Cincinnati Gives - A Guide to Charitable Giving 2020-2021

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designed to raise awareness and funds for philanthropic organizations in Cincinnati

NOVEMBER 30–DECEMBER 10, 2020

1N5 | A Kid Again, Inc. | Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati | American Sign Museum | Aviatra Accelerators | Blue Manatee Literacy Project | Brandon C. Gromada Head & Neck Cancer Foundation | Camp Jean Inc | Center for Addiction Treatment | Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK) | Cincinnati Assn. for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Cincinnati Boychoir Inc | Cincinnati Cares | Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Cincinnati Music Accelerator | Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House | CISV USA | Companions on a Journey Grief Support Inc | Corporation for Findlay Market | Couple to Couple League International Inc | de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation | Elementz | Everybody In! | Franciscan Ministries, Inc. | Freestore Foodbank | Friends of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House Incorporated | Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation of Cincinnati | Guiding Light Mentoring | High Achievers Aim High | Hope’s Closet | Isaiah 55 Inc | LADD | Learning Grove | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Lindner Center of HOPE | Maggies Mini Therapy Horses Inc | March of Dimes Central/Southern Ohio | Matthew 25 Ministries | Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky | Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio Inc | Mentoring Plus | Mentors | MindPeace | MORTAR Cincinnati | NAMI of Southwest Ohio | Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay Neuter Clinic Inc | Ohio Valley Voices | Over the Rhine - Kitchen | Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce | Oxford Community Arts Center | People Working Cooperatively Inc. | Pro Seniors | Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio | Springer School & Center | St. Francis Seraph Ministries | Stormcells, Inc | Sustainable Medical Missions | Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Taft Museum of Art | The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation | The Wyoming Fine Arts Center | Village Life Outreach Project

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THE PROFILES 1N5 ........................................................................ 24 Aviatra Accelerators, Inc. ................................. 26 Center for Addiction Treatment ...................... 28 CET ....................................................................... 30 Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/ CHNK Behavioral Health ................................... 32 Cincinnati Cares ................................................. 34 Cincinnati Music Accelerator ........................... 36 City Gospel Mission ........................................... 38 Council on Aging ................................................ 40 de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation ................... 42

The Craig and Frances Lindner Center of HOPE .................................................. 54 Matthew 25: Ministries ...................................... 56 Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY .............................................. 58 Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio Inc. ................. 60 MindPeace ........................................................... 62 Ohio Valley Voices ............................................. 64 Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce ........ 66 People Working Cooperatively ....................... 68

Freestore Foodbank. ......................................... 44

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati ......................................... 70

Hope’s Closet ...................................................... 46

St. Francis Seraph Ministries ............................ 72

LADD .................................................................... 48

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank ............................... 74

Learning Grove ................................................... 50

Taft Museum of Art ............................................. 76

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services ............... 52

Ziegler Park ......................................................... 78

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A Guide to Greater Cincinnati Nonprofits Our region is packed with a variety of nonprofit groups working to make our community and our world a better place.

Twenty-eight local organizations are stepping forward to share their stories with you. Get your giving on with this guide to great causes worth supporting.

Food pantries are struggling in the pandemic, but your gift is always appreciated.

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE P. 6 The story and stats on the Cincinnati Gives Challenge, powered by Mightycause.

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The pandemic has been hard on us all, but these organizations figured out new ways to help their clients, and you can join them.

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What’s the bottom line? Here’s how five local nonprofits are giving back—with help from our community.

These three locals decided they could make a difference. So they did.

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Treat yourself or your friends and family to these cool gifts while supporting minorityowned businesses.

Where you can donate your stuff to do the most good.

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CINCINNATI

GIVE S 2020 CHALLENGE

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

WHO BENEFITS?

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.

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.

WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? NOVEMBER

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The challenge launches November 30 at 5 p.m. ET, the evening before Giving Tuesday. Donors can go online to make a donation to their desired charity through December 10 at 5 p.m.

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WHO DONATES?

1,499

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$182

DONATIONS

AVERAGE DONATION

2019 GIVES CHALLENGE STATS

AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IN MAY 2020

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PARTICIPATING CHARITIES AND DONORS FROM

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How much was raised?

In 2019, the total impact was $373,431. That includes the $35,000 in cash prizes awarded to the top five winners—Cincinnati Cares, Hope’s Closet, Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati, 4 Paws for Ability Inc., and Everybody In!—as well as bonus challenge winners.

2019 CHALLENGE IMPACT

How much was raised?

$23,567 RAISED BY CHARITIES

$5,000 PRIZE MONEY DONATED BY P&G

$373,431

GETTING THE WORD OUT You may see your favorite nonprofits talking about the Cincinnati Gives Challenge on their social media platforms. Follow along and join in the conversation to help drive awareness and encourage donor participation.

2020 GIVING TUESDAY NOW IMPACT

$28,567

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$12

MILLION in outside money spent in Cincinnati each year during Flying Pig Marathon weekend MORE THAN

5,500 participated in the 2020 virtual spring race

MORE THAN

9 million pounds of aid were distributed internationally in 2019 NEARLY

9,000

pounds of food were provided to 45 local pantries and shelters through the annual Hunger 5k Food Drive

MATTHEW 25: MINISTRIES After witnessing poverty and devastation during a 1991 trip to Nicaragua, founder Rev. Wendell Mettey made a promise to help. Now, the international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helps the poor and disaster victims at home and abroad.

APPROXIMATELY

2,600 winter coats

were distributed to partners in Greater Cincinnati area

4 million pounds of aid were distributed throughout the United States

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MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy graduates since its founding

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brand new jobs were created by graduates in 2019

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NUMBERS CINCINNATI FLYING PIG MARATHON For 22 years, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon has provided a premier event open to athletes of all abilities as well as allowing charities to utilize the Flying Pig events as a fund-raiser.

These Cincinnati nonprofits are giving back in a big way. Here’s how their donations, volunteer work, and dedication stack up. —DAVID REES

$5 million+

invested into Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

$287,115

invested in small businesses MORE THAN

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94 new or rehabbed

participated in the 2020 virtual fall race

placed in jobs, with an average wage of $12.25 per hour

THOUSAND

$18

MILLION and more raised for charity since 1999

YWCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI Cincinnati’s chapter of YWCA, founded in 1868, has a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote economic equality.

YWCA provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children.

housing units developed

521 people

700 survivors

LISC GREATER CINCINNATI

450 adult men

With offices in 31 cities, LISC (the Local Initiatives Support Corporation) identifies challenges facing low-income communities and connects them with resources providing programming for economic development, financial stability, resident-led partnership Place Matters, and affordable housing.

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found safety in its domestic violence shelters and housing

learned how to replace violent, aggressive behaviors with pro-social ones

3,000 students received dating violence and bullying prevention services

MORTAR Through a 15-week course, MORTAR helps historically marginalized entrepreneurs build a business and learn how to manage it.

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pop-up shops and pop-up events were hosted by entrepreneurs and community members in BRICK spaces in 2019

$9.2 MILLION in gross revenue was earned by MORTAR graduate businesses in 2019

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Hutch Baby: Masks f Baby Face These masks—suitable for children ages 3–8—are washable, contoured to fit nice and snug, and have a pocket for filters. Alexus Hight launched Hutch Baby in 2014 and offers sustainable, bright, and trendy items for your little one. $20, hutchbaby.com

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Alexis Nickelle Co.: Candle Making Sets f Glow Up Be your own light in the darkness with a candle making set from Alexis Nickelle Co. The soy candle kits aim to empower and inspire, and come with everything you need to spark up: a lidded jar, fragrance oils, soy wax, and more. $36, alexisnickelleco.com

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Orderly Fash: Dark Teal Rose Petal Drop Earrings f Blue Waves Online store Orderly Fash sells clothing and colorful, eye-catching accessories. Tasia-Iman Owusu started it in 2017 for women of all sizes and ethnicities with a strong sense of self. Inspired by the shape of a rose petal, these earrings have a unique velvet-like finish. $22.95, orderlyfash.com

Curious Concoctions: Artisan Silk Soap Bars and Bath Gemstones f Taking a Bath Self care is important, especially right now.

Treat yourself with custom, handmade products from Ali Armstrong’s Curious Concoctions. We like the artisan silk soap bars, which create lavish bubbles that leave your skin soft and nourished.

Soap Bars $5, Bath Gemstones $6, curiousconcoctions.net

Kilimanjaro: Elephant Bookends f Trunk Show Owner Titus Nzioki shares his Kenyan heritage through the ethically-sourced African art, jewelry, fabrics, clothing, and other goods he stocks at Kilimanjaro. Decorate your bookshelves with these elephant bookends, handcrafted in Kenya and made from ebony wood. $150 for the pair, africanforus.com

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MAYA: Oaxaca Wood Carving f Spirit Guides MAYA is an independent store that features handcrafted jewelry by Navajo, Zuni, Mexican, and Mayan artists.

These alebrije sculptures are hand-carved and hand-painted by Mexican artists. They represent spiritual guides like the ones featured in the 2017 Pixar movie COCO. Owl $139, Fox $212, Ram $296, jewelrymaya.com

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NonproďŹ ts serving vulnerable communities took a hit during this pandemic year. But the desire to help others did not falter. In fact, the crisis inspired new ways to serve. These organizations thought fast on their feet to safely reach their clientele, brainstorming new programs to meet unprecedented physical and emotional needs, tackling food insecurity, access to masks, and plain old loneliness. And you can help, too.

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Sew Valley THE PANDEMIC forced Sew Valley, a manufacturing facility for “small batch” garment production (under 100 pieces), to furlough employees. But the sudden need for face coverings prompted the organization to bring workers back and activate a network of volunteer home-sewers.

CEO Rosie Kovacs designed a cotton twill mask with fabric ties, and grants from United Way and the Haile Foundation helped fund the machinery and labor to turn out more than 10,000 of them, some of which were distributed free to communities in need. Sew Valley is now making PPE gowns for health care facilities.

In addition to monetary donations, Sew Valley encourages the public to buy masks via its website. Home sewers are still welcome to volunteer. sewvalley.org

“I saw too many kids without face coverings. Sew Valley jumped right in, no hesitation, and donated masks for our dance team for rehearsals and performances.” —Marquicia JonesWoods, director of Q-Kidz

Keeping Cincinnati Close When COVID-19 prevented families from visiting relatives in nursing homes, a team of coworkers at UC Health started Keeping Cincinnati Close, which gets letters and cards from volunteers to elderly shut-ins. They reached out to senior facilities as well as friends in their personal social networks, and soon hundreds of notes, drawings, and cards were flowing from volunteers to people who needed cheering up. It didn’t matter that they were strangers to each other. “The people who receive the letters and cards feel loved and warm and not forgotten,” says Kelly Martin, assistant VP for marketing and communications at UC Health, adding, “Not everyone has money to donate to a cause. This is something that truly anybody can do.” uchealth.com/en/covid-19/keep-cincy-close

Hoxworth Blood Center The pandemic put a dent in the 12,000 units of blood that Hoxworth Blood Center collects monthly to serve 31 area hospitals. “The need never takes a break, because there will always be patients who need transfusions,” says Cara Nicholas, Hoxworth’s associate public relations director. The organization revved up its seven “bloodmobiles” in July and put out a call for new donors, since a large number of its regular donors—older adults at an elevated risk for COVID-19—went on hiatus. Hoxworth always needs more blood, but there are also ways to help that don’t involve needles: Accompany a nervous friend to donate, assist on a blood drive or at a donor center, or simply spread the word on social media, particularly when Hoxworth is low on a specific type of blood. hoxworth.org

“After receiving multiple transfusions, I was so grateful.

It is a deep emotion that is hard to put into words. Just the overall feeling of gratitude to people who donate—to save my life, to help me get better, to make sure I can celebrate my next birthday.” —Alle Foster, former blood donor and recent blood recipient

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A pandemic is particularly challenging—and scary—for those with disabilities. To keep its community informed, The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired runs Radio Reading Services, which broadcasts everything from public health briefings to daily national newspapers to local grocery store ads, read aloud daily by volunteers. State-of-the-art technology allowed it to shift from recording live in its broadcast studio to coordinating a fleet of volunteers recording on smartphones at home. CABVI continues to increase its offerings with podcasts. Listeners can tune in online, over the phone, or with custom radio receivers. Volunteer readers are always needed, as are administrative helpers. cincyblind.org

Tamar’s Center A REFUGE FROM THE GRITTY streets, Tamar’s Center, run through Franciscan Ministries, is a daytime respite offering food, showers, clothing, and hygiene products to homeless women. It works oneon-one with clients to secure paperwork needed to get jobs, counseling, medical assistance, and housing.

When the pandemic shut down the Philippus United Church of Christ, from which it operates, Tamar’s Center simply distributed supplies outside its doors and partnered with Greater Cincinnati Water Works to set up a handwashing station. “We never closed, we just pivoted,” says director Estelle McNair. Besides monetary donations, Tamar’s Center needs blankets, winter clothing for women, and hygiene products such as body wash, shampoo, deodorant, wipes, and hand sanitizer.

(Call before dropping off at the church, at 107 W. McMicken Ave.) franciscanministriesinc.org/ tamar-s-center.html

“Tamar’s Center helped me find a shelter and get mental health counseling. They drove me to my appointments as I got back on my feet. They made me feel like someone actually cared.” —“Anita,” homeless last winter, now renting her own apartment and working full time

LADD Imagine opening a box delivered to you to find a colorful array of gardening supplies, jewelry-making materials, a board game, a puzzle, and a grown-up coloring book. That’s what several dozen people supported by LADD (originally Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled) experienced this past spring, delighting them with activities and entertainment. The Brighter Days Boxes are one of the many ways LADD took its services virtual and at-home (others include daily online hangouts and fitness classes). Volunteers can help by donating $75 for a new Brighter Days Box or simply assisting with delivering them. laddinc.org

“I was surprised and excited to receive the box. I made crafts and gave some away. It really cheered us up!”

—Susie, LADD client

Cincinnati NKY Match It all started when University of Cincinnati medical students were unable to conduct their clinical training due to the pandemic lockdown. With time on their hands and a desire to do something positive for others, they started Cincinnati NKY Match (taking inspiration from a Louisville group doing the same thing). It has paired more than 100 able-bodied helpers with those who are either unable to get out or hesitant to do so because they are at high risk of contracting COVID-19. “Volunteers do contactless deliveries of groceries or resources from food banks,” says Emily Bopp, who is involved in the one-on-one program. “In some cases they simply keep up with clients through an occasional phone call.” cincinnatimatch. wixsite.com/website

GO Pantry

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GO Pantry, which provides 750 Northern Kentucky schoolkids with food to last over weekends and during school closures, had to get creative this spring to secure, pack, and distribute supplies for home-bound children. Food drives once supplied all the food it needed, but when store shelves emptied and people were advised not to donate food that was not yet deemed safe, GO Pantry had to divert from their food drive model, soliciting monetary donations and buying food wherever it could find it. “We’re big planners, and we had to get flexible and willing to change direction to continue helping people,” says cofounder Laura Dumancic. Besides donations to keep that food purchasing going, GO needs volunteers to pick up and pack food. It urges individuals to conduct their own food drives—no matter how small—among family, friends, or coworkers.

Check GO Pantry’s website for specific food needs, and drop donations at GO’s secure drop area, which is open 24/7. gopantry.org

“GO Pantry saw right away that there would be a longterm need to get food to kids on days that schools are not open. Those of us serving students in the schools did not have to panic because they stepped in so quickly.”

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—Laura Klein Mosqueda, Youth Service Center Coordinator at Conner High School

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HEROES HOW THREE HYPER-LOCAL PHILANTHROPISTS STEPPED UP AND MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY CALL HOME.

Giving back doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right person and the right idea, it can be as simple as starting a book club, putting your talents where they’re most needed, or fixing up bikes for neighborhood kids. Meet three local individuals who have risen to the occasion this year, finding innovative—and sometimes strikingly simple—ways to give back.

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“If you can make healthcare affordable, people use it, and they don’t wait until the last minute, which overall improves healthcare outcomes for patients.”

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HE PRACTICE WAS STARTED ABOUT two years ago after working with a traditional health insurance model where patients were coming to us after having to wait two weeks to be seen. They were being rushed during their office visits, shuffled off to different specialists, given different prescriptions and conflicting diagnoses, which I realized led to poor overall healthcare outcomes. And I knew there just had to be a better option. So for me, it was starting that direct primary care practice where patients weren’t being rushed [and] healthcare was affordable. And I felt like if you can make healthcare affordable, people use it, and they don’t

wait until the last minute, which overall improves healthcare outcomes for patients. I want people to know that they do have options. This COVID crisis has just shed light on a healthcare system that’s very disjointed. And unfortunately, for lots of folks, their insurance is tied to their employment. And now that they’ve been furloughed or laid off or fired altogether, lots of people are out in the community without access to healthcare or health insurance. And I want folks to know that lack of health insurance does not mean that you have lack of healthcare. It’s affordable, it’s accessible, and you can still get good quality care without having to pay a lot of money.

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Y WIFE AND I, WE ENJOY sitting on the front porch, just enjoying a little downtime. I live on a little dead-end road, and we’ve got maybe 10, 15 kids on the road.

They had one bike. They were just sharing. So I told my wife, I’m just going to fix up some bikes for these kids and give them to them. I took to social media and I put up a post that said, if any of my Facebook friends have some bicycles, let me know. I just want to fix them and give them to some neighborhood kids. I woke up the next morning, and I probably had about 40 [messages] from people I didn’t even know. I had about 60 bicycles in my driveway, so I just got to cranking away, fixing them up. And I went to Facebook again to say, hey, if anybody wants these bicycles... because I had already covered the street within the first day. And once again, that post went crazy. [The bikes] just lined the street. And I gave away all of the bikes. It was probably about 50 or 60. And I tell you, this thing has not stopped. I outgrew my house within the first couple of weeks. I have a shop that’s been donated to me... and believe it or not, I’ve outgrown that. If I could ever figure out how to get paid to do this thing...if I could just go to the shop eight hours a day, that would be my job. I’d do it.

“This thing has not stopped. I outgrew my house within the first couple of weeks. I have a shop that’s been donated to me. . . and believe it or not, I’ve outgrown that.”

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“My book club is more than just about books.

It’s about the conversations that we have. The books are just a foundation for these conversations.”

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OMING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CINcinnati, I’ve found my home away from home in the identity-based centers on campus.

I feel like when you’re in a space where you’re surrounded by people who look like you, things like that shouldn’t be taken lightly. And I’ve seen how important it is to have that space that offers a safe space for you to have vulnerable conversations. I wanted to further encourage that. I’ve always enjoyed reading. I’ve always loved storytelling. And I wanted to take that a step further.

There are so many incredible women of color– centered book clubs in the nation. I wanted to bring one of those to my campus. I wasn’t really sure what that would look like at first because

I wasn’t sure if people would be interested in that—of course, I was hoping that people would be interested. I wanted my book club to operate as more than another English class. And with the two pandemics that our nation is facing— COVID-19 and systemic racism—it can take a great emotional toll on marginalized identities. I stress that my book club is more than just about the books. It’s about the conversations that we have. The books are just a foundation for these conversations...and it is now more important than ever for women of color to have a space that promotes [de-stressing] and feeling. And I think that’s why so many women are drawn to this club.

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THE PROFILES 1N5 ........................................................................ 24 Aviatra Accelerators, Inc. ................................. 26 Center for Addiction Treatment ...................... 28 CET ....................................................................... 30 Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/ CHNK Behavioral Health ................................... 32 Cincinnati Cares ................................................. 34 Cincinnati Music Accelerator ........................... 36 City Gospel Mission ........................................... 38 Council on Aging ................................................ 40 de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation ................... 42

2020 The Craig and Frances Lindner Center of HOPE .................................................. 54 Matthew 25: Ministries ...................................... 56 Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY .............................................. 58 Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio Inc. ................. 60 MindPeace ........................................................... 62 Ohio Valley Voices ............................................. 64 Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce ........ 66 People Working Cooperatively ....................... 68

Freestore Foodbank. ......................................... 44

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati ......................................... 70

Hope’s Closet ...................................................... 46

St. Francis Seraph Ministries ............................ 72

LADD .................................................................... 48

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank ............................... 74

Learning Grove ................................................... 50

Taft Museum of Art ............................................. 76

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services ............... 52

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the mental health of youth and educators and we are working to meet them where they are.

LEADERSHIP

Nancy Eigel-Miller, Executive Director Rick Arquilla, BOD James Eigel, BOD Candace Grafton, BOD Anne Kelly, BOD Amy Meininger, BOD Chris Meininger, BOD Jacob Purcell, BOD Mukesh Ram, BOD Dr. Ann Saluke, BOD Tara Scarborough, BOD Tricia Buchert, BOD CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT

1N5 ESTABLISHED

2010

MISSION The mission of 1N5 is to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of mental illness and promoting optimal mental wellness.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Our work is divided into five overlapping and intersecting pillars: stigma reduction; community engagement; education and programming; policy and advocacy; and measurement and data.

Stigma Reduction: Through story-

telling, community conversations, and educational events 1N5 works to decrease the stigma associated with mental health. Policy and Advocacy: It is crucial to advocate for policy change at the state and federal level to support mental health education and protect those with mental illness.

Education and Programming: 1N5 supports evidence-based education and programs in 82 local schools and all six local universities. Measurement and Data: One of our goals is to use data to change the landscape of mental health. Currently, we are adapting all of our school programming to meet the needs of virtual or hybrid learning.

There is an immense need to support

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Spring4Life–April 2021 Youth Council for Suicide Prevention Skill based volunteering Warrior Run–October 2021

5030 Oaklawn Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 814-3007 www.1N5.org

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Every donation brings us closer to our ultimate goal of preventing suicide and promoting mental wellness. www.1N5.org Stop the Stigma. Start the Conversation.

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have in turn created a minimum of 15,000 jobs, generated over $1 billion in earned revenues, and have helped them access millions of dollars in capital to support their businesses. We serve all women, across every industry, and at any stage of the business cycle. Each year our LAUNCH® participants compete for cash prizes in a public pitch competition called Flight Night, pictured on the left. We are not a one and done accelerator—we have an ongoing community of alumnae who support each other and continue to engage with Aviatra.

LEADERSHIP

President/CEO: Nancy Aichholz Director, Aviatra-Dayton: Pamela Cone Board Chair: Trey Grayson Board Immediate Past Chair: MaryAnn Pietromonaco Advisory Board Chair: Cheryl Stamm Treasurer: Donna Deye Secretary: Shannan Boyer Board members: Craig Carlson, Courtney Reitman-Deinlein, Maggie Frye, Patrick Henshaw, Cassandra Borchers, Eisha Armstrong, Tamala McBath Advisors: Janet Schlegel, William Baumann, Amy Kendall, Agnes GodwinHall, Kim Banham, Maria Welsh, Michele O’Rourke, Paige Connelly

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We are always in need of subject matter experts to facilitate workshops and teach our established curriculum.

We provide mentors and coaches to our women on a volunteer basis. We encourage community members to attend our networking events in order to introduce Aviatra clients to a wide variety of professionals.

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Aviatra Accelerators, Inc. ESTABLISHED

2010

MISSION Aviatra Accelerators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010. Our multi-state organization enables women to start and sustain businesses by giving them the resources they need to be successful. Through our expertise in business basics, guidance from mentors and coaches, and access to capital, we continuously encourage our members to move forward, and

we embrace them when they return, helping to refuel and reignite their passions.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Business education, networking, access to capital, and digital learning opportunities.

Through both cohort style and individualized instruction, networking, mentoring, and coaching Aviatra support female business founders from idea to exit and everything in between. We have served over 2,500 women who

114 W. Pike St. Covington, KY 41011 (859) 655-8343 www.aviatra.org

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LEADERSHIP

2020 Board Roster Steve Goodin, President David Ritter, Vice President Marcus Thompson, Vice President Elect Cynthia Durkin, Treasurer Jodianne Broomall, Secretary Carl Adkins CFP, CWS Kevin R. Flynn, ESQ Joseph Tomain Joshua Weitzman, MBA Scott Provancher Christine Patel, ESQ Maura Kelly Chrissey Barrett Haslam Michael Haas Angie Clark, PH.D, RN Thomas Synan, Jr. Executive Leadership Chellie McLellan, CEO Mike Rosen, VP of Clinical Services Kat Engel, VP of Nursing Sharlene Brown, VP of Finance Tricia White, HR Director Stephanie Vorhees, Director of Development

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Center for Addiction Treatment ESTABLISHED

1970

MISSION Saving lives, rebuilding families and communities through ongoing addiction health services.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY For 50 years, the Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT) has been serving the community by providing life-saving treatment to people seeking help to overcome their addictions to alcohol, drugs, or gambling. We are committed to treating every person with the dignity and respect they deserve. CAT has received accreditation and certification from The Joint Commission for meeting the highest national standards

for safety and quality of care and are committed to continually improving patient care.

Short-Term Residential: A personalized inpatient treatment program for drug and alcohol treatment.

Medical Detox: The only nonprofit, medically monitored drug and alcohol detoxification center in Greater Cincinnati.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): Clinic that offers evidencebased medication for withdraw from alcohol and opiates.

Counseling and Support: Professional counseling, peer mentoring, and meeting space for AA and NA support groups.

• Raise Awareness: Help end the stigma associated with addiction.

Raise awareness and talk about it.

• Donate: Help bridge the gap in funding by donating to support our programs and services. A 28-day stay at CAT costs just a fraction of what it costs to go to a for-profit agency.

• Light the Road: Buy a luminary in representation of a life saved at CAT, and help us light up our campus with luminaries this holiday season. The luminaries are a representation of our patients leaving behind the darkness of addiction, and walking into the light of recovery.

• Become a volunteer.

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

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Centerforaddictiontreatment

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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

Carrie Haley, Chair Karen Chamberlain, Vice Chair Barney Wright, 2nd Vice Chair Troy Snider, Treasurer Dave Taylor, Secretary Kitty Lensman, President & CEO OTHER WAYS TO HELP

CET ESTABLISHED

• • • • 1951

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CET’s national and local content, educational

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

CET is also a safe haven for

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Winter Membership Drive CET Passport Streaming Access LIVE! on CET Action Auction

1223 Central Pkwy.

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

Southwest Ohio’s Largest Classroom.

A Trusted Window to the World.

Home to the Arts.

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LEADERSHIP

Rick W. Wurth, Chief Executive Officer Crystal Leugers, LCSW, LCADC, MSW, Chief Programming Officer David Howard, Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer Debbie Rapier, Chief Financial Officer Julie Raia, Chief Strategy Officer Jeffrey Sackenheim, Board of Trustees President Doug Chambers, Board of Trustees Vice President Josh Ruth, Board of Trustees Treasurer

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Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/CHNK Behavioral Health ESTABLISHED

1882

MISSION The mission of Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/CHNK Behavioral Health is to create holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, also known as CHNK Behavioral Health, is a licensed, 501(c)3 healthcare provider in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Founded in 1882 as a traditional orphanage for youth, the organization has evolved with changing community needs. CHNK’s team of

100 healthcare professionals now provides trauma-informed mental health and addiction treatment services to nearly 4,000 children, adolescents, adults, and families in crisis each year. CHNK’s robust continuum of care includes therapeutic academic programs, prevention services, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), targeted case management (TCM), psychiatric residential care, and a family preservation program. CHNK also offers “10 Minutes with a Therapist,” an opportunity for anyone in the community to receive brief mental health counseling for free. Call 1.844.

YES.CHNK (937.2465) for more information.

• Donate. Your financial investment allows us to provide mental health and addiction treatment services to youth and families who might otherwise not have access to such care, creating healthier, safer families and communities.

• Sponsor. Sponsorship of CHNK’s annual Charity Ball not only supports CHNK’s innovative programs but also shows others that you and/or your business are actively engaged in the wider community.

• Volunteer. By joining the Junior Board of CHNK, you become a member of a volunteer group that can trace its philanthropic roots back to 1935. The Junior Board plans and hosts the annual Charity Ball, fundraises on behalf of CHNK, and supports client-related activities and initiatives.

• Stay Informed. By following or “liking” CHNK on social media, engaging with our posts, and sharing our content, you help us reach more individuals who may need our services for themselves or someone they love. Find us on Facebook @ CHNK1882, Twitter and Instagram @ CHNK_1882, and LinkedIn at CHNK Behavioral Health.

200 Home Rd. Covington, KY 41011 (859) 261-8768 www.chnk.org

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How are you feeling today?

Meet Brianna. As a therapist, Brianna knows the honest answer to that question isn’t DOZD\V ȊȴQH ȋ ΖI \RXȇUH QRW TXLWH IHHOLQJ \RXU best, CHNK’s 10 Minutes with a Therapist SURJUDP SURYLGHV )5(( SURIHVVLRQDO PHQWDO KHDOWK JXLGDQFH IURP D OLFHQVHG WKHUDSLVW ZLWKRXW DQ\ REOLJDWLRQ RU FRPPLWPHQW Have 10 minutes? Give us a call or send us a message. We will help you.

1.844.YES.CHNK gethelp@chnk.org www.chnk.org

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Cincinnati Cares ESTABLISHED

2017

MISSION Cincinnati Cares is the region’s only public-facing searchand-discover guide to the 700+ active nonprofits in the Greater Cincinnati region. Part of the nonprofit Inspiring Service, cincinnaticares.org helps connect the public to what nonprofits need now.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We are the most popular way for Cincinnatians to find their way to help. We connect leaders to nonprofit boards, creating WIDER—welcoming, inclusive, diverse, equitable, and representative—nonprofit boards. We connect experienced professionals to nonprofits for specialized projects and conversations. We certify nonprofits as Service Enterprises, organizations that engage volunteers at the highest level. We provide a free online platform for 1:1 tutoring for disadvantaged students.

LEADERSHIP

Inspiring Service Board of Trustees Craig Young, chair; Members: Vivien Schapera, Patricia Smitson, Delores Hargrove-Young.

Staff Doug Bolton, CEO, Cincinnati Cares

Vanessa Mosley, Chief Impact Officer Tim Thomas, National Community Relationships Officer Michael Young, Executive Director, Studyhall.org Carol Rountree, Chief Volunteer Officer Jim Young, Co-Chief Technology Officer Zoe Storch, Graphic Designer Katie Fiorelli, Outreach & Training Manager Catherine Andrews, Operations Specialist Elizabeth Young, Quality Assurance Specialist Jenna Sturgeon, Service Enterprise Certifier

been discovered without the existence of the platform.

• HelpConnect. A series of virtual events produce more than $1 million in impact through the creation of Scenario Plans, conversations and projects by connecting experienced and diverse professionals to social justice, racism-fighting, Blackfounded/led and critically needed nonprofits in our region.

• StudyHall.org benefits local students, with an initial focus on Cincinnati Public Schools, by guaranteeing that any student in need of support in reading or math will be able to access it quickly, conveniently, and at no cost.

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Your financial support ensures continuation of: • Cincinnati Cares. More than 3,000 new people find a way to help annually using the platform, creating an ongoing $3 million annual impact in our community.

• BoardConnect. Four annual virtual events produce 40 board connections at $30,000 in value each resulting in a $1.2 million impact. Half of the connec tions involve diverse candidates who would never have

1776 Mentor Ave., Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45212 (513) 436-4686 www.cincinnaticares.org

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Liberty project. They’ve since developed several programs and projects such as The Street Stage Project in partnership with Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) and funded by ArtsWave, which pays artists to play music on the streets in the central business district and Over-theRhine. Other projects include Vitality, a mental health and wellness program for people in music; the CMA Mobile Stage trailer, used to program and activate in various communities around the region while highlighting local musicians; and the CMA Music Studio, currently in development, to teach youth the creative and artistic side of the business of music.

Because of CMA’s efforts, musicians are starting to feel more empowered about who they are and their craft. They encourage imagination and innovation in everything they do and build diverse relationships that enable the music arts to enrich lives. At Cincinnati Music Accelerator, equality is afforded to everyone regardless of his or her unique place in the diversity spectrum to broaden our cultural experience.

LEADERSHIP

Executive Director: Kick Lee Director of community relations: Shannon Jenkins Director of operations: Samantha Martin OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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Cincinnati Music Acclerator ESTABLISHED

2017

MISSION Cincinnati Music Accelerator (CMA), Ohio’s first music career accelerator, is an organization that is dedicated to and focused on the development of music creatives, fostering and fueling placemaking and striving for economic development and impact within the community it serves through the musical arts. We believe that Cincinnati has the power to become a vibrant music city, and we also believe that through music a

Spread the word about our work, forward our e-mails, share our social media posts, tell your friends about our programs, and host a fund-raiser on our behalf. If we all activate our networks, we can bring an end to starving artists.

sustainable impact can be made to a community’s ecosystem. We want our community to thrive, and we want our music creatives within the community to thrive as well.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Cincinnati Music Accelerator (CMA) has quickly grown its impact in the region, working to make a historic impact through the art of music in our city.

CMA has served hundreds of musical entrepreneurs within the region since its founding in 2017 as a People’s

33 E. 13th St., Unit 101 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 356-9290 www.cincinnatimusicaccelerator.org

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Cincinnati-Music-Accelerator

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LEADERSHIP

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

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. There are many ways for you, your company, school or church to get involved. If you have a heart for helping, we invite you to partner with us.

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

City Gospel Mission ESTABLISHED

1924

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Food/Shelter: City Gospel Mission annually serves 110,000 nutritious meals and provides more than 42,000 nights of safe shelter for the homeless. During the holidays, we provide 450 families with Thanksgiving meals.

Recovery: We offer men’s and women’s long-term addiction recovery programs, which include transitional housing and aftercare.

And volunteer runners aid those in

recovery by training alongside them to comprise our 200-member-strong Flying Pig Marathon team.

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

Youth: Our tutoring program impacts more than 800 at-risk youth at more than 40 sites throughout Greater Cincinnati. We also offer programs involving summer camps, ballet, mentoring, cycling, Hispanic outreach and more. And we annually help 245 low-income families afford to buy gifts for 840 children at our Christmas Store.

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

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LEADERSHIP

Suzanne Burke, President and CEO Cynthia Wright Sellers, Chair, Council on Aging Board of Trustees Karen Brown, Vice-Chair, Council on Aging Board of Trustees Robert M. McLaughlin, Treasurer, Council on Aging Board of Trustees Cathy Crain, Secretary, Council on Aging Board of Trustees

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

In difficult times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults and people with disabilities are often disproportionately impacted. And, their needs may go unnoticed by the community at large. As a publicly funded organization, COA relies on the generous support of other businesses and organizations in our community, as well as individual donors, to help serve older adults and people with disabilities in times of crisis.

For example, a $50 donation can help provide a 14-day meal box or a personal care commodity box to a vulnerable community member in need.

Council on Aging ESTABLISHED

1971

MISSION Council on Aging’s (COA) mission is to enhance lives by assisting people to remain independent through a range of quality services. Annually, COA serves more than 26,000 older adults and people with disabilities in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Independence.

It means something different for everyone. But most of us would like to be as independent as possible, for as long as possible—even if we are aging or have a chronic health condition or disability.

Whether you’re a working caregiver, struggling to help your parents remain independent in their home, or an older adult who needs assistance with meals and transportation, COA’s programs and services can help with whatever independence means to you. Through a number of publicly funded programs, we offer services that promote independence, dignity, and health and safety for people of all ages and income levels throughout our service area.

One call to COA connects people to free and unbiased information, advice and referral on any topic related to aging, disability services or caregiving.

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175 Tri County Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45246 (513) 721-1025 www.help4seniors.org

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de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation ESTABLISHED

2003

MISSION The de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation was formed by Jean-Robert de Cavel and Annette Pfund-de Cavel after the abrupt death of their firstborn child, Tatiana, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Described as their “miracle baby,” Tatiana was one of roughly 2,000 infants who lose their lives to SIDS each year.

Since her death in 2002, the money raised by the de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation has worked to support educational programs that spread awareness about SIDS. We are lucky to have the support of some of the best pediatric doctors and medical researchers through our partners at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. With their support we hope to one day face a future where SIDS no longer claims the lives of our children.

Each year we host a Friends & SIDS Family Brunch at the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. We have

more than 30 local restaurants and businesses that come together each year and share their talent, passion, and time to cater our biggest fundraiser of the year. We hope you will join us and eat.play.give for future generations.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY In Tatiana’s memory, a portion of our proceeds are also dedicated annually to the Tatiana de Cavel Memorial Scholarship fund, awarded to one new student at the Midwest Culinary Institute who best employs our passion for great food, hard work, and community outreach.

We work with organizations like Cradle Cincinnati, Cribs for Kids, and 4C for Children, making sure new parents know the risk factors associated with SIDS, providing cribs to families in need and promoting safe sleep programs to new parents.

Nicki Zwissler, Treasurer Miki Reilly-Howe, Secretary OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donations can be made at www.eatplaygive.net/donate.

• 100% of cookbook sales benefit the de Cavel Family Foundation: www.eatplaygive.net/the-cookbook

P.O. Box 3243 Cincinnati, OH 45201 (513) 236-2611 www.eatplaygive.net

LEADERSHIP

Jean-Robert de Cavel & Annette de Cavel, Co-Presidents Amy Hunter, Vice President

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/De-Cavel-Family-Sids-Foundation

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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. Our vision is a hungerfree, healthy, and thriving community.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Freestore Foodbank offers food for today, connection for tomorrow, and hope for a lifetime through emergency, supplemental, and long-term interventions. Food assistance includes the support of more than 500 community partners as part of the Feeding America network.

Related 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. Providing connection to local families, we offer clothing, benefits

enrollment, financial management assistance, transportation, rent/ utilities assistance, referrals, and more, culminating in individualized case management through our Stabilization Program when needed. To build hope we offer free job training through our Cincinnati COOKS! culinary program and LIFT The TriState logistics and warehousing program.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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

LEADERSHIP

Ramon Rodriguez, Board Chair Tom Kirkwood, Vice Chair – Development Julie McGehee, Vice Chair – Governance & Trusteeship Marty Dunn, Vice Chair – Board Secretary Brett Blackwell, Treasurer Kurt L. Reiber, President & CEO Trish Rayner, Chief External Affairs Officer Tim Weidner, Chief Financial Officer Valarie Boykins, VP of Human Resources

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

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Over 80,000 children in the tristate are at risk of hunger today. $1 could help provide 3 meals.

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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

We provide: • New and gently used clothing, baby supplies, shoes, accessories, backpacks, Easter baskets, Christmas gifts, and more to children impacted by children’s services • Fun activities to celebrate special days (birthdays, achievements, etc.) in the lives of foster children • Family activities designed to help foster children understand and enjoy a healthy family environment • Recruitment and mentoring of new foster parents • Training and continuing education for foster parents • Virtual and in-person support groups for all foster parents

Hope’s Closet.

• Introduction Parties: Host an introduction party or meeting where a member of Hope’s Closet leadership meets with your attendees to discuss our mission and goals, needs, and volunteer opportunities. We love to tell others about what we do.

• Volunteers: Shopping assistants (conduct a shopping appointment with a foster child), clothing sorters (help us sort through donated items—we only keep the “best of the best” for our kids!), seasonal boutique changeover (twice per year), child care during training events, and receptionists. We also have groups who create toiletries bags, donate artwork for our kiddos to take home, and find other fun ways to appreciate and engage the families. We are open to suggestions—if you have a great idea, please contact us!

• Annual Gala: Our annual gala is typically held in the fall and includes good food, great drinks, a silent auction, dancing, and more! Follow us on Facebook or check our website for gala updates.

• We’ve moved! We have expanded into a larger space, which will allow us to provide more services and support for tri-state foster families. We are excited to share our new home, located in West Chester, with you! Contact us for a tour today!

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Hope’s Closet ESTABLISHED

2014

MISSION Hope’s Closet works to build intentional relationships to restore broken families. We LOVE displaced children and their families; PROVIDE encouragement, support, and material needs; and INSPIRE hope in a loving God. We endeavor to support tri-state families impacted by children’s services through our foster and adoptive parent support, clothing boutique, whole family activities, and foster parent recruitment, training and mentoring programs.

Board of Directors Erika Kalnai, Chairman Bonnie Hammond, Vice Chair Matt Wieland, Treasurer Valerie Schatzke, Secretary Rick Vogsberger Nicole Stephenson Courtney Moore Jami Clarke, Executive Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donations: Monetary or new/used clothing (socks and underwear must be new). See our website for a list of suggested items or our Amazon Wish List for items you can purchase and have shipped directly to our boutique! You can also hold a donation drive or a baby shower for

9850 Princeton Glendale Rd., Suite C West Chester, OH 45246 (513) 773-4018 www.hopes-closet.net

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Hopescloset

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Hope’s Closet exists to enrich the lives of tri-state children and families impacted by children’s services. We LOVE displaced children and their families, PROVIDE encouragement, support, and material needs, and INSPIRE hope in a loving God. We endeavor to restore broken families through our clothing boutique, foster parent support groups, foster family events, foster parent recruitment and training, foster child celebration activities, and foster parent mentorship.

Visit us online for more information on becoming a foster parent, foster parent support programs, volunteering, and donating!

www.hopes-closet.net facebook.com/hopesclosetohio/ @hopesclosethamilton @HopesCloset_ We’re excited to share that we’ve moved!

We are now located at: 9850 Princeton Glendale Road, Suite C West Chester, Ohio 45246

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

LEADERSHIP

Susan Brownknight, Chief Executive Officer Board Officers Robert F. Jung, CFA, Board Chair Robert M. Zimmerman, President Will Goering, Vice President Kush V. Kotecha, Vice President Shelley F. Goering, Secretary Barry S. Weintstein, CPA, Treasurer Patrick J. Mathews, CPA, Assistant Treasurer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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LADD ESTABLISHED

1975

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

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

Our housing programs offer a range of

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

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

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

• Volunteer: Get involved by sharing a skill on our daily virtual program LADD Live, teaching a Fit For Life class, coordinating Brighter Day Boxes, which provide engagement activities and resources for people at home, or volunteering at an event.

• Donate: Your support is critical to helping LADD develop and expand opportunities for people with disabilities and ensure the health and safety of those we support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Attend: Don’t miss the Over-theRhine International Film Festival July 8–11, 2021, for a celebration of our shared humanity. Organized by LADD, OTRFF is the nation’s only diversity film festival led by people in the disability community.

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

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

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largest nonprofit provider of highquality early care and education programs in the region; providing yearround, full day, high-quality childhood education to nurture children’s lifelong success. Our other prominent services include before and after school care, parent engagement and support, professional coaching, and college/career planning.

LEADERSHIP

Shannon Starkey-Taylor, CEO Patti Gleason, COO Jim Hood, CFO Patti Craig, VP of Programs, Kentucky Tracey Rowe, VP of Programs, Ohio Helen Mattheis, VP of Advancement Deanna Lane, VP of Outside Services Elizabeth Fricke, VP of Human Resources & Marketing Lori Zombek, Board Chair Austin Musser, Board VP Josh Ruth, Board Treasurer Shawntay Mallory, Board Secretary

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Learning Grove ESTABLISHED

2020

MISSION Learning Grove develops and supports innovative quality learning experiences that empower children, youth, and families across diverse communities.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY On January 1, 2020, Cincinnati Early Learning Centers (CELC) and Children, Inc. (CI),

both organizations known for their work in early childhood education, joined efforts to become Learning Grove. Learning Grove’s rich history started over 40 years ago, and today serves nearly 7,000 families in Ohio and Kentucky.

Learning Grove provides innovative and holistic programming to children and families prenatally through college and career-readiness. We are the

Your donation goes a long way to ensure the academic success of the smallest members of our community.

Childcare is not only essential for child development but also provides critical workforce supports for entire families.

In addition to financial support, Learning Grove would also benefit from: • Donations of toys and resources to our Early Childhood Education Centers • Donations to our Annual Holiday Toy Drive • Donations to our Food and Clothing Pantry • Support of our annual gala, Gala in the Grove • Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media

333 Madison Ave. Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-2075 www.learning-grove.org

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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services ESTABLISHED

1969

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Lighthouse is creating a community where every young person has the opportunity to thrive. Lighthouse services support the well-being of young people ages 0–24, helping them heal and grow, achieve their goals, and make positive contributions to our community. And we go where they need us. Lighthouse employees serve 5,000 children and families each year in their neighborhoods, homes, and schools.

Lighthouse provides: • Emergency shelter for teens • Foster care and adoption • Shelter, housing, and life skills training for young people ages 17–24 experiencing homelessness • An integrated access team helping ages 3 and up connect to mental health services and other resources • Services for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays

• Mental health and behavioral health care • Juvenile justice services • Community residential treatment • Street outreach

LEADERSHIP

Executive Management Team Paul Haffner, President & CEO Cathy Goold, Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Jodi Harding, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Judy Oakman, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jessica Wabler, Vice President of Development & Grants

OTHER WAYS TO HELP • Bring joy to young people in need during the holiday season by contributing to our Happy Holidays Gift Drive.

• Prepare and donate a meal to our teen shelter or our young adult shelter.

• Donate items from our wish list: www.lys.org/ways-to-give/in-kinddonations • Attend and/or sponsor our Beacon of Light Humanitarian Awards Gala on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

• Attend and/or sponsor our Fall Event & Home Tour on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Board Chair: Stephen Peterson Board Members: Dr. P. Eric Abercrumbie, Doug Bierer, Marvin Butts, Steve Campbell, Elena Comeaux, Ken Feldmann, Dawn Green, Chris Harris, Greg Hartmann, Laquita Howell, Roni Hyman, Kick Lee, Barry Morris, Kenneth Parker, Bob Rich, Tatyana Rozhnova, Mary-Bob Rubenstein, Candie Simmons, Amber Simpson, Tamie Sullivan, Amy Susskind, Bob Zepf

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

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Give a young person or family what they need to achieve their potential.

Your investment in them now means a stronger community tomorrow.

Donate • Get Involved • Learn More www.lys.org 513-221-3350

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The Craig and Frances Lindner Center of HOPE ESTABLISHED

2008

MISSION The Lindner Center of HOPE is a nonprofit mental health center staffed by a diverse team, united in the philosophy that by working together we can best offer hope for people living with mental illness. The patient and family are at the center of our treatment, education, and research.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY One in five people suffer with a mental illness. It is the number one health problem facing our nation today. This time of crisis has become a trigger for the onset and reoccurrence of mental health symptoms for many of the patients we serve. When anxiety and/or stress related feelings cause significant discomfort or interfere with relationships, work, or other areas of life, people know they can seek help from mental health professionals at Lindner Center of HOPE. Mood disorders, eating disorders, addictive disorders, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders, schizophrenia and related conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders

(ADHD), and stress-related conditions are addressed through acute partial hospitalization, an intensive outpatient program, residential treatment, or specialty programs at Lindner Center of HOPE. The center serves children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors S. Craig Lindner Frances R. Lindner Sandra Amoils, M.D. William Butler Andrew Filak, Jr., M.D. Sharon Frisbie Greg Harmeyer L. Thomas Hiltz, Esq. Paul E. Keck, M.D. Anne Kereiakes Richard Lofgren, M.D., MPH, FACP Vincent Rinaldi J. Scott Robertson Pam Sibcy Jon Zipperstein Executive Team Paul E. Keck, M.D., CEO Paul Crosby, M.D., President & COO 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 Marilyn Schwemberger, RN, MSN, MBA, Chief Nursing Officer Laura Nixon, CPA, CFO Debbie Strawser, SPHR, Senior Director, Human Resources Jennifer Pierson, Senior Director, Marketing & Outreach Mary Alexander, Director of Devel.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Support Telehealth upgrades to serve more patients and families.

• Attend The High Hopes Auxiliary golf tournament – Spring, 2021 • Support patients through The Helping Hands Fund

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

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Serving more patients and families today requires new tools Lindner Center of HOPE must expand and incorporate additional technology and infrastructure to serve more patients and families in need of mental healthcare.

Telehealth involves direct interaction between a clinician and a patient.

You can support Lindner Center of HOPE’s technology updates. With the sudden escalation of telehealth visits, the Center is in need of expanding and incorporating additional technology and infrastructure to serve more patients and families in need of mental healthcare.

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and continued our core mission of providing desperately needed aid to the poorest of the poor worldwide.

Over 3 million pounds of aid has been distributed in Greater Cincinnati in 2020. Matthew 25 is highly ranked for efficiency, effectiveness and ethics.

LEADERSHIP

Tim Mettey, Chief Executive Officer; Karen Otto, Vice President; Butch Elfers, Chief Financial Officer; Joodi Archer, Development and Media Director; Mark Creamer, Director, IT Operations; Lauren Fogle, Creative Director; Ben Williams, Disaster Relief Coordinator; Barbie Merritt, Corporate Communications; Michelle Jones, Marketing Manager; Ariana Ruiz, Director of Social Engagement Michael Brandy, Board Chair, President Brandicorp; Linda Tracy Gill, Treasurer; Michelle Goret; Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz; Deborah Hayes; Donald E. Jones; Eric Niemeyer; Martha Orabella; Jim Russell; Michael Staudinger; Douglas Thomson, Secretary; Harry Yeaggy

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Matthew 25: Ministries ESTABLISHED

1991

MISSION Matthew 25: Ministries provides provides food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless, disaster relief and humanitarian supplies to those in need.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Matthew 25: Ministries is a humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati. Matthew 25: Ministries’ programs fall into four major

categories: humanitarian aid, disaster relief services, manufacturing, and special programs. For more than 25 years, Matthew 25 has demonstrated a tireless dedication to serving the poorest of the poor and disaster victims, helping more than 18,000,000 people each year. In 2020, Matthew 25 has provided millions of pounds of PPE and other safety and hygiene supplies to front line and essential workers during COVID-19, provided disaster relief to people affected by derechos, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and wildfires

Interested donors can support Matthew 25: Ministries in the way that works best for them (visit https:// m25m.org/donate for details).

Donate Finances: Fund disaster relief and humanitarian aid programs in Greater Cincinnati, throughout the US or around the world.

Donate Products: Corporations, groups and individuals can donate new and gently used items (see https://m25m. org/help/product-donations/ for a complete list of categories accepted).

Donate Time: Volunteer for a hands-on experience that encourages active participation and provides a sense of deep satisfaction and accomplishment when finished. Visit Matthew 25’s volunteer page https://m25m.org/help/volunteering/ for more details.

11060 Kenwood Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 793-6256 www.m25m.org

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Matthew 25: Ministries helps approximately 18 million people each year by providing basic necessities to the poorest of the poor and disaster victims throughout the U.S. and worldwide.

Over 3 million pounds of our 2020 product distributions have stayed in Greater Cincinnati to help those in need.

So far, we’ve distributed approximately 6 million pounds of COVID-19 relief supplies, including face shields, gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, soap, and other items to help keep frontline workers and communities throughout the nation safe.

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Donate today to impact the lives of those in need.

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LEADERSHIP

Board Chair: Michael Murphy Board members: Lyndsey Barnett, Sara Celi, Thomas Kaylor, Guinette Kirk, Joseph Maas, Danielle McColaugh, Bart Richardson, and Mary Wagner.

Emeritus Trustee: Robert Schilling Executive Management Team: Jennifer Steele, Executive Director Kat Steiner, Chief Giving Officer Robin Rodgers, Director of Finance Sarah Celenza, Director of Strategic Initiatives Michon Woods, Director of Senior Services Matthew Melody, Human Resources Director Geoff Amann, Director of Operations

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Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY ESTABLISHED

1981

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY, formerly known as Wesley Community Services, is committed to helping local seniors age in place, to live independently in their homes and communities. We provide three key services from our Price Hill headquarters: Meals

on Wheels, Independent Living Assistance, and Pet Support. Our primary service—one we’ve been offering for more than 30 years—is delivering daily healthy meals that we prepare in our kitchens to more than 3,500 seniors. These meals are critical to their well-being, particularly for those who depend on our specialty meals made for those with health ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, or high cholesterol. For those with four-legged best friends, we also provide cat and dog food, as well as vouchers for vet care twice a year.

Give support: Invest in feeding 3,500+ seniors daily through a personal gift or by sponsoring our signature event, Bust a Crust!. Every donation stays in the community so that seniors can stay healthy in the home they love: www. muchmorethanameal.org/give.

Serve others: Whether it’s on your own or with a group, there are volunteer opportunities for everyone—both in the kitchen and on the road. Super Saturdays are the 2nd Saturday of each month and Love Letters for seniors are accepted yearround: www.muchmorethanameal. org/sign-today.

Your voice: You can drive the mission forward. Join the special event committee. Attend community events with us and spread the word about our services. Follow us on social media and tell us your Meals on Wheels story.

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

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

1954

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

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

ing, and employing Certified Peers.

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

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Sharron DiMario, Board President Rick Barnhart, Board Vice President Lynn Haney, Board Secretary George Sparks, Board Treasurer Staff Elizabeth Atwell, Executive Director Jill Bittner, Associate Executive Director Mindy Sponseller, Director of Clinical Care Coordination Michelle Rolf, Southwest Ohio Area Director Lucy Gillespie, Director of Innovation and Evaluation

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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

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

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

• Sponsor a training or education program.

• Subscribe to and read our agency newsletter.

Headquarters 912 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-1077

www.mhankyswoh.org

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MindPeace ESTABLISHED 2002 project of the Junior League of Cincinnati, 2008 501(c)(3) status MISSION The mission of MindPeace is to ensure that there is a seamless system of mental health care for children and adolescents that meets specific characteristics of quality, provides a continuum of care, has system connections, and is affordable.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY More than 50% of all lifetime mental illness cases start at age 14, with an additional 25% starting by age 24. Yet despite the proven effectiveness of mental health treatment, the average person continues to suffer in silence, waiting an average of 8–10 years after the initial onset of symptoms to seek intervention (NAMI’s Mental Health by Numbers: Children and Teens report, 2014).

Thanks to MindPeace’s network of school-based mental health partnerships including 19 behavioral health organizations, 180 schools, and 22 school districts, last year more than 120,000 local students had

access to critical brain health services.

Today more than ever, children and adolescents are struggling. It’s our mission to see that every child receives the quality, affordable care they deserve.

And we don’t stop there. Through our behavioral health network, schools and communities are being provided with critical traumainformed education and support.

And through our website, we help struggling families locate mental wellness tools and resources. Here, parents and caregivers can search a comprehensive database to find the right mental health provider for their family, while arming their children with much-needed resiliency skills through our NEW Virtual MindPeace Room. At www.mindeacecincinnati.com, hope is just a click away.

Kent Cashell David Mentzel Shauna Murphy Victoria Parlin Orly Rumberg Nancy Silverman Dr. Michael Sorter OTHER WAYS TO HELP

It’s not often that we’re given the opportunity to make such a lasting impact on our community. With YOUR support, we can continue to transform the local landscape of youth mental health. Let’s make sure 100% of children and families in need have access to care. Go to www. cincinnatigives.org/MindPeace to make a donation and support our efforts.

LEADERSHIP

Executive Director: Susan Shelton Board Chairman: Lee Carter Board Members: Dr. Barbara Boat Jeff Brokamp Nancy Eigel-Miller

5642 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224 (513) 803-0844 www.mindpeacecincinnati.com

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opportunity for children who are D/ HH to reach their fullest potential.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership Maria Sentelik, MS, CCC-A, Executive Director Board of Directors: Nancy Creaghead, President (University of Cincinnati) Jon Westerman, Vice President (Fort Washington Investment Advisors) Michael Wolf, Treasurer (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital) Sandra M. Mills, Secretary (Union Institute & University) Thomas W. Bosse (Bosse Law, PLLC) Dr. Thomas Fischer (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital – Ret.) Jody Johnson (Procter & Gamble) Dr. Robert Keith (University of Cincinnati) Ruth Klette (Klette, Klette & Mauntel) Kathleen Lutz (Integra Group) Tasha Porter (Procter & Gamble) Caloway Puckett (Redeemer Community Church) Coleen J. Swanson (VonLehman) Jack Wild (Hilltop Research – Ret.)

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Ohio Valley Voices ESTABLISHED

1999

MISSION Ohio Valley Voices teaches children who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) to listen and talk.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Ohio Valley Voices (OVV) is an early intervention program serving children who are D/HH from birth to second grade and their families. We provide individualized speech and language therapy to enable a child with

cochlear implants or hearing aids to communicate fully. Graduates from our program are “mainstreamed” into their local public or private school, most speaking the same as their hearing peers.

Our curriculum is centered on creating a comfortable and loving environment that fosters confidence and a life-long love of learning through speaking. With unmatched outcomes and no equivalent services within 150 miles, we are the best

• Donate: OVV has never turned away a family because of financial need, so contributions toward tuition assistance are always appreciated.

• Attend: OVV raises awareness of our crucial services as well as needed funds at several annual events like our Fashion Show and Gala. Visit ohiovalleyvoices.org/ events to learn about the next opportunity.

• Volunteer: OVV has many ways to support the children either directly or through raising awareness. Contact us to learn more.

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

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At Ohio Valley Voices, our children’s impressive outcomes occur through early intervention and intensive therapies.

Your gift of $100 could help to cover a child’s speech therapy for one month.

To learn more about what you can do to help the children at Ohio Valley Voices, go to www.ohiovalleyvoices.org/give or call 513-791-1458

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critical connections and programs including the #OTRisOpen Campaign, Small Business Relief Fund, and creating Second Sunday OTR, an inclusive socially-distant, masks-on, monthly sidewalk festival.

It’s incredibly meaningful to receive support from those who believe in OTR and understand its importance to our city and entire region. We couldn’t do this without our dedicated community members like you.

LEADERSHIP

Kelly Adamson, Executive Director Board Executive Committee Steve Kenat, Chair Lann Field, Vice-Chair Greg Olson, Past Chair Blaise Kah, Treasurer Bob Deck Mike Smith OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce ESTABLISHED

1985

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The OTR Chamber of Commerce provides sup-

port to OTR’s small businesses, being a resource to create the OTR we know and love today.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, OTR’s small businesses have had to navigate and adapt to new challenges on a daily basis. Nationally, small businesses generate 44% of the US economy and OTR is no exception. We have 300 brick and mortar businesses; almost 40% are women-owned and 20% are minority-owned.

The OTR Chamber stepped up to be a 24/7 resource to all, providing

• Support: Become an OTR Backer!

Tell our small businesses “I’ve got your back” and help set them on the path to recovery. To commit to being an OTR Backer, please visit our website, www.otrchamber.com/ backontherise • Choose Local: Keep our small businesses open. Check out our comprehensive list of small businesses and who is doing carryout, delivery, patio seating, dine-in, shopping appointments, and more at www. otrchamber.com/otrisopen • Engage: Be an OTR influencer!

Hashtag #OTRisOpen or tag us @otrchamber on Instagram to share your OTR experiences and local purchases! Don’t forget #MasksOnOhio • Lead: We recognize that the priority is doing our part to eliminate inequality and injustice in our community, so as we rebuild and reopen, we do so with purpose. Check out our resources including Black-owned businesses to support at www. otrchamber.com/otrisopen#all

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

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People Working Cooperatively ESTABLISHED

1975

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY PWC proudly performs more than 8,000 services for eligible homeowners each year, whose typical income is just $14,000 a year. Often, these individuals face challenges due to illness, disability, job loss or other circumstances.

LEADERSHIP

PWC Leadership Jock Pitts, President Nina Creech, Sr. VP of Whole Home Chris Owens, VP of Development Diana Adams, Director of Administrative Services Gwen Jones, Director of Human Resources Brian Weichert, Director of Operations PWC Board of Directors Thomas C. Colvin, Arthur J. Gallagher

and Co., Chair Teresa Huxel, Macy’s, Inc., Treasurer Stephen Ringel, CareSource, Secretary Richard W. Zoller, Messer Construction Co., retired, Immed. Past Chairperson OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• ToolBelt Ball: PWC’s annual blacktie fundraising gala benefits People Working Cooperatively’s Modification for Mobility program.

• Prepare Affair: A volunteer event that brings together more than 2,000 volunteers to help low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners prepare their homes for winter. One of the largest one-day events in the tri-state, volunteers at Prepare Affair will perform winter preparation activities that will make a huge difference for elderly homeowners with physical limitations.

• Repair Affair: PWC’s annual spring volunteer event. Volunteers form small groups of with home repair skills and make a concrete difference in the lives of our low-income neighbors.

• Ramp it up for Veterans: Annual

campaign to assist low-income and/ or disabled veterans throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

• Emerging Leaders: An organization of young professionals and emerging community leaders committed to supporting the mission of PWC by promoting awareness and encouraging involvement through effective community action in the form of volunteer service, social fund-raising and other advancement initiatives.

4612 Paddock Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 482-5112 www.pwchomerepairs.org

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House recently completed a major expansion. It is now able to care for 177 families each night, making it the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world.

LEADERSHIP

Key Personnel Jennifer Loeb, Executive Director Michelle Steed, Director of Development Board Leadership Teresa J. Tanner, Chair Leigh Jones, Vice Chair Vincent D. Rinaldi, Vice Chair Bettina H. Ross, Vice Chair Algis Koncius, Vice Chair Vicki L. Davies, Treasurer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer: Whether it’s with a group, on your own, or even from home, there are plenty of ways to support our House.* • Taste of Hope: Bring your group of four to 12 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. *The availability of these opportunities may be impacted by the pandemic.

Please check our website for the latest updates.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati ESTABLISHED

1982

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House keeps

families close to each other and the medical care they need. 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. We surround families with hope and support and bring joy and a sense of normalcy to children as they heal. To meet the growing demand for our services, the

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

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Ronald-Mcdonald-House-Charities-Of-Greater-Cincinnati

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“If you have the opportunity to support Ronald McDonald House - DO IT! You are not just supporting a House, a cause, a mission... You are supporting families. You are supporting HOPE!” —Aimee, guest mom

At Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House, we know the power of home.

With our recent expansion, our 177 bedroom House is now the largest House in the world. See the space that the Cincinnati community helped build at www.rmhcincinnati.org.

rmhcincinnati.org • 513.559.4600

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St. Francis Seraph Ministries ESTABLISHED

LEADERSHIP

2012

MISSION St. Francis Seraph Ministries nourishes and nurtures anyone in need.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY St. Francis Seraph Ministries continues the Franciscan legacy of serving the impoverished in Cincinnati for over 175 years.

Located in the St. Anthony Center in Over-the-Rhine, we feed hundreds of guests Monday–Friday in the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room during breakfast and dinner. We also provide thousands of bag lunches every month to anyone in need of a mobile meal.

Our award-winning Cooking for the Family program teaches families how to plan and cook affordable, nutritious meals. The nationally recognized Sarah Center program for sewing, quilting, and jewelry making empowers local women with life and work skills. All of our programs function through the generous support of more than 2,000 annual volunteers.

Christine M. Schuermann, Executive Director Ren Austing, Finance Director Lois Shegog, Sarah Center Director Adina Wofford, Sarah Center Retail Sales Jay Olzak, Food Service Director Theresa Diersen, Volunteer Director Jamie Stoneham, Cooking for the Family Director Annise Anderson, Office Manager Ann Marie Quinn OSF, Client Services Coordinator Brother David Crank OFM, Client Services Coordinator

• Sponsor a candidate for the Sarah Center Job Training Program.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer to work breakfast Monday–Friday, 7–9 a.m. Sign up on our website.

• Donate bag lunch supplies, individually wrapped sandwiches, snacks, or drink boxes.

• Sponsor breakfast costs for one month, for 3,200 meals.

• Sponsor one session of the Cooking for the Family program.

1615 Republic St. Cincinnati, OH 45202-6464 (513) 549-0542 www.sfsministries.org

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Sfsm

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LEADERSHIP

Megan Fischer, CEO + Founder Steve Brandstetter, Board of Directors Chair Jeni Berreth, Board of Directors Vice Chair Eric Hamberg, Board of Directors Treasurer Jeff Vogel, Board of Directors Secretary Kara Warden, Program Director Ann Loch, Development Director Morgan Whaley, Community Engagement Coordinator Mike Schell, Marketing Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer! SCDB needs over 400 volunteer hours every month to wrap diapers and assemble period supply kits. Sign up for a volunteer session on our website (www. sweetcheeksdiaper bank.org/volunteer).

• Spread awareness! Most people have no idea over 16,000 children in our area suffer from diaper need— the lack of enough diapers to keep them clean, dry, and healthy. Like us on Facebook or Instagram and help us get the word out.

• Donate! SCDB size matches all diaper requests and because of increased demand due to COVID, purchases a lot of diapers each month. SCDB can purchase two to three times the amount of diapers an individual can buy in a retail store because of our bulk buying power.

Donate today and get more out of your dollar.

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Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank ESTABLISHED

2015

MISSION Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank partners with local social service agencies to distribute free diapers and period supplies to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers and period supplies. Our vision is to eliminate diaper need and period poverty in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas so that all members of our community have a chance to be clean and healthy with basic human dignity restored.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank distributes free diapers and period supplies, which are not covered by any government assistance programs, to local families who need them most. As the area’s only nonprofit diaper bank, SCDB distributes 225,000+ diapers and 1,100+ period supply kits every single month. SCDB works through 52 local social service agencies to distribute these musthave, basic hygiene products.

1400 State Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45204 (513) 402-1450 www.sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Sweet-Cheeks-Diaper-Bank

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pandemic. The Taft’s educational programs have reached over 3,000 individuals: elementary students through Art For All Outreach, high-school students through our award-winning Artists Reaching Classrooms program, and teachers and schools across the region. Virtually, the Taft has reached more than 62,000 individuals through extended programming, including Family Fundays, providing funding to artists through Virtual Studios, and diving deeper into our permanent collection and special exhibitions through Taft Chats—among many other diverse and enriching programs.

LEADERSHIP

Board Executive Committee Gerald H. Greene, Chair Jill T. McGruder, Vice Chair David L. Hausrath, Treasurer Jane A. Votel, Secretary Taft Leadership Deborah Emont Scott, Louise Taft Semple President/CEO Nick DeCourcy, Dir. of Operations and Visitor Experience Jen Horvath, Dir. of Development Lindsey NeCamp, VP of Philanthropy/ Deputy Dir.of External Relations Beth Kipp Siler, Chief Financial Officer Elise Solomon, Dir. of Learning and Engagement

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Become a member • Donate to our annual appeal • Preserve our historic house through our Love this House campaign • Adopt an artwork • Sponsor an exhibition or program

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Taft Museum of Art ESTABLISHED

1932

MISSION To provide meaningful experiences by connecting people with great art, both in a historic setting and in the community.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Taft Museum of Art is a living landmark in downtown Cincinnati where art lives on the walls—and in the walls. Built around 1820 as a private home for several of Cincinnati’s most prominent citizens, the Taft Museum of Art is now

one of the finest small art museums in America and holds National Historic Landmark status for its historic house and Duncanson murals.

Connected by our 2001–2004 expansion, guests can also always enjoy special exhibitions, the historic outdoor garden, our Museum Shop and Lindner Family Café, events, and programming for all ages virtually and in-person.

Staying connected to the community is part of our mission, and we are reinventing experiences amid the

316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Taft-Museum-Of-Art

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DOUBLE THE IMPACT! During this time, all gifts to the Taft Museum of Art will be generously matched by The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr/U.S. Bank Foundation up to $100,000.

$300 Makes it possible for us to create a virtual program

$150 Pays for a security officer to protect our historic home and art collection for one shift

$100 Enables us to pay a part-time staff member for a day

$50 Helps pay for one month’s supplies for virtual craft activities

To donate and learn about our community impact in 2020, visit taftmuseum.org/donation.

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Ziegler Park ESTABLISHED

2017

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. During this past summer with COVID-19, we were still able to provide free programming by making small but mighty changes to our safety protocols. This summer, free programs included a swim team (23 participants), swim lessons for children and adults (199 children and 14 adults), a weekly drop-in basketball program, and an eight-week summer camp with 48 children. In 2021, 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.

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

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

• Purchase or donate a season pass to the pool.

• Sponsor our event programming like swim lessons, ZP fitness in the park, and summer camp.

LEADERSHIP

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

• Spread the word about Ziegler Park!

1203 Walnut St., 4th floor Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 612-4400 www.zieglerpark.org

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE: www.cincinnatigives.org/Zieglerpark

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KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE & ACTIVE.

A MATERIAL WORLD

¼ These local causes use your unwanted goods, large or small, to transform the lives of our neighbors in need. — S A M I R E E D

REAL ESTATE H A M I LT O N C O U N T Y L A N D B A N K By donating your property, you can help this local landbank fulfill its mission of transforming communities one lot at a time. Your vacant lot could be the future site of a vibrant home in one of Landbank’s focus neighborhoods or made into a community greenspace. hamiltoncountylandbank.org CARS, BOATS, RVs, MOTORCYCLES

FURNITURE

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NEW LIFE FURNITURE BANK

Avoid the hassle of selling your old vehicle for a few bucks by donating it to Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU, WGUC, WMUB). A representative will tow away your vehicle for free and sell it for you, with the funds sent straight to CPR, allowing you to keep local public radio thriving. cinradio.careasy.org

ELECTRONICS

If you’re willing to part with gently used furniture, donate it to Cincinnati’s only furniture bank. New Life will pick it up, clean it, and send it directly to households in need. Your donations help break the cycle of homelessness and heal those overcoming domestic abuse. nlfurniture.org

S A N TA M A R I A COMMUNITY SERVICES This nonprofit provides educational tools and resources to more than 3,000 residents in the Price Hill community. Donate your monitors or laptops (among many other items) to Santa Maria or request a pick-up, joining in their efforts toward community stabilization and self-sufficiency. santamaria-cincy.org CLOTHES

JEWELRY, ART, SPORTS MEMORABILIA, GIFT CARDS

FREESTORE FOODBANK’S BACK ON TRACK Donate unworn or gently used clothing to supply free outfits for individuals in difficult circumstances to wear to job interviews, training, and work. These clothes allow thousands of people who otherwise would not have the means to obtain and maintain jobs. freestorefoodbank.org/back-on-track

CITY GOSPEL MISSION’S SILENT AUCTION

ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES INDIGO HIPPO

Contribute to this silent auction by donating jewelry, memorabilia, and even local attraction memberships and vacation packages. Earnings go straight into the services CGM provides, including food and shelter to those in crisis, as well as recovery, job, and youth programs. citygospelmission.org

Donate your art or office supplies to this nonprofit art supply/thrift store. It accepts popsicle sticks, masking tape, tile samples, kilns, and much more.

The pay-what-you-can pricing ensures creativity is accessible to all in Over-the-Rhine and beyond. indigohippo.org

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