Culture: YWCA
The End Abuse-Embrace Hope project was initiated in 2001 with the goal of using school systems as the mechanism to create a cultural shift among youth and parents, to understand and reject teen dating violence and to promote cultural norms that support healthy, safe relationships. With the Impact 100 grant, the End Abuse-Embrace Hope project will be expanded to 8 additional high schools, reaching approximately 1,600 more students and 80 teachers/administrators with this critical learning experience. This quadruples the current program where currently there is a waiting list.
Environment, Preservation and Recreation: Working in Neighborhoods
Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) empowers people to make informed choices for themselves and their neighborhoods through community building, home ownership and economic competency. Since 1978 WIN has been an effective force in helping low and moderate income Hamilton County residents bring stability to their neighborhoods and families. The Impact 100 grant would be used in Cumminsville to return the Borden Street area to a safe, well-maintained neighborhood by reclaiming vacant buildings and lots. Specifically, this phase involves renovating one home, building four homes on vacant lots and converting an historical building into three quality apartments.
Education: Starfire Council of Great Cincinnati, Inc. Starfire’s mission is to “enrich the lives of teens and adults with developmental disabilities through unlimited opportunities that build independence and community inclusion.” Starfire U is a seminar curriculum that is coupled with clients being involved in daily community experiences which provides practice in real life settings. The method is particularly effective in increasing social confidence, personal responsibility, self-awareness, employability and independence of its clients. The Impact 100 grant would provide instructors and staffing resources for the next two incoming Starfire U classes
Family: Dress for Success Cincinnati
DfSC is requesting funds to launch a new mobile outreach program through a Mobile Suiting Unit van that would expand its ability to serve women who have difficulty reaching the downtown location. Their goals are to provide interview appropriate attire for women, give women the tools they need to understand written and unwritten rules of the workplace, develop financial literacy skills and provide support services that are critical in helping women retain employment. Dress for Success Cincinnati is seeking to expand its unique services to outlying areas of Greater Cincinnati, as well as counties in Northern Kentucky, through a Mobile Suiting Unit. In addition, DfSC will increase their visibility and attract more donations and volunteers.
Health & Wellness: Stepping Stones Center
Stepping Stones Center works to fill gaps and meet unmet needs for services to children and adults with disabilities. They are seeking assistance to purchase a new Desert-Aire environmental-humidity control system. The system will remove humidity from the air and regulate both heat and moisture in the pool area. The old system (installed in 1970) has failed and they are starting to experience rusting beams and leakage of tar from the roof tiles. Without the new system these problems will worsen causing structural damage and create mold related health issues. The pool is a rare and precious resource for many of the physically disabled clients of Stepping Stones.
Are you interested in hosting an upcoming Spread the Word event? If so please email MaryJo and MC at
recruiting@impact100.org they will help you set up a great event.