Cincinnati Gives - A Guide to Charitable Giving 2022-2023

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American Sign Museum | Arthritis Foundation | ArtWorks | Best Point Education & Behavioral Health | Bethany House Services Inc. | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati | Bridges of Faith Trialogue dba EquaSion | Cancer Free Kids Pediatric Cancer Research Alliance | Catalyst Counseling Foundation Inc. | Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra | Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati Nature Center | Cincinnati Song Initiative | Cincinnati Tennis Foundation | Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship | Cincinnati Works | Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House | Companions on a Journey Grief Support Inc. | Do Good Mission | EDGE Teen Centers | Everybody In! | First Step Home Inc. | Forever Kings Inc. | Foundation of Joy | Friends of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House Incorporated | Grant Us Hope Inc. | Heartfelt Tidbits Inc. | HER Cincinnati | His Eye Is on the Sparrow LLC | Inter Parish Ministry | INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati | Isaiah 55 Inc. | LADD | Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Loveland LIFE Food Pantry | Master Provisions Inc. | Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio Inc. | My Nose Turns Red Theatre Company | National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Inc. | NewPath Child & Family Solutions | Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region | Pro Seniors | Progressive Animal Welfare Society Adoption Center Inc | Q-Kidz Dance Team | R-3 Restorations | RefugeeConnect | Reviv Family Support Foundation | Revolution Dance | Samaritan Car Care Clinic Inc. | Springer School & Center | St. Joseph Home | St. Rita School for the Deaf | St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati | Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati | Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Taking Root Inc. | The Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation | The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center | The Story Collective | The Wyoming Fine Arts Center | The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati | West College Hill Neighborhood Services Inc. | Whitney/Strong Charities registered as of October 24, 2022.

Find a cause you love and show your support during Cincinnati Magazine’s 10-day fundraising challenge, Cincinnati Gives: November 28–December 8

2022 CINCINNATI GIVES

Cincinnati Magazine connects readers with local nonprofits in a meaningful way with the Cincinnati Gives Challenge. Here’s how it works.

WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT?

Cincinnati Gives isn’t just this magazine. It’s much bigger than that. It also includes the Cincinnati Gives Online Fund-Raising Challenge, powered by Mightycause. Open to all nonprofits, the challenge is designed to reach the region’s most passionate philanthropists while generating a significant monetary impact for organizations that participate.

WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN?

The challenge launches November 28 at 5 p.m. ET, the evening before Giving Tuesday. Donors can go online to make a donation to their desired charity through December 8 at 5 p.m.

WHO BENEFITS?

Local nonprofit organizations sign up to participate in the challenge. Visit cincinnatigives. org to see which charities are taking part. The nonprofit that raises the most funds during the challenge period is awarded a cash prize on top of the money they’ve already collected.

ON THE RUN

You can get some exercise while supporting a different charity or cause nearly every month of the year. —AIESHA D. LITTLE

APRIL: UNIVERSITY RELAY FOR LIFE WALKS

FEBRUARY: CUPID’S UNDIE RUN

Brave souls strip down to their skivvies and run this one-mile race to raise money for research for neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. cupids.org

MARCH: EMERALD MILES 5K

The Epilepsy Alliance Ohio hosts this run/walk to raise funds for counseling, support groups, community education, and more for individuals living with epilepsy. epilepsy-ohio.org

Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati both host walks this month to benefit the American Cancer Society. It’s like a mini “Crosstown Shootout” but for charity. relayforlife.org

MAY: NAMIWALKS

The Southwest Ohio chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) sponsors this spring walk to raise money to support programs and resources for individuals with mental health challenges. namiswoh.org

JUNE: HYDE PARK BLAST

This annual fourmile race benefits pediatric cancer research nonprofit The Cure Starts Now. hpblast.org

JULY: QUEEN CITY 5K

This Queen City Foundation’s run supports programs, resources, and scholarships for local kids. queencity5k.com

AUGUST: COLLEGEADVANTAGE REDLEGS RUN

The annual event benefits the Reds Community Fund, which provides educational programs for underserved youth in Greater Cincinnati. race-reds.com

SEPTEMBER: BUDDY WALK

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati’s largest fundraising and awareness event is responsible for raising half of the organization’s annual revenue. dsagc.com

OCTOBER: OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK

This American Foundation for Suicide Prevention event highlights awareness campaigns and supports programs and educational initiatives that focus on mental health and suicide. afsp.org

NOVEMBER: WESTERN & SOUTHERN THANKSGIVING DAY 10K

This Turkey Day walk/run supports a number of local nonprofit organizations, including the Barrett Cancer Center and Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati. thanksgivingdayrace. com

DECEMBER: JINGLE BELL RUN 5K

Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday costumes for this run, which raises awareness and funds for arthritis research. arthritis.org/events/jbr

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Supporting Community

By M. Leigh Hood

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Need takes many shapes.

These organizations and programs work to close invisible gaps in opportunity by serving some of the most vulnerable members of the Greater Cincinnati community. They empower youth, bring attention to problems with humor as well as generosity, and help make sure no one is forgotten. Through new clothes, bags of dog food, and open dialogue, they strive towards lasting change. They address the little things that make big differences in school, work, and life. Here are five charitable programs changing Cincinnati in specific, and sometimes surprising, ways.

“DROP YOUR DRAWERS” CAMPAIGN

Campbell County Public Library began its annual “Drop Your Drawers” campaign after Library Director JC Morgan asked Kentucky’s Family Resource and Youth Services Centers what resources it struggled to keep in stock. The answer surprised him—the agency often had to dip into its budget and personal finances to ensure local students had clean underwear.

“Clean underwear that fits is actually a barrier to learning,” Morgan says. “I just couldn’t believe that could be a problem for a child. It definitely struck me.”

With a little humor, some audience testing, and an alliance with Dav Pilkey, author of the Captain Underpants series, “Drop Your Drawers” was born. All Campbell County library branches accept donations of new, unopened packages of underwear and socks until December 31. The library welcomes items sized for children from pre-K through high school.

Last year, the drive collected more than double its goal of 7,000 items, bringing in 15,169 pairs of socks and underwear. This outpouring of generosity enabled the library to help stock not only Family Resource Centers’ shelves, but also give to families affected by the tornado outbreak in 2021.

With “Drop Your Drawers” campaigns popping up across the nation, the Campbell County Public Library dedicated a portion of its website to answer questions and provide resources for other libraries and institutions looking to host underwear drives. Perhaps even more organizations will begin tackling this widespread need with the same good-humored response. cc-pl.org/drop-your-drawers

Transform Cincy

Founders

Nancy Dawson and Tristan Vaught

TRANSFORM CINCY

Transform Cincy began with a meme. Rather than a gender reveal party for an infant, why couldn’t people have coming out parties for trans people? They need new clothes and a support system, too. Tristan Vaught shared the meme with friends on social media, and Nancy Dawson, who’s the mother of a transgender child, reached out. The two became the cofounders of Transform Cincy.

The organization helps trans children, teens, and young adults find clothes and community. When a young trans person reaches out to Transform, they begin with a questionnaire about everything from personal fashion inspirations to practical measurements. Then the team books an appointment where the client tries on a personalized wardrobe styled specifically for them. The client decides what to take home. Clients also get a haircut as part of their makeovers. And it’s all free.

Transform keeps clients, their families, and allies in touch with activities, like karaoke and game nights, as part of its growing youth council. A support group for trans youth and their families also builds a safe space to ask questions and develop community. Vaught hopes to grow the organization to include affiliate branches in nearby cities like Louisville and Indianapolis.

“We give a space for youth to be themselves,” Vaught says. “This is a journey, not a destination, and we want to just give them the space to explore who they are. It means a lot for them to be seen as who they are, but we also just give them the space to be in the moment.”

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The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati partnered with local developers of a mental health app to connect young people with peer support groups. The app, Resolv, was bought by and incorporated into mental health care company Mindfully, whose services the YMCA now offers as part of its memberships.

“The word 'mind' is in our mission,” says Claire Miller, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s director of social responsibility. “It really is that wholistic look at a person’s wellness. ”

While Mindfully offers many self-help tools and resources for better mental health, Resolv grew into a feature that supports both young people and adults through one-to-one and group peer support. The YMCA focused on connecting interested members to affinity groups in the app. Affinity groups are peer support groups tailored to deal with particular issues or stresses. These range from specific mental health problems like body image to activity choices like athletics.

“We recognized through our members and our staff there was a need for support around mental health, or even self-care,” says Bill Powell, chief innovation officer at the YMCA. “We knew that we wanted to provide an opportunity for support.”

Evidence-based practices paired with peer leadership participants can see themselves in creates a strong basis for healing and growth. Youth sessions have equipped teens and young people with the tools to better handle not only their own mental health, but how to recognize problems and support peers outside of the program. “These are skill-building opportunities as well as selfbuilding,” Miller says. mindfully.com/ymca

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COAT DRIVE

St. Vincent de Paul has served communities in need around Greater Cincinnati for more than 150 years. Since 2001, one program has addressed a specific seasonal need—winter coats. Many families simply cannot afford the purchase of coats for each family member. Kids, especially, grow from year to year, and many need coats to help keep warm as they wait at the bus stop each morning for school, notes Kristen Gallagher, marketing and communications manager for St. Vincent de Paul–Cincinnati. “The past few years have been tough for many of our neighbors,” she explains. “So many people connect with this effort because having a warm winter coat is not only a necessity during our harsh Ohio winters. It’s also a tangible symbol of comfort and dignity.”

Partnerships with local media stations have turned the drive into a popular, city-wide event, boosting attention for and par-

ticipation in the cause. While holiday music plays on the radio and broadcasters discuss dropping temperatures, it’s the perfect time to remind the audience of opportunities to give back. “WLWT and Warm 98.5 do an excellent job of helping us share this news with the community,” Gallagher says.

The organization starts collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats, mittens, and gloves through January. Coats can be dropped off at any Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky St. Vincent de Paul thrift store as well as other select locations around the tri-state.

Last year, more than 140 schools, churches, businesses, and organizations helped collect winter clothing. While donations of all sizes are welcome, coats sized XXL and larger along with coats for infants and small children are always particularly needed. svdpcincinnati.org/drives-events/winter-coat-drive

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Volunteers for Meals on Wheels deliver one meal a day to homebound seniors. However, the volunteers aren’t necessarily the only friendly faces in seniors’ lives. Pets, particularly dogs and cats, provide companionship, love, and hope, but volunteers noticed an unaddressed gap in care.

“The health of the seniors is tethered to the health of the pets, so if you take care of one, you’re automatically taking care of the other,” notes Skip Tate, marketing and communications manager for Meals on Wheels. “Unfortunately, we found that some seniors were putting the needs of their pets ahead of their own needs. They would not eat so their pets could eat. They would not go to the doctor so they could afford to take their pet to the vet. If we can provide them with dog and cat food, we don’t have to worry about them not eating. If we can help with their vet bills, we don’t have to worry about them sacrificing their own health. It’s a simple solution to a potentially dangerous problem.”

Meals on Wheels’s Pet Program became the solution. Volunteers break down large bags of food from the program’s supplier and make sure not only each senior but also each pet gets dinner. Generous donations go towards veterinary care and other pet needs that strain senior citizens’ finances.

“It’s been huge,” Tate says. “More than 80 percent of our petowning seniors believe that our support made it possible for them to keep their pet. They reported feeling healthier, happier, and less lonely, and knowing their pets are getting fed reduced their worrying.” muchmorethanameal.org/pet-support

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OVER THE COURSE OF ONE YEAR, I LOST 90 POUNDS. I WALKED INTO Lowe’s in Milford and a guy asked me if anybody’d ever told me I looked like Mark Hamill. Shortly after that, a new Star Wars movie came out. I went to see it and a guy pointed at me and shouted out, “Hey, Luke Skywalker!” That made me start thinking that I could use the look to help out charities. I asked my wife to buy me my costume for my birthday and Christmas 2017, we went to Ronald McDonald House and donated a large amount of toys. My first visit was a big hit so every three months, my wife and I go shopping for Star Wars toys and load up the toy closet.

I found that people would pay to have me come to their birthday party or corporate event or even marry them legally in a Star Wars

themed wedding. Since I’m a volunteer, I asked them to write a tax-deductible check to a charity I support and that seems to have worked really well. Everyone wins! It’s nice to be able to use this look and make other people happy. It’s an absolute privilege to see people excited to have a photo with me. I’ve seen grown men dance in place in line without realizing it because they’ve turned back into a 6-year-old boy who saw his first Star Wars movie.

I was just accepted in the Outer Rim Guilds, a branch of Lucasfilm that sends cosplayers to special events. To be selected to do this means you are in the top 1 percent of the best cosplayers on the planet. It was truly an honor to be invited to be in the group with the best Star Wars cosplayers on Earth.

In March, Fluke Skywalker went viral for a short clip of him using American Sign Language with a man at an event. It drew the attention of several celebrities online, including Mark Hamill (aka Luke Skywalker) himself.

MY DAUGHTER AND I USUALLY DRESS AS GHOSTBUSTERS IN FULL GEAR— jumpsuit, utility belt and proton packs. We would always dress up creating memories together and have a great time doing so. Four years ago, we suited up and went to an event at Kings Island and were overwhelmed with how much everyone loved our costumes. We joined The Real Ohio Ghostbusters, out of Dayton, and helped them with raising money for children’s charities. My daughter and I decided that we wanted to do more for our community and started the Cincinnati Ghostbusters to help raise money for Make-A-Wish and so many other children’s charities in the tri-state.

Every time we cosplay is memorable. When we first suited up and went out, an older gentleman was so super excited to see us, like we were celebrities. He asked if he could get his picture with us and told us how much he loves Ghostbusters, so we get ready to pose and take a picture with him and I unhooked my Neutrona wand [the blaster that the characters use to capture ghosts] from my pack and handed it to him. To see the excitement in his face was the greatest moment for us.

It’s the greatest feeling in the world to see faces filled with joy and amazement, young and old. We are going to continue to keep doing better and going bigger with every event in every way possible. That’s when we are making a difference—one smile at a time.

WHEN I WAS A SOPHOMORE IN HIGH SCHOOL, A FRIEND ASKED ME togo to Ohayocon (a convention in Columbus) and I always loved dressing up in costumes and doing fun makeup looks so it sounded amazing. I was a theater kid in high school and Halloween is my favorite holiday, so cosplay instantly became a hobby for me. Acting in character just came naturally. Even before my first con, I was already making my friends laugh by singing as Harley Quinn.

One event I absolutely love attending is the Wild Hearts Fun Run in Kentucky, which benefits families affected by coronary heart disease. Recently, I joined up with Untied Chaos, a nonprofit costume organization where volunteers dress up and spend time giving back to the community. They have worked with lots

of organizations like Make-A-Wish and The Dayton Veterans Association, just to name a few.

Being recognized is fun but for me, the best part overall is being able to just interact with fans. I love talking, listening to their stories, sharing hugs and high fives. These are the absolute best parts of every charity event or con I attend.

I love when the kids say that I am their favorite character or when the adults tell me that I’ve reminded them of their childhood. I mean, I’m just a girl who decided one day to wake up and put on a silly costume. To think I can brighten someone’s day or make them forget their stress for even a minute is a feeling that’ll be hard to top.

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ESTABLISHED 1996

MISSION ArtWorks is an award-winning Greater Cincinnati nonprofit that creates community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Our organization collaborates with community organizations and residents, businesses, governments, foundations, and nonprofits to build creative works of art that bolster the region’s global reputation as an arts destination. ArtWorks employs professional artists who inspire and mentor diverse teams of youth, ages 14–21, helping them build 21st century career-readiness skills. These teams have completed more than 14,000 public and private art projects in its 26 years, including more than 250 permanent outdoor murals.

LEADERSHIP

Colleen Houston, CEO + Artistic Director

Sydney Fine, Senior Director, Impact Jane Keller, Senior Director, Finance & Talent

Jeff Sperry, Senior Director, Advancement

Our Board of Directors

The ArtWorks Board of Directors is the governing body of our organization. These devoted volunteers are responsible for overseeing our mission and activities.

Lauren Hannan Shafer, President, Community Volunteer

Ric Booth, Vice President, Duke Energy Convention Center

Laura Humphrey, Treasurer, Bartlett Wealth Management

Ron Houck, Secretary, the plant trolley, inc.

Ron Bates, 1919 Investment Counsel

Rocco D’Ascenzo, Duke Energy Business Services

Kathryne Gardette, Prestige AV & Creative Services

Agnes Godwin Hall, Macy’s Inc.

Bethany Hartman, Fifth Third Bank

Barbara Hauser, Procter & Gamble

Mike Hoeting, Bang Zoom Design

Gee Horton, Visual Artist

John Korn, American Scaffolding, Retired Pam Kravetz, Art Educator

Mark Mallory, Mark Mallory & Associates & 68th Mayor of Cincinnati

Paula Boggs Muething, FC Cincinnati

Joe Muraca, Ernst & Young

Molly North, Al. Neyer

Tyra Patterson, Ohio Justice and Policy Center

Ken Pray, The Kroger Company, Retired

Jens Rosenkrantz, Jr., The Annex Gallery

Connie Ross, Empower

Lisa Beshara Saia, Community Volunteer

RJ Sargent, 1819 Innovation Hub – University of Cincinnati

Randy Smith, Jack Rouse Associates

Molly Weissman, PNC Bank

Allen Woods, MORTAR

Board Members Emeriti

Janel Carroll, TruePoint Wealth Counsel

Margie Schneider, Community Volunteer Mu Sinclaire, Ross, Sinclaire, & Associates

Sara M. Vance Waddell, SVM Media

Creating community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health

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

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.

SERVING OUR

We lift individuals and families in need to empower them to reach their best point for meeting life’s challenges. We provide the best network of community-based and evidence-based services to strengthen individuals and families with the necessary tools and make them feel cared for, valued, and safe. Best Point has constantly evolved to meet the changing needs of the Cincinnati community since 1849. Today, our array of services includes over 40 life-changing

LEADERSHIP

John Banchy, CEO and President

Tony Hobson, Chair, Board of Trustees

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

There are many opportunities available to support Best Point 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. Best Point 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 found on our social media channels and our website.

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED 1932

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 892 children served in 2021:

• 100% are in school

• 99.7% are substance-abuse free

• 98.8% are not involved with the juvenile courts

• 99% developed critical life skills, including academic progress

• 98% reported improved self-esteem

LEADERSHIP

Staff Leadership Kathy List, President & CEO Peter Boudreau, Chief Program Officer John Heater, Chief Development Officer

Board Leadership Mike Bruggeman, Chair Carrie Little, Vice Chair Joy Whinery, Treasurer Jessica Esterkamp, Secretary

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, Bowl For Kids Sake

& more.

Donate

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

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

BIG BROTHER DAVID, PLEASANT RIDGE

LITTLE BROTHER GABRIEL, NORTH AVONDALE

BIG SISTER NICOLE, BATAVIA LITTLE SISTER SAM, MT. ORAB

CancerFree KIDS

ESTABLISHED 2002

MISSION Our mission at CancerFree KIDS is to eradicate cancer as a life-threatening disease in children by funding promising research that might otherwise go unfunded.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CancerFree KIDS funds early-stage pediatric cancer research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. Just 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s budget goes to pediatric cancers. Even more startling, there are only 35 drugs approved to treat children’s cancers, compared to hundreds in use for adults, and the drugs that do exist are outdated and harsh on children’s bodies. CancerFree KIDS exists to bridge this gap. We provide seed funding for high risk/high reward research that holds the promise to produce more effective and gentler treatment options for kids. As a result of the $7 million we have invested since 2002, our researchers have gone on to receive more than $71 million in subsequent funding to continue their research.

LEADERSHIP

Top Executive Staff

Jill Brinck, Executive Director

Ellen Flannery, Founder & Director of Research Grants

Alicia Lehnert, Vice President of Development  Board Leadership

Al Early, Board of Trustees Chair

Vice President and Principal, Consulting Services, CBTS Frank Smith, Scientific Advisory Committee Chair

Senior Vice President, Medpace Andy Cassady, Emerging Leaders Board Chair Partner, Dinsmore

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Throughout the year, CancerFree KIDS hosts events to support our mission. We invite you to participate, volunteer, sponsor, or support us all year round!

• Night for the Fight, Winter 2023: High school students come together for a 12hour overnight event. This student-led initiative allows students to gain philanthropic and leadership experience while making new connections and enjoying fun activities.

• Butterfly Walk, Spring 2023: Our family fun day and inspirational walk exists to honor all kids who have battled childhood cancer and remember those

for whom a cure did not come soon enough.

• 100 Mile Challenge, September 2023: CancerFree KIDS challenges you to complete 100 miles of activity and raise $100 to support our mission during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

• Celebration of Champions, Fall 2023: Supporters come together for our dinner and auction to celebrate our Champions—kids who have battled childhood cancer. The evening includes an engaging live program and After Party Concert.

420 W. Loveland Ave. Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 575-5437

Investing

Since

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, 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

Brian Silverberg, Treasurer

Stephanie Amlung, Secretary

Lensman, President &

Cincinnati Museum Center

ESTABLISHED

MISSION Cincinnati Museum Center inspires people of all ages to learn more about the world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging, and meaningful experiences.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Home to the Museum of Natural History & Science, Cincinnati History Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater, Cincinnati Museum Center is a multimuseum complex housed in historic Union Terminal. Through immersive exhibits that encourage exploration and quests of discovery, Cincinnati Museum Center nurtures curiosity in the youngest generation and a passion for lifelong learning in all generations.

Through virtual field trips, Programson-Wheels, teacher development

programs, and community partnerships, Cincinnati Museum Center makes dynamic learning opportunities available to everyone, everywhere.

Cincinnati Museum Center is recognized for its excellence in the museum field by accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums—an honor shared by just 6% of museums nationwide.

Cincinnati Museum Center houses more than 3 million artifacts and co-manages 20,000 acres of biodiverse wilderness at Adams County’s Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preservice System.

Cincinnati Museum Center welcomes over 1.8 million visits annually.

LEADERSHIP

Elizabeth Pierce, President & CEO Susan Esler, Board Chair Jill Berkemeier, CFO

Cincinnati Nature Center

ESTABLISHED Founded in 1965 and opened to the public in 1967.

MISSION Cincinnati Nature Center is dedicated to Inspiring Conservation through personal experiences, education, and care for the land.

Operations & Engagement

Connie O’Connor, Director of Applied Learning

Karen Sieber, Director of Development Brittney Torres, Director of Human Resources

Wendy Wilson, Director of Finance & Business Services

event. Features include five new light installations, children’s activities, live music, holiday shopping, decorated historic home. Select nights Dec. 1–Jan. 1. Preregistration required.

Join

Each year, we welcome thousands of nature enthusiasts to explore our 20 miles of awardwinning hiking trails, which provide access to our 1,800 acres of forests, prairies, streams, ponds, and wetlands.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Board of Directors

We offer educational programs, volunteer opportunities, clubs, and events where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can engage with nature at their own pace and within their own interests.

For children, we offer opportunities for nature play, exploration, and discovery in our Nature PlayScape and through programming, school field trips, camps, and our Nature Preschool and K-2 Nature School.

Through research, education, and proven conservation tactics, we protect land and wildlife while educating people on what they can do to help in their own yards, neighborhoods, and communities.

LEADERSHIP

Jeff Corney, Executive Director

Cory Christopher, Director of Conservation

Kristi Masterson, Director of

Scott Aaron, Marge C. Anderson, Jana M. Beal, David Bohl, Kyle Charles Brooks, Victoria W. Carr, Ed.D., Sarah Anness Evans, John S. Ficks, William H. Fry, Christy Kaeser Holmes, John R. Jarnigo, Meri Johnson, Peter M. Kwiatkowski, John Lucas, D. Lachlan C. Mclean, Gates M. Moss, Devin Patchell, MD, MPH, Joan Popowics, Michael Schott, Regina Sharp, Irwin Simon, Erica M. Spitzig, Abby Tuke, Laura Welles Wilson, Anthony Woodward

Life Board

E. Rowley Elliston, Louise A. Head, Michael S. McGraw, Richard D. Oliver, Jane N. Stotts

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Visit Rowe Woods

• Enjoy award-winning hiking trails, the Nature PlayScape, exhibits, wildlife viewing, and The Nature Shop. Daily admission fee for adults, children, and dogs.

Attend Light in the Forest

• Enjoy a peaceful walk in the winter woods at our annual holiday lights

• Members enjoy free access to Rowe Woods, exclusive access to Long Branch Farm & Trails, and valuable discounts on programs, events, and camps. We offer levels for individuals, couples, and families. Membership is a great holiday gift!

Donate

• As a 501(c)3, we do not receive funding from city or county government entities. We rely on the generous gifts of members, corporations, private foundations, and donors to fulfill our mission.

Volunteer

• Teach visitors about nature, steward the land, assist with events, help with office duties.

4949 Tealtown Rd. Milford, OH 45150 (513) 831-1711

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 For over 25 years, Cincinnati Works has been transforming lives through employment and financial education. A job is just the beginning for our Members (clients). 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. We offer our services at our downtown office and contract with employers to provide our coaching services to their frontline workforce. Our coaches work with Members in earning a job, building financial stability, and ultimately realizing their dreams. 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.

LEADERSHIP

Board Leadership

David Herche, Enerfab - Board Chairman Lee Stautberg, Dinsmore & Shohl - Lead Director

Eric Lanter, Chase - Treasurer

Gerron McKnight, The Christ Hospital Network - Secretary

Staff Leadership

Tianay Amat, President & CEO

Mary Bennett Brown, Sr. Director of Human Resources

Mike Cheney, Chief Financial Officer Calista Hargrove, Vice President of Workforce Development

Wendy Kobler, Vice President of Philanthropy & External Relations

Ross Turpeau, Vice President & General Manager of Workforce Connection

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

YOU can be a part of the solution!

• Donate: Your investment helps our neighbors reach financial stability through quality employment and personalized 1 on 1 coaching

• 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 Ross at rturpeau@cincinnatiworks.org to learn more!

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

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We’re proud of all of our Members’ progress, and we’re proud of our results. • $156.7 million in bene generated from those job placements, including total public services in 11,513 Members employed • 375% return on investment, as we delivered $3.75 in community bene ts But we measure our success by more than it by the improvements that Members like Daisha have made to their lives.

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Daisha, a Cincinnati Works Member, and her family.

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 1.7 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 Peter Ragland, Secretary

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

Conservation is critical to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s mission and the sustainability of the world’s

valuable natural resources. Our Lindner Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) is leading the way on this work. CREW’s world-renowned scientists form critical partnerships with other leading conservationists and governmental and non-governmental organizations to achieve CREW’s mission to Save Species with Science®. Through advanced animal and plant research, CREW is leading the way to secure a positive future for endangered species. There is so much that goes into a commitment to help save endangered species and donations help support CREW’s signature projects that include: Exceptional Plants, Rhinos, Imperiled Cats, and Polar Bears.

3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 487-3318

City Gospel Mission

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY  We serve over 10,000 people in need each year, including 3,500 youth—most of them at-risk. We have four main cause areas.

Food/Shelter: Up to 72 men stay in our Cincinnati emergency homeless shelter each night. They receive three meals a day, case management, and day classes. We also operate a men’s shelter and a

women and children’s shelter in Middletown. For Thanksgiving, over 400 lowincome families pick out the items for their meal at our Thanksgiving Exchange. Also, our Jobs Van picks up panhandlers and the homeless and offers them a day’s work cleaning up the city with the goal of connecting them to the services they need to help long-term.

Recovery: We offer men’s and women’s long-term residential 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 classes and job placement 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.

Youth: Our tutoring program impacts more than 500 youth at more than 25 sites throughout Greater Cincinnati. We also offer programs involving summer camps, ballet, mentoring, college scholarships, Hispanic outreach and more. And we annually help 150 low-income 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

Tim Williams, VP of Homeless Services

William Reeves, VP of Administrative Services

Paul Spence, VP of Development Abe Woolfolk, VP of JobsPlus

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• 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.

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

ESTABLISHED  1924, by James N. Gamble of Procter and Gamble

Community Matters

ESTABLISHED 2014

MISSION Community Matters exists to create a thriving and more just community by removing barriers to opportunity.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Community Matters is rooted in Cincinnati’s Lower Price Hill neighborhood, and we believe that all people can thrive when positive opportunities exist within their community.

Our work focuses on four pillars: 1) Family Sustainability—ensuring all families have the resources to meet their goals; 2) Education Pathways—adult learners have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills; 3) Resident Leadership—residents spearhead community development and hold power in community institutions; and 4) Thriving Community—Lower Price Hill is an affordable and vibrant place to live.

Across these pillars, we partner with more than 2,000 families each year. From a choice food pantry and GED instruction to community gardens and affordable housing development, every opportunity is developed from and led through a partnership with our neighbors.

LEADERSHIP

Staff Leadership

Mary Delaney, Executive Director

Emily Eskridge, Chief Financial Officer Patty Lee, Chief Advancement Officer Jenna Hippensteel, Chief Operations Officer

Erica Ninneman, Chief Education Officer

Board Leadership

Scott Priestle, Cincinnati Works, Chair Matt Strange, The Christ Hospital, Vice Chair Aisha Jordan, BDO USA, Treasurer Jai’La Nored, Council on Aging, Secretary

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Stay in touch

• Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit the bottom of our website to sign up for our e-newsletter. This ensures you’ll see stories of strength from our community and know first about upcoming events.

Host a drive

• Throughout the year, our programs rely on the donation of food, hygiene products, household essentials, school

and office supplies, holiday toys, and more. Email our advancement team to learn more.

Invest in our community

• We are committed to growing opportunities because we truly believe in the strengths, skills, and assets of our community. Your monetary donation ensures we can continue this important work. Visit the donate page of our website to see ways to give.

2110 St. Michael St. Cincinnati, OH 45204 (513) 244-2214 www.cmcincy.org

ESTABLISHED 1997 - Celebrating 25 years!

MISSION Assistance is provided to anyone (young or old) who is grieving a loss via grief support groups, resources, and education. COJ provides: a CONNECTION to others 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

& Family Grief Support

• School-based monthly grief support groups for K-12

• In-school consultation, education, and crisis response training for caregivers and staff

• Pathway to Healing annual events

• Mending Hearts: Monthly program for families and children ages 3–18

Adult Grief Support:

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• Loss-specific monthly grief groups

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• Individual consultation and crisis support

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• Grief education webinars

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Workplace & Partners:

• Grief in the Workplace resources

• Crisis intervention and consultation

• Custom-designed team grief support sessions and materials

• First Responders, Healthcare, and

Workers Program

LEADERSHIP

Executive Director: Sheila Munafo-Kanoza

Board President: Elizabeth Dreyer Board Vice President: Jeanne Feldkamp

Secretary: Tracey Nugent Treasurer: John Atkinson

Board Advisor: Tom Kanoza Board members: Brian Boyle, Elgin Card, Jonathan Gordon, Dr. Michael Kachmann, Jim Morgan, Lisa Reinhard, Craig Sander, Rita Williams, Jonathan Winterkorn

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

We are grateful for each person who has funded, volunteered, honored, and supported our work so we could be here for bereaved children and adults for 25 years! However, our work is not finished, and we continue to need your support. Please donate today to ensure that COJ remains resilient for the next 25 years and is here to support children and adults who are grieving.

• Donate Financially: Your monetary gift provides grief support to those whose loss has left a hole in their heart. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming events. For donation questions, contact shayna@ companionsonajourney.org.

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

• Donate Materials: We need fabric for our sewn resources; snacks and water for our grief groups; donations for special 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: Golf Outing - Summer 2023; National Children’s Grief Awareness Breakfast - November 2023; Dedicate your own 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.

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

First Step Home

ESTABLISHED 1993

MISSION To empower women to overcome substance abuse disorders so that they can achieve self-sufficiency and provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY First Step Home provides addiction treatment for women. The continuum of care includes an array of services from initial withdrawal support to residential and outpatient care to offering affordable housing during and after the completion of treatment. Women are individually assessed and treatment is based on their particular needs.

Mothers are often able to have their children live with them during treatment. Since “addiction is a family matter” there are also services for the children that address any behavioral or medical issues. First Step Home is the center of excellence in providing care for women and women with children suffering from the effects of addiction.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Brent Dapper – Chair

Angie Hater – Vice Chair

Hugh O’Donnell, Esq. – Secretary

Stephen G. Vollmer, Jr. – Treasurer

Mary Schwaderer – Past Chair

Sara Breiel

Jerel Colemon

Gina Crowley

Greg Ebel

Cameron Foster Maureen Heekin

Jeff Hendricks, Esq.

Carole Montroue M. Miles Rob Morand, Esq

Management Team

Margo Spence – MS, LSW, LICDC-CS –President & CEO

DeeAnn Camp – Director of Regulatory Compliance

Cindy Fischer – Director of Human Resources

Rachel Lyon – Director of Development & Communication

David Nuscher – Director of Finance

Naomi Sims-Satterwhite – LISW-S –Director of Clinical Services

CINCINNATI

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Support the Annual Award Celebration TV special June 8, 2023

• Monetary gifts are always welcome. These donations may be used to purchase personal items needed for our new clients or to support existing programs.

Call (513) 961-4663 x 107 for more information.

2211 Fulton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 961-4663 www.firststephome.org

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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.

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.

a great way to spread awareness and get involved. Visit freestorefoodbank.org/ events to learn more about our signature and community events.

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

LEADERSHIP

Warren Weber, Board Chair

Marty Dunn, Board Chair Elect

Damon Allen, Vice Chair Development

Sue Baggott, Vice Chair Governance and Trusteeship

Ramon Rodriquez, Vice Chair Strategy Assessment

Rich Vaughan, Treasurer

Anne Lilly Cone, Board Secretary

Kurt L. Reiber, President & CEO

Trish Rayner, Chief External Affairs Officer

Tim Weidner, Chief Financial Officer Valarie Boykins, VP of Human Resources

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Want to help solve hunger in the tristate area? Participating in our annual events is

1141 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 482-4500

www.freestorefoodbank.org

Grant Us Hope

ESTABLISHED 2016

MISSION To reduce youth suicide and promote mental health through collaborative, evidence-based initiatives. Our vision is: Saving Young Lives, Together!

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10–14, with overall suicide rates increasing across age groups. Grant Us Hope provides lifesaving programs in over 200 schools across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, transforming conversations around mental health to help prevent suicide.

Grant Us Hope serves the community by collaborating with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students to provide mental health response training, parent education and support, along with postvention to assist schools and survivors.

Our work creates Hope Squads, which are school-based, peer-to-peer programs with multi-year curriculum that teaches students suicide prevention fundamentals, self-care, and anti-bullying. Hope Squads develop a culture of belonging

and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. These important skills transcend education and benefit entire communities.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Advisors

Diane Egbers, Board Chair Founder/CEO, Leadership Excelleration, Inc.

Susan Bennett Financial Consultant, Thrivent

Kelly Dolan Co-Founder/Employee Owner, Ingage Partners

Mary Eppstein Vice President, Fifth Third Bank

Jack Horvath Retired Executive, Procter & Gamble

Christy Jones Owner & Realtor, The Christy Jones Team, Coldwell Banker

Dr. Joseph Luria Vice President Mental Health Operations, Cincinnati Children’s

Lynn Mangan CEO, Lynn Mangan Consulting

Suraj Maraboyina CEO, Maraboyina Group, LLC

Nancy Petersen Marketing Consultant

John Sawyer Retired President, Protective Insurance

Grant Us Hope Team

Scott Inskeep, CEO Becky Reder, COO Brian Cunningham, Director of Operations

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Advocate. Connect us with school leaders and other community members to help expand Hope Squads across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

• New High School Hope Squads. Donate $10k to sponsor a NEW Hope Squad in a local high school, giving hope to students, teachers, parents, and staff.

• Grow Hope Squads. Donate $5k to sponsor sustaining an existing Hope Squad, allowing programs to grow and save lives.

• New Elementary & Intermediate Hope Squads. Donate $2,500 to sponsor a NEW intermediate or elementary Hope Squad, shedding light on the early stages of mental health.

• Postvention Support. Donate $1k to sponsor postvention support and comfort to students and staff the days and weeks following an unexpected death of a student.

• Events. Attend and support our local fundraising events, such as the annual Butterfly Bash.

• Donate. Donate any amount to sustain our lifesaving programs

• Spread the Word. Share information about Grant Us Hope with those around you to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988.

4010 Executive Park Dr., Suite 115 Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 984-4473

OUR VISION IS SAVING YOUNG LIVES, TOGETHER.

Addressing suicide and school violence. Students are becoming aware of mental health issues and learning the signs that can result in school violence or suicidal tendencies. Their knowledge empowers them to seek adult intervention.

Reducing feelings of isolation . Schools have the potential to identify vulnerable and high risk students through groundbreaking assessments.

Supporting parents with tools to help through challenging times. A series is being designed by parents and educators to educate parents on how to navigate the skills needed when helping a child in crisis.

OHIO, NORTHEN KENTUCKY, AND SOUTHEAST INDIANA’S EXCLUSIVE HOPE SQUAD PROVIDER

Grant Us Hope is the regional sponsor of Hope Squad, a national, school-based, peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Hope Squad equips and empowers students to be the eyes and ears of their school, as they watch out for peers in distress and safely refer them to an adult who can help. Hope Squad was built by educators in partnership with mental health experts. Using evidence-based training helps to change how schools approach mental health and suicide prevention.

Together we must strengthen our social infrastructure at every level by reimagining our relationships in health care, schools, and community for the sake of our youth.

Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED 1830

MISSION 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 drives innovative programs united in their vision of a community where all women have the skills and confidence to thrive. Our three pillars of services are:

HOUSING: We operate two affordable housing communities where our residents pay just 30% of their income toward rent. At the historic Anna Louise Inn, we offer supportive services that help single women find a pathway to security.

EDUCATION: Our other Housing community is a unique environment dedicated to single-parent college students. While housing offers security, our unique and transformative programming provides wraparound services to help our participants attain their college degree and find a pathway to self-sufficiency for themselves and their children.

RECOVERY: We guide women on a pathway to reclaim their lives through our trauma-informed addictions recovery services, open to all women in the greater community and specializing in treatment for survivors of human trafficking in our award-winning Off the Streets program.

We are HER Cincinnati—our name reflects both what we do and who we serve.

LEADERSHIP

Professional Leadership Beth Schwartz – CEO

Bralynda Watkins – COO

Jenny Jones – Managing Director of Community Relations

Gordon Henry – Managing Director of Housing

Rainie Moody – Managing Director of Education

Viann Barnett – Managing Director of Recovery Services

Officers

Shirley Yoshida – Board Chair

Steve Tosh – Vice Chair & Treasurer

Susanna T. Chamlee – Secretary

Kathryn Haines – Immediate Past Chair

Directors

Christian Bradley Ben Cornist Shay Craig Casey Duffy Dianne Ebbs

Shelly Espich

Renee Mahaffey Harris

Kathleen Kennedy Nancy Pryor

Maria Sagrati

Shelly Sherman Charlotte Simons Lisa Striker

John Topits Faith Tupman

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Join our Corporate SponsHERship program and receive an exclusive invitation to attend our EmpowHER Hour Series, an opportunity to get to know HER personally through guided activities that will give attendees a first-hand perspective and deeper understanding of poverty, addiction, and human trafficking. Learn more about these issues affecting our area and how HER Cincinnati empowers women to overcome them. We know you’ll be inspired by HER stories of strength and resilience. New this year— we’ll bring an EmpowHER Hour program to your place of employment!

• 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.

• Contact Jenny Jones, jjones@hercincin nati.org, for more information.

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

Our name has changed. Our focus is still HER.

Since 1830, a woman in need has had Cincinnati Union Bethel to lean on. Today, we’re still there for her. But now, we are HER. Cincinnati Union Bethel is now HER Cincinnati — providing Housing, Education, and Recovery Services that empower women to break 2401 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-768-6900 info@hercincinnati.org hercincinnati.org

The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center

ESTABLISHED 2000

MISSION The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. HHC educates about the Holocaust, remembers its victims and acts on its lessons. Through innovative programs and partnerships, HHC challenges injustice, inhumanity, and prejudice, and fosters understanding, inclusion, and engaged citizenship.

LEADERSHIP

David Wise, Interim Chief Executive Officer

Jackie Congedo, Chief Community Engagement & External Relations Officer  Jodi Elowitz, Chief Learning Officer David Solomon, Chief Operating Officer

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

With antisemitism and hate increasing at alarming rates, your support has never been as important as it is today. When you give as a Beacon of Humanity, you empower the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center to carry out its vital mission.

With the Sarah L. Weiss Beacons of Humanity Campaign, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center has created a program that allows you to give annually; connect to our mission through

private tours and exclusive events; and even bring your families, companies, and community organizations to our award-winning museum for immersive experiences. Become a Beacon of Humanity: www.holocaustandhumanity. org/beacons-of-humanity

1301

Ave., Suite 2101 Cincinnati, OH 45236 (513) 638-0508

Your support has never been more important. At the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, we’re building a community of upstanders. Together, we can ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. Join us for an exciting new chapter of expansion – reaching millions through educational programming, ground-breaking technology, innovative digital events, and museum experiences that touch hearts and change minds. Visit us at historic Union Terminal and give today.

My name is

Rendler, and I am a Holocaust survivor.

I don’t want my past to become the future of my grandchildren. It’s up to you to stand up against injustice for the generations to come. Will you stand with me?

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

involved in the community, participate in new experiences, and build healthy lifestyles.

We believe there is strength in a culture and community that welcomes diversity. As organizer of the Over-theRhine 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

Robert “Chip” Heidt III, Secretary

Michael A. Head, Treasurer

Mark Clippinger, Assistant Treasurer

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Donate

• Your support is critical to helping LADD develop and expand opportunities for people with disabilities

Volunteer

• Get involved by sharing your skill sets at LADD during one of our seasonal events or community engagement opportunities.

Attend

• Don’t miss our Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival on July 6–9, 2023. Organized by LADD, it’s the nation’s only diversity film festival lead by people in the disability community.

Connect

• Follow us on Facebook @laddinc, Instagram @laddinc, and Twitter @ladd_inc. Sign up for our newsletter at laddinc.org

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

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

Guided by the belief that every personhas ability and value, we empower adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect.

organizer of the

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

ESTABLISHED 1969

MISSION 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 trauma-informed services to help young people ages 0–25 and their families heal and grow. Each one receives individualized care and unconditional support so they are better equipped to thrive.

Lighthouse provides:

• The only local emergency shelter for teens.

• Mental and behavioral health care.

• Foster care and adoption.

• Residential treatment.

• OhioRISE, a program focused on keeping more children and families together by creating new access to in-home and community-based services.

• 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 Thuy Kolik, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jodi Harding, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Cathy Goold, Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Jessica Wabler, Vice President of Development & Grants

Board Chair: Tamie Sullivan

Board Members: Doug Bierer, Steve Campbell, Bobby Cave, Elena Comeaux, Nicole Dowdell, Ken Feldmann, Dawn Green, Roni Hyman, Allison Kahn, Kick Lee, Santoshi Mahendra, Byron McCauley, Kareem Moncree-Moffett, Barry Morris, Lisa O’Brien, Kenneth Parker, Stephen Peterson, Bob Rich, Greg Rouan, 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. Meals can be prepared and served at the shelter, made at home and dropped off, or ordered and delivered.

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

• Become a member of the Lighthouse YP Committee. Share your talents and energy to make a positive impact for youth in need.

• Volunteer to help plan one of our special events.

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

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 Lindner Center of HOPE, located in Mason, Ohio, has one of the largest medical staffs of any free-standing mental healthcare center in the country, offering deep and broad expertise in the care of mental illnesses.

The Center’s facilities, combined with the expertise of the medical staff, allow clinicians to provide nearly every level of mental health care to treat most diagnoses at the highest level of complexity. The Center includes a Research Institute where world-renowned researchers conduct clinical trials aimed at bringing cutting-edge treatments into clinical practice quickly.

Guided by the values of empathy, compassion, and excellence, clinicians and staff have worked together over the years to help tens of thousands of patients in Ohio and around the globe. Our

country’s need for high quality mental health care is greater than ever before.

Approximately one in four people experience significant mental health symptoms each year. Nearly everyone is personally touched by mental illness, either through their own experience, or through family, friends, and coworkers. Now is the time for Lindner Center of HOPE to grow to meet the needs of the community—to be an essential place for many more people to receive help along their mental health journey.

HOPE starts here. Together, we can ensure people have access to life-changing mental health care now and well into the future.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

S. Craig Lindner

Frances R. Lindner

Sandra Amoils, M.D.

William Butler

Paul R. Crosby, M.D., MBA

John C. Byrd, M.D.

Andrew Filak, Jr., M.D. Suzette Fisher Greg Harmeyer

Thomas Hiltz, Esq.

Rick Hinds

Paul E. Keck, M.D.

J. Scott Robertson

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

Jennifer Pierson, Senior Director, Marketing & Outreach

Mary Alexander, Senior Director of Development

Marilyn Schwemberger, RN, MSN, MBA, Chief Nursing Officer

Laura Nixon, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Melissa Slater, Senior Director, Human Resources

Rebecca Dickerscheid, MSW, LISW-S, Clinical Director, Residential Services

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Break Down the Stigma – Attend the Center’s FREE Community Education Series www.lindnercenterofhope.org/ education-series-2022

• Join us in transforming lives – Donate to our Transforming HOPE Campaign. Gifts help expand our facilities, increase the number of patients served, and lessen the suffering of people with mental illness. www.lindnercenterofhope.org/ donate

• Attend “Boost Your Well-Being” Event – May 10, 2023 – Sarah Brown, host of Failing Forward, hosts a live podcast interview with Laurie Little, Psy.D., Lindner Center of HOPE Staff Psychologist

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

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Matthew

ESTABLISHED 1991

Ministries

LEADERSHIP

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 throughout the United States and worldwide. Locally, Matthew 25 works with hundreds of partners in Greater Cincinnati. We provide millions of pounds of essential supplies including food, clothing, medical supplies, personal care products, and other items to help care for vulnerable populations in our community. Matthew 25 is ranked on Forbes.com’s list of America’s Top Charities and is a 4-star charity on Charity Navigator.

Tim Mettey, CEO 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

Michelle Jones, Director of Communication

Mark Creamer, Director of IT Operations Gracie Simmons, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Planning

Board Chair

Michael Brandy, Jr.

Board Members

Linda Gill, CPA

Michelle Goret Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz

Deborah Hayes

Donald E. Jones, ThD Ron Messer

Eric Niemeyer, M.D. Martha Orabella, M.D.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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.

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

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

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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 & CEO

Shannon Hooten, Director of Culture & Strategy

Shannon Cheek, Expansion Director

MORTAR Cincinnati Board of Directors

Kala Gibson, Board Chair

Shawn Manns, Finance Chair Ashlee Young, Secretary

Dr. Nita Walker Ben Greenberg Yvette R. Simpson, Esq./MBA Stephanie Khurana Rob McDonald Jake Samad Kashif Shaikh Derrick Braziel, CoFounder William Thomas II, CoFounder Allen Woods, CoFounder & CEO

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Visit our online Alumni Directory to support graduates from our Entrepreneurship Academy.

• Make a donation to our organization OR to The Iron Chest Fund where donation helps fund Pitch Night awards and prizes that provide start-up capital to our graduates.

• Attend an event, host a MORTAR 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 spe-

www.wearemortar.com

cific field of entrepreneurship for the MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy.

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

www.wearemortar.com

ESTABLISHED 1995

MISSION To pursue inclusive freedom by promoting social justice for all, building on the principles of the Underground Railroad.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom

stories of human triumph.

The Freedom Center is recognized for its excellence in the museum field by accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums - an honor shared by just 6% of museums nationwide.

The Freedom Center is making its museum experience accessible to all guests, offering free admission on the fifth and third Sunday each month. Since the start of 2022, over 6,300 guests have taken advantage of free admission days, expanding the number of people learning about and being inspired to be advocates for equity.

The Freedom Center also welcomes over 10,000 students annually on field trips from schools and universities across the country, and serves an additional 10,000 educators through its online learning resources.

LEADERSHIP

Woodrow Keown, Jr., President & COO

Ken Robinson, Board Chair

Eric Newsom, Vice President of Philanthropy

Cody Hefner, Vice President of Marketing & Communications

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Support the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s ongoing mission to ensure inclusive freedom for all by donating at www.freedomcenter. org/donate.

• Be an advocate or take action by participating in Freedom Center programming and ongoing dialogue to advance the cause of freedom by standing up and speaking out.

around the globe. Rooted in the stories of the Underground Railroad, we illuminate the true meaning of inclusive freedom by presenting permanent and special exhibits that inspire, public programming that provokes dialogue and action, and educational resource that equip modern abolitionists.

The Freedom Center welcomes guests annually from across the globe, drawn to the organization by a desire to learn more about systems of human oppression and

50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45203 (513) 333-7500

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ESTABLISHED 1929

MISSION Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio’s mission is to provide access to high quality health care and education that empowers people to make informed private decisions about their reproductive lives and sexual health.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio provides reproductive care and education services through-

out 23 counties in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky. Our care includes pregnancy testing, STIs testing, gender affirming hormone therapy, birth control services, emergency contraceptives, and more. The Education Team works to provide comprehensive and fact-based sexual and relationship education. Our health educators provide training services for youth, parents, professionals, and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as internal

staff through a number of programs. Further, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio hosts several events throughout the region each year to raise awareness of the importance of reproductive health and education.

LEADERSHIP

2022 Board of Directors

Rickell Howard, Chair Kiana Trabue, Vice Chair

John Theobald, Treasurer

Beth Mandel, Secretary

Sarah Bartlett, M.D., At-large

Jaasiel Chapman, At-large

Sergio Aguillón-Mata

Jasmine Coaston

Vicki Rager Colon

Gabriel Davis

Leo D’Cruz Ellen Essig Janelle Evans Kristin Freeman Elissa Habib

Camille Hall Lisa E. Hanauer Carol Kabel Stephanie Klump Aimee Maruyama Laura Mercer Penny Pensak Cynthia Richards Jocelyn Rhynard Jay Shatz Lauren Tudor

President & CEO Kersha Deibel

Animal Welfare

ESTABLISHED 1980

MISSION The PAWS mission is to address the issue of pet overpopulation by providing a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats dedicated to the reduction of homeless pets by promoting adoption, spay/neuter, and responsible pet ownership.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Our long term goal is to continue to find forever homes for lovable, adoptable pets. We also want to increase our impact on the communities we serve to provide educational avenues for responsible pet ownership.

LEADERSHIP

Gail Corrill, President

Sarah Jo Plucker-Wright, Vice-President

Juli Nimitz, Fundraising Chairman

Jill McIntosh, Treasurer

Peggy Johnson, Secretary

Jessie Long, Board Member

Tina Hollenbeck, Board Member

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

If you’ve visited our shelter, you’ve probably seen or met some of our dedicated volunteers. Ever wonder why they give their time to PAWS?

If you’ve familiar with PAWS at all, you’re probably aware that PAWS is 100% dependent on the generosity of animal lovers like yourself. We are a 501(c)3 charity and receive no tax support of any kind.

Generosity takes many forms—sometimes the form is cash donations and sometimes it takes the form of donated supplies or services. Another form is hours spent helping out here at the adoption center such as:

Landscaping/Grounds Upkeep

Facility Care

Administrative Support

Kennel Care & Canine Socialization Feline Care & Socialization

All these forms come together to allow PAWS to find loving, forever homes for neglected, abused, and homeless pets. PAWS is proud to say we’ve found homes for over 13,000 pets, enriching the lives of both the animals and their new owners!

6302 Crossing Blvd. Monroe, OH 45050 (513) 539-7297

Sharon Porter, Board Member James Hard, Board Member

Since 1967, PAWS has united more than130,000 cats and dogs with loving families, cared for more than 140,000 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, and made the world a better place for countless others through outreach, education and advocacy.

ESTABLISHED 2018

MISSION RefugeeConnect’s mission is to connect refugees (people forced to flee their country to escape persecution or war) with resources to rebuild their lives as United States citizens.

We help refugees navigate systems, new cultural norms, and language barriers by promoting coordinated services so that this specific population of new Americans reach their full potential as individuals, families, and community leaders.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

• Community Navigator program matches families to a cultural leader to provide native language support to help families navigate U.S. systems and access resources, benefits, and services so they can thrive in their new community

• Health Navigator program educates families on how to navigate the U.S. healthcare system and health related benefits to reduce health disparities

• Refugee School Impact Program assists students and families with support to increase academic success

• Family Day Events such as the World Refugee Day Cup

• Training and consultation on culturally responsive practices to increase health outcomes

• Parent Academy to educate parents on the U.S. education system and their role as parents in their child’s education.

• Refugee Empowerment Initiative brings together leaders to solve pressing challenges newcomers face accessing services

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Ross Wales – President  Sandra Spinner – Vice President Barry Holland – Secretary  Greg Maggard – Treasurer  Alicia Kappers

Amelia Crutcher

Dr. Cruff Renard, M.D.  Dr. James Buchanan, Ph.D. Joany Ellsworth Julie Pile

Mirsada Kadiric Rev. Noel Julnes-Dehner

Martha Steier

Staff

Kristin Burgoyne, MSSW, Executive Director

Megan Iverson, Program Director Koffi Ayitsewou, Community Navigator  Murielle Kalenga, Community Navigator Christel Wozufia, Health Navigator

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Join our Board of Directors

• Family Day Events

• Marketing | Newsletter

• Fundraising Events (sitting on planning committees, volunteering day of, organize a friendraiser to benefit RefugeeConnect)

• Organizing an in-kind drive, specifically for school supplies or winter coats

2692 Madison Rd., Suite N1, #395 Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513) 815-2714

www.refugeeconnect.org

ESTABLISHED 2014

MISSION Reviv was established to assist families going through hospitalization or the diagnosis of a terminal or life threatening diagnosis of a child. It was born under the mission that every family is unique, which means every family requires a specialized approach to support. Reviv’s vision is clear that they are there to bridge gaps, build community, and bring hope to medical families both in and out of the hospital.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

• Family Support: Families are matched with a Family Support Worker who assists them throughout their child’s medical journey. They provide assistance locating resources, assisting hands-on in the home and while the child is inpatient in the hospital. For out-of-town families, this support worker checks in regularly and assist in the planning and logistics of their next trip to ensure they always have someone local to contact while in town to ensure their needs are met.

• High Five Foods: Provides families with meals in the hospital, local grocery gift cards, or home food delivery from local food pantry partners. Reviv also partners with Chowdown Cincinnati to provide gift cards to local restaurants in the Cincinnati area.

• ReFuel: fuel cards to allow families to get to and from appointments.

• Reviv Room: Whether in from out of town, or a local family with time between your child’s appointments, the Reviv Room is a space to allow kids to be kids and for the adults and/or siblings to recharge. This on-site room is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is walking distance from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Snacks and activities included.

• Bereavement and Grief Support

LEADERSHIP

Maria Lees-Dunlap: Founder, Board Chair

Allie McKinney: Office Administrator

Alicia Daniels:

Julie Stockton:

Outreach

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

Kelly A. Janszen, Vice Chair Leigh Jones Chamness, Secretary Reggie Watson, Treasurer

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Our website offers information on several ways you can help, including:

• 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.

St. Joseph Home

ESTABLISHED 1873

MISSION St. Joseph Home creates a welcoming home, and systems of support, for children and adults with complex developmental disabilities and their families. Through residential, respite, and day programs, we provide the highest quality medical and personal care for people of all faiths. The hallmark of St. Joseph Home is continuing the heritage of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, providing compassionate care and respect in addressing each person’s unique intellectual, emotional, and social needs and overall well-being.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY St. Joseph Home is the only organization of its kind in the Hamilton County/Tristate area with services designed for medically-fragile children and adults with complex disabilities and medical needs.

Our residential campus is home to 48 children and adults, aged 1 to 64. Two cottages support those on ventilators.

Our community homes are freestanding houses for four young adults each who need less intensive support and choose their own schedules while we provide staff and transportation.

Our respite centers provide stays of 3 to 14 days for people with disabilities who live at home, providing an essential break for families. About 100 families a year use this service.

Our adult day programs provide meaningful opportunities for personal growth, diverse interactions, and fulfillment for 80 people.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Trustees

Kim Harper-Gage, Chair; COO Festo Michael Kennedy, Vice Chair; Managing Dir., Fifth Third Bank

Franette Hyc, S.C., Sec’y.; Dir. Of Sisters Services, Sisters of Charity Jessica Francis, Assoc. Atty., Hurley Law Bradley E. Heter, Sr. Sales Exec. Oswald Companies Patricia Malarkey, S. C., Pastoral Care, Bayley Place Karen Martin, Retired Melissa Park, Sr. VP of Human Resources, Cordental Group

Matt Reddy, Head of Sales, Dental Care Plus Group, DentaQuest Chris Robbins, Principal Investment Advisor, Bartlett Wealth Management Erin Shull, Vice President, USI Insurance Curt Stoll, Retired Convergys James Weber, D. D.S., Retired

Senior Leadership

Dan Connors, President & CEO Dr. Susan Wiley, Medical Director Melissa Rogers, B.S.N., R.N., Director of Nursing

Eunice Timoney Ravenna, COO Janet Neidhard, Chief Financial Officer Jordan Huizenga, VP of Advancement

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Donate

• Funds from donations cover the cost of services one day out of every five! Your donation means we can continue to maintain the high standards of care and support for which we’re known. Our ‘wish list’ can guide you to items

for which there is always a need such as personal grooming, games, craft supplies, gift cards, and more.

Participate

• Run or walk in our Incline to the Finish Line 5k on May 13, 2023; play in our 34th annual Golf Classic in the fall.

Volunteer

• Help on your own or with a group; come just once or regularly; choose among being onsite at fundraising events, in the office supporting administrative staff, or working directly with residents and day program participants.

Connect

• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @St. Joseph Home; LinkedIn @St--Joseph-Home-of-Cincinnati. Read our blog at stjosephhome.org/education/our-blog.

10722 Wyscarver Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 563-2520 www.stjosephhome.org

St. Joseph Home has become an extension of our family. Monet has been living here, at her home away from home for 12 years. I don’t know what her life would have been like without St. Joseph Home. She wouldn’t have had the opportunity to thrive or to be doing as well as she is now—she’s at her optimum weight, she is social, she sings along with her favorite songs, she graduated from school this year! It makes my family feel like we’ve done what was best for her.

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I have peace knowing she is in the best place for her and is receiving the best care possible.

Our goal is for those we care for not only to live, but to thrive.

St. Rita School for the Deaf

ESTABLISHED 1915

MISSION St. Rita School for the Deaf is a Catholic school, educating students of all faiths, in a Christ-centered, barrier-free communication environment through individualized instruction, personal attention, and direct communication.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY St. Rita School for the Deaf provides equitable educational services for students to thrive in an environment where they are given the opportunity to learn to communicate, be understood, and express themselves.

The school focuses on the development of the whole child by providing direct communication, personal attention, small class sizes, and individual instruction. Life skills and social-emotional learning are a part of students’ schedules.

General education as well as special education services are provided by licensed teachers of the deaf and intervention specialists. Related services are provided by four speech and language therapists, an audiologist, a registered nurse, and a school counselor.

Technology driven classroom environments include Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT), classrooms

with Smart Boards, and 1:1 technology devices for students.

LEADERSHIP Leadership Team

Angela Frith, President Hap Durkin, Director of Development Megan Havens, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Natalie Marsh, Principal Ken Raupach, CFO/COO

Board of Limited Jurisdiction

Ordinary: Most Rev. Dennis Schnurr Chair: Jerry Doerger, IMEG Corp

Helen Asbury, Clinical Psychologist Doug Bennett, Miller Valentine Thomas L. Finn, Ft. Washington Private Client Group

Ted Hilgeman, Cincinnati Financial Corporation

Joseph Lind Jr., Dinergy Wealth Management Eric O’Driscoll, Fifth Third Bancorp

Mark Sims, Keating Muething & Klekamp Vince Woodall, Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Jennifer Young, Mockingbird Home

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer Service Opportunities are available to businesses and groups in the community and are arranged on an individual basis.

• Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

• March 25, 2023 Dream Makers Scholarship Honoring Kevin Hall and his parents Percy and Jackie

1720 Glendale Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45215 (513) 771-7600 www.srsdeaf.org

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati

ESTABLISHED

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 For over 150 years, St. Vincent de Paul has provided compassionate care for people in need throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Over 1,100 volunteers, based at Catholic parishes, visit the homes of their neighbors and offer material, emotional, and spiritual assistance. St. Vincent de Paul also serves the community through its Don & Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center, providing an anchor for its innovative social services and outreach programs. It operates the only stand-alone Charitable Pharmacy serving southwest Ohio; eight thrift stores that provide no-cost furniture, clothing, and household items to people in need; a network of neighborhood food pantries, including the Becky & Ted Catino Choice Food Pantry in the West End; and the Ozanam Center for Service Learning.

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

Kelly Postlewaite, Treasurer, Board of Directors

Ron Christian, Secretary, Board of Directors

OTHER WAYS TO HELP Shop

• Your purchases from St. Vincent de Paul’s eight Greater Cincinnati thrift stores help provide assistance with basic needs, such as food or utilities, to people in your neighborhood. Visit SVDPcincinnati.org/locations for a list of locations.

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

• You can 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 onetime service opportunity for your school or business, there are dozens of ways to get involved. Visit SVDPcincinnati.org/ volunteer to get started.

1125 Bank St.

OH 45214 (513) 562-8841

Giving Help and Hope to Cincinnati Families

Starfire Council

ESTABLISHED 1993

MISSION Starfire works alongside people with developmental disabilities to remove barriers, spark connections, and build a more inclusive world! We help people create opportunities where they can be known for their gifts, not their disabilities.

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 1:1 with adults with developmental disabilities to discern interests, develop social connections and a valued role to celebrate and share their unique gifts.

We’re creating new ways for ordinary citizens to become involved, and creating new circles of support around people with disabilities to bring new and old friends together, along with funding to launch community projects that spark connections!

Starfire Family Network

We partner with families of loved ones 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 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

Megan Selnick, Board President

Brendan Hosty, Board President Emeritus

Board Members

Alen Amini

Jessica Beauchamp

Katie Bogenschutz

Nancy Fuller

Doug Goering

Will Goering

Jan Goings

Jeremy Jarrett Sean McCosh

Allison Mercurio

Chrissy Phibbs

Louie Randolph

Paul Stoehr

Damian Wilson

Mitch Haralson, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director

Robbie Jennings Michels, Director, Development & Marketing

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

People with developmental disabilities face exclusion and loneliness every day. 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 1:1 mentorship, guidance, connections, and hope for adults with developmental disabilities.

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

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

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

Building a more inclusive community

one person at a time.

S t a r f i r e e m p o w e r s p e o p l e w i t h d e v e l o p m e n t a l d i s a b i l i t i e s a n d t h e i r f a m i l i e s t oStarfire empowers people with developmental disabilities and their families to d e v e l o p i d e n t i t i e s b e y o n d d i s a b i l i t y, d i s c o v e r t a l e n t s a n d c r e a t e c o n n e c t i o n sdevelop identities beyond disability, discover talents and create connections w i t h o r d i n a r y c i t i z e n s .with ordinary citizens.

To g e t h e r, w e c a n b r e a k t h e b a r r i e r o f i s o l a t i o n f o r p e o p l e w i t h d e v e l o p m e n t a lTogether, we can break the barrier of isolation for people with developmental d i s a b i l i t i e s . disabilities.

ESTABLISHED 2015

MISSION Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank partners with local social service agencies to provide free diapers to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank is Greater Cincinnati’s only diaper bank. We partner with over 50 local social service agencies to provide over 2 million free diapers to low-income families each year.

An insufficient number of diapers has many detrimental outcomes for children and families including a lack of physical, mental, emotional, and educational wellbeing. It can lead to health issues such as diaper rash, staph, and urinary tract infections and even force parents to withdraw children from childcare, keeping them from getting to work or school.

We are working to eliminate diaper need in our community so that all babies have a chance to be healthy, happy, and safe.

LEADERSHIP

Megan Fischer, Founder and CEO

Eric Hamberg, Board Chair

Alex Leeke, Vice Chair

Jeni Berreth, Treasurer

Laura Del Cid, Secretary

Jeff Vogel, Board Member

Lori Rodgers, Board Member

Lori Holiday, Board Member

Marcus Celestin, Board Member

Anecia Johnson, Board Member

Anisha Bhirud, Board Member

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

HOST A DIAPER DRIVE

• Hosting a diaper drive is an awesome way to help us collect diaper donations and raise awareness about diaper need. We are able to take new packages as well as opened packages that are in good shape. Host a drive at your school, office, church—the options to do good are endless!

CORPORATE TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS

• Looking for something different for your team-building experience? We can help!

Our diapers + your team = one awesome volunteer experience!

VOLUNTEER

• Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank is an allhands-on-deck organization. We rely on over 400 volunteer hours each month to ensure diaper donations and orders are sorted, packaged, and ready for distribution. We welcome individuals of all ages and groups of all sizes!

DONATE

• Did you know that despite diaper donations, we still purchase around 80% of the diapers we distribute? Our bulk purchasing options allow us to buy diapers at a deeply discounted rate. Your gift of $15 = 100 diapers!

1400 State Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45204 (514) 402-1450

https://sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org

Taking Root

ESTABLISHED 2015

MISSION Taking Root inspires and empowers everyone within an eight-county region to improve our unique and threatened tree canopy. We plant trees in lowcanopy areas, conserve existing forests, promote benefits of healthy trees, and foster stewardship of our trees.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

• Cincinnati Public School (CPS) Outside. This year, in partnership with Green Umbrella, we are providing natural canopy to Outdoor Classrooms for CPS students. This initiative will provide students outdoor experiences and environmental education.

• Mini-grants. Disbursed twice per year to organizations demonstrating a need for tree plantings.

• Tree for Me. When funding is available, we distribute free, 5- to 6-foot trees to residents in targeted communities. We prioritize plantings in minority and lowincome areas where tree canopy is low. Since 2018, we have planted 1,500 trees in 22 underserved communities.

• Tree Professionals Seminar. Yearly seminar in December providing continuing education credits for tree professionals across the region.

• Great Tree Summit. Yearly event in

February with educational speakers and vendors—open to everyone.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Elizabeth Fet, Susan Fox, David Gamstetter, Sincerrai Gentry, Pat Greeson, Cheryl Kling, Bruce Koehler, Dean Niemeyer, Travis Miller, Kris Stone, Jodie Zultowsky

Board Leadership Pat Greeson, President Dean Niemeyer, Vice President Susan Fox, Treasurer Bruce Koehler, Secretary

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Plant a tree. Anywhere you can, whenever you can. Remember, someone is in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.

• Join our volunteer list at TakingRoot. info. We need help with tree giveaways, tree plantings, and event organization. We need you!

• Educate yourself. Understand the vital services trees provide to us and other creatures. Understand how trees enrich the soil, the air we breathe, and our quality of life. Discover how trees protect our built environment by reducing run-off.

• Educate others. Raising awareness, one person at a time, is crucial. You never know when the seed of knowledge you plant with someone will take root.

• Sign up. Attend the Tree Professional Seminar on December 1, 2022, in downtown Cincinnati, and the Great Tree Summit on February 25, 2023, at the Ft Thomas Mess Hall. Register online as the dates approach.

• Become a partner. Your business or organization can help further our goals. Register at TakingRoot.info.

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Whitney/Strong

ESTABLISHED 2018

MISSION 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.

“Whitney/Strong has brought together gun violence survivors, gun owners, and advocates who are concerned about lives lost to all forms of gun violence. And together, we are finding hope and progress.”

Whitney Austin, Executive Director and Cofounder of Whitney/Strong

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

• Education: W/S aims to provide Save A Life training to 1,000 people in Cincinnati and Louisville neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by gun violence each year. Training includes firearm safety, suicide prevention, and Stop the Bleed®.

• Legislation: Outside of the monumental federal legislative win that was the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, W/S spearheads efforts to pass Kentucky’s Crisis Aversion and Rights Retention (CARR) bill—the first bipartisan-spon-

sored gun violence prevention bill filed in that state in decades.

• Research: Recent projects include...

• Research with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to understand the lifesaving impact of gun locks for families with teens at risk for suicide.

• Research with the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University to better evaluate and improve the efficacy of our Save A Life Program.

LEADERSHIP Staff

Whitney Austin, Executive Director and Cofounder

Tammy Schaff, Director of Development Danea Cloyd, Program Manager Emily Wiley, State Policy and Engagement Coordinator

2022 Board of Directors

Sara Hayden, Board Chair Mark Hoeck, Treasurer

Nate Woods, Secretary Liz Andrews-Bock, Lindsey Burba, Shea Coerper, Ryan Dupree, Brooke Edge, Megan Gardner, Nora Meldrum, Terrell Williams

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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 sup-

port safe firearm storage

• $65 sponsors an attendee to Save A Life training

• $100 funds research to find data-driven 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, which will be held in Cincinnati in 2023. Complete our website form (www.whitneystrong.org/volunteer) and join Whitney in her mission to save lives.

3044 Bardstown Rd., #125 Louisville, KY 40205 (937) 356-3127 www.whitneystrong.org

/ STRONG

“No matter how you slice the data, gun violence is on the rise. No community is immune and as I realized in September of 2018, no person is immune.” - Whitney Austin, Executive Director

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.

Our revolutionary idea is this: to see progress in preventing gun deaths, we must seek common ground.

Even through these uncertain and divisive times, Whitney/Strong’s dedication to inclusion has allowed us to continue growing in our three key areas:

Prevention

involved, visit WhitneyStrong.org.

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Gun Violence

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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 socialemotional 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.

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

1105 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

362-9622

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 reduced-cost 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.

This summer’s free programs included swim team with 40 swimmers, swim les-

sons for 553 children and adults, a weekly drop-in basketball program, and a 10week summer camp with 52 children. In 2023, we plan to expand and enhance our current programs to ensure we are engaging as many neighborhood youth as we can, keeping them actively involved in the summer months.

LEADERSHIP

Stephen G. Leeper, President & CEO Adam Gelter, Executive VP, Real Estate 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

OH

(513) 621-4400 www.3cdc.org

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

Composting services around the region aim to reduce the amount of scraps and uneaten food reaching landfills. Here are several companies and programs that will help you do your part to fight food waste. —AIESHA D. LITTLE

Back2TheDirt

Located in Anderson Township, this home-based business provides quality worm castings (an organic form of fertilizer produced from earthworms) and compost collection services to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents. Cost: $10 a month, $29 every three months, or $55 every six months. back2thedirt.com

CompostNow

CompostNow offers collection services in several cities, including Cincinnati. The company picks up the four-gallon bin and swaps it out for a clean container weekly or biweekly. Unlike most local services, the list of compostables includes meat and dairy. Cost: $19-$39 a month. compostnow.org

Findlay Market Residential Composting Program

Shoppers can rent five-gallon containers from the Market for at-home use and then drop off their food waste as part of the Greening the Market Sustainability Program. Cost: $10 a month or $55 for six months. findlaymarket.org/ compostingprogram

GoZERO

A nonprofit based in London, Ohio, GoZERO helps consumers organize composting “stations” (64-gallon bins) across the state. Local stations include Rooted Juicery in Oakley, Mad Llama Coffee in Madisonville, and Melink Corporation in Milford. Cost: $10 a month plus one-time $20 bucket and lid delivery fee. gozero.org

Local Compost

This Burlingtonbased company offers pick-up compost services throughout Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati as well as a drop-off option at Covington’s Redden Gardens, turning the composted materials into nutrient-rich soil, a portion of which is offered back to the customer at no charge. Cost: $25 a month. local-compost.com

Queen City Commons

QCC’s Compost Drop-Off Program, which operates dropoff sites in a variety of neighborhoods, including Walnut Hills, Over-the-Rhine, and Northside, provides Cincinnatians with an affordable residential composting option that offers daily access to compost collection bins. Cost: A sliding scale of between $5 and $15 a month. queencitycommons.com

Join the Movement

Your generosity is changing the future of our communities and you play a pivotal role in realizing the goal of a more vibrant, equitable region for everyone.

Give a gift to GCF’s Annual Fund today at gcfdn.org/annualfund.

Let’s make an impact, together.