City of Cincinnati

As one of 100 Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund cities, Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that nine projects, for a total of $40,000, were selected for funding! After an enthusiastic inaugural round of GCP Seeds of Change Grant Program, this second round focused on supporting creative and innovative climate projects led by youth ages 15-24 or youth-serving organizations. We can't wait to see how these projects take shape! For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gD2U2wed.

It’s time to get to know the CMO! We’re excited to introduce you to senior leaders in the City of Cincinnati City Manager’s Office. Each and every member of Team Cincy brings a special and important skill set to their positions, and this crew is no exception. - Assistant City Manager Dr. Natasha S. Hampton, ICMA-CM - Assistant City Manager Billy Weber, “Gannt Chart Enthusiast” and all-around budget wiz - Assistant City Manager Virginia Tallent, “The Facilitator” and public safety champion - Chief of Staff Angie Wright, “The Go-To” and the glue that keeps the team moving together - City Manager Sheryl Long, “The Boss” and the person steering the City’s 6,000 person workforce Learn more about the City Manager’s Office at https://lnkd.in/gRNhnvMN

Exciting opportunity for organizations looking to build their capacity! On Thusday, September 19, 2024, the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the City of Cincinnati are hosting a Capacity Building/Grant Writing Training. This training is designed to assist faith-based and nonprofit community organizations in improving their capacity, developing effective community strategies to enhance the quality of life in their community, securing funding, and offer tips for writing successful funding proposals. Through this training, we also want to assist organizations with identifying funding opportunities and creating strategies to better serve community needs, and effectively manage the organizations strategic planning process. Learn more and register today at https://lnkd.in/gPwnd9C4

It's time to get back to basics! If you're new to local government, we've got you covered with an intro to the City of Cincinnati's government structure and how ideas are made into reality through city council processes. And a touch of nostalgia never hurts either. ?? If you're already a local gov scholar, share this with a friend! After all, knowledge is power.

Looking back on a summer filled with fun! We were thrilled to open all 24 Cincy Recreation community pools in 2024, and we couldn't have done it without a group of incredible pool staff. A huge thank you goes out to all the dedicated lifeguards and pool staff that made this summer possible. It’s never too early to start thinking about your summer plans for 2025! Lifeguard training starts in February, so gear up and get ready to join our team and make next summer even better. Dive into an exciting opportunity and be part of something great! Stay tuned to our website for more info. https://lnkd.in/gZh5SSy5

Today, City Manager Sheryl Long was thrilled to join Mayor Aftab and our partners at UC Health to announce a life-changing initiative that will ease the financial and mental strain of medical debt for thousands of our neighbors. As part of the City's Financial Freedom Blueprint, we're officially announcing the start of Cincinnati's Medical Debt Relief program for city residents. This has been a true team effort, with City staff from multiple departments working tirelessly over the past year to make this possible, in partnership with UC Health and Undue Medical Debt. As part of this program, we've allocated $1.45 million toward relief of this debt for our community. We're excited to be offering this important support for Cincinnatians, but we’re not stopping at debt relief. We’ll also be connecting residents to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential services to prevent future financial hardships. A special shoutout to Assistant City Manager Virginia Tallent, Dr. Maryse Amin, our Assistant Health Commissioner, and Deanna White, Director of the Office of Human Services, for leading the charge. Huge thanks also to Monica Pepple, MSW from our Office of Performance and Data Analytics and Ian Doig from the Solicitor’s Office—your dedication is inspiring! We can't wait to see the positive change it brings to our great city. #CincinnatiStrong #MedicalDebtRelief #CommunitySupport #ClosingTheGap

We're incredibly grateful for the amazing organizations and partnerships working throughout our neighborhoods! This summer, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission's Bond Hill Recreation Area and Recreation Center were transformed during the 2024 Community Makeover Day. Over 500 volunteers from The Cincinnati Reds, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, GE Aerospace, Kroger, and more came together for this incredible project. Thanks to their efforts, we now have a new synthetic ballfield, walking path, community garden, teen room, updated signage, and more. This revitalization ensures that the Bond Hill community can continue to enjoy and invest in their local indoor and outdoor public spaces.

Happy City Hall Selfie Day! We're proud to wake up every day and serve the city that we love. Tag in, Team Cincy! We want to see selfies from all of our all-star City of Cincinnati staff. Thanks to ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders for continuing to host this worldwide celebration of local government.

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The next round of Safe & Clean funding is now available for non-profit programs focused on transforming the communities through youth-led initiatives! These grants are designed to support projects that harness the power of young people to create lasting, positive changes in their communities. We are looking for innovative projects that: ?? Engage Youth Leaders: Projects should be led by or actively involve young people who are passionate about improving their neighborhoods. ?? Promote Physical Changes: Focus on transforming the physical environment, whether it's through litter pick-up, renovations to shared spaces, or creative enhancements to buildings in their area. ?? Implement Crime Prevention Principles: Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies to reduce crime and increase community safety. ?? Enhance Community Ownership: Initiatives should aim to beautify public spaces, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among residents. Applications are now open! Don’t miss this chance to turn your vision into reality and transform your community with the help of our funding. To learn more and apply, visit Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's website at https://lnkd.in/ghDAnFm8