Bridges Job Readiness program receives $1,500 grant
The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation recently bestowed a $1,500 grant to the Bridges Job Readiness Program at Mercy Health-St. John.
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Smart Greater Cincinnati teaches financial literacy
Fidelity Investments recently launched Smart Greater Cincinnati, a financial education program for elementary and middle school teachers, through a partnership with the University of Cincinnati Economics Center and Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Education.
Leadership training program grooms nonprofit leaders
Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati (ESCC) and Talbert House are continuing their partnership this year in offering a nine-month leadership and skills development training program, The Executive Curriculum for Emerging Leaders (EXCEL).
Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters and Crafts Festival offers $1 zoo admission
Local residents can enjoy the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden for just $1 during the Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters and Crafts Festival this week.
Rothenberg rooftop garden will give OTR students new growth opportunities
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy will see the completion of its 8,500-square-foot rooftop teaching garden this year, thanks to many donations and supporters in the local community.
Taking Root offers $5 trees to home and land owners
The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (HCSWCD) has sold more than 43,000 trees to Hamilton County residents as a result of its local campaign, Taking Root.
Cincinnati Youth 2 Work recruits local teens
More than 600 local teens have been recruited and employed in various organizations throughout the city as part of the Youth 2 Work (Y2WK) program.
Construction and design professionals go to camp
Construction and design firm professionals recently left their job sites for a day to join Stepping Stones’ day camp for children, teens and young adults with disabilities, as part of Construction Come Together Day.
I CAN SWIM! teaches swimming lessons, promotes water safety
Local children and adults have been learning the importance of water safety and being able to swim as part of the “I CAN SWIM!” project.
Cradle Cincinnati receives funding, battles infant mortality
Cradle Cincinnati received more than $1 million in funding in an effort to reduce the infant mortality rate in Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
