Elissa Yancey

Elissa Yancey, former Soapbox managing editor and co-founder of nonprofits WordPlay Cincy and A Picture's Worth, is a longtime Cincinnati journalist and educator with a passion for building community through story.

Modifications open doors for neighbors in need


Life with Redwood mixes love and opportunities


WAY builds relationships for youth success


Hands-on education grows at Gorman Heritage Farm


ETC's Prelude spotlights unlikely young artists


Awe of youth circus makes My Nose Turns Red shine


Inmates find expression, hope through art and performance


Fisher finds fulfillment at Women Helping Women


Cincinnati Cooks and Kids Cafes satisfy city hungers


Youth, elders learn through Council for Life Long Engagement


Welcoming the new kids on The BLOC


Finding hip-hop hot, inspirational at Elementz


Homeless, but not hopeless at the Cincinnati Zoo


CAIN builds confidence, creates opportunities with books