The arrival of COVID-19 has caused us to reschedule and reevaluate, but it has also renewed our commitment to the families we serve. Although the traditional channels through which we serve children and families are temporarily halted, our commitment to them remains. In light of the new directives and with the safety of the children…
As the largest emergency shelter for families in Greater Cincinnati, on any given day, 150-170 homeless individuals are cared for at Bethany House. We are grateful to many volunteers who have provided weekday dinners and weekend breakfasts to our families. The health and safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff are our utmost concern. During…
The Center for Closing the Health Gap has canceled its 2020 Health Expo planned for April 25 in Washington Park. The Health Gap has scheduled next year’s event for April 24, 2021. The Health Expo is the Health Gap’s annual event bringing health care access directly to the Cincinnati community. This free event allows attendees to…
At Stepping Stones, volunteer support is an integral part of the success of our programs. These wonderful individuals bring a welcoming smile, a helping hand and the gift of companionship to make days brighter for our participants. In March alone, the impact of COVID-19 has made it necessary for us to cancel more than 1,000…
Adopt A Class connects businesses and civic groups, as mentors, with students in schools with high percentages of poverty. Serving students Pre-K through 8th grade, our program exposes students to a breadth of experiences and careers, while sparking a culture of teamwork among our mentors. COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our program- with school…
The mission at Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly is to relieve isolation and loneliness among our elderly friends. We have been around since 1946 when LBFE was founded in Paris, came to Chicago in 1959 and Cincinnati in 1997. We have worked to alleviate the loneliness experienced by the elderly who do not have a…
Redwood quietly shatters barriers to the inclusion of people living with disabilities. We help children, youth, and adults with severe and multiple disabilities realize their full potential through a wide range of enriching educational, health, therapeutic, vocational and other programs. Redwood empowers children and adults to flourish, prosper and achieve the quality of life they…
Matthew 25: Ministries is providing emergency supplies including hand sanitizer, wipes, gloves, paper products and masks to local nursing homes, assisted care facilities, healthcare facilities, fire departments, police departments and more as part of their COVID-19 relief efforts. These desperately needed supplies will help to support and supplement these organizations’ tireless efforts as they care…
Due to mandated bar and restaurant closings in the state of Ohio, we are postponing our benefit at Highgrain Brewing Co until we can safely hold the event at a later date. We are very much looking forward to rescheduling when that day comes. Until then, here’s to our collective well-being!
Friends of Music Hall building tours are on hold until further notice.