Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Region, American Red Cross As the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) impacts our communities, the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Red Cross is working with public health officials to ensure the safety of our clients and workforce while providing continued delivery of the Red Cross mission. We are focusing special…
COVINGTON, KY – The young children who come to Behringer-Crawford Museum for the monthly Tot Tuesdays! and Chippie’s Sensational Science Labs don’t know what COVID-19 is. All they know is that there are no fun crafts, amazing experiments or story times with Miss Sandy at the museum. The cancellation of all BCM youth education programs…
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.…
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Welcome House has been addressing the needs of Northern Kentucky’s homeless citizens – both to keep them safe and to limit the scope and speed of the virus’s spread. Welcome House implemented its infectious disease protocol in early March. Our shelter is on lockdown. The Kings Crossing location…
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…
Bethany House has determined that the only responsible way to meet the requirements for social distancing and to protect our children and parents experiencing homelessness from exposure to the virus is to move all families from our congregate shelters in Fairmount and Bond Hill to extended-stay hotel rooms and apartments. Each family now has its…
The Cincinnati Arts Association’s annual fundraiser, Dancing for the Stars 2020, scheduled for April 18, at Music Hall, has been canceled. Guests who purchased tickets and made donations to the fundraiser have been notified, and their tickets and donations will be refunded. The event, CAA’s largest fundraiser, raised more than $105,000 in 2019 to support…
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…