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The celebration of Black Philanthropy Month is a recent tradition; the legacy of Black giving is centuries-old. In recognition of the enduring traditions and generous priorities of Black giving, we’re sharing the inspirations and perspectives of Black donors and grantees in our region. Steve Hightower What inspires you to give…

by Denisha Porter All-In Cincinnati Director August 2020 The purpose of the All-In Cincinnati Coalition is to co-create an equitable community in which Black women can live in healthy, safe, opportunity-rich neighborhoods reflecting their culture; connect to economic opportunities; and have influence in decisions shaping their neighborhoods. The coalition’s accomplishments…

All-In Cincinnati Coalition Director Denisha Porter is originally from Cincinnati and graduated from Walnut Hills High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Miami University and her master’s degree in public health from Wright State University. Share details of your personal and professional background that helped to guide your path…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. RefugeeConnect is an independent, private non-profit whose mission is to empower people who were forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster, to thrive in life, liberty and the pursuit of…

The coronavirus pandemic has cast an undeniable spotlight on the systemic inequities faced by low-income workers, who are often women of color. While they work hard to provide for their families – often juggling more than one job – they face steep financial barriers to accessing opportunities to grow economic…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. CT Cares offers professional treatment, support programs and education services to children, teens and their families in the Hamilton community affected by poverty and other adverse childhood experiences. With the receipt of a COVID-19 Regional…

As we entered 2020, racial equity and justice were far from daily topics in the national newsfeed. Today they’re front and center worldwide. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has focused on racial equity for decades. In recent years, we’ve focused more deeply. Our continuing commitment and work have brought national attention….

When need arises in our community, we’re on it. As the coronavirus pandemic brought business shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) knew that immediate action was critical. Our donors wanted to connect with funding opportunities ensuring the most impact. Our nonprofit partners sought resources to address new, urgent…

In this time of social distancing, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) continues to prioritize our mission of connecting people with purpose. While we cannot currently meet in our Haile Community Hub, we are determined – now more than ever – to be here for you in meaningful, interactive ways. As we…

Jaclyn Sablosky, Marketing Director at Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), is a westside Cincinnati native and graduate of Oak Hills High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in communications and MBA in marketing from the University of Cincinnati. Jaclyn lives in Mason with her husband, Kevin, and their three daughters Emma…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. Churches Active In Northside (CAIN) operates its Rainbow Choice Food Pantry to increase access to healthy, high-quality and safe food for food-insecure families in the Northside community. As the coronavirus pandemic increased those vulnerabilities for…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. Preventing homelessness is the primary goal of St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s Rental Assistance Program. The funding provided by Greater Cincinnati Foundation and United Way of Greater Cincinnati COVID-19 Regional Response Fund allowed us…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. The mission of 1N5 is to promote optimal mental health for youth in Greater Cincinnati through customized, evidence-based educational programming. The education model has changed as a result of Covid-19 and 1N5 is quickly adjusting…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. Children born with Rett syndrome appear to develop typically during their first years, showing no signs that their genes harbor a devastating disease. Between 6 and 18 months of age, development slows, and they lose…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. Hyde Park Center for Older Adults (HPCOA) was awarded $10,000 from the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund activated by Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) to address its local community needs….

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of persons with epilepsy and their families. The National Institutes of Health reports that 1 in 26 will develop seizures in their lifetime. Due…