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Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. Tamar’s Center, a program of Franciscan Ministries, is a day shelter and safe haven for women who are homeless, suffer from addiction and/or are trafficked for sex. These women lead lives that are subject to…

Together, we can solve our region’s affordable housing crisis. We previously shared with you LISC’s Housing Our Future report, the culmination of a year-long collaboration between public, private and nonprofit leaders, for which Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) was a partner, convener and funder. It outlines strategies to help everyone in Cincinnati…

Having an adequate supply of diapers is essential for the mental and physical health of babies and their families. In Greater Cincinnati, there are at least 16,000 diaper-wearing children experiencing diaper need each month. Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank is a lifeline for so many loving families who rely on diaper…

In honor of our 60-year anniversary, the staff at Greater Cincinnati Foundation is participating in 60 acts of kindness and generosity. From pulling weeds to playing basketball with kids, picking up trash and sorting diapers, the GCF staff has been hard at work giving back to the community we love…

What is the one thing about working at GCF that excites you the most? Demy Adewusi, Financial Analyst The one thing that excites me the most about working for Greater Cincinnati Foundation is the ultimate sense of purpose derived from being a part of a team dedicated to serving the…

Dear Friend of GCF, As I approach the end of my tenure at GCF, this year-end letter invites an opportunity to reflect back on where I started. When I came to GCF seven and a half years ago, I saw the opportunity for GCF to be a platform — one…

Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Rickell Howard Smith, J.D., as Director of Community Strategies. Working closely with Harold Brown, GCF’s Vice President of Community Strategies, she will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for inclusive and active community engagement, serving as a knowledge…

Everyone deserves to feel safe and at home. Over the past 60 years, GCF has led the charge to inspire generous people to invest in the well-being of all members of our community. While proud of the progress our region has made, we recognize that so many of our community…

Over the last few months, many advisors have noticed an uptick in client inquiries about leaving their IRAs and other retirement plans to charity. If you’re wondering why, it likely has a lot to do with the buzz about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), which allow those who’ve reached the age…

Pete Strange Pete Strange is chairman emeritus of Messer, Inc. He was born into the construction industry, often spending time with family members on construction sites in his youth. He attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. While in school, Pete completed a co-op with…

  Whether you call it “The Great Resignation” or “The Great Rehiring” or avoid referring to it at all, everyone can agree that companies are having a tough time recruiting, hiring, and retaining talent in today’s job market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in October 2022[1] that the number…

Nonprofits across Greater Cincinnati are facing increased uncertainty and disruption. Federal funding cuts and financial market turbulence are putting additional strain on organizations that provide essential services to our neighbors. According to a recent nonprofit survey released by United Way, in partnership with GCF and Interact for Health, two out…

Over 42% of Americans own an IRA. In many cases, IRAs–especially for people who have rolled over one or more employer retirement plans–represent a significant portion of a household’s net worth. When it comes to charitable planning, your IRA may offer some of the best opportunities to support the causes…

Over 20 years ago, the Langston family opened their home to children after school to provide tutoring. That program soon grew by the number of children and the needs of the kids who came to the Langston’s home. Today, Operation Give Back has its own building, a paid staff of…

Lori Beiler, Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Senior Grants Manager, was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and raised in Cincinnati. A graduate of McAuley High School and the University of Cincinnati (bachelor’s degree in marketing), she’s lived in various locations on the west and east sides of Cincinnati — most recently in…

In 2023, GCF partnered with generous donors to grant over $24 million to expand access to quality education, providing a solid foundation for success for the next generation. Supporting Early Childhood Educators 4C for Children is a child care resource and referral agency serving a 15-county area that supports roughly…