The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub is doing much more than just keeping items out of the landfill. They work to increase awareness of the connections among “things,” consumer habits, and harmful environmental consequences by providing a literal hub where almost anything can be recycled or reused. These efforts aim to shift norms and expectations away from disposability and toward sustainability – where the value of an item is judged not only by its immediate utility, but also by its long-term effects on the environment, the economy, and social justice. 

The West End Community Garden is an urban oasis of abundant fruits and vegetables grown by the community for the community. Operating under the collective umbrella of the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, the community garden helps fulfill its vision of ‘a sustainable future for all where environmental and social responsibility drive individual and institutional actions.

A bike sharing system consisting of 59 stations and over 500 bikes, Red Bike is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving community by providing a low-cost, healthy, and green transportation option that makes Greater Cincinnati a more vibrant and connected community.

“Cincy Nice began as a simple idea: create more spaces where we can be ourselves and have fun together.

Our collective popped-up as the Cincy Nice Social House, a community lounge during BLINK 2019—the city’s largest arts and lightestival. We designed a physical space where people could kick back together, make new friends, reconnect with old ones, enjoy good music, food, positive vibes and just feel free to be themselves.”

While SFSM gets funding through grants and other partnerships, they rely heavily on donations. Each month they have to spend roughly $3,200 on food/supplies just for the Dining Room program. That is why, SFSM is our local Community Giveback Partner for the first half of 2021, and your giveback funds will help underwrite this expense to directly impact those who are needing nourishing meals especially in this difficult time.

Cincinnati's historic West End neighborhood has experienced a long stretch of disenfranchisement common to many of America's cities. Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses is an organization rooted in the West End which offers programs and services that truly improve the quality of life of its neighbors. With the COVID crisis threatening to displace residents, the Neighborhood House's Eviction Assistance Fund offers relief and stability when it's needed most. This is what it means to be community.