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.
People Working Cooperatively is preparing for its annual Repair Affair, a monthlong effort that connects volunteers with low-income homeowners across Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky for basic home repairs and accessibility upgrades.
People Working Cooperatively’s annual fall volunteer event, Prepare Affair, is Nov. 15. This is designed as an opportunity to gather friends, coworkers, church groups or students in need of community service hours to make a difference.
The manufacturing company made the pledge in 2024 to mark its 75th anniversary. The grants will support families, promote sustainability and strengthen local communities.
The local nonprofit, which helps low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners stay in their homes, plans to relocate in the first half of 2026.
These funds will go toward reducing PWC’s waitlist of homeowners in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties who need home repairs or accessibility modifications.
Sherie Marek traces her philanthropic spirit, evidenced through decades of giving both her time and treasure, to her youth. They “were very poor and struggled” to achieve their dreams. Years later, when her means changed, Marek was eager to give back in a larger way.
The nonprofit received 14 grants totaling nearly $410,000 to support its mission to provide professional critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to low-income homeowners in communities throughout Greater Cincinnati.
The annual Boards and Brews Homebrew Competition gives beer lovers a unique opportunity to help low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners.
Movers & Makers asked organizations involved in the senior services to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit community.
