Community Stories

Brick Gardens brings healthy food to areas lacking fresh food options. Through programs in seven different neighborhoods, the organization employs local residents, with a focus on young people to cultivate vacant land, teaches agricultural skills, educates communities on healthy eating habits, and transforms food deserts into accessible fresh food hubs….

The Samaritan Car Care Clinic keeps families on the road through shared-cost car repairs. Hear how the clinic has transformed client Jamie Harrison’s life and helped her access a new career.

GCF is on a mission to create a vibrant Greater Cincinnati where every person has a fair opportunity to thrive. Through trusted partnerships, we cultivate a spirit of generosity — one that embodies kindness, thoughtfulness and a deep desire to see our community reach its fullest potential. While we wear…

In 2023, GCF’s Racial Justice Fund continued to support the voices of Black women in our community with a $35,000 grant to Queens Village. Queens Village exists to uplift Black women and reduce poor health outcomes that disproportionately affect Black mothers and babies. Their programming is created by listening to…

Cincinnati is a worldclass destination for arts and culture. In 2023, GCF partnered with generous donors to grant over $12 million to support creative endeavors and expand access to impactful arts and cultural experiences. Cincinnati Opera Goes to Church Opera Goes to Church!™/Opera Goes to Temple!™ is a collaboration between…

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…

Donors can rely on GCF to share current knowledge of critical needs in the community and connect them with trusted nonprofit partners. To achieve this goal, GCF’s President and CEO Matthew Randazzo and Chief Impact Officer Rasheda Cromwell, recently hosted a series of intentional community listening sessions with regional nonprofits and…

Celebrating the Opening of The Barrister This spring, GCF attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of The Barrister, the first affordable housing development in the Central Business District in nearly 30 years. The renovated, historic building houses 44 affordable rental units, a commercial space and a community…