org/gala.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that raises funds for our Good Samaritan Mission Fund, which provides: •Resident Financial Aid •Affordable Living •Deupree Meals On Wheels •Parish Health Ministry •Partners In Care Fund •Spiritual services •Wellness programs •Staff financial aid Last year alone, ERS contributed more than $1.9 million to cover expenses above and beyond our resident fees. We raise those funds through

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3870 Virginia Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 271-9610

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Freestore Foodbank ESTABLISHED

1971

MISSION Freestore Foodbank’s mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY As part of the Feeding America national network, Freestore Foodbank offers food for today, connection for tomorrow, and hope for a lifetime through the support of more than 570 community partners. Food programs include Power Pack weekend bags, Kids Cafe after-school meals, School and Clinic Pantries, formula for infants, Senior Boxes for those on a fixed income, Healthy Harvest Mobile Market, and holiday food for the family. Connecting services include benefits enrollment, financial management assistance, transportation, rent/utilities assistance, clothing, referrals, and more, culminating in individualized

case management through our Stabilization Program when needed. To build hope for the future, we offer free job training through our Cincinnati COOKS! culinary program and LIFT The TriState logistics and warehousing program.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Want to help solve hunger in the tristate area? Participating in our annual events is a great way to spread awareness and get involved. Visit freestorefoodbank.org/events to learn more about our signature and community events.

LEADERSHIP

Warren Weber, Board Chair Ramon Rodriguez, Vice Chair & Strategy Assessment Tom Kirkwood, Vice Chair Development Julie McGehee, Vice Chair Governance & Trusteeship Anne Lilly Cone, Board Secretary Rich Vaughan, Treasurer Kurt L. Reiber, President & CEO Trish Rayner, Chief External Affairs Officer Tim Weidner, Chief Financial Officer Valarie Boykins, VP of Human Resources

www.freestorefoodbank.org

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1141 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 482-4500 www.freestorefoodbank.org

More than 90,000 children in our tristate may not know where they will find their next meal. $1 COULD HELP PROVIDE 3 MEALS. freestorefoodbank.org

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Greater Cincinnati Foundation ESTABLISHED

1963

MISSION Greater Cincinnati Foundation connects people and organizations with purpose to create a vibrant and equitable region for all, now and for generations to come.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Connecting people with purpose, GCF is laserfocused on creating a more racially equitable and vibrant Greater Cincinnati. Importantly, GCF highlights and educates on critical systemic issues that perpetuate inequities to drive community vibrancy and prosperity for all who live here. Central to our mission as a community foundation, GCF also helps individuals, families,

and businesses establish charitable funds using a variety of assets and then awards grants from those funds to nonprofits that meet our donors’ charitable goals.

LEADERSHIP

President/CEO, Ellen Katz Chief Philanthropy Officer, Phillip Lanham Chief Operating Officer, Dora Anim Chief Financial Officer, Will Woodward Board Chair, Delores Hargrove-Young OTHER WAYS TO HELP Join us in creating brighter futures, stronger communities, and a more vibrant and equitable region by supporting our Empowering Communities Annual Fund: www. gcfdn.org/empowering

www.gcfdn.org

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720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 120 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2880 www.gcfdn.org

Let’s make an impact together.

Partnering with Greater Cincinnati Foundation amplifies the impact of your generosity.

Through a contribution to the Empowering Communities Annual Fund, you play a pivotal role in achieving the goal of a more vibrant, equitable region for all.

GIVE A GIFT TODAY gcfdn.org/empowering

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HER Cincinnati ESTABLISHED

1830

MISSION HER Cincinnati empowers women to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY HER Cincinnati (formerly Cincinnati Union Bethel) has been responding to human service needs since 1830, and today our focus is on Housing, Education, and Recovery Services. We believe all women are strong and resilient, but sometimes circumstances and society can create barriers to success. HER Cincinnati fights to dismantle those barriers and operates three programs united in their vision of a community where all women have the skills and confidence to thrive: • Anna Louise Inn provides affordable housing and supportive services to help women achieve self-sufficiency.

• Cincinnati Scholar House provides wraparound services to single-parent college students to help them attain their degree and reach greater economic well-being.

• Off the Streets provides addiction recovery services to guide survivors of human trafficking on a path to reclaim their lives.

LEADERSHIP

Professional Leadership Beth Schwartz, CEO

Bralynda Watkins, COO Jenny Jones, Managing Director of Community Relations Viann Barnett, Managing Director of Anna Louise Inn and Off the Streets Rainie Moody, Managing Director of Cincinnati Scholar House Board of Directors Shirley Yoshida, Chair Steve Tosh, Vice Chair/Treasurer Susana T. Chamlee, Secretary Kathryn Haines, Immediate Past Chair Stacey Andrade Ben Cornist Shay Craig Dianne Ebbs Charmaine McGuffey Nancy Pryor Aftab Pureval Maria Sagrati Charlotte Simons Lisa Striker John Topits Faith Tupman Deanna M. Webster OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Join our Corporate SponsHERship program and give your employees an opportunity to learn more how poverty, addiction, and human trafficking impact our region. Instead of attending a “rubber chicken” gala, your employees will gain a meaningful perspective on important issues

and experience our programs up close and personal.

• Join HER Strong Woman Collective, a group of empowered women empowering others. Your annual investment of $1,000 will give you a calendar of meaningful opportunities to engage in our work, meet new SWC friends, and make a difference in the lives of other women.

• Donate food and gift items to our Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday drives.

• Lots of hands-on volunteering opportunities are available—mentoring, tutoring, activity programming, and more. Go to www.hercincinnati.org for more information.

2401 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 768-6900 www.hercincinnati.org

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Our name has changed. Our focus is still HER.

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We believe there is strength in a culture and community that welcomes diversity. As organizer of the Overthe- Rhine International Film Festival, LADD brings stories from across the globe to the tri-state area in celebration of inclusion and shared humanity.

LEADERSHIP

Susan Brownknight, Chief Executive Officer Board Officers Robert M. Zimmerman, Board Chair Kush V. Kotecha, President Will Goering, Vice President Aaron Haslam, Vice President Maggie Palazzolo, Vice President Michael A. Head, Secretary Barry S. Weintstein, CPA, Treasurer Mark Clippinger, Assistant Treasurer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer: Get involved by sharing your skill sets at LADD during one of our seasonal events or community engagement opportunities. Support team LADD at the upcoming 2022 Cincinnati Flying Pig. • Donate: Your support is critical to helping LADD develop and expand opportunities for people with disabilities and ensure the health and safety of those we support.

• Attend: Don’t miss the Over-theRhine International Film Festival July 7–10, 2022, for a celebration of our shared humanity. Organized by LADD, OTRFF is the nation’s only diversity film festival led by people in the disability community.

• Connect: Follow us on Facebook @laddinc, Twitter @ladd_inc, and Instagram @laddinc and sign up for our monthly LADD Strong e-mail newsletter on our website: www. laddinc.org.

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LADD ESTABLISHED

1975

MISSION LADD is guided by the belief that every person has ability and value. We empower adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY LADD provides the dignity of adulthood through housing, health and wellness, day programs, employment, and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities.

Our housing programs offer a range of

options to meet diverse interests and needs while building independence and community.

We assist people in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment through our Supported Employment Program.

Several programs at LADD, like our Community Connections Program and health and wellness initiatives, provide opportunities for people to be fully involved in the community, participate in new experiences, and build healthy lifestyles.

3603 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 861-5233 www.laddinc.org

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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services ESTABLISHED

1969

MISSION To empower young people and families to succeed through a continuum of care that promotes healing and growth.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Lighthouse Youth & Family Services provides a range of programs for young people ages 0–25 and their families. Each one receives individualized care, and Lighthouse is there every step of the way to support them on their unique journey to achieving their goals.

Lighthouse provides: • The only local emergency shelter for teens.

• Mental and behavioral health care.

• Foster care and adoption.

• Residential treatment.

• Support for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.

• Services to help youth involved in the juvenile justice system succeed by staying crime-free, achieve academically, and get and keep jobs.

• Street outreach and resource center for homeless youth.

• Shelter, housing, and life skills training for young people ages 17–24 experiencing homelessness.

LEADERSHIP

Paul Haffner, President & CEO Cathy Goold, Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Jodi Harding, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Thuy Kolik, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jessica Wabler, Vice President of Development & Grants Vickie Ackman, Service Area Vice President Bonita Campbell, Service Area Vice President Nathan Lynch, Service Area Vice President Board Chair: Tamie Sullivan Board Members: Doug Bierer, Steve Campbell, Bobby Cave, Elena Comeaux, Ken Feldmann, Dawn Green, Greg Hartmann, Roni Hyman, Allison Kahn, Kick Lee, Santoshi Mahendra, Barry Morris, Lisa O’Brien, Kenneth Parker, Stephen Peterson, Bob Rich, Amber Simpson, Amy Susskind, Deborah White Richardson, Bob Zepf OTHER WAYS TO HELP • Light up the holiday season for young people in need by joining the Lighthouse Happy Holidays Gift Drive.

• Donate a delicious meal to a Lighthouse shelter and remind the young people living there someone cares and wants to help them. You can drop off a homemade meal or you can have food delivered.

• Join the celebration of community leaders making a difference for young people and attend and/or sponsor the Beacon of Light Humanitarian Awards Gala on April 9, 2022.

• Give an experience. Donate tickets to sporting events, performances, museums, or amusement parks.

• Become a member of the Lighthouse Young Professionals Committee for those under 40. Share your talents and energy to make a positive impact for youth in need.

401 E. McMillan St. Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 221-3350 www.lys.org

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The Craig and Frances Lindner Center of HOPE 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 One in five people suffer with a mental illness.

Although the prevalence of mental illness has been the Nation’s #1 public health crisis for a long time, since the COVID-19 pandemic, mental illness has increased substantially around the globe.

The Center is fighting this mental health epidemic head-on.

Since the middle of 2020, the Center’s inpatient and residential units have been at or near capacity, while outpatient, in-person visits and teleheatlh visits have increased dramatically.

As mental health care advances, Lindner Center of HOPE is committed to staying at the cutting-edge - for every one in our community.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors S. Craig Lindner Frances R. Lindner Sandra Amoils, M.D. William Butler Paul R. Crosby, M.D., MBA Andrew Filak, Jr., M.D. Greg Harmeyer L. Thomas Hiltz, Esq. Paul E. Keck, M.D. Anne Kereiakes Richard Lofgren, M.D., MPH, FACP Vincent Rinaldi J. Scott Robertson Pam Sibcy Jon Zipperstein Executive Team Paul R. Crosby, M.D., MBA, President & CEO Danielle J. Johnson, M.D., FAPA, Chief Medical Officer Susan L. McElroy, M.D., Chief Research Officer Lorene Walter, M.D., Clinical Director of Outpatient Services; Medical Director of Mindful Transitions, Adult Partial Hospital Program Brett Dowdy, Psy.D., Chief Patient Experience Officer & Chief of Psychological Services

www.Lindercenterofhope.org/Donate

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Marilyn Schwemberger, RN, MSN, MBA, Chief Nursing Officer Laura Nixon, CPA, CFO Jennifer Pierson, Senior Director, Marketing & Outreach Tom Cornillie, SPHR, Senior Director, Human Resources Mary Alexander, Director of Development OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Attend Community Mental Health Day at The Manor House, May 15th • Play inThe High Hopes Auxiliary golf tournament – Spring, 2022 • Support patients through The Helping Hands Fund

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

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volunteer work or philanthropy. A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits, and encourages the belief in the impossible, giving us all a reason to feel more hopeful too.

LEADERSHIP

Stephanie McCormick, President & CEO Amy Merritt, Southern Ohio Market Director of Advancement Grant Mitchell, Southern Ohio Advisory Board Chair Russell Betts, Chief Operating Officer Juli Miller, Chief Mission Delivery Officer Caitlyn Haddenhorst, Director of Mission Fulfillment OTHER WAYS TO HELP

•Become a wish-granting volunteer • Support the Make-A-Wish Southern Ohio Hope is Essential Gala •Become a monthly donor •Start a fundraiser •Get your business or organization involved with wish-granting through fundraising or sponsorship

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Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana ESTABLISHED

1983

MISSION Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses SERVING OUR COMMUNITY A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much. When a wish

4500 Cooper Rd., Suite 304 Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 745-9474 www.oki.wish.org

comes true, it creates strength, hope, and transformation in children, families, and entire communities. Wishes impact everyone involved—wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals, and more. For wish kids, just the act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments.

Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic.

And still others might realize all they have to offer the world through

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4500 Cooper Rd, Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45242

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Matthew 25: Ministries ESTABLISHED

1991

MISSION Matthew 25 provides food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless, medical care to the ill, and humanitarian supplies to those in need.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Matthew 25: Ministries is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nationally, and internationally. With the help of our generous community, donors, and volunteers, we provide basic necessities and disaster relief to those in need, helping more than 20,000,000 people each year.

Matthew 25 works with approximately 500 partners in our local community of Greater Cincinnati. We provide essential supplies including food, clothing, medical supplies, personal care products, and other items to help care for vulnerable populations in our community. In 2020, we distributed approximately 4 million pounds of aid in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Matthew 25 is ranked on Forbes. com’s list of America’s Top Charities,

and is a 4-star charity with a perfect score of 100 on Charity Navigator.

LEADERSHIP

Jim Russell Mike Staudinger, M.D. Douglas W. Thomson, Esq. Harry Yeaggy

Tim Mettey, CEO OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Executive Team Karen Otto, Vice President Butch Elfers, Chief Financial Officer Patty Dilg, Chief Operating Officer Ben Williams, Director of Disaster Relief Joodi Archer, Director of Programs and Community Relations Barbie Ventura, Director of HR and Donor Relations Mark Creamer, Director of IT Operations Michelle Jones, Director of Communication

• Donate Finances: Help fund our work with the poorest of the poor and disaster victims.

• Donate Time: Volunteer for a hands on experience that encourages active participation and provides a sense of deep satisfaction and accomplishment when finished.

• Donate Products: Corporations, groups, and individuals can donate new and gently used items. Visit m25m.org for a complete list of categories accepted.

Board Chair Michael Brandy, Jr. Board Members Linda Gill, CPA Michelle Goret Deborah Hayes Donald E. Jones, ThD Eric Niemeyer, M.D. Martha Orabella, M.D. Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz

Michelle Jones 11060 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242 (513) 793-6256 www.m25m.org

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NEEDY WORLD With the Things We Throw Away Matthew 25: Ministries provides basic necessities to the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nationally, and internationally, helping more than 20 million people each year.

As part of this work, we partner with hundreds of local organizations to help care for vulnerable populations throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Approximately 4 million pounds of our 2020 product distributions stayed in Greater Cincinnati to help those in need locally.

Visit M25M.ORG to learn how you can help!

11060 KENWOOD ROAD 11060 KENWOOD BLUE ASH, OHROAD 45242 BLUE ASH, OH 45242 513-793-6256 | WWW.M25M.ORG 513-793-6256 | WWW.M25M.ORG

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LEADERSHIP

Board Chair: Dan Driehaus Board members: Lyndsey Barnett, Barbara Carr, Sara Celi, Renee Dunn, Mary Ann Jacobs, Rob Jutze, Thomas Kaylor, Guinette Kirk, Danielle McColaugh, Patrick O-Neil, Bart Richardson, Andy Sathe, Mike Snow, Tiffany Turner, and Mary Wagner Executive Management Team: Jennifer Steele, Chief Executive Officer Tracey Collins, Chief Integration Officer Kat Steiner, Chief Giving Officer Connie Baker, Chief Operating Officer Michael Beck, Chief Production Officer Sarah Celenza, Chief Innovation & Collaboration Officer Robin Rodgers, Chief Administrative Officer Crystal Holliday, Vice President of Finance Matthew Melody, Chief People Officer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY ESTABLISHED 1981 ESTABLISHED

MISSION To deliver essential services that promote the independence of seniors so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes.

Meals are made in our restaurant grade kitchen daily. We believe that food is medicine and we are your trusted local provider in medically therapeutic home-delivered meals and groceries. Our service area includes Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio and the Kentucky counties of Boone, Kenton, Gallatin, Carroll, Owen, Grant, Pendleton, and Campbell. 100% of charitable giving stays in the region.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY is committed to helping seniors age in place, to live independently in their homes and communities. We will help 10,000 seniors and deliver 1.4M meals this year. In 2021, we merged with Cincinnati Area Senior Services (CASS) and we are proudly the largest home delivered meal program in the area.

Home delivered meals are critical for seniors’ health and many depend on our specialty meals for medical conditions. Area senior services also include: Transportation, Representative Payment Program, Guardianship & Care Coordination. Building Coordinators manage senior housing complexes, and we have Congregate Meal sites— including the OTR Senior Center. The Pet Support program provides seniors with cat and dog food, along with vet vouchers. We are one of the five largest Meals on Wheels in the USA.

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Give support: Invest in one of our 10,000 seniors through a personal gift of by sponsoring our signature event, Bust a Crust! Every donation stays in the community so that seniors can stay healthy in the home they love: www.muchmorethanameal.org/give.

Volunteer: There are regular volunteer opportunities for everyone and we take pride in being family friendly. Super Saturdays are the second Tuesday of each month.

Sign up a group or as an individual and make a difference! www. muchmorethanameal.org/sign-today.

Champion: You can drive the mission forward. Join the special event committee. Spread the word about our services and show your support. Follow us on social media with #morethanameal and tell us your Meals on Wheels story.

2091 Radcliff Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45204 (513) 661-2777 www.muchmorethanameal.org

THE FOOD WE PROVIDE FEEDS THEIR BODY. THE ATTENTION WE GIVE FEEDS THEIR SOUL.

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Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio Inc. ESTABLISHED

1954

MISSION The mission of Mental Health America is to promote mental health and work to prevent mental and substance use disorders through education, advocacy, and service. Our vision is a just, humane, and healthy society in which all people have the opportunity to achieve full potential.

MHA helps people explore options for recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders and supports them through the process. Starting at enrollment, staff gain understanding of individual needs and work with the individual to create a plan addressing health, home, purpose, and community, the foundation for long term recovery. We offer Pro Bono Counseling, employment services, finance management, and both one-to-one and group Certified Peer Support (people with lived experience who use their experience to help others). We are the region’s experts in recruiting, trainSERVING OUR COMMUNITY

ing, and employing Certified Peers.

MHA has a strong education presence as the region’s leader in delivering Mental Health First Aid and continuing education programs that tackle many of today’s toughest issues like crisis intervention and de-escalation.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Sharron DiMario, Board President Heidi Bohman, Board Secretary George Sparks, Board Treasurer Executive Leadership Elizabeth Atwell, Executive Director Jill Bittner, Associate Executive Director Mindy Sponseller, Director of Clinical Care Coordination Lucy Gillespie, Director of Innovation and Evaluation Paul Moeller, Director of Finance Tom Spicer, PIER Team Lead Vondie Wheeler, Human Resource Director Janet Gora, Ohio Statewide MHFA Director

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer with MHA to share your time, talents, and help achieve our shared mission. Join the MHA Board, be a program volunteer, or help with agency “beautification” events.

• “Fundraise and Friendraise” with us by hosting a private fund-raiser for us to raise money and awareness.

• Like us on Facebook, share our messages, and introduce us to your contacts.

• Sponsor a training or education program.

• Subscribe to and read our agency newsletter.

Headquarters 912 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-1077

www.mhankyswoh.org

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MORTAR Cincinnati ESTABLISHED

2014

MISSION Our mission is to enable historically marginalized entrepreneurs to succeed while creating opportunities to build communities through entrepreneurship.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY MORTAR has worked to enable prospective and budding entrepreneurs, focusing on those who face barriers to entry such as race or socioeconomic status to start businesses, redevelop communities, and create economic vitality across the midwest.

LEADERSHIP

Allen Woods, Cofounder/Executive Director Shannon Hooten, Strategic Director Kiaya Carter, Expansion Director MORTAR Cincinnati Board of Directors Kala Gibson, Board President Pranav Kothari, Board VP Dick Westheimer, Board Treasurer Ashlee Young, Secretary Erikka Gray

Karyl Cunningham Dr. Nita Walker Ben Greenberg Yvette R. Simpson, Esq./MBA Stephanie Khurana Rob McDonald Jake Samad Kashif Shaikh Tim Gibler Derrick Braziel, MORTAR Cofounder William Thomas II, MORTAR Cofounder Allen Woods, MORTAR Cofounder, Executive Director

in-person or virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser, and even shopping with or contracting a MORTAR Alum supports the work that we do for our community! We are always looking for Subject Matter Experts who have knowledge and significant experience in a specific field of entrepreneurship for the MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

•MORTAR Cincinnati has been awarded a grant via the Community Grants program from Jordan Brand. Michael Jordan & the Jordan Brand have a commitment to fight systemic racism through a focus on social justice, education and awareness and economic justice. Join the Jordan Brand in supporting MORTAR. Your donation helps fund Pitch Night awards and prizes which provide start-up capital to our graduates.

•Attend an event, host a MORTAR

340 Reading Rd., Unit Left Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 888-4769 www.wearemortar.com

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“Our leaders are excited to share their unique experiences and skills with these entrepreneurs.

We are excited to combine resources with MORTAR and Kroger to help the community."

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Board Members Jon Westerman, Board of Trustees President Dr. Nancy Creaghead, Vice President Sandra Mills, Treasurer Colleen Swanson, Secretary Executive Staff Maria Sentelik, Executive Director Molly Weber, Associate Director Carey Ratliff Uhrig, Program Director Meredith Craven, Director Special Services Wendy Pace, Business Director Casondra Cooper, Director Development and Marketing OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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Ohio Valley Voices ESTABLISHED

1999

MISSION Ohio Valley Voices’ (OVV) mission is to teach children who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) to listen and talk. OVV fully embraces a child’s brain capacity to turn silence into recognizable speech. This, combined with a loving environment, datadriven techniques, and a committed teaching team, has delivered miraculous outcomes to hundreds of children and their families.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Ohio Valley Voices (OVV) is an early intervention program serving children who are D/ HH from birth to second grade and their families. We provide individualized speech and language therapy services that enable a child with cochlear implants or hearing aids to learn to listen and talk. Graduates from OVV are “mainstreamed” into their local public

or private school, most speaking the same as their hearing peers. Our passion for seeing children succeed coupled with our promise to deliver the highest quality care, education, and therapy helps foster confidence and a lifelong love of learning for the students in our program.

Outcomes and Impacts •2:1 student to teacher ratio.

•12.5 hours of speech therapy per week for every child.

•83% of OVV graduates read at or above grade level.

•84% of OVV graduates speak the same as their hearing peers.

•88% of OVV graduates attend college or post-secondary education.

•Based on 2019 data of children who started at Ohio Valley Voices before the age of three and had no secondary disability.

•Ohio Valley Voices’ Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year. Themed and packed with a great message, wonderful music, and delicious food, this event is one not to miss. Visit our website for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

Invite us to speak to your group •OVV has a remarkable story, and the children that attend OVV have amazing outcomes. When we are invited to share these outcomes, and you are able to see firsthand the work that we do, you will forever be changed.

Donate •As little as $25 a month can go a long way to pay for a child’s speech therapy services Join our Ambassador Club •The Ambassador Club welcomes people with a passion for advancing OVV’s mission and programs.

Members meet quarterly over lunch to receive updates from the executive leadership team about the current state of OVV. The Ambassador Club’s expertise is welcome as we continue to seek ways to enhance our programs.

6642 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 791-1458 www.ohiovalleyvoices.org

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We transform and empower children who are deaf or hard of hearing by developing their listening and spoken language skills.

Ohio Valley Voices provides on-site audiological services to our current children and graduates. These include audiological evaluation, speech perception testing, cochlear implant mapping, hearing aid dispensing, and regular fitting and maintenance of audiological devices.

A gift of $50 a year could help with cochlear implant mapping, hearing aid repairs, parent education services, or even ear molds for our students.

To make a gift or learn more about out outcomes please visit www.ohiovalleyvoices.org or call 513-238-8188

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Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce ESTABLISHED

1985

MISSION The mission of the Overthe-Rhine Chamber of Commerce is to be the driving force for creating a strong economy while also promoting inclusivity, embracing diversity, and celebrating originality. Our vision is for Over-the-Rhine to be a model neighborhood for inclusive urban revitalization.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The OTR Chamber of Commerce provides support to OTR’s small business district, being a critical resource to all, including the community’s entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and arts organizations.

Nationally, small businesses generate 44% of the U.S. economy and OTR is no exception. OTR is home to over 350 brick and mortar businesses; almost 40% are women-owned and 20% are minority-owned. The OTR Chamber provides critical connections and programs for the small business community, including a new grant program (Boost Grant) aimed to remove barriers and deepen the success of underrepresented entrepreneurs. The organization also presents Second Sunday on Main, an inclusive monthly street fair, supporting the growth of minority entrepreneurs, and local art-

ists. In 2021 they created Cincinnati’s “Small Business Week,” now occurring annually the first week of May. LEADERSHIP

Kelly Adamson, Executive Director Board Executive Committee Lann Field, Board Chair, 3CDC Steve Kenat, Past Chair, GBBN Architects Blaise Kah, Treasurer, Deloitte Bob Deck, 4EG John Coleman, Revel OTR Urban Winery Mike Sullivan, Cushman & Wakefield

purchases! #otrchamber #otrisopen • Lead: We recognize that the priority is doing our part to eliminate inequality and injustice in our community, so as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we do so with purpose. Check out our resources including Black-owned businesses to support at www.otrchamber.com/ otrisopen#all

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Support: Donate to our OTR Chamber Boost Grant! As the OTR Chamber’s vision is to create a model for inclusive urban revitalization, we believe in investing in women- and minority-owned businesses who will help us make this vision a reality.

• Choose Local: Help keep small businesses open and thriving. Prioritize shopping small this holiday season and year-round. Check out our map of small businesses at otrchamber. com, and click on “map + guide” • Engage: Be an OTR influencer! Tag us @otrchamber on Instagram to share your OTR experiences and local

1307 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 512-5668 www.otrchamber.com

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Support your local economy and families by shopping small this holiday season! Plan your trip to OTR at otrchamber.com/map. @otrchamber #ShopSmall #OTRisOpen #OTRisOpenToAll

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Parkinson Community Fitness ESTABLISHED

2019

MISSION To provide a place for Persons with Parkinson Disease (PWP) to go for Parkinson symptom specific exercise, support services and social activities.

Our Purpose: A one-stop-shop that provides services which allow the PWP to bring back the social interaction sometimes lost in the PD journey. Once diagnosed with PD, a PWP may experience anxiety, depression and/or judgement from society. PCF provides that sanctuary that respects the integrity of the individual and their family. PCF also provides referrals to services in the community that can assist families in getting additional care if needed.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

PCF provides: •A referral source for local Movement Disorder Specialists, Neurologists, and other medical providers •PD symptom specific exercise

classes from the Move it or Lose it for Parkinson Disease Program •Classes for PWPs of ALL fitness levels from Foundations, Advanced to Elite levels •Certified instructors and trainers trained to work with PWPs •Creative classes like Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Cardio Drumming, Pickleball, Hands On, HealthRHYTHMS® , and Voice classes •Social activities like Coffee Talk Member meetings, wine tastings, and concerts •Presentations from local physicians, nurses, social workers, and sponsors

Pat Gaito, Fund-raising Chair Alison Sackenheim, Legal Advisor Kim Sohngen, Care Partner Advocate Maribeth Cash, Operations Manager OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Get Involved: Please donate by going to parkinsoncommunityfitness.org Do you know someone with PD? Want to volunteer? Please contact Operations Manager Maribeth Cash at (513) 793-6683 or e-mail info@parkinsoncommunityfitness.org

LEADERSHIP

Lisa Coors, Co-Founder and Board President Todd Hoffman, Vice President Katherine Zenk Todd, Treasurer Neil Schlintz, Secretary Chris and Heather Chaney, Co-Founders Jakki Hunter, Co-Founder

9687B Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242 (513) 793-6683 www.parkinsoncommunityfitness.org

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The Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health ESTABLISHED

2006

MISSION The Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health (PBF) promotes sex positivity and sexual health as an integral part of every person’s general health, well-being, and quality of life. Sexual health requires a positive outlook and a thoughtful understanding of sexuality and sensuality, especially in the ways they impact intimate relationships, personal identity development, and physical satisfaction and pleasure. We believe that sexual health is general health and deserves equal funding for research, patient education and support, as well as community outreach.

The PBF is an international advocate of sexual rights for everyone, without exclusion. Women around the world and their partners, irrespective of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, are entitled to positive sexual healthcare and expression. Our mission is to empower people to understand their bodies, improve communication with their partners and healthcare professionals, thus optimizing their overall physical, sexual, and emotional health.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Our annual grant cycle funds clinical research,

education, and outreach in our six focus areas: Vulvovaginal Pain Disorders, The Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause on Sexual Health, Intimacy-Related Sexual Dysfunction After Cancer Treatments, Libido and Desire, Physical and Sexual Abuse, and Female Genital Mutilation.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors Patty Brisben, Founder and President Emily Pan, Esq., Vice President Dan Vogelpohl, Treasurer Julie Raleigh, Secretary Amanda Jackson, MD Liza Brackman, Esq. Medical Advisory Board Michael L. Krychman, MDCM, Chair Cheryl Iglesia, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Christine Vaccaro, DO, FACOG, FPMRS Kathleen Novicki, PT, DPT, PRPC

women experience about very common sexual health concerns.

• Financial Support: Individual donors and corporate sponsors are the backbone of the PBF’s annual grant cycle.

Our donors believe that sexual health is general health and that women’s sexual health deserves equal funding for clinical research.

• Attend: Our Gala is the annual fundraiser that supports our grant cycle.

For more information on our 17th Annual Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health Gala, visit pbf2022.givesmart.com.

• In-Kind Donations: The PBF welcomes in-kind donations from local businesses to use as part of our Gala’s silent auction.

Advisor Ignite Philanthropy OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Listen & Subscribe: Our podcast empowers listeners to advocate for their own sexual health, and provides up-to-date information about a variety of sexual health topics. Listening and subscribing helps educate and break the cycle of shame that many

655 Plum St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 697-5929 www.pattybrisbenfoundation.org

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People Working Cooperatively ESTABLISHED

1975

MISSION People Working Cooperatively performs critical home repairs and services so that low-income homeowners can remain in their homes living independently and healthier in a safe, sound environment.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY For more than 46 years, PWC has been strengthening our communities by providing critical home repairs, energy conservation, and accessibility modification services in an effort to help residents remain independent and healthy in their homes. PWC proudly performs more than 8,000 services for eligible homeowners each year, whose typical income is just $14,000 a year. Often, these individuals face challenges due to illness, disability, job loss or other circumstances.

LEADERSHIP

PWC Executive Staff Matthew Buddenberg, Messer Construction Co. Daniel J. Cahill, PhD, HSD Metrics Paul A. Colbert, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Thomas C. Colvin, Arthur J. Gallagher and Co. (Chairperson) Michael L. Dennemann, Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth David L. Faulk, Macy’s Credit & Cus-

tomer Service, retired Charles Gerhardt, III, Government Strategies Group LLC Russell Hairston, Avondale Development Corporation Teresa Huxel, Macy’s, Inc. (Treasurer) Zachary Kuznar, Duke Energy Stephanie Lambers, TriHealth Anne McKinney, Procter & Gamble, retired Steve Mombach, TriHealth Stephen Ringel, CareSource (Secretary) Gregory S. Shumate, Frost Brown Todd LLC Mike Viox, Omnia360 Facility Solutions John Westrup, Danis Building Construction Company, retired Richard W. Zoller, Messer Construction Co., retired

and make a concrete difference in the lives of our low-income neighbors.

• Ramp it up for Veterans: Annual campaign to assist low-income and/ or disabled veterans throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In the previous seven years, PWC has provided services for over 3,000 households of veterans or their surviving spouse.

• Emerging Leaders: The EL Board serves as an organization of young professionals and emerging community leaders committed to supporting the mission of PWC by promoting awareness and encouraging involvement through effective community action.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• ToolBelt Ball: PWC’s annual blacktie fund-raising gala benefits its Modification for Mobility program.

• Prepare Affair: Prepare Affair is a volunteer event in the month of November that brings together more than 2,000 volunteers to help low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners prepare their homes for winter.

• Repair Affair: PWC’s annual spring volunteer event. Volunteers form small groups with home repair skills

4612 Paddock Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 482-5175 www.pwchomerepairs.org

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati ESTABLISHED

1982

MISSION Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House offers a community of compassion, support, and the comforts of home to families with critically ill children, steps away from the medical care they need.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We provide a 177 bedroom House steps away from the lifesaving care our guest families need for their critically ill children. By easing the financial and emotional burdens of caregivers and by taking care of important practical needs, our House allows parents to focus entirely on caring for their children. Families living at our House do not need to worry about where they will sleep, what they will eat, how they will provide for their other children, and much more. We surround families with hope and support and bring joy and a sense of normalcy to children as they heal.

LEADERSHIP

Key Personnel Jennifer Loeb, Chief Executive Director Michelle Steed, Chief Development Officer Board Leadership Bettina H. Ross, Chair Shelly Creson, Vice Chair Kelly A. Janszen, Vice Chair Reggie Watson, Treasurer Leigh Jones Chamness, Secretary OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer: Whether it’s with a group, on your own, or even from home, there are plenty of ways to support our House.

• Taste of Hope: Bring your group of four to 10 people to prepare a meal for our guest families.

• Wish List: Supporting 177 families every night takes a lot of resources.

Check out our wish list to see what we need most to best support our guest families.

• Donate: Your financial donation helps keep a family together.

341 Erkenbrecher Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 559-4600 www.rmhcincinnati.org

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St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati ESTABLISHED

1869

MISSION A network of neighbors, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati provides holistic, basic needs assistance to people in need.

It serves neighbors through volunteer groups, called Conferences, based at parishes across Hamilton County and through its Don & Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center located in Cincinnati’s West End neighborhood. It strives to bridge not only the material but spiritual and emotional gaps in peoples’ lives by providing personal assistance with essentials such as food, clothing, and furniture, and through innovative programming like the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy and its Homelessness Prevention Program.

Its mission is to serve neighbors with compassionate care, regardless of race, creed, color, or origin.

LEADERSHIP

Mike Dunn, Executive Director Sunnie Johnson-Lain, Senior Director of Services Jim Wenstrup, Director of Stores Tom Roberts, Director of Conferences Claire Luby-Colton, Director of External Relations Cindy Hammerstrom, Director of Finance Brian Combs, Director of Operations Rusty Curington, Director of Pharmacy Alison Zlatic, Cincinnati District Council President John Sawyer, Chairperson, Board of Directors Cindy Givens, Vice President, Board of Directors Lisa Mather, Treasurer, Board of Directors Ron Christian, Secretary, Board of Directors

• Donate Items: St. Vincent de Paul accepts a wide range of items as donations, including clothing, furniture, kitchenware, household appliances, cars, and more. Call (513) 421-CARE for a free home pickup.

• Donate Funding: Help provide basic necessities to neighbors through a monetary donation at SVDPcincinnati.org/give.

• Volunteer: Whether you’re looking to become a regular volunteer or are seeking a one-time service opportunity for your school or business, there are dozens of ways to get involved. Visit SVDPcincinnati.org/ volunteer to get started.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Shop: Purchases from St. Vincent de Paul’s eight Greater Cincinnati thrift stores help to fund the organization’s outreach services and programs.

Visit SVDPcincinnati.org/locations for a list of locations.

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

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So much more than a thrift store.

St. Vincent de Paul provides neighbors with essentials like food, clothing, beds, medicine, rent and utilities assistance, and most of all, hope.

We can’t do it without you.

Donate at SVDPcincinnati.org/give.

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Starfire ESTABLISHED

1993

Starfire is a groundbreaking organization empowering leaders to build community and inclusion alongside people with developmental disabilities. We do this by increasing social connectivity through meaningful relationships and by working to remove barriers to opportunities in the community where people can be known for their gifts, not their disabilities.

MISSION

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Starfire partners with people with developmental disabilities, like Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy, to help build more fulfilling lives, reduce isolation and increase social connectivity via: Community-Builder Network We meet one-on-one with adults with developmental disabilities to discern interests to develop social connections and a valued role that celebrates their unique gifts.

Starfire Family Network We partner with families of children with disabilities to help them create neighborhood projects and connect to a world that doesn’t dwell on the “can’t, won’t, and never” of their child’s disability.

Starfire Learning Network We train service organizations to deliver Starfire’s proven person-first, design thinking and asset-based community development approaches to build a more inclusive culture, and a better world.

LEADERSHIP

Brendan Hosty, Board President Board Members Alen Amini Jessica Beauchamp Katie Bogenschutz Will Goering Jan Goings Jeremy Jarrett Sean McCosh Allison Mercurio Chrissy Phibbs Louie Randolph Megan Selnick Paul Stoehr Damian Wilson

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

People with developmental disabilities face exclusion and loneliness every day. They are among the most adversely affected by COVID, and the isolation can be devastating. That’s why the community building work of Starfire is so important.

• A gift of $5,000 will fund the work of our Community Builders who provide one-on-one counsel, connections, and hope for adults with developmental disabilities.

• A gift of $2,000 helps Starfire Family Network partner with more families of children with disabilities to discover abilities, gifts, connections, and joy.

• A gift of $1,000 can fund Starfire Leadership Network training for nonprofit organizations who provide service to developmentally disabled individuals.

Dave Bush, Executive Director Robbie Jennings Michels, Director, Development & Marketing

6457 Glenway Ave., #230 Cincinnati, OH 45211 (513) 281-2100 www.starfirecincy.org

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Starfire empowers people with developmental disabilities and their families to develop identities beyond disability, discover talents and create connections with ordinary citizens.

Together, we can break the barrier of isolation for people with developmental disabilities.

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Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio ESTABLISHED

1949

MISSION To transform generations by promoting personal empowerment and economic self-sufficiency.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio focuses on two primary “buckets” of work: financial empowerment, including workforce development, and community leadership, including the fight for racial equality. We serve a growing number of people from underserved and minority communities and are seeking funding to bolster our capacity to meet the expanding need for our programs. In 2019 we served 18,000 people. In 2021 we have served 40,000.

Our programs include: Center for Social Justice Resiliency Fund Employment Connections Financial Empowerment Center Business Entrepreneur Support and Certification Partnering Center African American Leadership Development Program Urban League Guild Urban League Young Professionals LEADERSHIP

Eddie Koen, President & CEO

Tonya Conner, Chief of Staff Cinnamon Pelly, Chief Operating Officer K. Michael Jordan, Chief Financial Officer Dorothy Smoot, Chief Impact Officer Gina Goings, Sr. Vice President of Development Nikol Miller, Executive Director, Miami Valley Urban League Rickell Howard Smith, Executive Director, Center for Social Justice Ashlee Young, VP of Policy and Strategic initiatives Sheila Mixon, Executive Director (WBEC ORV) Senior Vice President of Development & Entrepreneurship Charolette Harris, Vice President of Operations and Engagement (WBEC ORV) Erica Simmons, HR Consultant Board Members Chair, J. Phillip Holloman Vice Chair, Beverly Bates Secretary, Kathleen B. Selker Treasurer, Curtis Hollis Donald Broadhurst, Liz Carter, Royce Sutton, Delores HargroveYoung, Danielle Ivory, Robert W. Jones, Helen Jones-Kelley, Lisa Roberts-Rosser, Max V. Langenkamp, Richard P. Lofgren, Casey Marsh, Shawn Masterson, Peter McConney,

John Merchant, John M. Munson, Connie Pillich, Rob Strub, Tashawna Thomas Otabil, Daniel Von Allmen OTHER WAYS TO HELP

•Glorifying the Lions: recognizing the life achievement and contributions of Cincinnatians age 65 years and older.

•Center for Social Justice: supports the launch of our new Center for Social Justice housed at the Urban League, focused on police reform and racial equity •Affirmed: Urban League Young Professionals Honors Award Ceremony •Juneteenth: annual individual giving campaign •Community Engagement: supports our ability to continue to be a resource to the community by cohosting special community events, access to our facilities, and community-based collaboratives for youth and adults.

3458 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 281-9955 www.ulgso.org

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Staff Whitney Austin, Executive Director and Cofounder Tammy Schaff, Director of Development Danea Cloyd, Program Manager 2021 Board of Directors Sara Hayden, Board Chair Jeff Hadley, Treasurer Nate Woods, Secretary Deanna Atchley, Waller Austin, Liz Andrews-Bock, Lindsey Burba, Shea Coerper, Derick Dailey, Krista DrescherBurke, Brooke Edge, Megan Gardner, Lauren Treece, Terrell Williams OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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Whitney/Strong ESTABLISHED

2018

MISSION The Whitney/Strong Organization is made up of gun violence survivors, gun owners, and advocates who are concerned about lives lost to all forms of gun violence. Whitney/Strong was founded by Whitney and Waller Austin weeks after Whitney survived a shooting on Fountain Square in Cincinnati in September 2018.

Together, we believe we can create a future free from gun violence with our mission of finding common ground to end gun violence through data-driven, responsible gun ownership solutions.

Our focus is results and safety, not politics.

Join our fight to end gun violence.

“I can’t do it alone...but we can do it together” —Whitney Austin, Executive Director and Cofounder of Whitney/ Strong

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

•Education: W/S has trained 300+ people in evidence-based prevention strategies. Save a Life workshops focus on firearm safety, suicide prevention, and Stop the Bleed®.

•Legislation: W/S partners with legislators in both parties to advocate for data-driven solutions. Our current focus is Kentucky’s CARR bill, creating a legal path to temporarily separate a person in crisis from their firearm, and comprehensive background checks.

•Research: W/S funds research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to understand the lifesaving impact of gun locks for families with teens at risk for suicide. New initiatives are being developed with University of Cincinnati, Xavier, and University of Louisville.

The pandemic has not stopped gun violence and it hasn’t stopped the work of Whitney/Strong!

•Your donation to Whitney/Strong will reduce gun violence by funding gun lock giveaways, Save A Life training, bleeding control kits, legislative advocacy, and more: •$10 provides a gun safety kit to support safe firearm storage •$65 sponsors an attendee to Save A Life training •$100 funds research to find datadriven solutions to gun violence •$250 supports non-partisan advocacy meetings with lawmakers •Ready to join us? There are many ways you can get involved, from liking and sharing our social media posts (follow @whitstrongorg on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn), serving as a field advocate on legislation, writing letters and e-mail from your home, organizing Save A Life events, or even helping plan our annual gala, A Night For Life. Complete our website form (www.whitneystrong. org/volunteer) and join Whitney in her mission to save lives.

1355 Bardstown Rd., #242 Louisville, KY 40204 (937) 356-3127 www.whitneystrong.org

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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati MISSION The YMCA mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The YMCA works to ensure everyone is treated equitably. We do this by building inclusive and joyful environments where all people can reach goals, make friends, and connect to a cause greater than themselves.

The YMCA is a 501(c)3 charity delivering services in three focus areas: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

•Youth Development: Cultivating the potential of every child through academics, recreation, self-confidence, and social-emotional learning.

•Healthy Living: Creating spaces (in person and virtually) where everyone can engage in a holistic wellness journey through physical fitness and mental and spiritual strength.

•Social Responsibility: Intertwined in all programs and services, the Y consciously and strategically builds a stronger community through the care and support of others.

youth sports coaching, fund-raising, special events and more!

LEADERSHIP

Jorge Perez, President and CEO Roddell McCullough, Board Chair OTHER WAYS TO HELP

•Visit MyY.org/give to learn about financial gift opportunities.

•Volunteerism is always available at the Y through operation support,

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

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Ziegler Park ESTABLISHED

2015

MISSION At Ziegler Park, we promote inclusion by strengthening the bonds of community through recreation. We welcome all, regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status, or physical ability. With a commitment to ensure that everyone in the neighborhood has a clean, safe, and fun place to enjoy, it is our mission to offer free and reducedcost activities, leagues, and clinics, as well as pool memberships for all.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Ziegler Park continues to improve the physical, economic, and social conditions in the OTR/Pendleton neighborhoods by reducing crime, bringing new commercial activity to the area, and offering free programmed activities to neighborhood youth. We’ve also created numerous jobs, hiring from within the community whenever possible. The

Everybody In program was designed to make pool access affordable to all and provides a variety of free programs, primarily geared toward neighborhood youth. Even during the past two summers dealing with COVID-19, free programming was available by making small but mighty changes to our safety protocols. This summer’s free programs included swim team, swim lessons, a weekly drop-in basketball program, and summer camp. In 2022, we plan to expand and enhance our current programs to continue to engage as many neighborhood youth as we can.

LEADERSHIP

Stephen G. Leeper, President & CEO Adam Gelter, Executive VP, Development Tim Szilasi, Senior VP & CFO Christy Samad, Senior VP, Event Management

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

•Spread the word about Ziegler Park!

•Volunteer for swim team, summer camp, and other youth programs.

•Donate snacks and food for the swim team and summer camp participants.

•Purchase a season pass to the pool.

1203 Walnut St., 4th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 621-4400 https://zieglerpark.org/

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ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL

Commemorative bricks, or pavers, are a money maker for organizations and nonprofits looking to support their initiatives.

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Findlay Market Æ You can now have your name immortalized on a paver in the breezeway between the farmers’ market farm shed and the north market doors at Findlay Market.

Proceeds go to Findlay Market’s food education programs, sustainability initiatives, and local entrepreneurs. $100 each. fundraisingbrick.com/onlineorders/findlaymarket

St. Rita’s School for the Deaf Æ The old boys’ dormitory that St. Rita’s used for its annual haunted house for nearly 40 years was demolished in 2018, but the spooky memories will live on when you purchase one of the building’s bricks. Act fast—only 200 are available. $100 each (plus $15 shipping). srsdeaf.org Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Æ Show your support for your favorite children’s hospital with an engraved paver in front of its new emergency department through the ongoing fundraising campaign for the Critical Care building. $1,000 for 4x8-inch, $2,500 for 8x8-inch. criticalcare campaign.org/purchase-a-paver

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Colerain Township Memorial Æ Help honor Colerain Township police, firefighters, and municipal workers as well as veterans from all service branches when you buy a paver for this memorial located in the plaza at the intersection of Springdale Road and Colerain Avenue. $75 for 4x8-inch, $500 for 16x16-inch. colerain.org/232/memorialpaver-purchase

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