Greater Cincinnati Foundation recently completed it Healthy People: Community & Cultural Vibrancy grant cycle, investing in 28 programs that are meant to strenghten physical and mental well-being, expand access to services and build healthier, more stable futures for individuals. This is part of a strategic plan to invest $1 billion into the region over the next decade.
This new funding will support community-based organizations that primarily serve low-income families and individuals across Greater Cincinnati. Their work centers on educational success, financial empowerment and housing security, which United Way describes as the building blocks of economic well-being.
Through the coalition, organizations will share information on policy issues, funding opportunities and partnerships, while coordinating advocacy efforts and building relationships with elected officials at the local, state and federal levels.
The annual Better Together Fund program aims to provide regional organizations with flexibility to navigate a shifting funding landscape, whether by strengthening leadership, improving internal systems or investing in regional partnerships.
Across the region, nonprofits are helping individuals navigate the often-complex path to meaningful employment. Movers & Makers spoke with 10 organizations that are actively shaping these pathways, serving populations ranging from young adults stepping into their first jobs to individuals facing barriers like housing instability, poverty or gaps in education and experience.
The grants went to 25 organizations that provide direct services such as summer reading programs, literacy tools for underserved students and essential resources for families in crisis.
The awards went to organizations focused on areas such as promoting neighborhood development, workforce development, education, and arts and culture. There’s a particular focus on low-income communities.
Movers & Makers asked Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofits providing services to enhance primary and secondary education to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in the region’s nonprofit community.
Grant funding from The R.C. Durr Foundation led to the creation of a PPEC program at Early Scholars Child Development Center in Newport.
Wonda Winkler’s service to the Northern Kentucky community spans more than 30 years. She’s also a member of several board and committees.
