M.O.(N.)M. MEET OUR (NEW) 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. This month, we are announcing the dozen new Member organizations added in July for our 2025-27 Membership Year.

You may directly support each of them, or any of our 55 local grassroots Member charities, securely online through our GiveButter giving portal here.

YARRP Young Adult Renal Resource Program for 18- to 38-year-old people living in Cincinnati, Hamilton County area, who are diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease. YARRP empowers them to have a better quality of life.

Ohio Lesbian Archives Since 1989, OLA has been preserving and sharing the history of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities in Cincinnati and the surrounding areas.

Joinher Healing Haven facilitates educational programming for at-risk youth and women in the greater Cincinnati area to improve quality of life and increase self-confidence.

TransOhio is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender nonconforming people in Ohio.

Nice Happy Young Ladies, a girls' empowerment program based in Cincinnati serving girls ages 8–14, focuses on entrepreneurship, self-care, journaling, and confidence-building workshops, along with community service and enrichment experiences.

Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub: We educate and empower our community to create a healthier environment through efforts that include outreach programs, a recycling center, and a reuse retail shop.

Project Connect collaborates with school communities and stakeholders to identify and remove educational barriers for Cincinnati Public Schools students and families experiencing homelessness.

Public Allies Inc. Cincinnati is a social justice organization committed to changing the face and practice of leadership by recruiting and training talented emerging leaders, with a passion for social impact to create meaningful change in our community.

ACLU Foundation of Ohio Utilizing integrated advocacy that cuts across litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, lobbying, community organizing, and public education, the ACLU of Ohio seeks to preserve civil liberties and advance civil rights for each new generation.

Anatomy of Sports is dedicated to creating safe, positive, and engaging sporting events that help children and teens strengthen their mental health and overall well-being. Through athletics, participants develop confidence, resilience, discipline, teamwork, and healthy coping skills while building meaningful relationships with coaches, mentors, and peers.

Transcend the Binary creates welcoming spaces where transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals can connect, find support, and experience a genuine sense of belonging.

Meaningful Connections administers the Cincinnati Arts & Culture Community Impact Study™ to highlight the vital role that arts and culture play in promoting well-being across Greater Cincinnati. This study goes beyond dollars and attendance numbers. By combining quantitative data with community feedback gathered through surveys, listening sessions, and community engagement initiatives, the study offers a deeper understanding of how people from all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented or underfunded, connect with arts and cultural opportunities throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.

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. You may also make reservations for Coffee & Collaboration here and Lunch & Learn here.

Connect & Co-LAB is a podcast powered by Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati that highlights the power of partnership in action. Each episode features conversations with our member organizations, diving into how they collaborate, connect, and build capacity to strengthen their impact.

Through real stories and honest dialogue, we explore how nonprofits are working together to grow, overcome challenges, and better serve our community. From sharing resources to amplifying voices, this podcast is all about what’s possible when we don’t do the work alone. h

Community Shares Faces Attacks On Our Communities With Unprecedented Growth

Neighbors Help Neighbors Resist



As the existence of many of the vulnerable populations served by Community Shares and our Member charities across Greater Cincinnati is increasingly under threat, we have also seen something powerful rise in response: community.

Neighbors helping neighbors. That is what Cincinnati is about. I’ve often said it’s just a small town with a lot more people in it—and we are seeing that spirit in action every day.

This year, we experienced double-digit increases in giving across several workplace campaigns, as people dug deeper to support causes under attack. Individual giving outside the workplaces rose by more than 20 percent compared to the previous fiscal year ending June 30.

This summer, we also welcomed 12 new Member charities and fiscal sponsorships—the largest single-year increase in our history—bringing us to a record 55 Member organizations working on the front lines of social justice, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare.

But the need continues to grow, and so must we. This moment calls for sustained, collective action—and we cannot do it alone. The network we’ve built is strong, connected, and making a real difference, but it depends on supporters like you.

If you believe in protecting and advancing justice in our community, please make a gift to Community Shares today. Your support ensures that these vital organizations can continue their work—right now, when it matters most.

Give here.