Center for Independent Living Options

Provides vital resources and services to enable children and adults with disabilities, in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, to live and work independently in the community.

www.cilo.net | 513.241.2600


FACES without PLACES (formerly Project Connect Children's Fund)

Keeps children experiencing homelessness connected to their education by providing supplies, transportation, uniforms, and enrichment opportunities in summer, after-school, and shelter tutoring programs.

www.faceswithoutplaces.org | 513.242.0008


First Step Home

Offers long-term drug and alcohol treatment and housing for low-income women and their children in a safe and supportive environment.

www.firststephome.org | 513.961.4663


Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart

Provides professional hair care services to the economically poor of the Greater Cincinnati Area to boost confidence and dignity to improve life.

www.haircutsfromtheheart.org | 513.381.0111


Justice Watch

Works for the rights of prisoners and the abolition of the death penalty and operates a transitional home for men coming from the prison system.

www.justicewatchinc.org | 513.241.0490


Power Inspires Progress (PIP)

Provides on-the-job training and employment education, increasing the power of people through skill development and relationship building.

www.powerinspiresprogress.com | 513.381.5882


Winton Place Youth Center

After school programming and tutoring at the Winton Place Youth Center helps build resilient children who can weather the storms in their life, make the right choices, and become good citizens.

www.wpyouth.net | 513.681.8004

Center for Peace Education

Builds a stronger Greater Cincinnati community by providing youth and adults with the tools, strategies, and experiences needed to value differences and resolve conflict constructively.

www.cincinnati-peace.org | 513.221.4863


Cincinnati Human Relations Commission

Acts as a catalyst to promote the building of positive relationships between and among various groups and cultures, and encourages equality and fairness for all.

http://www.chrc.us/ | 513.352.3237


Equality Cincinnati

Is the leading organization in our region working for full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. They prevent discrimination and violence.

www.EqualityCincinnati.org | 513.591.3247


MUSE Cincinnati Women's Choir

Dedicated to musical excellence and social change, MUSE is committed to diversity in audience, membership, and programming.

www.musechoir.org | 513.221.1118

Drop Inn Center

This community of residents, staff and volunteers works to end homelessness by promoting human dignity, providing supportive services, and fostering positive social change.

www.overtherhine.org/dropinn/ | 513.721.0643


Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless

Works to mobilize the community around issues directly affecting the homeless population. Through education and advocacy, the coalition aims to end homelessness.

www.homelesscinci.org | 513.421.7803


Over the Rhine Community Housing

Provides and promotes the development of racially integrated, decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for residents of Over the Rhine.

www.otrch.org | 513.381.1171

ACORN Institute

Provides outreach and educational materials to ensure that low-income Cincinnati families have a voice in community decisions and equal access to financial capacity-building services.

www.oh.acorn.org | 513.221.1737


League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund

Promotes nonpartisan political responsibility through citizens' informed and active participation in government, by publishing election guides and sponsoring candidates and issues discussion forums.

www.lwvcincinnati.org | 513.281.8683


Ohio Justice and Policy Center

Works for progressive prison reform, fights prison violations of civil rights, empowers prisoners to improve their lives, and advocates for abolition of the death penalty.

www.ohiojpc.org | 513.421.1108


Woman's City Club of Greater Cincinnati

Provides open forums for the exchange of ideas, develops individuals' skills for civic action, promotes children, women, diversity and democracy, to create a healthy community.

www.womanscityclub.org | 513.751.0100

Health Resource Center of Cincinnati

Provides mental health/medical care at low or no-cost to homeless/at-risk individuals, serving as a safety-net for persons experiencing barriers to care.

www.hrcci.org | 513.357.4602


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Hamilton County

Is a grassroots, member organization that offers help and hope to families and individuals affected by mental illnesses (brain disorders) through education, support, and advocacy.

www.nami-hc.org | 513.458.6670


Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region

Provides affordable, quality reproductive healthcare to people of all ages, incomes and races; offers sexuality education and professional training; and advocates reproductive choice and responsibility.

www.plannedparenthood.org/swoh | 513.721.7635


STOP AIDS (formerly AVOC)

Provides case management/care/resources to HIV infected individuals/families, HIV Testing and Prevention Education to stop the spread of HIV. Services are free and testing is anonymous.

www.avoc.org | 513.421.0301

ECO: Environmental Community Organization

Preserves community and environmental health as a network of dedicated individuals through organizing with communities, action to hold industry and government accountable, and education efforts.

www.env-comm.org | 513.761.6140


Gorman Heritage Farm

Is a 120-acre historic, working farm that provides experiences like: hands-on farming, animal husbandry, environmental stewardship and classes on traditional crafts and culture.

www.gormanheritagefarm.org | 513.563.6663


Imago, Inc.

Helps people love and care for this incredible planet through our Earth Center, workshops, and land preservation and by developing a model sustainable urban neighborhood.

www.imagoearth.org | 513.921.5124


Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund

Organizes grassroots campaigns to protect public health and the environment; it's the research and education affiliate of the state's largest environmental group, Ohio Citizen Action.

www.ohiocitizen.org | 513.861.8850


The United Coalition for Animals (UCAN)

Operates the region's only non-profit spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs, dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation and the resulting high rates of euthanasia.

www.ucancincinnati.org | 513.721.7387