In the most challenging of times, music and the arts keep us sane, lights the dark and ensures we stay human. During these challenging times that require social distancing, we are all seeking ways to connect. As TMS discovered over a century ago, one of the best ways to connect is through music – the…
2019 was an historic year for us. Thanks to community and leadership support, we marked our 50th anniversary by launching free admission in March 2019, alongside our OPEN HOUSE platform. We designed OPEN HOUSE to enhance engagement and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Expressed through staffing, governance, visitor experience, communications, and community programming,…
With the safety and well being of every camper and volunteer in mind, the SATH (Supplementary to the Handicapped) Board of Directors has made the very difficult decision to cancel KAMP DOVETAIL for this year. The COVID 19 virus and it’s possible lingering effects necessitated this heartbreaking decision. Many of our campers and some of our volunteers…
Attention Highland County Historical Society Members: The Annual Membership Meeting which was scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 has been canceled due to the rising COVID-19 cases in the County. Members will receive letters and ballots in the mail this week as three Board of Trustees still need to be elected for the upcoming term…
Freestore Foodbank has bought more food as the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools and businesses. Through April, when CEO Kurt Reiber addressed the public at a city of Cincinnati news conference, the nonprofit had shelled out $3 million to keep up with rising demand from people whose livelihoods had become pandemic casualties. That’s 30 times…
During the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, Maslow’s Army sheltered over 229 individuals, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness. The individuals that were placed into hotel rooms also had regular health screenings, daily temperature checks, and 3 meals a day served by our amazing volunteers. We don’t know how many lives this program saved but…
When we, the Governing Board of Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), embraced racial equity as the core of our mission, we did so understanding that the road would be long. We have centuries of deeply entrenched systemic racism to address. Today we are called to accelerated action by the people of our community and nation who…
The Y is experiencing a movement altering event, and we will need your patience and partnership as we lean in to support our achievement, relationships, and belonging. For a better us. We haven’t really been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sure, some Y programs and services were put on hold and the general public has…
The Cincinnati Arts Association (which manages and operates the Aronoff Center and Music Hall) and the resident companies at our venues continue to closely monitor the evolving impact of the coronavirus pandemic. We are following the directives of the State of Ohio (including the ban on large public gatherings), as well as the recommendations of other government…
Granny’s Garden School will not be holding our annual plant sale this year given the group work involved and school closing due to COVID-19. We are evaluating new ways to raise funds for our non-profit so we can continue to deliver outdoor garden and nature programs in service to our Loveland students. The money we…