M.O.M. MEET OUR MEMBERS

Meet Our Members, where we shine a spotlight on the incredible organizations making a difference across Greater Cincinnati. This series celebrates groups that are creating access, opportunity, and lasting impact in our communities.

Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House operates a historic site where visitors and program participants learn about this 19th-century anti-slavery advocate and the House’s continued legacy of civil rights. : Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIN

A Picture’s Worth uses storytelling and visual art to build empathy, deepen community connections, and amplify the voices of underrepresented people throughout Cincinnati’s neighborhoods. Follow on social media: Facebook and Instagram

Queen City Foundation introduces, informs, and supports minority students who possess academic talent, desire, and motivation. Follow us on our social media channels, Facebook and Instagram

Youth at the Center challenges the adage ‘children should be seen and not heard’. We advance opportunities for young people to be seen, heard, and valued as the next generation of leaders. Follow us on our social media channels, Facebook and Instagram

Welcome New Community Shares Board Members

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati is pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors who are filling unexpired terms of directors who couldn't complete their service this year:

Julian Collins is Senior Program Manager of Community Engagement at Interact for Health, where he serves as the organization's presence in urban and suburban communities throughout Greater Cincinnati. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in health promotion and education from the University of Cincinnati. Previously, he served as program manager with the American Lung Association and health educator with Planned Parenthood. A native Cincinnatian, Julian is also an international sewing educator, writer and pattern designer under his creative moniker Julian Creates, advocating for diversity and inclusivity in maker communities.

Michelle Lydenberg has spent her entire career in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors working to improve health. She currently serves as a Senior Manager of Data and Learning at Interact for Health, a regional health conversion foundation.



Previously, Michelle served as Director of Partners for a Drug-Free Milford Miami Township and held roles with Clermont County Public Health and the South Boston Collaborative Advisory Network. She holds a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Policy from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the College of Wooster.

She currently lives in Pleasant Ridge with her husband and son. Michelle is deeply committed to creating a Cincinnati where every resident is able to live their most full lives, whatever that means for them.

Community Shares Event Calendar

Stay connected with what’s happening across our network! From community programs to volunteer opportunities, our members are hosting events that bring people together and create meaningful impact. Browse upcoming events here: cintishares.org/member-organization-events

Start your morning with a meaningful connection at Coffee & Connection, a casual networking meetup designed to bring Community Shares members together in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Enjoy fresh coffee courtesy Deeper Roots Coffee, along with bagels, doughnuts, and light pastries, while connecting with fellow members, nonprofit leaders, and community partners.

There’s no agenda and no pressure, just open conversation, idea-sharing, relationship-building, and the chance to learn what others are working on across our network. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, brainstorm, or simply put faces to names, this is a space to do it organically. Register here. here

Our Coalition Changes Cincinnati Thanks To You

Help Sustain Grassroots Change in Cincinnati



At Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati, 45 local charities stand together to meet urgent community needs and expand opportunity across our region. In this moment of uncertainty, many of our neighbors are feeling vulnerable — from families seeking stability to individuals striving to live safely, authentically, and with dignity.

Our member organizations are on the front lines every day: advocating, providing resources, building community, and helping people reclaim hope for themselves and their loved ones. Their work is powered by people like you who believe Cincinnati can be a place where everyone has the chance to thrive.



Your gift today fuels grassroots leadership, strengthens local solutions, and keeps critical services within reach. If you believe in a more compassionate, sustainable, and welcoming future for our community, please make a donation to support Community Shares today.

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