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.
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.
I do my best thinking when I’m walking. There are two special walks in Cincinnati that really inspire thoughts. I mean big thoughts. Like the mystery of time. That we’re all going to die. That human beings are specks in the greater scheme of things.
The funding supports a variety of initiatives, from arts and cultural programs to community spaces and inclusive youth activities, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
The initiative, led by MadTree Brewing Company in partnership with Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Cincinnati Parks and Groundwork Ohio River Valley, continues a six-year collaboration that has planted thousands of trees across all 52 of the city’s neighborhoods.
“You know, I’ve been very lucky in my life. My father emigrated from Lithuania in 1904. He had witnessed pogroms … Had my father’s parents not made the incredibly bold decision to come to America … he almost certainly would have died in a concentration camp. Instead, I get to live the American dream.”
The free, family-focused event is part of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s mission to connect people through community programming.
Cincinnati is home to one of the nation’s top park systems. We’re home to iconic destinations like Smale Riverfront Park, which draws visitors from near and far. But it’s our neighborhood parks—the ones woven into the fabric of everyday life—that serve as the heart of our communities.
What if there were a pill-free way to reduce your stress and anxiety, relieve headaches and lessen insomnia? With Nature Rx, the road to better health outcomes for Cincinnati residents just might be a literal walk in the park.
To reflect on a wonderful 365 days, Movers & Makers is looking back at some of the powerful stories that captured the hearts and minds of our readers. From the latest in local arts and culture to in-depth looks at the nonprofit sector, our team has been proud to pen dozens of stories showcasing changemakers, organizations and communities shaping our world.
