Now is the Time
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Read MoreOur Racial Equity Approach
Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Community Leadership is our community change strategy. Specifically, this is the area where GCF serves as a community leader by acting as a catalyzing force that creates a better future for all by addressing our region’s most critical or persistent challenges.
As a foundation – part of our mission is to build a community where everyone can thrive and fulfill their full potential. Racial equity is the overarching goal for our community leadership work because we believe that a racially equitable community is the ideal state for our region.
Now is the time to address the racial divide and we're doing so by targeting investments in the black community.
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Greater Cincinnati Foundation Invests in Talent to Advance Racial Equity Mission
Connecting 7,000 Students, Virtually
Last summer, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) was able to secure laptop devices for each student needing a way…
Read MoreDisrupting Cycles
With each inciting event, the cycle begins again. Dialogue resurfaces, people gather and plan, donations flood in –…
Read MoreOJPC, Cincinnati groups focused on issues of safety and justice
The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and several others in 2020 highlighted a long history of community…
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“Life’s situations will either be a lesson or a blessing. Stay committed to growth, learning, and change. Make…
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“It’s critically important that people get exposed to this. The injustice is causing people to wake up, but there is still so much more to learn.”- Aprina Johnson, local artist and participant of Racial Equity Matters, presented by bi3
Read more about Soapbox Cincinnati's Special Report that highlights participants experiences in Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Racial Equity Matters series. http://ow.ly/P8fP50DRuEQ
The Greater Cincinnati region is not omitted from the notion of bias policing, police reform and misconduct. We have our past. However, we also have several opportunities to make equitable changes in racial justice initiatives. Learn more about those opportunities: http://ow.ly/lV4A50DN6Re
With each inciting event, the cycle begins again. Dialogue resurfaces, people gather and donations flood in. Read about the plans Mel Gravely, CEO of TriVersity Construction, has on how to move the needle in the Greater Cincinnati region. https://www.gcfdn.org/news/disrupting-cycles/
Looking for a rewarding career fueled by purpose? Place and purpose drive our mission, so Greater Cincinnati Foundation may be the place for you!
We are looking for a Senior Director, Community Strategies to provide executive leadership and strategic vision that advances GCF’s community leadership work and commitment to addressing equity issues. Apply at www.gcfdn.org/careers
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“There’s so much that goes on in the world. You’ve got your blinders on. But when you go through these trainings, you get real examples. It makes you question your own thought process.”- Paul Haffner, CEO of Lighthouse Youth & Family Services and participant of Racial Equity Matters, presented by bi3
Read more about Soapbox Cincinnati's Special Report that highlights participants experiences in Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Racial Equity Matters series. http://ow.ly/8gQz50DJPeA
The First 28 Series, in collaboration with The Voice of Black Cincinnati, celebrates Black Cincinnatians who were the first in their fields. Cincinnati native Jennie Porter established the Harriet Beecher Stowe school in 1914 and was the first Black woman principal in Cincinnati. Porter was also the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. from University of Cincinnati. Read below for more of Porter's many accomplishments. #BlackHistoryMonth
Reminder: The Request for Proposal applications for the Summertime Kids grants are due on Monday, March 1. These grants are made possible through generous support of GCF’s donors and continued support from the Charles H. Dater Foundation. Summer programs featuring creative educational content or events for students are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/uJ6n50DJ6pp
We honor Black History every day but especially during Black History Month. GCF is partnering with The Voice of Black Cincinnati to highlight Black individuals who have made a true difference in their respective fields. Today, we celebrate Wendell Dabney Jr. (1865-1952). Originally from Virginia, Dabney moved to Cincinnati in 1894 and was the first Black city paymaster and first president of the Cincinnati NAACP. Read below for more of Dabney's achievements. #BlackHistoryMonth
The First 28 Series, in collaboration with The Voice of Black Cincinnati, celebrates Black Cincinnatians who were the first in their fields. Loretta C. Manggrum was the first African American to earn a degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music - CCM. She graduated at the age of 57 with a Master of Music. Read below to learn more about Manggrum’s accomplishments. #BlackHistoryMonth
The First 28 series, in collaboration with The Voice of Black Cincinnati, celebrates Black Cincinnatians who were the first in their fields. Theodore M. Berry (1904-2000) was the first Black mayor of Cincinnati. He was elected in 1972 and served for four years. There are several monuments to Berry throughout Cincinnati. Read below to learn more about Mayor Berry's many accomplishments. #BlackHistoryMonth