Community Stories

Connecting the Dots to Bring a Family Back Together Being a parent is a hard but rewarding job. For a local mother of five, that job became much harder when an apartment fire threw her life into a tailspin. After that night, she and her children were split up –…

CityLink Center partners with social agencies to offer a holistic approach to building economic stability for clients through career and vocational training, childcare, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, and financial guidance.

The Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky is a nonprofit and privately funded Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The organization carries out impactful real estate development projects that revitalize neighborhoods, create jobs, attract talent, and enhance community vibrancy.

One truth we all know about Greater Cincinnati: It is a strong community that thrives on connection. Our region is a close-knit community—where neighbors are not strangers. We support one another, share in each other’s joys, stand together in faith, and embrace an unwavering optimism for our future. This strong…

Ellen G. van der Horst is the governing board chair of Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), a philanthropist and a lifelong community servant. After graduating from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Ellen moved to Cincinnati to accept a job at P&G, followed by remarkable leadership roles…

In a once-abandoned corner of the historic Walnut Hills Business District, a new first-of-its-kind mural by world-renowned artist Charles Gaines stands proudly against the backdrop of downtown Cincinnati. At the base of the mural – which highlights indigenous cottonwood trees – is a public greenspace, featuring ample space for seating,…

Having an adequate supply of diapers is essential for the mental and physical health of babies and their families. In Greater Cincinnati, there are at least 16,000 diaper-wearing children experiencing diaper need each month. Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank is a lifeline for so many loving families who rely on diaper…

The Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award is presented annually by Greater Cincinnati Foundation to honor volunteers who stand out because of their leadership, vision, creativity and generosity of spirit. Jacob E. Davis was GCF’s first Governing Board chairman and the Foundation’s volunteer director from 1978 until 1987. Pete Strange,…