Movers & Makers reached out this month to regional nonprofit organizations, asking leaders to share recent or current innovative programs they are employing to better serve their missions. This is part of M&M’s continuing effort to recognize those making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit ecosystem.
Van Sullivan previously served as the nonprofit’s senior director of programs and climate strategy. They’ve been interim executive director since February.
The Sustainability Awards honor leadership in areas ranging from climate research and public policy to community resilience and workforce development.
There are people that actually enjoy hot weather and don’t mind humidity. For them, we have outdoor celebrations this week, if the rain holds off. For the rest of us, there’s plenty to do in air-conditioned comfort, where the only thing hot will be the music. Whichever you prefer, enjoy.
Movers & Makers reached out this month to organizations that work to enhance our regional water resources. We asked them to help showcase their notables as part of M&M’s continuing effort to recognize individuals making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit ecosystem.
At age 18, Oliver (“Ollie”) Kroner wanted an adventure. Following the example of his Peace Corps parents, the newly minted Walnut Hills High School graduate joined Americorps and headed to New Mexico. He bought a 1970s single-wide trailer and spent a year working on trails and fire management in a national forest.
Since taking the helm, Ryan Mooney‑Bullock has driven significant growth. within the organization. Under her leadership, the organization quadrupled in size, added staff across five program areas and built a climate collaborative framework spanning 10 counties.
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 effort will create food hubs and urban farms for residents most at risk, focusing on gun violence survivors, youth in the justice system and school students.
The incubator trains participants in community engagement, collaborative research design and climate justice. The yearlong effort includes workshops, a symposium and the chance to apply for seed funding to launch projects.
