We have been closely monitoring the spread of the new coronavirus and listening to the guidance of local, state and federal health authorities. Our first priority is the health of you, your families and our community, so we are postponing our annual Have a Heart gala from April 29 to July 23. Our board members…
April 27, 2020 Council on Aging is seeking community support to help care for our region’s seniors during this uncertain time. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting everyone – families are hunkering down at home as schools and businesses close, public events have been cancelled and grocery stores are overwhelmed. Every level of society is impacted…
Arts organizations were among the first to be hard-hit by this crisis, as the bans on gathering were implemented. It’s ironic that one of the arts’ “superpowers” is the way they bring us together in shared experiences of inspiration, provocation, laughter and learning. The fact that our concert halls, theaters and museums must be closed right now…
For the public good and in accordance with current guidance, our person-to-person services came to an abrupt end in early March. Much of our funding did, too, as it was tied to our ability to provide those services and training. Meanwhile, families already under stress are feeling more of it — as we all are.…
SJO has suspended all volunteer activities through May 31st 2020 in order to comply with COVID-19 social distancing recommendations. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]. Please consider making a donation on our donation page here!
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on our two domestic violence shelters. As always, the safety and health of our women and children in the shelter, as well as our staff, are our top priorities. In response to the pandemic, we have moved all women and families to motels to keep them…
Unfortunately, our animals have also become victims of the COVID-19 virus pandemic and WE DESPERATELY NEED YOUR HELP. The first quarter of 2020 has brought many challenges, costly illness and losses which have negatively impacted us financially. This virus pandemic has forced us to cancel fundraising events which we depend on, such as the open…
This year, the cookie selling season was unexpectedly cut short by COVID-19. Our girls and troops rely on the Cookie Program – it is fundamental to supporting Girl Scout experiences and fueling their adventures. Whether it is a trip she will never forget or a service project that will change her community forever, or the opportunity…
While we can’t be as active with the families we usually work with, we’re bridging gaps and building community in other ways in our neighborhoods! Thank you to those who have contributed! We are excited to announce that we will continuing our PowerPack initiative through May! Each week we will deliver to 100 households, for…
Join our cause! For more than 160 years, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati has addressed the community’s most pressing needs. Above all, we stand for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the community’s needs have shifted. The Y remains committed to serve the community however we can.…