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In 2017, GCF, together with donors and the Greenlight Fund, made a $1.8 million investment (over 5 years) to bring UpTogether, a national nonprofit, to Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to support families in our region. Thousands of lives have been transformed in our community through this program. Watch to…

GCF has launched a $100,000 challenge grant to support the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s Be the Conductor capital campaign. Used to support the addition of a new signature exhibit that connects past history with contemporary social justice issues, this grant will match all 2022-2023 donations dollar for dollar up…

The Devou Cup, created by the Northern Kentucky Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, honors the generosity of individuals who make a profound difference in the quality of community life in Northern Kentucky. GCF is delighted to present the 2022 Devou Cup to Bob and Dell Ann Sathe for their…

Tianay’s passion is to inspire . She has done that through education and workforce development as an educator, principal, superintendent and now CEO at Cincinnati Works. She believes that eliminating barriers in housing, transportation and childcare will improve economic mobility of Black women. Investing in Black girls and hiring them…

Barbara builds wealth and creates jobs for the region by overcoming challenges to succeed in a male-dominant industry. She suggests government and businesses should raise awareness and be intentional when it comes to providing opportunities to Black women. “We are all in this together. Until we realize we really are…

What does it mean to be a leader? More than anything, I think being a leader means you’re given opportunities: the opportunity to shape your community, the opportunity to shine a light on problems and be part of the solution, the opportunity to invest your time, talent and treasure in…

Every night in Hamilton County, nearly 1000 individuals are experiencing homelessness. Tender Mercies (TAG), a 2021 GCF Safety Net grantee, is working to lower that number by providing permanent supportive housing and rehabilitation services.

For most people, charitable giving means donating cash with a check or credit card. You might be surprised to know that cash gifts can be the least advantageous from both tax-savings and charitable impact perspectives. Leave the cash in your wallet, and learn how you can donate appreciated assets or…

Helen Jones-Kelley Executive Director, Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Directors Chair, HealthPath Foundation of Ohio Eric DeWald Executive Director and President, HealthPath Foundation of Ohio Both Helen Jones-Kelley and Eric DeWald believe it’s important to have uncomfortable conversations about systemic racism and its detrimental…

Eric Avner SVP, Community Development, The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation is now being intentional about applying an equity lens to its grantmaking initiatives. After attending Racial Equity Matters Phase 1, Eric Avner became much more aware of…

Joe Mallory President, NAACP Cincinnati As President of the NAACP Cincinnati chapter, Joe Mallory understands systemic racism and its detrimental impact on the Black community. The Racial Equity Matters Groundwater curriculum took him on an even deeper dive into the vault of truths and created a paradigm shift in his…

GCF’s Governing Board provides a diverse community perspective critical to guiding our mission of making our region more vibrant and equitable for everyone. We value the insights, experience and dedication of all of our Governing Board members. In 2022, we welcomed our new Governing Board Chair, George Vincent, who has…