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Page 25 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. Forty-six local organizations are stepping forward to share their stories with you. Get your giving on with this guide to great causes worth supporting.

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Nonprofits in the News Individuals and charities supporting communities in need across the tri-state had a banner year.

From a lemonade stand created by a former Cincinnati Children’s patient to shoes for lower-income students to teens swimming for pediatric cancer research, area philanthropists are locked in on giving back.

New County Program Provides Fun Experiences for Teens In July, Payton’s Lemonade Stand hosted its annual fund-raiser, hosting more than 200 kids with 70 stands throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana (and even one in Florida!). The event, which donates money to kids facing medical, personal, and economic hardships, raised more than $100,000 in three hours. The nonproﬁt started in 2018 when former Cincinnati Children’s patient Payton Obert set up a lemonade stand to raise money to buy toys for kids staying at the hospital.

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Through community donations, Beyond Your Imagination has provided experiences for more than 1,000 kids and teens in foster care and group homes, including Cincinnati Reds games, FC Cincinnati games, and this summer’s two Taylor Swift concerts. The program is the brainchild of Hamilton County Commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, who says opportunities like attending a play or going to summer camp are important life experiences that should be accessible to all kids.

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Cancer Support Group Crosses Major Milestone In July, Pink Ribbon Good delivered its one millionth meal to individuals battling breast and gynecological cancer. The Dayton, Ohio–based organization offers support and services in six regions, including Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati. In the tri-state, 26 percent of its clients are food insecure, 29 percent are ride insecure, and 57 percent fall below the poverty line.

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Book Nonprofit Celebrates 200th Little Library In September, Queen City Book Bank installed its 200th Little Library at Olden View Park in Price Hill. Since 2018, QCBB has distributed more than 200,000 free books throughout Greater Cincinnati, serving as a resource hub that guarantees book access to the 35,000 K–6 students who lack consistent access to books. The organization also celebrated two years in its new building in Queensgate.

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In fall 2022, the organization partnered with 84.51°, a retail data science and insight company developed by Kroger, to create a new survey. The data would advance the nonprofit’s mission and support its continued growth with critical insights from other nonprofits on the front lines of food insecurity. “Part of what we would call living our purpose here at 84.51° is really about using data for good across our communities,” Andrew Cron, 84.51°’s chief scientist, says. The company frequently teams up with nonprofits as part of its skill-based volunteering initiative, offering

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ood waste goes beyond joining the Clean Plate Club. According to Last Mile Food Rescue, up to 40 percent of all food produced ends up in the trash, and with one in five Cincinnatians facing food insecurity, the waste is even greater. Add to this missed opportunity the methane gas released in landfills from discarded groceries, and a societal issue grows into an environmental threat. But Last Mile has been on a mission since late 2020 to close the gap created by food waste.

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community-focused organizations the same services as paying customers without charging. The partnership with Last Mile has been uniquely rewarding and successful according to both organizations. “This is going to sound so cliche, but it’s like a winning collaboration across retail science and community for the betterment of people,” Alvaro Pasquel, lead researcher of consumer research at 84.51°, explains. To understand the value of the data collected, you need to understand how Last Mile operates. The organization’s volunteers use its private vehicles to connect companies (ranging from restaurants and grocery stores to stadiums and convention centers) with agencies that have use for excess food. Last Mile’s partner agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, elder centers, daycares, and schools. Volunteers use an app to schedule food rescues. They pick up food a business would otherwise throw away, and the business gets to use the donation as a tax write-off. Then volunteers take the food directly to the agency in need. Julie Shifman, the organization’s cofounder and vice president of development and external relations, learned about food rescues from her sister, who participates in an app-based food rescue program in Atlanta, Georgia. Shifman’s sister explained that she was on her way to pick up perishable food from a local stadium to deliver to a local nonprofit. “It was like a lightbulb moment,” Shifman says. “I went, That makes sense.” The mass point-to-point food rescue system filled a void for agencies that needed good, fresh food but didn’t have the means to gather it. Cincinnati didn’t have a system like that. Shifman and cofounder Tom Fernandez decided it should and started working toward a local version of the program in the summer 2019. She quit her other nonprofit job in March 2020, expecting to open Last Mile in May of that year. Unfortunately, the global COVID-19 pandemic put the project on hold until November, when the nonprofit performed its first official food rescue. Since then, Last Mile has saved 6.6 million pounds of food. This year alone, it has averaged 250,000 pounds a month, and it should meet its goal of saving 3 million pounds by the end of the year. Cron initially joined the nonprofit as a volunteer, but he soon found himself on the board, becoming particularly involved with its tech committee due to his own line of work. Last Mile has leveraged technology to reduce food waste since the beginning, but staff knew they could do even more. Although the organization had made spectacular headway in its first few years of operation, good food still went into the trash, and Cincinnati families went hungry. “We’ve seen a rapid rise of food insecurity in 2023 in Cincinnati because of the combination of food prices [rising] and SNAP benefits [plunging],” Shifman explains. “Understandably, many more have to turn to food pantries.” The good news is the organization expects to rescue an addi-

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“We pick up good, healthy, desirable food that would otherwise be sent to the dump, and we get it to those who could use it most. And we get it to them in a very short period of time, because this is all perishable.”

tional million pounds of food this year, which they are on track to do, but that created new questions when they began estimating how much more food they’d need to distribute. Ultimately, food is only rescued once it’s consumed, and in order to keep that food out of landfills, Last Mile needs to get the right type and volume of rescued food to the right partner agencies. Although the nonprofit sent a survey to its partners in the past, the small team lacked the resources to harvest and analyze the data to its greatest advantage. “The way the 84.51° team helped us is: Where’s it going to go? Is there still a need? Do we have the agencies in our portfolio to handle this additional food?” explains Eileen Budo, Last Mile’s chief executive officer. “[84.51°] could do far more than we could do ourselves.” The opportunity to collaborate fit 84.51°’s culture of skillsbased volunteering perfectly. “Once Andrew had made the connections with some other folks on our team, I learned about the opportunity to apply some of the skill sets that we get to practice every day in our business model and use it for the betterment of our community,” Pasquel recalls. The staff knew exactly what they needed from the survey.

as to how Kroger can be a better player in LMFR’s mission,” Pasquel reasons. Pasquel didn’t anticipate everything he’d learn through the project, however. Several major insights throughout the process improved his perspective of rescued food and the community driving the program. The first shock came from the volume of responses to the survey. Of all the agencies who received it, roughly 50 percent answered, far more than 84.51° expects to receive from the average survey. “That was surprising to us, a company that specializes in research,” Pasquel explains. “Last Mile does an excellent job of engaging with their agencies, and those agencies really appreciate and respect the relationship they have with Last Mile.” The community’s generosity, however, didn’t come as such a shock to Budo. “We thought we’d rescue about 325 thousand pounds the first year, and that first year we rescued about 1.6 million,” she explains.“So, that gave us a really good sense of how much this concept is needed [and] how generous this community is. We asked, and we got food and people to volunteer for us.” The food itself was another personal surprise to Pasquel, who explained he had a faintly negative vision of rescued food. “I was really expecting there to be, you know, some issues regarding quality,” Pasquel admits. “But by and large agencies’ perceptions of the quality of food that they’re getting through Last Mile is stellar.” Like many members of the public, he assumed the bulk of the rescued food would be expired or unappealing. “And that’s not the case at all,” he says. The collected survey data doesn’t just guide today’s rescued food to the place it’s most useful. Information and insights gathered from across Cincinnati partner agencies highlight

“This is going to sound so cliche, but it’s like a winning collaboration across retail science and community for the betterment of people.”

ALVARO PASQUEL

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They needed to better understand not only the agencies they partnered with but the communities who ultimately received the rescued food. “We’re a very young company. We’re working with agencies that have been serving people facing food insecurity for a long time. They’re in touch with the end consumer, where we’re somewhat detached, because we’re pick-up and drop-off. We’re a logistics company,” Budo explains. “It was a way to get out and touch base with the people we’re serving, making sure what they’re getting is meeting their needs, and then help us think about the future in ways perhaps we wouldn’t if we just sat in our offices.” “We realized this is actually our realm of expertise,” Pasquel says. “We were able to have some design conversations with LMFR and walk them through different options of how we could test some working theories out and get additional insights for them. And over the span of a few weeks, we were able to finalize what that questionnaire looked like and implement it into our own platform, where we run these studies for CPG clients. I think that that was exactly what the LMFR team was looking for.” Once the survey and data analysis plans were in place, the wait began. Agencies had months to consider the questions and provide meaningful information. Last Mile wanted them to sit with the survey and think it over before sending in their responses, aiming for quality first. Pasquel and the 84.51° team came to the project expecting to find information useful for its parent corporation as well. 84.51° grew out of Kroger, and the grocery chain already has a strong working relationship with Last Mile. “It’s not only a way for us to make a positive impact on the community, but it’s also a way for us to have some insights

tangential issues in food waste disposal, most notably the lack of mass compost services. The data also prepares Last Mile for even greater hauls of rescued food in future years. “I’m excited about how well this went and how fruitful the collaboration was,” Cron says. “We’re already having conversations not just about how we continue this particular project but how we do even more skills-based volunteering. You know, we’re a small piece in this puzzle, but the fact that we’re already coming back and talking about what can we do next gets me really, really excited.” Cron isn’t the only one eager to continue partnering with Last Mile. The team who volunteered to work on the project have caught his enthusiasm. “I’m very excited to use this study as a starting point for a what we call a longitudinal type of study,” says Pasquel. “[The study would] track these responses over time and see how Last Mile’s implementations of what they learned from this data, and

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the insights that they take out from it, how they act on those, how they implement new strategies and tactics to that and then seeing over time the delta, the improvements that we’re seeing on these types of attitudinal perceptions.” Last Mile’s work depends on the hundreds of volunteers who do so much mission-critical work. “If you’re an individual who wants to make a difference, download our Last Mile Food Rescue app from any app store, and you can get going tomorrow afternoon. There’s a rescue you can do probably in your community,” Budo urges. The small start-up has already accomplished great things, but doing a good job isn’t enough for the team or the organization’s founder. “We at Last Mile feel we have a line of sight to ending food insecurity,” Shifman insists. “There’s still an estimated 15 to 16 million pounds of perishable, healthy food [being thrown out]. If we could pick all of it up, we could end food insecurity in Cincinnati. It’s an ambitious goal but seems attainable.”

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These *founders keep their focus on kids with successful nonprofit ventures.

n w o t e m Ho s e o He r Bettering the lives of children helps to better entire communities. Nonprofits like The GIFTED Event, Bigger Than Sneakers, and The Point/Arc have proven that changing a child's life requires patience, perseverance, and a little bit of hope.

Barber/Founder of The GIFTED Event

VERNON JACKSON

“It’s inspiring and challenging others around the world to be intentional and create space.”

Vernon Jackson, owner of Noble Barber & Beauty in Corryville, went viral on TikTok back in February when he gave a haircut to a young boy with Down syndrome at his shop. In the months following, he appeared on shows like The Jennifer Hudson Show, The TODAY Show, and Good Morning America to promote his nonprofit The GIFTED Event, which seeks to create a safe grooming space for neurodivergent children and their families.

’ve always cut the hair of children with special needs. Before, I did it as my job; now I do it as my mission. The decision to begin doing the haircuts came out of a culmination of experiences with families that were having a hard time ﬁnding barbers and stylists who demonstrated patience with them. I realized that the children needed more time and a quieter environment. The best option was to come in on my day off. There are so many families who have had horrible experiences in shops due to lack of understanding and patience with the children by service

professionals. I get to show people how beautiful the results can be if we trust the process. It’s inspiring and challenging others around the world to be intentional and create space. I’m showing the children and their families that they they’re seen beyond the haircut. Giving the child a level of dignity they haven’t been able to experience and relief to the families getting a service that has been a nightmare for them most of their children’s lives. I want to create the perfect environment for them and record the experience so people can see what I see in them.

Cofounder/Board Member, Bigger Than Sneakers

TAMMIE SCOTT

“ We wanted to highlight how an interest in sneaker culture connects so many people, no matter our differences. ”

In 2018, fellow sneakerheads Tammie Scott and Matt Tomamichel combined their love of gym shoes and philanthropy to create Bigger Than Sneakers, which sponsors the annual fund-raiser The Cincinnati SneakerBall and programs like the BTS Academy, a two-week summer program that connects local youths to leaders in the fashion merchandising and footwear industries.

att and I became friends through a shared interest in sneakers. He was nearly a decade into owning Corporate [a local sneaker boutique] and I was several years into my career as a sports marketing professional when we felt that leveraging the power of sneaker culture and our industry connections could help us make a positive impact in the lives of young people. We wanted to highlight how an interest in sneaker culture connects so many people, no matter our differences. Through various activations and an annual tentpole event—which became The Cincinnati SneakerBall—

we hoped to encourage others to prioritize giving back as well. This work allows us to reach and most importantly connect with young people at a pivotal point in their lives when they begin to understand who they are and what they want to accomplish. I’m most proud of how Bigger Than Sneakers has evolved from the original mission to now creating and implementing our own youth development programs such as BTS Academy. Bigger Than Sneakers is constantly creating opportunities to show young people what's possible if you follow your dreams and work to succeed from a place of purpose.

“...success is great, but what you can do for others should be the end goal.”

Cofounder/Board President, Bigger Than Sneakers

MATT TOMAMICHEL

e are instilling a message of “Significance Over Success” with every kid that we encounter. We tell them that success is great, but what you can do for others should be the end goal. Leaders have to lead. You can’t just say you want to make a difference; you also have to be the difference. I’m most proud of how we have been able to get some major sports brand partners on board to support our mission. We went from focusing primarily on building community to also growing our BTS Academy family, facilitating life-changing industry connections between the students and executives at companies such as Nike, Puma and Jay-Z’s apparel company Paper Planes, among others. It’s encouraging to see some of the biggest corporations share our vision in being committed to doing what’s necessary to lead.

President and Founder, The Point/Arc

JUDI GERDING

“An incredible and inclusive life awaits those born today with intellectual differences. Our population is no longer feared but understood.”

When her son was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, Judi Gerding formed a group in Campbell County for parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 1972, her group merged with two other similar parent groups to create what would become The Point/Arc. Fifty-one years later, the organization is still going strong.

he overall climate for children with disabilities was non-inclusive until 1975 when Public Law 94-142 [the Education for All Handicapped Children Act] was enacted, mandating inclusive education for all. This was key to our growth in establishing The Point as a leader of inclusive vocational, residential, social, and educational opportunities. One by one, we created programs that are truly unique to the nonproﬁt arena. Our Zembrodt Education Center has teachers trained to teach some of the more innovative and inclusive programs offered nationally. We have 17 established residences in inclusive subdivisions and 60 lifelong residents, and ﬁve integrated businesses

for trainings and employment opportunities: Point Perk, Point Commercial Cleaning Company, Point Commercial Laundry, The Point Apparel Co., and ZELS Pretzel Co. We’ve kept our organization operating for so long through solidarity. It’s an extremely bright future for a population that seeks so little yet needs more than most from those of us blessed to be able to give. We have set the bar high for new and younger parents to maintain and grow what we and other agencies who serve our population have created. An incredible and inclusive life awaits those born today with intellectual differences. Our population is no longer feared but understood. People realize the “gifts” we bring to a community.

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The Alpaugh Family Economics Center ESTABLISHED 1977 MISSION The Economics Center creates informed outcomes through the implementation of inclusive economic and ﬁnancial literacy programs for K–12 students and teachers and through the unbiased analyses of our economic research staff. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Center provides ﬁnancial and economic education to K–12 students through programs like the Susan Sargen Student Enterprise Program (StEP), which gives thousands of Tristate children the opportunity to earn “StEP bucks” for attendance, good behavior, and meeting classroom expectations. Students choose whether to save their earnings (we pay them interest), donate them to charity, or spend them at StEP stores we stage with the help of volunteers. The Center also offers an awardwinning, free online learning platform,

$martPath (smartpathlearning.com). $martPath delivers inclusive, engaging, standards-aligned lessons including materials for children with developmental disabilities, and a Spanish language curriculum. The Center also offers professional development for educators. Center researchers deliver world-class economic analysis for clients.

Night event • Join us as a sponsor of our Annual Awards, which funds our educational programs throughout the year • Support StEP as a business partner (supplying volunteers and funds for StEP supplies)

LEADERSHIP

Board of Trustees Chair: Diane Altmix Interim Co-Directors: Sue Heilmayer and Brad Evans Marketing and Communications Director: Kathy Palmer StEP Director: Erin Harris Professional Development Director: Emily Krugh

225 Calhoun St., Suite 370 Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 556-2986 www.economicscenter.org

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer at a StEP store • Volunteer at our Market Madness event at Fifth Third Arena • Volunteer at a Family Financial Literacy

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The Alpaugh Family Economics Center

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Susan Sargen Student Enterprise Program (StEP)

To volunteer with or donate to the Alpaugh Family Economics Center www.economicscenter.org www.facebook.com/UCEconomicsCenter/ www.linkedin.com/company/economics-center

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ArtWorks ESTABLISHED 1996 MISSION ArtWorks is an award-winning Greater Cincinnati nonproﬁt that creates community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Since 1996, ArtWorks has employed more than 4,000 young artists, ages 14-21 and 3,500 working artists from the Greater Cincinnati area to create public art and civic projects. ArtWorks supports workforce development by providing seasonal employment for artists to work on large-scale murals and other public art projects; year-round employment for artists in creative enterprise driven studios; a signature Gallery Fellowship Program providing emerging artists an in-depth arts collaboration led by artists-in-residence, culminating in a group exhibition.

ArtWorks provides a safe environment for a diverse community of underresourced youth and artists to thrive, positively impacting their community and their own personal development. Each program helps participants generate belonging, conﬁdence, and leadership skills. ArtWorks has produced hundreds of installations of public art that have contributed to Cincinnati’s prominence in the national public art scene.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donate to the Apprentice Promise • Volunteer as a mural tour guide (MayOctober) • Buy a ticket to our spring fundraiser, ArtAmpliﬁed, or our fall fundraiser, Art Off the Walls

LEADERSHIP

Colleen Houston, CEO + Artistic Director Jill E. Dunne, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications Sydney Fine, Senior Director, Impact Jane Keller, Senior Director, Finance & Talent Jeff Sperry, Senior Director, Advancement

ArtWorks P.O. Box 68106 Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 333-0388 www.artworkscincinnati.org

Board Leadership Lauren Hannan Shafer, Board President, Community Volunteer. Laura Humphrey, Incoming Board President, Retired Vice President at Bartlett Wealth Management.

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Beech Acres Parenting Center ESTABLISHED 1849 MISSION Beech Acres Parenting Center combines science and compassion to deliver innovative solutions that equip adults to meet children’s needs and cultivate their strengths. We support the whole family by meeting parents where they are—in schools, doctors’ offices, and in the community—to give them the tools they need to thrive. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Our innovative programs apply a Natural Strengths Parenting™ approach, bringing out the best in every individual. • For families: We offer supportive services to foster, kinship, and adoptive parents, helping caregivers find essential services and education to navigate their journeys with joy and success. • For parents: Our unique Parent Connext® coaching builds strong parent and child relationships, laying the foundation for a deep and unbreakable bond, empowering families to thrive no matter the circumstance. • For schools: Beech Acres offers two programs helping students flourish despite the challenges of today’s complex world: Beyond the Classroom for in-school mental health therapy and

The Character Effect, a proven social emotional learning platform helping students lean into their character strengths to be their best selves every day.

D. Molley, Kristal Renner, Robert Shapiro, M.D., Beth Silvers, Tracy Stillwell, John Webster, The Honorable Marilyn Zayas

LEADERSHIP

• Donate at beechacres.org/donate-now/ • Support Inspire-A-Family: Help families in need provide holiday gifts for their loved ones. • Donation drives to help families: our website has lists of items needed by the children and families we serve. • Kaleidoscope: Join a dynamic group of volunteers committed to helping positively impact the lives of children and families by producing engaging events, advocating and networking. • Volunteer opportunities in schools, at events, administrative, and committee roles.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Laura Mitchell, President & CEO Brittany Speed, COO & CFO Lisa Babb, Vice President of Thriving Families Carrie Bunger, Ph.D., Vice President of Effective School Solutions Meghan Hensley, Vice President of Talent and Culture Jordan Huizenga, Vice President of Development Brice Mickey, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board Bob Welch, Board Chair J.R. Foster, Vice Chair Susan J. Cummings, Treasurer Christopher F. Bolling, M.D., Secretary Board Members Daniel E. Betts, Elaine Billmire, M.D., Terri Bunting, Sara M. Cooperrider, Jennifer L. Dougherty, Justin D. Flamm, Susan K. Goldberg, Rogelle A. Hackworth, Randy Hammann, Andy Holzhauser, Craig Jackson, Mireika Kobayashi, Laura Lewin, Shwetha Manoharan, D.O., Chad

615 Elsinore Place, Suite 500 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 231-6630 https://beechacres.org

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Beech Acres Parenting Center is getting ready to celebrate…

175 YEARS

At the root of it all:

STRONG families. STRONG future. In our ever-changing times, seeding a strong future for us all. We equip all children and families to thrive, no matter their circumstances, to reach their endless potential.

Help us seed a strong future.

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The Beechwood Home ESTABLISHED 1890 MISSION The current mission of Beechwood is to provide a high level of care designed to improve the quality of life for residents of the home. The mission is accomplished by: • Promoting residents’ independence and rehabilitation in a comfortable, enjoyable, family-like home, with personalized services that foster hope and mutual support. • Offering—as a nonproﬁt, philanthropic, non-sectarian, skilled nursing home— specialized, extensive, long-term health services to male and female adults of every race, creed, national origin, and economic status who have incurable, chronic, and disabling conditions. • Providing for the needs of the whole person through services such as physical therapy, quality meal service, and a full range of social, cultural, religious, and recreational activities. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Beechwood Home is a not-for-proﬁt, long-term care skilled-nursing facility. We offer the area’s most comprehensive services for a wide range of neurodegenerative, cerebral vascular, spinal cord, and other medical conditions. We specialize in providing

high quality, long-term care together with advanced rehabilitation and restorative services, as well as therapeutic and recreational activities that optimize function and quality of life for our residents. The Beechwood Home currently has 80 beds in long-term nursing care services. LEADERSHIP

2023 Board of Trustees William Baechtold, Samuel Bortz, Renie Dohrmann, Gregory French, James Gibbs, Robert Groenke, Robert Chip Heidt, Jeffrey Keller, PhD, Mary Jo Lane, Sara Osborn, John Roberts, MD, Tracy Sandquist, Ellen Seward, Donna Shambley-Ebron, Timothy Toft, Martha Walsh

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Beechwood is a home primarily for people with a variety of neurological conditions, most of which are degenerative and incurable. Beechwood strives to provide the highest level of care possible to enable our residents the optimum quality of life and allow them to retain as much independence and dignity as possible. Because our residents rely on the generosity of others to provide special therapeutic programs and services, we need your support more than ever. There is a ﬁnancial gap between our actual Medicaid reimbursement and the facility’s true cost for many residents of The Beechwood Home. It is because of this gap we rely on our fundraising, special events, and our Friends of Beechwood.

Ofﬁcers of the Board President – James Gibbs Vice President – Samuel Bortz Treasurer – Robert Chip Heidt Recording Secretary – Sara Osborn Member at Large – William Baechtold CEO, Patricia A. Clark, DM Director of Finance, Monte Stetler Administrator, Roxann Tillinghast, M.Ed., LNHA

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

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Life At Beechwood... care nursing facility. Specializing in providing high quality long-term neurological care together with advanced rehabilitation and restorative services, as well as therapeutic and recreational activities that assist in optimal functioning to our residents. The Beechwood Home currently has 80 beds in long term nursing care.

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BIG BROTHER DAVID, PLEASANT RIDGE

BIG SISTER NICOLE, BATAVIA

LITTLE BROTHER GABRIEL, NORTH AVONDALE

LITTLE SISTER SAM, MT. ORAB

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati ESTABLISHED 1932 MISSION Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is that all children reach their full potential. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The agency serves children in 13 counties in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky & SE Indiana. Our goal is to clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by matching them with a caring adult mentor. Bigs help Littles by Igniting, Empowering and Defending their potential. We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child we serve achieving: • Higher aspirations, greater conﬁdence, and better relationships • Avoidance of risky behaviors

What does Success look like? Of the 892 children served in 2022: • 99% are in school • 99.7% are substance-abuse free • 98.8% are not involved with the juvenile courts • 99% developed critical life skills, including academic progress • 98% reported improved self-esteem

LEADERSHIP

Staff Leadership John Heater, President & CEO Cherise Duncan, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Sabrina Smith, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Julie Knutson, Vice President of Program Operations Board Leadership Mike Bruggeman, Chair Carrie Little, Vice Chair Joy Whinery, Treasurer Jessica Esterkamp, Secretary

Outing, BIG Breakfast event, Bowl For Kids’ Sake, and more. Donate • Please donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters at cincinnatigives.org/Big-BrothersAnd-Big-Sisters-Of-Greater-Cincinnati. Your gift helps us help more Tri-State children reach their full potential! Remember, it takes Little to be Big!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Volunteer • Be a Big in the Community-Based program, and meet your Little a few times a month on a day and time that is convenient for the two of you. Explore parks and neighborhoods, play sports, attend events, talk about school and life. • Be a Site-Based Big and meet your Little once a week at school or another partner site. Play games, do crafts or homework, talk, laugh and get to know each other. Raise awareness • Invite us to your company for a Lunch & Learn or Virtual Event to recruit new Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Attend an event • Go to bigsforkids.org to learn about the 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf

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

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Joseph McGee/Greenhills Nicholas/College Hill

Kristi Winkler/Latonia Nevaeh/Florence

Danita Pettis/Cincinnati La'Veyah/Woodlawn

Stephanie Armstrong/Oakley Miracle/Westwood

Justin Austin/Union, KY Braydon/Crescent Springs

Kim Stone/Maineville Davia/South Lebanon

Patrick Kelley/Union Township Josiah/Pleasant Ridge

IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG A Little makes a Big impact: support Big Brothers Big Sisters Today!

WWW.BIGSFORKIDS.ORG

513-421-4120

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Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty ESTABLISHED 2014 MISSION To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty provides students with after-school enrichment and summer camp programs that focus on three priority outcome goals. Academic Success programs work to ensure youth are at grade-level reading levels each year to support their continued love of learning as they work toward graduation. Healthy Lifestyle programs encompass a holistic approach to wellness through active play games, nutritional education, and broad-based mental health supports. Youth can also begin career

exploration at the Club through virtual reality programs and through community professionals who share vital information to those interested in pursuing speciﬁc career pathways. With the support of community volunteers and collaborative partners, Club youth are better prepared than ever to become the next generation of leaders for our community.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• 8th Annual Driving Great Futures Golf Outing: The Boehner Classic • Join “Team Blue Door,” our monthly giving platform at www.bgcwcl.org • Become a program volunteer by visiting www.bgcwcl.org

LEADERSHIP

Damon Knoche, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Brent Phelan, Chair, Board of Directors Patrick McLaughlin, Vice Chair, Board of Directors John Masheck, Treasurer, Board of Directors Barbara Carter, Secretary, Board of Directors Patti Alderson, Founder

8749 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 860-1923 www.bgcwcl.org

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The Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation ESTABLISHED 2021 MISSION Our mission is to increase awareness and promote opportunities for individuals to participate in adaptive sports and recreation in order to improve their quality of life. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We aim to be a Bridge from the hospital to community, sedentary to active, unequipped to fully ﬁtted, and so on for individuals with disabilities. We break down barriers to accessing sport and recreation in three primary ways: 1. In conjunction with local and national organizations, we host regular “Try-It” events that allow people to try things like adaptive skiing or adaptive mountain biking at no cost and low commitment. 2. We have a bank of used adaptive sports equipment that we loan out to allow athletes to try a sport before spending thousands of dollars on purchasing their own equipment. 3. We train the community and other providers in adaptive sports to increase the network of people comfortable working with individuals with disabilities. LEADERSHIP

Board and Ofﬁcers

Dr. Danny Meyer, PT, DPT, Executive Director, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Dr. Victoria Heasley, MD, President of the Board, University of Cincinnati Medical Center Dr. Melinda “MeMe” Earnest-Stanley, Director of Operations, University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences Jeffrey Daniel, Board Chair Renee Loftspring, PT, EdD, Board Chair, University of Cincinnati Medical Center Jacob Counts, BS, Board Chair, Paralympian; Greater Cincinnati Adapted Sports Club Brent Zeiser, CFP, Treasurer, Altenau Financial Services Joe Meyer, BS, Director of Fundraising, JTM Food Group

Cincinnati and are always looking for passionate gamers to help us connect people with disabilities to the world of gaming. Donor Needs: 1. Funding to purchase adaptive mountain bikes to ofﬁcially bring adaptive mountain biking to Cincinnati. 2. Funding to support purchase of handcycles to support training and competing in the Flying Pig 3. Facility space to be able to store, test, and service adaptive sports equipment 4. Funding for purchasing sports wheelchair parts such as wheelchair wheels, axels, and cushions to increase our loanable inventory.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Volunteer Opportunities: 1. We partnered with Pig Works last year to create the ﬁrst ever handcycling event in the 10K of the Flying Pig. We will need runners and cyclists to train with our athletes leading up to the 2024 Flying Pig. 2. We host monthly adaptive gaming evaluations at Velocity E-Sports in

1614 Westmoreland Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 477-2467 www.thebridgeadaptive.org

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Bridging the Gap:

IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE EASY, IT JUST HAS TO BE POSSIBLE.

Learn more at: www.thebridgeadaptive.org

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lighting up every screen, CET provides an extensive library of resources for educators and parents to support children’s learning. LEADERSHIP

Dave Taylor, Chair Stephanie Amlung, Vice Chair Brian Silverberg, Treasurer Beth Hartman, Secretary Dorothy (Kitty) Lensman, President & CEO OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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

CET ESTABLISHED 1951 MISSION CET’s mission is to strengthen the communities we serve through programs and services that inspire and inform, educate and engage, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CET’s national

and local content, educational resources, and online services provide a forum, a public stage, and a resource for learners

of all ages. As Greater Cincinnati’s PBS station, CET is the largest classroom, the largest stage for the arts, and a trusted window to the world. Working collaboratively with community partners, CET’s local productions reﬂect the interests, needs, and rich history of Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio. CET is also a safe haven for children. Our children’s programming—including our daytime broadcasts, our 24/7 kids’ channels, and our PBS Kids streaming services—help children succeed as learners and as citizens. In addition to

www.cetconnect.org

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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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The Chatfield Edge ESTABLISHED 2023 MISSION The Chatfield Edge empowers and accompanies students as they transform their lives through the pursuit of postsecondary education. Our work is rooted in the educational legacy of the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County, and we welcome people of all faith or no faith backgrounds. The Chatfield Edge envisions a world in which first-generation and underserved students are equipped with resources to reach their education and life goals, increasing their employability, and deepening their impact on their families and communities. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Chatfield Edge is a nonprofit organization that offers a unique approach to supporting first-generation and non-traditional students pursuing postsecondary education. Our services include assistance in choosing a field of study, identifying the right institution to meet educational goals, college application and FAFSA assistance, career counseling, mentoring, providing scholarship funds, and developing servant leaders. We believe education can help our scholars move

beyond their current life limitations and create a better future for themselves and their families. Whether education occurs in a college or university setting, a trade school, or a certiﬁcate program, the support and encouragement we provide will give individuals The Chatﬁeld Edge. LEADERSHIP

Tommie Lewis, Jr., Chairperson, Board of Trustees Keith Spiller, JD, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Stephen J. Pohlman, Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Trustees Victoria Parlin, Immediate Past Chair, Board of Trustees David Hesson, Director of Programs

their mentees 4x each semester. We provide training and ongoing support. • Give to the Annual Fund: Gifts to the Annual Fund enable us to provide educational attainment resources, fill-the-gap scholarships, mentoring, and servant Leadership opportunities. • Leave a Legacy Through a Named Scholarship: Endowed scholarships benefit students enrolled in college, trade school, or a certificate program. By establishing an endowed scholarship, your gift benefits future generations of students for years to come.

Board Members Mary Ellen Betz, C. Bradley East, Jill Hallahan, Sr. Patricia Homan, OSU, Maureen Kiley, William L. Montague, Justin Pappachan, Erika M. Peterman, Karen M. Ristau, Mark S. Schlachter, Gerry Schumacher, Marvin Smith, Jonathan Thornberry

20918 State Route 251 St. Martin, OH 45118 (513) 875-3344 https://chatﬁeldedge.org

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Become a Mentor: Our mentors listen and guide in all phases of a student’s educational journey. Mentors meet with

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CHANGE A LIFE WITH THE CHATFIELD EDGE

You can make a difference by offering support to a non-traditional or first-generation student who is pursing college, trade school, or a certificate program. Offer your time to mentor one of our scholars or make your financial gift to provide student support and scholarships.

OUR PILLARS OF SUPPORT

EDUCATION ENDEAVORS

CHATFIELD SCHOLARS

FUTURE NOW

SERVANT LEADERS

Aligning strengths and goals with educational opportunities.

Offering close-the-gap ﬁnancial support.

Providing mentoring and job readiness support.

Reﬂecting on values and serving others.

READY TO HELP SOMEONE MOVE BEYOND BARRIERS TO GAIN SUCCESS IN LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION?

Connect with The Chatﬁeld Edge TODAY! Contact David Hesson, Director of Programs, at david.hesson@chatﬁeldedge.org or call 513-875-3344.

THE

CHATFIELD for Life EDGE Learning

The Chatﬁeld Edge | 20918 State Route 251 | St. Martin, OH 45118 | chatﬁeldedge.org

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Cincinnati Cancer Advisors ESTABLISHED 2020 MISSION Cincinnati Cancer Advisors (CCA) is an oncology consultation practice powered by the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation. CCA provides platinum-level services such as secondary case review, care coordination, referrals, clinical trial navigation, ﬁnancial navigation, and precision oncology services such as genetic testing and counseling to nearly 500 Greater Cincinnatians diagnosed with cancer each year—all at no charge to the patient. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY By making our services easy to access and at no cost to the patient, our team can assist patients and their treating physicians in having a thorough understanding of their diagnosis, build conﬁdence in their plan of care, and ease the feelings of chaos that often come with a cancer diagnosis. Our mission-driven, team-oriented approach is powered by generous donors who believe as we do that great care begins with a great plan.

LEADERSHIP

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Steve Abbott (Executive Director) Dr. Philip Leming (Medical Director) Dr. Abdul-Rahman Jazieh (Director of Innovation & Research) Dr. Robin Zon (Director of Breast Oncology) Jillian Hunt (Director of Clinical Operations) Andy Guinigundo (Director of Precision Oncology)

Upcoming Foundation Events: Wine Women & Shoes Cincinnati – April 25, 2024, at the Manor House

Board of Directors: Stuart Aitken Fran Barrett John Barrett Dr. William Barrett Ken Blackwell Joyce Elkus Tim Fogarty Dr. Thomas Herzog Ron Joseph Florence Koetters Dr. Neville Pinto John Shepherd Jim Sowar Brendan White Lucinda Heekin

In 2015, our founder, Dr. William Barrett, had a revolutionary idea focused on making Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the best places in the U.S. to be for those facing the adversary of cancer. 100% of your donation goes towards providing premier patient care and expert ﬁnancial navigation. Thanks to the generosity of private donors, operating costs are covered so you can give knowing that your whole gift will be dedicated to serving the whole patient.

4805 Montgomery Rd., Suite 130 Cincinnati, OH 45212 (513) 731-2273 www.cincinnaticanceradvisors.org

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All CCA services are free to patients and their insurance companies are never billed. As such, there are no barriers to each patient receiving conciergelevel cancer care. CCA does not administer treatment to patients, instead leaving this to each patient’s treating oncologist. We have no financial incentive to assume a patient’s treatment regimen. Therefore, our only incentive is to work with the treating physician to help optimize each patient’s outcome. CCA’s consultations are thorough and immersive, lasting up to several hours at a time and affording each patient ample opportunity to understand their diagnosis and treatment options. Again, all at no charge to the patient, thanks to generous donors.

BE PART OF THE CCA DIFFERENCEE TODAY.

513.731.2273 (CARE) | CincinnatiCancerAdvisors.org

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Cincinnati International Wine Festival ESTABLISHED 1991

Steven Tolbert Marj Valvano

MISSION To raise funds for local Cincinnati charities and promote the wine industry. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We encourage wineries from around the world to bring their wines to Cincinnati. By offering a one of a kind experience to attendees, we are able to grant all proceeds of the festival to local Cincinnati charities. Each year we celebrate local nonproﬁt organizations who are in our communites doing the hard work in our communities to make Greater Cincinnati thrive. LEADERSHIP

Sarah Gagnon, Executive Director Mary Horn, President Mary Ann Bokenkotter Carl D’Ambrose Missy Duggan George Elliot Jason Millburn Michael Miller John Mocker Renee Muraca

OTHER WAYS TO HELP Cincinnati International Wine Festival Weekend kicks off on Thursday, March 7 with our winery dinner series hosted at local restaurants. Friday, March 8 begins with an industry-only Trade Tasting where those who work with wine are encouraged meet each other and meet the producers. Friday night is the ﬁrst of three public tasting sessions where attendees can sip their way through over 800 wines from around the world! For those looking for a more curated wine tasting, we offer the Collector’s Tasting Room one hour prior to each Grand Tasting session. Saturday March, 9 we host the Charity Auction & Luncheon where top bidders take home exclusive vintages and luxurious trips. In addition to the festival in March, we host the annual Russ Wiles Memorial Golf Tournament in the fall to honor of our founder. None of these events would be possible without the help of many volunteers! Please visit our website to learn more about these nonproﬁts we support!

11159 Kenwood Rd., Ste. F Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 241-3434 www.winefestival.com

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2022 Grand Prize Winner

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Cincinnati Nature Center ESTABLISHED Founded in 1965 and opened to the public in 1967 MISSION Cincinnati Nature Center is dedicated to Inspiring Conservation through personal experiences, education, and care for the land. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Each year, we welcome thousands of nature enthusiasts to explore our 20 miles of awardwinning hiking trails, which provide access to our 1,800 acres of forests, prairies, streams, ponds, and wetlands. We offer educational programs, volunteer opportunities, clubs, and events where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can engage with nature. For children, we offer opportunities for nature play, exploration, and discovery in our Nature PlayScape and through programming, school ﬁeld trips, camps, and our Nature Preschool. Through research, education, and proven conservation tactics, we protect land and wildlife while educating people on what they can do to help in their own yards, neighborhoods, and communities. LEADERSHIP

Leadership Team Jeff Corney, Executive Director Cory Christopher, Director of Conservation Kristi Masterson, Director of Operations

& Engagement Connie O’Connor, Director of Applied Learning Karen Sieber, Director of Development Brittney Torres, Director of Human Resources Wendy Wilson, Director of Finance & Business Services Board of Directors Scott Aaron, Sarah Anness Evans, Jana M. Beal, David Bohl, Kyle Charles Brooks, John S. Ficks, William H. Fry, John R. Jarnigo, Meri Johnson, Christy Kaeser Holmes, Peter M. Kwiatkowski, John Lucas, D. Lachlan C. McLean, Lynne M. Miller, Gates M. Moss, Devin Patchell, MD, MPH, Joan Popowics, Kaki Scheer, Michael Schott, Regina R. Sharp, Irwin Simon, Erica M. Spitzig, Abby Tuke, Laura Welles Wilson, Anthony Woodward

trucks, drinks, and holiday shopping. Select nights Dec 1–30. Preregistration required. • Join: Members enjoy free access to Rowe Woods, exclusive access to Long Branch Farm & Trails, and valuable discounts on programs, events, and camps. We offer levels for individuals, couples, and families. Membership is a great holiday gift! • Donate: As a 501(c)3, we rely on the generous gifts of members, corporations, private foundations, and donors to fulﬁll our mission. • Volunteer: Teach visitors about nature, steward the land, assist with events, help with ofﬁce duties.

Life Board E. Rowley Elliston, Louise A. Head, Michael S. McGraw, Richard D. Oliver, Jane N. Stotts OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Visit Rowe Woods: Enjoy award-winning hiking trails, the Nature PlayScape, and The Nature Shop. Daily admission fee for adults, children, and dogs. • Attend Light in the Forest: Join us for a celestial walk through the illuminated woods! There will be music, food

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

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Our team is dedicated to nurturing biodiversity and providing a sanctuary where people connect with nature. With 1,800 acres comes an enormous responsibility to not only preserve the land but to care for and restore it. This work ensures healthy habitat for wildlife and unmatched nature experiences for the community.

Be a nature hero and make a local environmental impact. Donate today! Connect the nex t generation

Restore habitat

Donate $40 or more and you’ll receive this exclusive sticker! (actual size 3.375 x 5")

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Cincinnati Parks Foundation ESTABLISHED

1995

MISSION As the ofﬁcial philanthropic partner of Cincinnati Parks since 1995, Cincinnati Parks Foundation is here to help everyone do more in our parks. We build relationships that lead to partnerships, advocacy, and donations to support and enhance our city’s parks and greenspaces. Through fundraising, volunteerism, projects, and programming, we’re here to help make our parks more vibrant, more welcoming and accessible, and more sustainable. Our work helps our parks, our neighbors, and our city thrive. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Our current initiatives include: • Coordination of free roller skating programs as we fundraise to revitalize the Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink. • Collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Luke5Adventures, and University of Cincinnati’s Osher Center for Integrative Health to provide accessible wellness programming. • Support of conservation efforts through obLITTERators, our volunteer litter removal initiative and tree planting to help grow our urban tree canopy. • Reinvigoration of parks like Glenway, Seasongood, and Ault in partnership with neighboring communities.

• Activation of our parks with events and classes to bring more visitors into our parks. • Installation of new trees and benches in parks to honor donor memories and milestones. LEADERSHIP

Cincinnati Parks Foundation Team Jennifer Hafner-Spieser, Executive Director Bettina Bellucci, Executive Assistant Jennifer Buchholz, Marketing & Communications Director Jennifer Devine, Philanthropy Ofﬁcer Steve Landers, Finance Director Colleen O’Connor, Program Ofﬁcer Emily Parker, Engagement Coordinator Lindsay Wilhelm, Development Director Board of Directors Daniel D. Vogelpohl, President Brian L. Tiffany, Vice President Cynthia Henderson, Treasurer Deana Taylor-Brewer, Secretary Lisa Diedrich, Director-At-Large Fay Dupuis, Director-At-Large Harry J. Kangis, Director-At-Large OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Join one of our free roller skating sessions in Sawyer Point. • Enjoy a yoga class in Burnet Woods. • Buy a ticket to our spring Views & Brews tour, sponsored by our Emerging Leaders. • Pick out a hat and attend our fall Hats Off Luncheon fundraiser next October. • Become a Women’s Committee member and join this group of civic-minded leaders in Cincinnati Parks. • Hike with us this winter with our free Friluftsliv Hiking Challenge. • Attend one of our 200 family-friendly events in Cincinnati Parks. • Explore all Cincinnati Parks on your own. • Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @cincinnatiparksfoundation

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

• Join your neighborhood Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council and help bring more events to your local park.

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Since 1995, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation has believed in the power of parks, working to create vibrant, accessible, and resilient parks for all. By doing more in our parks, we ensure every visitor gets the most from them. Every hike, every litter clean up, and every tree planted shapes the experience of the next visitor.

A donation, no matter the size, has a big impact on our parks and the communities they serve.

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Cincinnati Works LEADERSHIP

ESTABLISHED 1996 MISSION Cincinnati Works will partner with all willing and capable people living in poverty to assist them in advancing to economic self-sufficiency through employment. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY For more than 25 years, Cincinnati Works has been transforming lives through career and financial education. A job is just the beginning for our Members (clients). Our comprehensive approach includes job readiness training, digital literacy, connections to employer partners, legal advocacy, financial coaching, and tax preparation. Membership is free for life. We offer our services at our downtown office and contract with employers to provide our coaching services to their frontline workforce. We help Members chart their course, jumpstart their careers, build financial stability— ultimately realizing their dreams—and then celebrate their success in breaking the cycle of generational poverty.

Board Leadership David Herche, Enerfab – Board Chair Lee Stautberg, Dinsmore & Shohl – Lead Director Eric Lanter, Chase – Treasurer Gerron McKnight – Secretary Staff Leadership Tianay Amat –President & CEO Mary Bennett Brown – Chief Human Resource Officer Mike Cheney – Chief Financial Officer Calista Hargrove – Chief of Programs & Operations Wendy Kobler – Chief Development & External Relations Officer Ross Turpeau – Chief Workforce Officer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

YOU can be a part of the solution! • Donate: Your gift impacts our neighbors by helping them reach ﬁnancial stability through quality employment. • Sponsor: You can sponsor our work and receive valuable marketing beneﬁts. • Advocate: Sign up for our newsletter, follow us, and share on social media

about our important work • Learn about our Young Professionals Board: Networking, fundraising, and eliminating poverty with young professionals. To learn more, email info@ cincinnatiworks.org • Employers: Could on-site coaching beneﬁt your frontline employees? Contact info@cincinnatiworks.org to learn more!

708 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 744-5661 info@cincinnatiworks.org www.cincinnatiworks.org

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Our Impact

11,500+ total job placements

$126.8 ŵŝůůŝŽŶ in income from those jobs

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56+

Next Generation

employer partners who hire our members

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dŚƌŽƵŐŚ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŶĐŝŶŶĂƟ tŽƌŬƐ

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ĂƐ ǁĞ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌĞĚ $156.8 million in total ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐΎ ĨƌŽŵ Ψϰϭ͘ϴ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ŝŶ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ĐŽƐƚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϵϵϲͲϮϬϮϬ

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Ǉ ŝŶǀĞƐƟŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ EĞǆƚ 'ĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ >ĞŐĂĐǇ &ƵŶĚ͕ ǇŽƵ ĂƌĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůǇ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŶŐ ƚŽ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ ƉŽǀĞƌƚǇ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ zŽƵƌ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ǁŝůů ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ǇŽƵŶŐ ĂĚƵůƚƐ ǁŚŽ ĂƌĞ ĞŶƚĞƌŝŶŐ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůǇ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬĨŽƌĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƚŽŽůƐ ƚŚĞǇ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ďƵŝůĚ Ă ďƌŝŐŚƚĞƌ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ͘ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ dƌĂŶƐĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ƉŽǀĞƌƚǇͲĨƌĞĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ͘ tŚĞŶ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ƚŚƌŝǀĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ĞŶƟƌĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ƉƌŽƐƉĞƌƐ͘ zŽƵƌ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĨŽƐƚĞƌƐ ůĂƐƟŶŐ ƉŽƐŝƟǀĞ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ŝŶ 'ƌĞĂƚĞƌ ŝŶĐŝŶŶĂƟ͘ Proven Impact ŝŶĐŝŶŶĂƟ tŽƌŬƐ ŚĂƐ Ă ŚŝƐƚŽƌǇ ŽĨ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϴ͕ϬϬϬ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ůŝŌĞĚ ŽƵƚ ŽĨ ƉŽǀĞƌƚǇ͘ tŝƚŚ ǇŽƵƌ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ŝŵƉĂĐƚ ǁŝůů ŽŶůǇ ŐƌŽǁ ƐƚƌŽŶŐĞƌ͘

ŝŶ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂů ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐΎ ĂƐ ŽƵƌ DĞŵďĞƌƐ ƉĂŝĚ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶ ŝŶĐŽŵĞ Θ ƐĂůĞƐ ƚĂǆĞƐ ;Ψϵ͘Ϯ ŵŝůůŝŽŶͿ ǁŚŝůĞ ƵƟůŝǌŝŶŐ ĨĞǁĞƌ ƐŽĐŝĂů ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ;ΨϮϬ͘ϴ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ƐĂǀĞĚͿ͘

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employers with on-site coaches

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Cincinnati Youth Collaborative ESTABLISHED 1988 MISSION Cincinnati Youth Collaborative empowers young people to succeed in education, career, and life. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CYC’s Mentoring programs match caring adults with students ages 4–18. Our 1-to-1 and group mentoring improves self-esteem and interpersonal relationships and encourages school attendance while cultivating post-secondary pursuits. GEAR UP, our college and career success program, supports high school and ﬁrstyear college students including test prep, ﬁnancial aid application, scholarships, college visits, and career exploration. Our work readiness program, Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates, provides employability skills and career exploration through classroom experiences, Leadership development, summer work opportunities and 12-month follow up and support services. Resource coordination provides educational assistance, career guidance, and social-emotional support to students through an array of community centered methods.

LEADERSHIP

Tom Marth, Board Co-Chair Michelle Hershey, Board Co-Chair Jack Geiger, Past Chair Marcus Thompson, Chair Elect Kevin Gade, Treasurer Ellie J. Reiser, Secretary John Pepper, Advisory Board Jim Sowar, Advisory Board Kent Wellington, Advisory Board Amy Thompson, President & CEO Marie Rusincovitch, Chief Advancement Ofﬁcer Jenny Jostworth, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Tammy West-Gilmore, Director of Corporate and Community Engagement Leta White, Sr. Program Director, Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates Kait Lott, Director, GEAR UP Dubonna Dawkins, Director of HR & Risk Management Stephanie Parker, JCG Middle School Program Director

mentors, career speakers and in many other important roles withing CYC each year. We ask that you consider getting involved as a volunteer. The needs are many, and so are the opportunities for you to make an impact. You can learn more at cycyouth.org. Please join us at one of our upcoming events: • Trivia Night for Brighter Futures at Rhinegeist Brewery on February 22, 2024 • Cincy’s Largest Knockout Tournament at Cincinnati State on March 9, 2024 • “Fore” Youth Golf Outing at The Vineyard Golf Course on May 14, 2024

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Whether in the form of your time, talents or treasure, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative relies on the support of the Greater Cincinnati community to empower our work. Over 1,200 volunteers serve as

301 Oak St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 363-5200 www.cycyouth.org

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Cincinnati Zoo ESTABLISHED 1875 MISSION The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s (CZBG’s) central strategic objective is to “Inspire every visitor with wildlife every day.” We add a focus to that objective: “Inspire and connect every visitor with wildlife every day, to engage and cultivate a healthy and sustainable future.” Our vision is inspiring passion for nature and saving wildlife for future generations through four pillars: Creating Adventure, Conveying Knowledge, Conserving Nature, and Serving Community. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

• CZBG serves over 1.7 million visitors annually through a variety of fun and educational programs founded on one of the most superb and diverse collections of plants and animals in the U.S. • We reach over 350,000 children and educators through on-site and virtual science programs, as well as through a full-time public high school, Zoo Academy, and free ﬁeld trips for students from disadvantaged neighborhoods. • World-class conservation research by the scientists at CREW is focused on saving endangered wildlife and plants.

• Our commitment to environmental sustainability through green building, energy efﬁciency, and resource management has earned us the title of “Greenest Zoo in America.” • The Zoo uses its resources to create community partnerships that improve quality of life in our community. • Zoo-wide Access for All initiative ensures all are welcome. LEADERSHIP

Board of Trustees George Molinsky, Chairman of the Board George Joseph, Vice Chairman Peter Ragland, Secretary Melanie Chavez, Treasurer Top Executive Staff Thane Maynard, Zoo Director Dave Jenike, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Lori Voss, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Reba Dysart, VP of Development Mark Fisher, VP of Facilities, Planning & Sustainability Chad Yelton, VP of PR, Marketing & Group Sales

leading non-formal science educator in southern Ohio, reaching over 350,000 children and educators each year; maintaining Zoo Academy, a full-time public high school on Zoo grounds for underserved students; collaborating with local universities and every school district in the tri-state; and annually providing 12,000 students and their teachers with free ﬁeld trips through Living Classroom Education Access Fund. Give today to support our education department as they work to inspire every visitor with wildlife every day!

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

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the

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City Gospel Mission ESTABLISHED 1924, by James N. Gamble of Procter and Gamble MISSION Breaking the cycle of poverty and despair...one life at a time. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We serve over 10,000 people in need each year, including 3,500 youth—most of them atrisk. We have four main cause areas. Food/Shelter: Up to 72 men stay in our Cincinnati emergency homeless shelter each night. They receive three meals a day, case management, and day classes. We also operate a men’s shelter and a women and children’s shelter in Middletown. For Thanksgiving, over 400 lowincome families pick out the items for their meal at our Thanksgiving Exchange. Also, our Jobs Van picks up panhandlers and the homeless and offers them a day’s work cleaning up the city with the goal of connecting them to the services they need to help long-term. Recovery: We offer men’s and women’s long-term residential addiction recovery programs for up to 36 men and 36 women, which include transitional housing and aftercare. And volunteer runners aid those in recovery by training

alongside them to comprise our Flying Pig Marathon team. Jobs: We offer job readiness classes and job placement for people who have felonies and limited work histories as well as people who do not. Our high school outreach program at eight high schools helps students plan for their life after graduation—in the workforce or in college. Youth: Our tutoring program impacts more than 500 youth at more than 25 sites throughout Greater Cincinnati. We also offer programs involving summer camps, ballet, mentoring, college scholarships, Hispanic outreach and more. And we annually help 150 low-income families afford to buy gifts for 450 children at our Christmas Store.

Paul Spence, VP of Development Abe Woolfolk, VP of JobsPlus OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donate: It costs just $2.04 to provide a meal and life-changing care to someone who is hurting and homeless. With your support, we can help people to overcome hard times. • Volunteer: Volunteers are critical to City Gospel Mission. More than 2,500 people volunteer with us each year. There are many ways for you, your company, school or church to get involved. If you have a heart for helping, we invite you to partner with us.

LEADERSHIP

Jonathan Brown, President John Allbrittin, VP of Youth Programs Angela Allen, VP of Church and Volunteer Partnerships Barry Baker, Executive VP and Chief Admin Ofﬁcer Lucretia Bowman, VP of Recovery Services Tim Williams, VP of Homeless Services

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

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A full plate ﬁlls an empty spirit The holidays can be a lonely time for our homeless and hungry neighbors. Let them know someone cares by providing a meal and hope today. citygospelmission.org

Serving Greater Cincinnati since 1924 | 1805 Dalton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45214 | 513-345-1027

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in capital, removing barriers to growth and long-term success. LEADERSHIP

Kristen Barker, Co-Director Ellen Vera, Co-Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT

Co-op Cincy ESTABLISHED 2011 MISSION Co-op Cincy is a nonproﬁt that supports a growing network of workerowned businesses in Greater Cincinnati. Our goal: an economy that works for all. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY By expanding worker-ownership, we support familysustaining jobs, provide ownership opportunities to individuals from historically marginalized groups, and nurture businesses that are accountable to communities.

Co-op Cincy offers: 1. Training for start-ups 2. Ongoing business coaching 3. Access to loans 4. A program to help retiring business owners sell to their employees Since our founding in 2011, our network has grown to include 15 workerowned businesses ranging from an urban farm to a childcare center, from a residential energy efﬁciency company to a home healthcare provider. This network employs more than 100 people, of whom 75% are people of color and 66% are women. We have helped these businesses access more than $6.4 million

• Give: You can donate to support our work at coopcincy.org/give. Donations fund start-up training, coaching and technical assistance services, and loan access for the businesses in our network. • Volunteer: You can mentor a business or provide other services to support our work. Tell us how you’d like to help at coopcincy.org/volunteer. • Connect: You can connect us to a business owner interested in selling their company by e-mailing ellen@ coopcincy.org. • Attend an event: We offer tours of the businesses in our network, as well as other events. Learn more at coopcincy. org/events.

215 E. 14th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 549-3381 https://coopcincy.org

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CREATING AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR ALL

By nurturing a growing network of worker-owned businesses, we support family-sustaining jobs and build community wealth in Greater Cincinnati.

DONATE TODAY TO HELP US PROVIDE TRAINING AND LOANS TO MAKE A DONATION, GO TO COOPCINCY.ORG/GIVE

coopcincy.org • (513) 549-3381 • info@coopcincy.org

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The Community Action Agency – Cincinnati | Hamilton County ESTABLISHED 1964 MISSION The Community Action Agency – Cincinnati | Hamilton County (CAA) helps improve lives from cradle to career. CAA uses a broad range of public and private resources to give low- and moderate-income individuals the opportunity to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY CAA provides job seekers with relevant industry training, connects them to career opportunities, and helps them create a pathway to self-sufficiency. Head Start is a federally funded program that provides preschool education, ensuring that both children and parents are prepared for kindergarten and a life filled with learning. Utility and rental assistance, tax preparation, mobile food pantries. Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) helps work-eligible 14- to 24-year-olds build career paths and find employment.

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors: Damon Frost, Courthney Calvin, Susan Storer, Moira Weir, Josh Arnold, Courtney Calvin, Chanta Walker, Tyran Stallings, Holly Christmann, Ruby Crawford-Hemphill, Benjamin C. Houck, CPA, John Williams, and Susan Thomas Mark B. Lawson, Esq., President/CEO Nikki Williams, Chief of Staff/VP of Community Relations Renee Daniel, VP of Early Childhood Education Ebony Griggs-Grifﬁn, VP of Supportive Services Erik Thoms, VP of Career Pathways Katie Smiddy, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer

• Volunteer: CAA welcomes volunteers with a variety of backgrounds, talents, interests, and skill levels. Our needs may vary depending on the season, but we will make every attempt to ﬁnd an opportunity best suited for you. • Purchase CAA Merchandise: Did you know purchasing CAA apparel from the NEW CAA Merch Store will support our Community Relief Fund? Proudly show your support by sporting our all vibrant, uplifting NEW CAA apparel!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donate: The Community Relief Fund provides emergency assistance to individuals and families throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County who are experiencing a ﬁnancial crisis, facing homelessness, or struggling to provide the basic needs of daily living for their family.

1740 Langdon Farm Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45237 (513) 569-1840 www.cincy-caa.org

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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) ESTABLISHED 1920 MISSION Empower veterans to lead highquality lives with respect and dignity. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY DAV provides free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining beneﬁts earned through military service. In addition: • We represent the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress, the White House, and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local government. • We offer lifetime membership through our network of state-level departments and local chapters. • We provide veterans free rides to and from their VA appointments through our Transportation Network • We coordinate the efforts of thousands of volunteers to support veterans nationwide • We connect transitioning active duty, Guard and Reserve members, veterans, and their spouses with employers.

Our DAV Patriot Boot Camp program empowers “vetrepreneurs” with comprehensive start-up education and a community. LEADERSHIP

Nancy Espinosa, National Commander Barry A. Jesinoski, National Adjutant and CEO Bryan “Cody” VanBoxel, Executive Director OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Since DAV does not receive federal funding, we would not be able to assist any veterans without the generosity of caring individuals who share our mission of supporting those who have sacriﬁced so much to protect our freedoms. Please visit us at www.dav.org/ways-to-give to ﬁnd some of the ways you can help our nation’s ill and injured heroes.

www.dav.org

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860 Dolwick Dr. Erlanger, KY 41018 (877) 426-2838 www.dav.org

For over 100 years, Cincinnati-founded DAV has been dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.

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Do It For Jack ESTABLISHED 2022 MISSION Do It For Jack and the Jack Quehl Foundation are on a mission to educate our community about the threat of fentanyl poisoning. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Educational programs, community engagement, and awareness messaging on the dangers of fentanyl, focused on informing and empowering parents and caregivers to keep young people safe. LEADERSHIP

President Stephanie Quehl

Board of Directors Tom Quehl Dave Germano Jon Homer Jennifer Homer Angie Geier Kelli Tarantino Carol Rouillard Tracy Vonder Brink

Jack Quehl Foundation-sponsored events; wearing Do It For Jack branded apparel and sharing it on social media to promote awareness; having conversations with loved ones about fentanyl.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Recommendations for speaking engagements at community organizations, schools, and businesses; submissions of fentanyl-related stories to share with the community; submissions from people making a difference in the ﬁght against fentanyl; participation in any upcoming

308 Huntington Dr. Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 706-4990 www.doitforjack.org

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Freestore Foodbank ESTABLISHED 1971 MISSION Freestore Foodbank’s mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community, and our vision is to create a hunger-free, healthy, and thriving community. To achieve this vision, our objectives are to provide nutritious food, connect to support services, and offer a pathway from crisis to stability. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. The organization distributes 37.7 million meals annually to low-income individuals and families. The Freestore Foodbank supports 540 community partners in 20 counties throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, including food kitchens, homeless shelters, emergency food pantries, social service centers, and

program sites. By providing emergency food distribution, the Freestore Foodbank responds to the issue of poverty and food insecurity in our community and provides an array of services (emergency clothing, housing services, SNAP assistance, Medicaid outreach, and others) aimed at creating self-reliance. The Freestore Foodbank is a member of Feeding America.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Hunger Walk – Memorial Day Weekend • Taste of the Bengals – End of August • Rubber Duck Regatta – Labor Day Weekend • Double Your Dollar Days – Giving Tuesday

LEADERSHIP

Kurt Reiber, CEO Trisha Rayner, VP & Chief Development Ofﬁcer Tim Weidner, CFO Valarie Boykins, VP of Talent Management and Recruitment

3401 Rosenthal Way Cincinnati, OH 45204 (513) 482-4500 https://freestorefoodbank.org

Board Marty Dunn, Board Chair Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Warren Weber, Immediate Past Board Chair, PNC Bank Regional VP

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TOGETHER, WE CAN END HUNGER. Give now and help your neighbors in the tristate area. Soaring costs of food, gas, and household goods have pushed too many family budgets beyond their limits. Every $1 you give will help provide 3 meals.

LEARN MORE AT FREESTOREFOODBANK.ORG

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GIVEHOPE Pancreatic Cancer Research & Awareness ESTABLISHED 2010 MISSION GIVEHOPE is focused on contributing toward research and clinical funding initiatives in the ﬁght for early-stage pancreatic detection and treatment. The goal is to provide awareness in hopes of expediting the cure to the silent disease. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY GIVEHOPE is 100% volunteer-run organization with proceeds going directly toward pancreatic cancer research initiatives with a focus on the Greater Cincinnati area. Over the course of our ﬁrst 10 years, GIVEHOPE, in collaboration with our corporate partner BSI Engineering, has raised over $1,000,000 for pancreatic cancer research and awareness. The University of Cincinnati has been able to use donations from GIVEHOPE to receive an additional $4,000,000 in grants and funding, which attracts top researchers from across the country to Cincinnati. This allows cancer patients to have cutting edge treatment while remaining in the Southwest Ohio region to stay close to their families. GIVEHOPE also uses funds to increase community awareness about pancreatic cancer, which is one of the top four

causes of cancer deaths (alongside breast, lung, and colon cancer). LEADERSHIP

Ron Henry, President Jenny Phillips, Vice President Nick Long, Treasurer Lori Guban, Board Member Susan Henry, Board Member Jeanne Herbers, Board Member Diane Nevius, Board Member Jaime Morgan, Board Member OTHER WAYS TO HELP Supporting GIVEHOPE Pancreatic Cancer Research and Awareness can make a signiﬁcant impact. For more information on ways to help, visit our website or e-mail info@givehopepc.com • Donate: Even small amounts can make a difference. • Participate: Be a guest at our next meeting. We meet on the third Wednesday at 6 pm each month. We currently have two board seats open and encourage you to join us. • Volunteer: Offer your time and skills to help with upcoming events, campaigns, or administrative tasks for GIVEHOPE. • Corporate Giving: Encourage your workplace to support GIVEHOPE through

corporate donations, matching gift programs, or cause-related marketing. • Spread Awareness and Advocate: Follow us and share information about pancreatic cancer and GIVEHOPE’s work on social media and in your community to raise awareness. • Support Patients: Offer support to individuals and families affected by pancreatic cancer, whether through emotional support or practical help. • Remember that raising awareness is as important as fundraising, as it can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

300 E. Business Way C/O - BSI Engineering Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 201-3100 https://givehopepc.com

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A CURE FOR ONE COULD BE A CURE FOR ALL.

GIVEHOPE is 100% volunteer run organization with proceeds going directly towards pancreatic cancer research initiatives with a focus on the Greater Cincinnati area. GIVEHOPE uses funds to increase community awareness about pancreatic cancer, which is one of the top four causes of cancer deaths (alongside breast, lung, and colon cancer). Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease with a low survival rate, and early detection is crucial for improving prognosis and treatment options. Through social media efforts, community involvement, and increased visibility we continue to bring awareness to the forefront to combat this disease. In addition to fundraising, spreading awareness about pancreatic cancer is also important to GIVEHOPE as it can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes for those affected. Supporting GIVEHOPE Pancreatic Cancer Research and ʴ˪˔˥˘ˡ˘˦˦ ˖˔ˡ ˠ˔˞˘ ˔ ˦˜˚ˡ˜Ѓ˖˔ˡ˧ ˜ˠˣ˔˖˧ʡ ʹˢ˥ ˠˢ˥˘ information on ways to help, visit our website or email info@givehopepc.com

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GLAD House ESTABLISHED 1998 MISSION The mission of GLAD House is to provide a safe and therapeutic community to empower families to break the cycle of addiction. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY GLAD House is a certiﬁed mental health and drug prevention agency that works with high-risk youth who have been impacted emotionally and behaviorally by a family member with an addiction. GH provides mental health treatment to Hamilton County children ages 5–12 impacted by parental addiction. Our program provides life skills groups, substance abuse prevention education, cultural enrichment activities, nutritious meals, homework assistance, and social recreation with peers. GLAD House is a safe place for these children to lay down their burdens and to just be kids. GLAD House works with high-risk, low-income marginalized communities in

a way that no other organization in the region does. Most importantly, we provide these life-changing services for FREE. LEADERSHIP

Michelle Cox, MSW, LISW-S – Executive Director Ashley Tomlinson, MSW – Clinical Director

You can also become an ADVOCATE! GH always needs community members to share the passion for our work, share GH kids’ success stories and share our mission to more communities in need. You can volunteer to advocate for GH at your school, church or workplace to encourage more people to join our mission to break the cycle of addiction in our community!

Deborah Curl-Nagy – Board President, TiER1 Performance Paul Hansen – Board Vice President, Merrill Lynch & Co

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

GLAD House relies on community and corporate support to provide our lifechanging services at no cost to families. Monetary and in-kind donations go directly into our program where they have a profound impact on the outcomes for children in Cincinnati. See how you can support GH here: gladhouse.org/donate

1994 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513) 641-5530 http://gladhouse.org

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Improving the lives of children and their families by breaking the cycle of addiction.

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GLAD House is a part of our family because of the support they provide. When my child ﬁrst came to GLAD House, it was very rough in the beginning, but it got better with time. They taught my child how to take accountability for their actions. My child would not have friends if it wasn’t for GH. GH has pushed them to do things they never would have before; his communication skills have greatly improved because of the group work and now he can make friends at GH and beyond. Caregiver Testimonial

Children of addicted parents face many obstacles, as parental substance abuse interrupts a child’s normal development, placing kids at higher risk for emotional, behavioral, physical and mental health problems. GLAD House’s comprehensive approach breaks the cycle of addiction by focusing on ﬁve critical pillars of success. We meet children right where their needs are so they can overcome their circumstances and thrive. Prevent Substance Abuse All kids receive prevention education focused on substance abuse and bullying. They work to develop emotional and social skills that will give them conﬁdence to stand up and say no. Improve Mental Health Providing individual, group and family treatment along with case management helps children manage emotions, change behaviors and effectively deal with life’s challenges.

Achieve Success in Schools Homework assistance puts kids on track to succeed in school. Our therapists and case managers work with families and schools to create individualized learning plans for children who need extra help. Improve Social and Life Skills Recreation and cultural activities open new horizons and spark interests in kids as they experience the arts, music, science, and sports that are positive alternatives to drug and alcohol use. They learn to create future goals and plans with self-determination and self-advocacy. Strengthen Families The focus on family is a critical component of the overall success of the program. GLAD House involves the entire family in the healing process to build trust and achieve long-term success.

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LEADERSHIP

The Henry Hosea House Board of Directors consists of 13 members whose speciﬁc expertise is key to our organization’s success. The Executive Leadership includes: Steve Ader, President; Tammy Bravo, Vice-President; Patty Steinman, Secretary; and Keith Gilles, Treasurer. Our daily operations team includes: Lauren Cavanaugh, Executive Director; Kim Rechtin, Operations Director; Murray Burnam, Dining Room Manager; Rick Beuchel, Cook; Vinny Mazzocca, Chef Extraodinaire; and Amy Thornton, Weekend Manager. OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Make a Difference Today: We are always in need of food and items from our Amazon Wish List. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. • Warm a Heart This Winter: As the chill sets in, our homeless diners need your support more than ever. Our Amazon registry is filled with items they’ll desperately need. Gift an item and spread warmth and joy this holiday season. Discover our registry on: www. hoseaserves.org. • Stay Connected: Subscribe to our e-mail list. Be the first to hear about HHH news, heartwarming stories, upcoming events, and ways you can volunteer. • Serve a Meal and a Smile: Ever day we serve fresh, hot dinners from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and breakfast on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you’re part of a group eager to make a difference, join us in cooking and serving. Contact our Weekend Manager, Amy Thornton, at (859) 380-2045. • To learn more about HHH visit our website at www.hoseaserves.org

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Henry Hosea House ESTABLISHED 1991 MISSION The Henry Hosea House provides food and nourishment for the bodies and souls of the men, women, and children of Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area. We are a soup kitchen that prepares delicious and nutritious meals seven nights a week from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to anyone in need in an atmosphere of relaxation and hospitality.

Before our diners leave us, they are provided with take away items such as sandwiches, fruit, bread, vegetables, and much more. During each meal service our television is set to the local news so that our homeless diners know what to expect from the weather and can be prepared. Additionally, we provide those in need with hygiene products, clothing, socks, shoes, blankets, bookbags, hats, gloves, coats, and if we do not have an item they need, we secure it for them.

901 York St. Newport, KY 41071 (859) 261-5857 www.hoseaserves.org

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We serve a hot ﬁve-course meal to anyone in need.

CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE 11/27–12/7: www.cincinnatigives.org/Henryhoseahouse

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PROVIDING FOOD AND NOURISHMENT FOR THE BODIES AND SOULS OF THE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF THE NOTHERN KENTUCKY/CINCINNATI AREA.

CALL US: 859.261.5857

HOSEASERVES.ORG

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2022 Grand Prize Winner

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HER Cincinnati ESTABLISHED 1830 MISSION HER Cincinnati (formerly Cincinnati Union Bethel) has been responding to human service needs since 1830, and today our focus is on Housing, Education, and Recovery Services. We believe all women are strong and resilient, but sometimes circumstances and society can create barriers to success. HER Cincinnati fights to dismantle those barriers and drives innovative programs united in their vision of a community where all women have the skills and confidence to thrive. Our three pillars of services are: HOUSING: We operate two affordable housing communities where our residents pay just 30% of their income toward rent. At the historic Anna Louise Inn, we offer supportive services that help single women find a pathway to security. EDUCATION: Our other Housing community is a unique environment dedicated to single-parent college students. While housing offers security, our unique and transformative programming provides wraparound services to help our participants attain their college degree and find a pathway to self-sufficiency for themselves and their children. RECOVERY: We guide women on a pathway to reclaim their lives through our trauma-informed addictions recovery

services, open to all women in the greater community and specializing in treatment for survivors of human trafﬁcking in our award-winning Off the Streets program. We are HER Cincinnati—our name reﬂects both what we do and who we serve.

Dianne Ebbs Shelly Espich Renee Mahaffey Harris Kathleen Kennedy Bennett Kowalk Nancy Pryor Shelly Sherman Charlotte Simons

LEADERSHIP

Professional Leadership Beth Schwartz – CEO Bralynda Watkins – COO Jenny Jones – Managing Director of Community Relations Gordon Henry – Managing Director of Housing Rainie Moody – Managing Director of Education Services Viann Barnett – Managing Director of Recovery Services

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Host a lunch ’n learn at your company with discussion about the work we do at HER Cincinnati. • Hands-on volunteer opportunities available—mentoring, tutoring, activity programming, and more. • Donate food and gift items to our Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday drives. • Contact Jenny Jones, jjones@hercincinnati.org, for more information about volunteering.

Ofﬁcers Steve Tosh – Chair John Topits – Vice Chair Faith Tupman – Secretary Susanna T. Chamlee – Treasurer Shirley Yoshida – Immediate Past Chair Directors Christian Bradley Ben Cornist Shay Craig Casey Duffy

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

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La Soupe ESTABLISHED 2015 MISSION La Soupe bridges the gap between food waste and food insecurity across the Greater Cincinnati region. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY One in 10 Americans experiences food insecurity, which means they lack reliable access to sufﬁcient, affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Simultaneously, 38% of all food in the U.S. goes unsold or uneaten, with 80 million tons of perfectly good food ending up in landﬁlls.

RESCUE, TRANSFORM, SHARE La Soupe is the sole chef-led initiative in Cincinnati that bridges the gap between food waste and food insecurity. We partner with volunteers and more than 150 local grocers, farms, restaurants, manufacturers, and distributors to rescue an average of 25,000 pounds of fresh food weekly. Our team of chefs expertly

transforms these rescued ingredients into restaurant-quality soups and meals that we share with community partners. INSPIRE, EDUCATE, NOURISH Along with our immediate efforts to combat food waste and insecurity, our dietitians, teachers, and advocates are dedicated to encouraging lasting change through our programs that educate and empower communities to waste less and live healthier.

DONATE La Soupe’s Winter Appeal is the endof-year giving opportunity to make a charitable gift. These donations support our year-round efforts and community impact!

LEADERSHIP

Suzy DeYoung, Founder Emmy Schroder, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Jim Dechert, Board Chair OTHER WAYS TO HELP

VOLUNTEER From chopping, ladling, and educating to deliveries and pick-ups, our volunteers help us bridge the gap between food waste and food insecurity daily.

915 E. McMillan St. Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 271-0100 www.lasoupe.org

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2022 AT A GLANCE 1.25M lbs of food rescued

“I wanted to thank you for the soup I got today at the sem pantry. It was so nice to just be able to not worry what we were going to eat today. We had the tomato and bean soup and it was delicious. I have a hard time eating many foods anymore because of my stomach so I was very nervous but it was very comforting and honestly I felt like I could just relax for a moment. I’m sure that sounds weird but I haven’t had a real hot meal in almost a year since I had gotten sick and lost my job and my home. As I sit here and write this it almost sounds ridiculous that something so insigniﬁcant to most people is one of the main things that I long for. So once again thank you for a little feeling of home” -Anonymous

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The Library Foundation of Cincinnati & Hamilton County ESTABLISHED 2004 MISSION The Library Foundation is dedicated to ensuring a great public library system by raising, managing, and allocating funds to expand and enhance the programs and services of our Library. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Library Foundation was founded through the efforts of several Trustees of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library as they realized outside funding (non-public) was needed to help support the programs and services the Library provides throughout the 41 locations across our community. To this end, The Library Foundation works to raise funds to support the Library’s programs and needs where public dollars cannot. The Library Foundation helps support the Library’s mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information through strengthening collections, expanding programs, and enhancing services. The support that donors provide further enhances what the Library

can provide for the Cincinnati community. A strong public library system is the foundation upon which a community can preserve the past, empower lives today, and build for the future. Examples of what the Foundation and donors like you support are Discover Summer (the annual literacy-based summer learning program for youth), MakerSpace equipment at the Madisonville Branch, the annual Writer-in-Residence, the Homework Helper program, the Mary S. Stern Lecture, and much more.

• Visit your branch and contribute through Befriend a Branch. • Bring children to a Storytime or attend a program at your branch. • Participate in summer reading or join a book club. • Participate in the Mary S. Stern Lecture & events every Fall. • A gift of $1,000 can provide a month’s worth of free Homework Help to children in your neighborhood—from reading and beyond!

LEADERSHIP

Staci Dennison, The Thomas W. Jones Executive Director Paula Brehm-Heeger, The Eva Jane Romain Coombe Library Director Matt Davis, Chairperson Lee Ann Bissmeyer, Vice Chairperson Thomas D. Sundermann, Treasurer James Brun, Esq., Secretary OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Get a library card. • Check out materials.

CINCINNATI & HAMILTON COUNTY

800 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 369-3173 https://supportchpl.org

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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services ESTABLISHED 1969 MISSION Empower young people and families to succeed through a continuum of care that promotes healing and growth.

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

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Lighthouse

Youth & Family Services provides a range of trauma-informed services to help young people ages 0–24 and their families heal and grow. Each one receives individualized care and unconditional support to help them thrive and reach their full potential. Lighthouse provides: • The only local emergency shelter for teens. • Mental and behavioral health care. • Foster care and adoption. • Residential treatment. • OhioRISE, a program focused on keeping more children and families together by creating new access to in-home and community-based services. • Services to help youth involved in the juvenile justice system succeed by staying crime-free, achieve academically, and get and keep jobs. • Street outreach and resource center for

Paul Haffner, President & CEO Thuy Kolik, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer Bonita Campbell, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Jessica Wabler, Vice President & Chief Development Officer Board Chair: Debbie White Richardson Board Members: Doug Bierer, Chris Bolling, Marvin Butts, Steve Campbell, Bobby Cave, Elena Comeaux, Nicole Dowdell, Roni Hyman, Allison Kahn, Kick Lee, Santoshi Mahendra, Byron McCauley, Kareem Moncree-Moffett, Barry Morris, Lisa O’Brien, Kenneth Parker, Stephen Peterson, Bob Rich, Greg Rouan, Amber Simpson, Tamie Sullivan, Amy Susskind, Bob Zepf OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Light up the holiday season for young

people in need by joining the Lighthouse Happy Holidays Gift Drive. • Provide a meal to a Lighthouse shelter and remind the young people living there someone cares. Meals can be prepared and served at the shelter, made at home and dropped off, or ordered and delivered. • Give an experience. Donate tickets to sporting events, performances, museums, or amusement parks. • Host a donation drive for much-needed items, such as ethnic hair care products, personal care products, baby care essentials, and home cleaning supplies. • Volunteer to help plan one of our special events.

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

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Helping young people & families heal and reach their full potential since 1969.

MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES

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Lindner Center of HOPE ESTABLISHED 2008 MISSION The Lindner Center of HOPE is a nonproﬁt mental health center staffed by a diverse team, united in the philosophy that by working together we can best offer hope for people living with mental illness. The patient and family are at the center of our treatment, education, and research. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Lindner Center of HOPE, located in Mason, Ohio, has one of the largest medical staffs of any free-standing mental healthcare center in the country, offering deep and broad expertise in the care of mental illnesses. The Center’s facilities, combined with the expertise of the medical staff, allow clinicians to treat most diagnoses at the highest level of complexity. The Center includes a Research Institute where world-renowned researchers conduct clinical trials aimed at bringing cuttingedge treatments into clinical practice quickly. Guided by the values of empathy, compassion, and excellence, clinicians and staff have worked together over the years to help tens of thousands of patients. Our country’s need for high quality mental health care is greater than ever before. Approximately one in four people experience signiﬁcant mental health symptoms each year. Nearly everyone

is personally touched by mental illness. Now is the time for Lindner Center of HOPE to grow to meet the needs of the community—to be an essential place for many more people to receive help along their mental health journey. HOPE starts here. Together, we can ensure people have access to life-changing mental health care now and well into the future. LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors S. Craig Lindner, Frances R. Lindner, Sandra Amoils, M.D., William Butler, Paul R. Crosby, M.D., MBA, John C. Byrd, M.D., Andrew Filak, Jr., M.D., Suzette Fisher, Greg Harmeyer, Thomas Hiltz, Esq., Paul E. Keck, M.D., Anne Kereiakes, Vincent Rinaldi, J. Scott Robertson. Cory Shaw, Pam Sibcy, Jon Zipperstein Executive Team Paul R. Crosby, M.D., MBA, President & CEO Danielle J. Johnson, M.D., FAPA, Chief Medical Officer Laurie B. Little, Psy.D., Chief Patient Experience Officer Jennifer Pierson, Senior Director, Marketing & Outreach Mary Alexander, Senior Director of Development Laura Nixon, CPA, Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Officer

www.lindnercenterofhope.org

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Melissa Slater, Senior Director, Human Resources Jan Marhefka, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Ofﬁcer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Attend Community Education Day – May 19, 2024, at The Manor House in Mason. A half day workshop about mental illness and addiction. For more information, contact (513) 536-0328. • Join us in transforming lives – Donate to our Transforming HOPE Campaign. Gifts help expand our facilities, increase the number of patients served, and lessen the suffering of people with mental illness. www.lindnercenterofhope.org/ donate • Increase your awareness – Check out our blog on the Center’s website: https://lindnercenterofhope.org/resources/blog/

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

Transforming HOPE Campaign: $30 Million

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Greater investment is needed to continue our journey. 1MFBTF KPJO VT JO USBOTGPSNJOH MJWFT For more information, please contact Mary Alexander, Sr. Director of Development Mary.Alexander@lindnercenter.org 513-536-0317

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Lloyd Library & Museum ESTABLISHED 1878 MISSION The Lloyd Library and Museum advances education in plant-based science, medicine, conservation, art, and history. We provide resources to engage visitors and researchers of all ages from the community and around the globe.

Our unique event series bridges historic collections with timely topics around plants, health and wellness, and conservation through programs, classes, workshops, and outdoor activities. In short, the Lloyd Library and Museum brings science, art, and history to life. LEADERSHIP

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The Lloyd

Library and Museum advances learning to diverse user communities by providing free and open access to hard-to-ﬁnd materials focusing on nature, art, health, and wellness. We are a global research destination for scientists, historians, conservationists, and artists, as well as a local resource for teachers, students, community groups, and individuals. As a civic and cultural organization, the Lloyd sponsors engaging exhibitions showcasing rare and beautiful works that spark curiosity and exploration, foster community conversations, and address critical issues of today.

Leadership Patricia M. Van Skaik, Executive Director Donna McMillan, President of the Board of Directors Board of Directors John A. Brenzel, Jr. John Brooks (Treasurer) John Deatrick Judy Zitnik Finn Jeff Lydenberg Noah O’Brien (Vice President) Christine Perme Roxanne Qualls Niqué Swan Eric Tepe (Secretary) Susan Thomas Carla Walker

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer to assist with collection care • Sponsor a research fellowship or artistin-residence • Underwrite a program or symposium • Become a member of the Lloyd Library and Museum • Attend one of our events and help spread the word about the Lloyd’s amazing resources, programs, and exhibitions

917 Plum St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 721-3707 www.lloydlibrary.org

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CINCINNATI’S ONE-OF-A-KIND TREASURE

The Lloyd Library & Museum Cincinnati and the world’s unique destination for: Artists

Historians

Gardeners

Naturalists

Scientists

Engineers

Students

Scholars

Educators

Cultural Site Visitors

Neighbors

Casual Researchers

Environmentalists

Pharmacists

Healthcare Practitioners

Genealogists

To learn more about the Lloyd Library & Museum, call us at (513) 721-3707, visit us on the web at LloydLibrary.org or come explore the Lloyd located at 917 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, with free parking available in our lot behind the Lloyd.

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Main Street Ventures ESTABLISHED 1999 MISSION Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs SERVING OUR COMMUNITY A vibrant economic future for Cincinnati requires an entrepreneurial ecosystem that removes barriers to starting and growing a business. At Main Street Ventures, we are committed to providing the resources entrepreneurs need, when they need them, to drive the growth of their businesses and contribute to Cincinnati’s thriving business community. We offer the following programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of entrepreneurs: • Equity-Free Grant Funding: Funding programs run on a quarterly basis and awards range from $5,000 to $30,000 to complete a project that will accelerate the growth of the business. • Level Up Support Program: Ongoing business support for our grant recipients • Launch It: Cincy University Program and Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy for High School Students: Experiential learning for high school and college students

LEADERSHIP

Staff Sean Parker, Executive Director Abby Ober, Director of Engagement Brianna Dzuricsko, Director, Funding and Impact Jazmine Mosby, Manager, Special Events and Operations Sarah Kubala, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Board Tony Alexander, Kelly Bonnell, Dave Knox, JB Kropp, Rob McDonald, George Molinsky, John Moore, Paula Boggs Muething, Tara Noland, Joel Stone, Ryan Watson OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Mentor: Offer your expertise and industry knowledge as a mentor to students and entrepreneurs in Main Street Ventures’s programs. Mentorship opportunities include the Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy (high school students), Launch It: Cincy (university students), and Level Up Support Program (regional business owners). • Connect: Join our group of supporters by leveraging your professional network

to connect entrepreneurs with potential customers, partners, and investors. Help them expand their reach and build valuable relationships in the retail, manufactured goods, and technology sectors. • Partner: Contribute to Main Street Ventures through in-kind services or strategic partnerships, offering your skills, resources, or products to support the growth of regional entrepreneurs. • Guest Speaker or Workshop Facilitator: Share your insights and experiences by participating as a guest speaker or leading workshops throughout our various programs.

1311 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.mainstventures.org

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Matthew 25: Ministries ESTABLISHED 1991 MISSION Matthew 25 provides food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless, medical care to the ill, and humanitarian supplies to those in need. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Matthew 25: Ministries is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nationally, and internationally. With support from our community, donors, and volunteers, we provide basic necessities and disaster relief to those in need, helping more than 20,000,000 people each year. Matthew 25 works with hundreds of partners in our local community of Greater Cincinnati, providing essential supplies including food, clothing, medical supplies, personal care products, and more to help care for vulnerable populations. In 2022, Matthew 25 distributed over 26 million pounds of aid, including millions of pounds of supplies in the Greater Cincinnati area. Matthew 25 is ranked on Forbes.com’s list of America’s Top Charities, and is a 4-star charity with a perfect score of 100 on Charity Navigator.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership Tim Mettey, CEO Executive Team Butch Elfers, Chief Financial Officer Patty Dilg, Chief Operating Officer Barbie Ventura, Chief Administrative and HR Officer Ben Williams, Director of Disaster Relief Joodi Archer, Director of Programs and Community Relations Michelle Jones, Director of Communication Mark Creamer, Director of IT Operations Gracie Simmons, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Planning

Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz Jim Russell Mike Staudinger, M.D. Douglas W. Thomson, Esq OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donate Finances: Help fund our work with the poorest of the poor and disaster victims. • Donate Time: Volunteer for a handson experience that encourages active participation and provides a sense of deep satisfaction and accomplishment when ﬁnished. • Donate Products: Corporations, groups, and individuals can donate new and gently used items. Visit m25m.org for a complete list of categories accepted.

Board Chair Michael Brandy, Jr. Board Members Linda Gill, CPA Michelle Goret Deborah Hayes Donald E. Jones, ThD Ron Messer Eric Niemeyer, M.D. Martha Orabella, M.D. Karen Otto

11060 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242 (513) 793-6256 https://m25m.org

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We bring hope to those in need. Tim Mettey, CEO

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PEOPLE IN NEED HELPED EACH YEAR You can support our work through giving online, volunteering, or donating goods! Every gift makes a huge impact on the lives of people in need. Join us in bringing hope and help to the poorest of the poor and disaster victims in our Greater Cincinnati community, throughout the United States, and around the world.

Scan the QR code or visit M25M.ORG/HELP to learn more about how you can help! 11060 KENWOOD ROAD BLUE ASH, OH 45242 513-793-6256 | WWW.M25M.ORG

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Dan Rozewski, Danielle McColaugh, Guinette Kirk, Mike Snow, Patrick O’Neill, Renee Dunn, Rob Jutze, Sara Celi, Tom Cooney, Tom Kaylor, and Tony Fenno. Executive Leadership Team: Paul Brunner, Interim Chief Executive Officer Connie Baker, Interim President & Chief Operations Officer Robin Rodgers, Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Celenza, Chief Giving Officer Matthew Melody, Chief People Officer Michael Beck, Chief Production Officer Shelley Goering, Chief Business Development Officer Forest Russman, Chief Logistics Innovation Officer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY ESTABLISHED 1937 MISSION To deliver essential services promoting the independence of seniors so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes. Our team of 150 dedicated professionals and over 3,000 volunteers serve 10,000 older adults in 13 Ohio and Kentucky counties. We keep driving forward: making bold choices, partnering to reduce duplication, and always challenging the status quo. We are transforming the way our community shows up for seniors through an approach that marries creativity and rigor, and fosters innovation while honoring tradition. Our organization is a best-practice leader and one of the largest operations in the country, bolstered by caring staff committed to a better future for seniors.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY provides over 1 million meals annually through home delivery prepared in our restaurant-grade kitchen. We also provide group socialization and emergency boxes; pet support; health and wellness; digital connection; birthday celebrations; transportation; independent living assistance; and a full case management program focused on ﬁnancial management, guardianship, and protective payee services.

• Give Support: We invite you to join us in taking care of our community’s older neighbors. One in six seniors faces the threat of hunger and one in four suffers from loneliness and isolation. A charitable gift will provide meals, meaningful social connections, and so much more for our 10,000 local seniors. www.muchmorethanameal.org/give • Volunteer: We also offer volunteer opportunities to meet schedules of many types for individuals and groups, ranging from preparing meals to packing food boxes to helping deliver birthday surprises. We welcome families and children as young as 5. • Events: Join us for a night out at the Meals Madness Gala on March 21, 2024, at the Hard Rock Casino. • Also keep up with the latest happenings by following us on social media: Instagram: @MuchMoreThanAMeal Twitter: @MealsPlusMore Facebook: @MuchMoreThanAMeal LinkedIn: @meals-on-wheels-of-south west-ohio-northern-kentucky

LEADERSHIP

Board Chair: Mike Murphy Board Co-Chair: Mary Wagner Board members: Andy Sathe, Lyndsey Barnett, Bart Richardson, Dan Driehaus,

www.muchmorethanameal.org

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

NOURISHMENT. CONNECTION. DIGNITY. TOGETHER, WE CAN DELIVER.

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MORTAR Cincinnati ESTABLISHED 2014 MISSION MORTAR’s mission is to ensure that all entrepreneurs are equipped to build businesses, contribute to community ownership, and create intergenerational transfers of wealth that leave legacies for generations to come. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY MORTAR provides historically marginalized entrepreneurs with the training, resources, and networks they need to start and scale their businesses; using their inherent talents to not only make a dollar but to create stronger families, communities, and a more vibrant region. MORTAR has successfully graduated over 400 entrepreneurs in 36 cohorts from our Entrepreneurship Academy, put $950k directly into the hands of our Alumni nationally through our Iron Chest Fund, while building capacity and advocating for small business owners in every room we enter. As we continue to create access for underestimated entrepreneurs, our next goal is to bring an entrepreneurial onestop-shop to Walnut Hills that will include

a coworking space, pop-up shop, café, and multimedia center to assist entrepreneurs in growing their enterprises. LEADERSHIP

Allen Woods, Co-Founder & CEO Shannon Hooten, Director of Culture & Strategy Shannon Cheek, Expansion Director MORTAR Cincinnati Board of Directors Yvette R. Simpson, Esq./MBA, Board Chair Kashif Shaikh, Board Vice Chair Shawn Manns, Board Treasurer Ashlee Young, Secretary Allen Woods Ben Greenberg Robert W. McDonald Jake Samad Zahki Davis Chelsey Alexander Shantel Routt Sean Parker Derrick Braziel William Thomas II OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Visit our Alumni Directory (https://

wearemortar.com/alumni-directory) to support Alumni businesses by visiting their shops, buying their products, and contracting their services. • Donate to our “Build the Dream” capital campaign to launch the new MORTAR HQ in Walnut Hills. • Host an in-person or virtual mixer to ﬁnancially support MORTAR’s mission. • Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube (@ WeAreMORTAR) • Enroll in your workplace giving or employee match program to add an extra boost to your giving!

2344 Kemper Lane, Unit 6202 Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 888-4769 https://wearemortar.com

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NewPath Child & Family Solutions ESTABLISHED 1829 MISSION Igniting Hope. Changing Futures. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY NewPath Child & Family Solutions is a premier behavioral health, specialized education, and youth support agency. LEADERSHIP

Eric Cummins, Chief Executive Officer John Colegrove, Chief Financial Officer Tricia Mullins, Chief Impact Officer Kelli Ott, Chief Strategy Officer John Parran, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Joe Rieman, Chief Medical Officer Beverly Williamson, Executive Assistant Brandy Desenberg, Senior DirectorServices Diane King, Senior Director of Quality & Strategy Esther Urick, Senior Director-Services Board Officers Joseph Luria, Chair D. Nick Lien, Vice Chair Toni Otchere, Secretary Regina Marek, Treasurer

Board Members: Daniel Burke, Stephanie Coffaro, Aimee Cordrey, Michael Dailey, David Deger, Sr. Mary Catherine Faller, SC, Carolyn Jones, Kevin Kane, Ryan Kilpatrick, Michael LaRosa, William Laverty, Donald Olinger, Jennifer Sherwood, Billy Southerland, Marcus Thompson, Thomas Uhl

team, who are constantly surrounded by stories of tragedy and trauma, while providing quality care to children and families that need it most.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

We appreciate investment in the form of time, treasure, or in-kind donations toward any of these ﬁve areas of need. • Client Support: Invest in providing basic needs to the children and families we support daily. • Healing Environments: Invest in building and maintaining infrastructure for the children we support. • Holiday Celebrations: Invest in providing year-round holiday fun to 500+ children and teens, many for the ﬁrst time. • Program Expansion: Invest in program innovation and expansion to ensure continued premium care for the children. • Staff Well-Being: Invest in supporting the mental well-being of our NewPath

5400 Edalbert Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45239 United States (855) 577-7284 https://newpath.org

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Ways To Give

It can be challenging for the children and families we serve to acquire basic needs such as clothing, hygiene products and other necessities. A monetary donation can help us provide these needs.

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Over-the-Rhine Community Housing ESTABLISHED 1988 MISSION At Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, we develop and manage resident-centered affordable housing to build inclusive community and beneﬁt low-income residents.

beneﬁts low-income residents; create an inclusive community in our evolving neighborhoods; advocate on behalf of and with residents. They own and manage over 500 units of housing across three Cincinnati neighborhoods.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Volunteer! To serve on their events committee e-mail Claire at cdaugehrty@ otrch.org. Volunteers are needed at their Children’s Creative Corner program—sign up to receive more information by visiting http://bit.ly/2FIo2cP.

LEADERSHIP SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Over-the-Rhine

Community Housing stands at the corner of housing and equity. They serve nearly 1,000 households each year. As a nonproﬁt community development organization they provide a wide spectrum of af fordable and supportive housing options with life-changing programs that help low-income residents succeed. For over four decades, Over-the-Rhine Community Housing has not wavered from its commitment to: Build a sustainable, diverse neighborhood that values and

Stacy Lutz, Board Member Bob Pickford, Board Member Robie Suggs, Board Member Roger Auer, Board Member Bridgette Burbanks, Board Member Fanni Johnson, Board Member Kelly Clements, Board Member Jonathan Diskin, Board Member Nick DiNardo, President Georgia Keith, Vice President Bonnie Neumeier, Secretary Mike Bootes, Treasurer Mary Burke Rivers, Executive Director

114 W. 14th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 381-1171 https://otrch.org

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Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio ESTABLISHED 1929 MISSION Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio’s mission is to provide access to high-quality health care and education that empower people to make informed private decisions about their reproductive lives and sexual health. Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio enriches the community by providing health care, education, and advocacy in our region.

school-aged youth, parent and professional trainings, community education, education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and an abortion doula program. • Advocacy: Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest reproductive health advocate. In southwest Ohio, there are opportunities for volunteers, donors, and supporters to take action in promoting and protecting reproductive health, rights and justice.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

LEADERSHIP

• Health Care: We provide high-quality, nonjudgmental, and conﬁdential reproductive and sexual health care throughout Southwest Ohio and offer services like annual exams, Pap tests, birth control, STI testing and treatment, emergency contraception, abortion services, and more. • Education: We deliver relationship and sexuality education to more than 2,500 people in our community each year. Our programs include education for

Senior Team Suzanne Bertuleit, Interim President & CEO Ally Armitage, Interim Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Diane Moone, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Susan Berliant, Vice President of Development & Community Impact Lauren Blauvelt, Vice President of Government Affairs & Public Policy Katie Brokesh, Vice President of Patient Services

Danielle Craig, Vice President of Communications & Education Leslie Mitchell, Vice President of Human Resources Sharon Liner, M.D., Medical Director Claudia Villanueva, Manager of Executive & Board Affairs OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Volunteer: ppswo.info/Volunteer • Share Your Story: ppswo.info/Share • Become a Patient: ppswo.org • Follow us on social media: @PPSWOhio Links are case-sensitive.

2314 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 287-6468 www.ppswo.org

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Michelle Steed, Chief Development Ofﬁcer Melissa Stier, Chief People Ofﬁcer Tina Ross, Board Chair OTHER WAYS TO HELP

There are many ways to support our House. Financial donations enable us to support families when they need it most. We also welcome corporate and social groups to prepare and serve a meal for our families through our Taste of Hope program. We also have regular and single-day volunteer opportunities available. Attendance/sponsorship at our fundraising events is also a popular way to support our House while having a great time! Please check our website for the latest information.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati ESTABLISHED 1982 MISSION Our 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.

children are receiving treatment, we surround each family with hope and support and bring joy and a sense of normalcy to children as they heal. Our 177-bedroom House is the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world. LEADERSHIP

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Cincinnati’s

Ronald McDonald House keeps families with sick children together and near the care and resources they need. While the

341 Erkenbrecher Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 559-4640 www.rmhcincinnati.org

Jennifer Loeb, CEO Matthew Coffey, Chief Operating Officer Mike Hales, Chief Financial Officer Kristen Klein, Chief Marketing Officer

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“All Leah knows is the Ronald McDonald House when she was seven months old. I want to thank you for sheltering my family. Your donations mean we get to provide Leah normalcy. This House makes us feel supported and cared for, so to all the donors and volunteers, please know how you changed our lives for the better. Thank you for helping me keep Leah healthy and for giving her wonderful memories and ÚĜþÏƚĬƋ ƋĜĵåŸţŰ — Tonya, Leah’s mom

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St. Rita School for the Deaf ESTABLISHED 1915 MISSION St. Rita School for the Deaf is a Catholic school, educating students of all faiths, in a Christ-centered, barrier-free communication environment through individualized instruction, personal attention, and direct communication SERVING OUR COMMUNITY The school offers comprehensive services to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students with communication needs that foster the development of the whole child. Key services include tailored education programs that prioritize language, communication skills, and academics. St. Rita provides a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment that meets students where they are academically and socially. American Sign Language and spoken language along with audiology services, speech therapy, and assistive technology enhance communication in and outside of the classroom. The school promotes cultural and extracurricular activities to nurture students’ self-esteem and conﬁdence. St. Rita School for the Deaf empowers its students to reach their full potential by addressing their unique educational and communication needs.

LEADERSHIP

Angela Frith – President Ken Raupach – CFO/COO Hap Durkin – Director of Development Natalie Marsh – PreK–12 Principal Megan Havens – Director of Curriculum and Instruction Bethany Hodges – Professional School Counselor Board of Limited Jurisdiction Ordinary: Most Rev. Dennis Schnurr Chair: Jerry Doerger, IMEG Corp. Helen Asbury, Clinical Psychologist Doug Bennett, Miller Valentine Construction Thomas L. Finn, Ft. Washington Private Client Group Ted Hilgeman, Cincinnati Financial Corporation Joe Lind, Dinergy Wealth Management Eric O’Driscoll, Fifth Third Bancorp Mark Sims, Keating Muething & Klekamp Jennifer Young, Mockingbird Home Vince Woodall, Archdiocese of Cincinnati Angela Frith, St. Rita School for the Deaf

available to businesses and groups in the community and are arranged on an individual basis. • Local businesses can partner and collaborate with the Work Study program to give students hands on, personal experiences that build their skills for jobs and careers. • Follow us on social media: comment, like, and share our stories • Join us on March 23, 2024, for the Annual Dream Makers Scholarship Beneﬁt • Host a party for a cause to gather gifts for the silent auction

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

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• Volunteer Service Opportunities are

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St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati LEADERSHIP

ESTABLISHED 1869 MISSION A network of neighbors, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY For over 150 years, St. Vincent de Paul has provided compassionate care for people in need throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Over 1,100 volunteers, based at Catholic parishes, visit the homes of their neighbors and offer material, emotional, and spiritual assistance. St. Vincent de Paul also serves the community through its Don & Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center, providing an anchor for its innovative social services and outreach programs. It operates the only stand-alone Charitable Pharmacy serving southwest Ohio; eight thrift stores that provide no-cost furniture, clothing, and household items to people in need; a network of neighborhood food pantries, including the Becky & Ted Catino Choice Food Pantry in the West End; and the Ozanam Center for Service Learning.

Brad McMonigle, Chief Executive Officer Sunnie Johnson-Lain, Chief Services and Strategy Officer Cindy Hammerstrom, Chief Financial Officer Brian Combs, Chief Operations Officer Jim Wenstrup, Vice President of Stores Kaytlynd Lainhart, Vice President of External Relations Rusty Curington, Vice President of Pharmacy Alison Zlatic, President John Sawyer, Chairperson Jenny Neyer Berg, Vice Chairperson Cindy Givens, Vice President Kelly Postlewaite, Treasurer Jim Gerwe, Secretary

• Shop: Your purchases from St. Vincent de Paul’s eight Greater Cincinnati thrift stores help provide assistance with basic needs, such as food or utilities, to people in your neighborhood. Visit SVDPcincinnati.org/locations for a list of locations. • Donate Items: St. Vincent de Paul accepts a wide range of items as donations, including clothing, furniture, kitchenware, household appliances, cars, and more. Call (513) 421-CARE for a free home pickup.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Give: You can help provide basic necessities to neighbors through a monetary donation at SVDPcincinnati.org/give. • Volunteer: Whether you’re looking to become a regular volunteer or are seeking a one-time service opportunity for your school or business, there are dozens of ways to get involved. Visit SVDPcincinnati.org/volunteer to get started.

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

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Fighting Hunger and Fueling Hope With costs for basic needs, such as food and housing, on the rise, many families’ budgets are being pushed to the brink. Your support helps ensure neighbors get the essentials they need.

Give today at SVDPcincinnati.org/give Just $3 provides one meal.

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Starfire Council ESTABLISHED 1993 MISSION We work alongside people with developmental disabilities, like Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy to reduce isolation, remove barriers, and spark connections. We’re celebrating 30 years of community-building in 2023, and your support helps us: • Work 1:1 with people to help create valued social roles and connections based on common interests • Mentor and give funding to families to develop community projects that help establish identities exclusive of disabilities • Provide community-building education to service, health, childcare, government, and community organizations Starfire is a visionary organization working to build better lives for people with disabilities. Since 1993, Starfire has worked to create a more inclusive Cincinnati. Starfire is focused on decreasing the social isolation felt by people with disabilities. The data is clear; people with disabilities grow increasingly lonely and isolated as adults. Working with one person at a time, Starfire connects people to relationships and uncovers a person’s talents and passions so they can thrive in their communities alongside their neighbors. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Every dollar donated helps people with disabilities thrive. 1:1 guidance and funding for family and community projects, like:

• Anderson Community Art Collaborative forging connections, creating social engagement • Lower Price Hill Artist Collective supporting social artists, like Alicia and Kachelle, beautifying the neighborhood • Kennedy Heights Citizen Fest capturing and sharing artist interviews, publicizing Art Center events • Middletown “Hello Neighbor” Nights: bubbles, kites, movies, and more! • Sparks connections, nurtures relationships, reduces isolation, so more can lead richer, fuller lives! Thank you!

with their family projects along with monthly Community Design sessions. Come listen and learn how you can participate and contribute.

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

LEADERSHIP

Mitch Haralson, Executive Director Tom Pack, Director of Finance Tim Vogt, Learning Network Director Jan Goings, Learning Network Operations Director Megan Selnick-Hubbell, Board President Katie Bogenschutz, Board Vice President Louie Randolph, Board Treasurer Jeremy Jarrett, Secretary Alen Amini, Gov & Opps Chair OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Starﬁre is always looking for opportunities to bring the message of inclusion to everyone. If you have an organization, community group, or business that is looking to learn more about the I in DEIA training, we would love to speak with you. We have monthly Storytelling series where families tell of their experiences

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to resources and services. • Project Lift – Partners with sponsor agencies to provide a ﬂexible, familydriven approach to achieving ﬁnancial stability. • Success By 6® – Aims to ensure children ages 0–6 are healthy and ready to succeed by the time they start kindergarten. LEADERSHIP

Moira Weir, President & CEO Barbara A. Turner, Board Chair Brian Hodgett, Board Chair-Elect OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Donate: http://uwgc.org/give • Volunteer: http://uwgc.org/volunteer • Advocate: http://uwgc.org/advocate CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT

United Way of Greater Cincinnati ESTABLISHED 1915 MISSION We ﬁght for the economic wellbeing of all people in Greater Cincinnati so our entire community can thrive—now and in the future. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We take action, advocate, and invest to address systemic inequities with data-driven solutions. We collaborate with policymakers, community partners, businesses, and donors.

Focus areas include: educational success, ﬁnancial empowerment, and housing security. In addition to supporting grassroots efforts, we lead the following initiatives: • Free Tax Prep – Provides free income tax preparation and ﬁling services. • Black Empowerment Works – Promotes social mobility and economic prosperity by resourcing and funding Black-led work. • 211 – A 24/7 helpline connecting callers

2400 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 762-7100 http://uwgc.org

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World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and NKY ESTABLISHED 1923

LEADERSHIP

John Pinney, Vice Chair, Bricker Graydon LLP Craig Lane, Treasurer, MunichRe America Tim Roberts, Secretary, The BAUTE | ROBERTS Group – Comey & Shepherd Realtors Bob Betz, Retired, President, Cognis Corporation Dale Dean, President & CEO, DeanHouston, Inc. Asawari Deshmukh, Assistant Professor Department of Economics, Carl H. Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati Doug Goldberg, Principal, Goldberg Partners International LLC Karlee Hilliard, Retired, Ford Motor Company Francois LeRoy, Executive Director, Global Engagement and International Affairs, Northern Kentucky University Pat Raverty, Community Leader and Advocate for Children Jay Scherger, Director Ecommerce Accelerator, Kroger Co. Cheryl D. Young, Associate Vice President, Miami University – Global Initiatives (SIO)

Staff Leadership Michelle Harpenau Glandorf, CFRE, President & CEO Melissa McDonald, Director of Global Education Emily Rose, International Programs Lead Board of Directors Michele Mansﬁeld, Board Chair, The Procter & Gamble Company

Join us for an event! • Dec. 7 (all day): 17th Annual International Education Summit for high school students •January: Annual Meeting •February: Whiskeys of the World • April 12: 11th One World Gala & Global

MISSION To ignite our community’s engagement in foreign affairs and its diverse cultures. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Through global education, international exchange, and cultural awareness initiatives, the World Affairs Council strengthens Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s international identity and engages individuals with foreign affairs. The Council educates globally-minded students today for globally-minded graduates and employees tomorrow while providing professional development opportunities for teachers. While exploring regional trade issues, countering gender-based violence, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and more, the Council provides opportunities for local specialists to build global ties with more than 150 international leaders annually through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. We value our strong global community.

Trivia Competition Annual Fundraiser Volunteer! • On the fundraiser’s auction committee • Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving) to host “just dinner” for a ﬁve-person international delegation coming from Belgium, Côte d’Ivoire, Kuwait, New Zealand, and Vietnam • Dec. 7: Share your global career and experience with high school student Donate! • Give access to underserved local students who don’t typically have global opportunities such as send a kid to Global Summer Camp or the International Education Summit • Provide a stipend to the student fellowship program • Sponsor an educator professional development workshop & mini-grants • Support international visitor meet & greets

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Northern Kentucky University, NH 309 Highland Heights, KY 41099 (859) 448-8984 www.globalcincinnati.org

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CONNECTING THE WORLD TO OUR REGION FOR 100 YEARS

5,518 STUDENTS IMPACTED 784 VOLUNTEER HOURS 113 VISITORS 40 COUNTRIES 142 MEMBERS 518 LEADERS SERVED

The World Affairs Council provides free global education opportunities to students in need, and quality experiences to local educators. International exchange offers locals direct global connections.

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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL - CINCINNATI AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY • NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY NH 309 • HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY 41099 • 859.448.8984

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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati ESTABLISHED 1853

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MISSION Build inclusive and joyful environments where all people can reach goals, make friends, and connect to a cause greater than themselves. SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

• For Youth Development: The Y empowers young people to reach their full potential and lead inspired, successful lives. • For Healthy Living: Beyond ﬁtness classes and work out center, we are intentional to design programs for seniors, chronic diseases management, and mental health. • For Social Responsibility: Through outreach programs, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities we are enacting positive social change and driving change beyond our walls. • For All: We are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the YMCA.

Jorge Perez, President and CEO Alison Hansen, Chief Advancement Ofﬁcer OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• The Annual Campaign provides critical funding that enables the Y to make an impact throughout our community and live out our mission. In 2022, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati gave $1.5 million to connect under-resourced neighbors to membership and programs. https://myy. org/give • Camper Scholarship Fund: Overnight Camp at YMCA Camp Ernst helps nearly 4,000 kids discover independence and the outdoors each summer. Thanks to our donors who contribute over $350,000 every year, we can help offset the cost of camp for anyone who needs it. https://myycamp.org/parents/parents • Volunteering at the YMCA: Providing real beneﬁts to your community and making a difference in someone’s life.

Your special talents would really make a difference as a Y volunteer. • Teen Service Hours at the YMCA: Learn alongside our staff and provide extra support in a fun learning environment for kids in your community! Freshmen– Seniors can volunteer in Kids Club, Sports, and Swim Lessons.

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

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This year’s free programs included swim team with 52 swimmers, swim lessons for 614 children and adults, a weekly drop-in basketball program, a 10-week summer camp with 81 children and a series of events speciﬁcally for neighborhood teenagers. In 2024, we plan to enhance our current programs to expand our youth engagement and strengthen our community. LEADERSHIP

Steve Leeper, President & CEO; Adam Gelter, Executive VP, Real Estate; Tim Szilasi, Senior VP & CFO; Christy Samad, Senior VP, Event Management OTHER WAYS TO HELP

• Spread the word about Ziegler Park! • Volunteer for swim team, summer camp, and other youth programs. • Donate snacks, meals and gear for the swim team and summer camp participants. • Purchase a season pass to the pool.

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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, geared toward neighborhood youth.

1203 Walnut St., 4th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 621-4400 www.3cdc.org

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FEBRUARY Breakfast for Dinner

MARCH Best New Restaurants

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Gives 2023

GIVING THE GIFT OF GREEN Recycling services in the region want to help you get rid of your holiday lights, Christmas trees, and more in a sustainable way. Check out these companies and campaigns to prevent unnecessary waste this holiday season. — L I L Y O G B U R N Cohen Recycling

Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District collects natural Christmas trees, yard trimmings, and holiday greenery in the new year annually. The collection is free for Hamilton County residents. Make sure to remove ornaments, tinsel, and lights before recycling your trees. hamiltoncountyr3source.org

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources hosts an annual collection of natural Christmas trees after the holidays. The collected trees are brought to Kentucky’s lakes and rivers to create natural habitats for fish and wildlife. There will be drop-off locations across the state. fw.ky.gov

Hamilton County R3source You can also recycle some holiday materials at your curbside recycling bin. According to Hamilton County R3source, wrapping paper and gift tissue paper can be recycled at your nearest recycling bin, while foil wrapping paper, ribbons, and bows need to be thrown away. If you’re not sure an item can be recycled, use the search feature on the Hamilton County R3source page to check. hamiltoncountyr3source.org

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Cohen Recycling collects holiday lights during its annual Holiday Lights Recycling Event. Cohen offers various drop-off spots, including Great Parks of Hamilton County and locations across several counties. All kinds of string lights are accepted during the campaign, including LED and traditional bulbs. You can also recycle electric holiday yard decorations such as inflatables at a Cohen Recycling Center near you. cohenusa.com/lights

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