Community Stories

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,…

Men of Honor is a community celebration honoring the accomplishments of extraordinary African American men. This year’s distinguished honorees include Dr. Jonathan Brown, Darryl Haley, Max Langenkamp, Roddell McCullough, and Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s (GCF) very own, Robert Killins Jr. Robert is a beloved family man, mentor, coworker, philanthropist, and community…

Each day our lives begin and end in the place we call home. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) recognizes the positive and transformative impact that safe, affordable, and quality housing can make on individuals and families. As a community foundation, GCF is committed to creating a vibrant region by investing in…

Early education is one of the critical determinants for high school graduation and college or workforce readiness. It’s one of GCF’s strategic focuses to partner with quality early education program providers to provide access to quality educators and early education programs.

Throughout Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF)’s 60-year history, we have had the privilege of partnering with a multitude of dedicated and generous people. Together, our impact has been truly extraordinary, resulting in over $1.69 billion in grants for nonprofits and an immeasurable amount of volunteer hours. We proudly recognize three of…

John Domaschko is a beloved member of the community, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) governing board member, retired CPA, and so much more. John attended the University of Cincinnati and obtained degrees in economics and accounting. After returning to Cincinnati from Germany where John was stationed in the army, he established…

The Ohio Newsroom collaborates with multiple public media organizations to deliver local news across the state. An outstanding 95% of Ohioans live within range of a public radio signal, making The Ohio Newsroom, with its free news coverage, a highly accessible form of news media. This innovative setup taps into…

Pete Strange Pete Strange is chairman emeritus of Messer, Inc. He was born into the construction industry, often spending time with family members on construction sites in his youth. He attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. While in school, Pete completed a co-op with…