Hamilton County has two major animal welfare organizations, the 153-year-old SPCA Cincinnati and 6-year old Cincinnati Animal CARE. Both are humane societies and no-kill organizations. Cincinnati Animal CARE also runs Hamilton County’s animal shelter, which the SPCA used to operate. Read on to better understand the role of each organization, their common ground, differences and challenges.
Platow officially joins the Butler County sculpture park Aug. 20. She succeeds Sarah Templeton Wilson, who is stepping down to pursue external opportunities.
The money, one of several grants by the foundation, will support rebuilding the 1,000 Hands Playground that was destroyed in a November 2024 fire.
The Flow pass, now in its second season, connects audiences with productions and exhibitions presented by local arts organizations. This year that includes the Cincinnati Arts Association, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Taft Museum of Art and Cincinnati Opera.
Culture and the arts not only provide enjoyment and relaxation, but sometimes require us to consider the ways of the world. So it is this week. The Appalachian experience, LGBTQ issues, diversity and grief create art that makes us think. Seafood, Fleetwood Mac, a majestic owl and good shopping are still on tap, but have a closer look.
The Greater Cincinnati musical organization, which is based at Christ Church Cathedral, will present four programs during the season.
Feeding America’s 2026 Map the Meal Gap study found food insecurity in Freestore Foodbank’s service area rose 6.2%, with child food insecurity up 10.3% – prompting the nonprofit food bank to invest $500,000 in its Summer Initiative.
The 8,800-square-foot expansion adds new labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms, allowing more families to remain in the same room throughout their hospital stay. Two of the new rooms include labor tubs designed to expand hydrotherapy options for women seeking natural childbirth.
The Hub aims to expand access to recreation, wellness and early childhood education in northern Over-the-Rhine following the closure of the OTR Community Center in May 2025.
In a statement, the foundation announced plans to partner with nonprofits, businesses and community leaders already working in Cincinnati rather than create separate programs.
