The Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council honored some of the city’s most impactful philanthropists at the Voices of Giving Awards.
Planned Giving Council honors philanthropists
Zonta announces new officers
Zonta Club of Cincinnati installed officers for 2016-17 at its recent annual meeting.
Bad Girl Ventures awards $37,500 to female-owned businesses
After completing eight weeks of business classes through BGV’s Launch Program, owners of two local businesses were chosen for funding to take their companies to the next level.
Renovated Central Parkway YMCA ribbon-cutting, public opening
After 19 months of renovations, Central Parkway YMCA is set for its public debut. YMCA brass, along with project and community leaders, will cut the ribbon to reopen the historic structure on July 20.
New app helps connect homeless to services
Street Reach, an app developed at Northern Kentucky University, uses technology to connect homeless people to needed services.
Stepping Stones Golf Classic brings in $82,000
The June Golf Classic netted a record $82,000 to support Stepping Stones programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. The event drew 170 golfers from across the country to O’Bannon Creek Golf Course in Loveland.
A healthy Midsummer Harvest
Healthy Roots Foundation hosted its annual Midsummer Harvest picnic to benefit Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
New 45-book ‘library’ opening in Milford
Libraries aren’t what they used to be. Take, for instance, the Little Free Library that is about to open on the grounds of Promont in Milford. The little library will hold up to 45 history-themed books of all types, including a variety on local history.
‘Miracle’ survivor inspires guests at Red Cross meeting
Dave Sanderson, the last passenger off after the “Miracle on the Hudson” plane crash, was the keynote speaker at the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Red Cross annual meeting.
Covington Partners receives $100,000 to fund Learning Centers
Covington Partners received a $100,000 grant from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, the William Riedlin, Sr. Memorial Fund and the R.C. Durr Foundation Fund to expand and enhance the Community Learning Centers initiative in Covington Independent Public Schools.