April 2025 Newsletter

April 2025 LWPC Meeting Recap


On April 2nd, the LWPC gathered at the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Administration Building to continue strategic planning efforts. Guiding principles were finalized through a survey, SWOT analysis results were shared, and a group activity to identify opportunities to activate was conducted.


SWOT Analysis takeaways:

  • Better communication around where to find LWPC newsletters and meeting details.
  • Need to dismantle current subcommittees and rebuild based on member's overlapping goals and objectives with health equity at the center.
  • Restructure meeting schedules to boost subcommittee actions.
  • Increase community member involvement.


Our activity was to identify each partnering organizations goals, objectives, and projects. Goals are broad things an agency or individual would like to accomplish (i.e. improve food security in Cincinnati), objectives are more targeted efforts to achieve goals (i.e. increase food access points in historically underserved communities), and projects are the efforts made to accomplish the objectives (i.e. open community freezers through the Cincy Freeze and Feed program). If you would like to add your organizations goals, objectives, or projects click the picture above or button below and add sticky notes to our CANVA. Zoom in and out in the document to see what others have shared for ideas. Deadline to submit will be April 22nd!

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April LWPC PowerPoint Slides

Member Announcements & Funding Opportunities

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AMEN Support Groups


Date: April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th

Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sign Up Here

Rock the Block Clean Up


Date: April 18, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: 3204 Woodburn Ave,

Cincinnati, OH


Other Details: Coffee with the manager and community clean-up.

Real ID Ready?


Details: Starting May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights and access certain federal and DOD facilities, your driver's license or ID must be a REAL ID.

How To Get a Real ID

Funding Opportunity: Bi3 RFP: Improving Maternal Mental Health


Deadline: Letter of Intent 5/8/25

Proposal due 7/14/2025

Time: 11:59 PM


Details: The bi3 Fund is looking to partner with local organizations to improve access to and support for maternal mental health in the Greater Cincinnati region. 

More Details Here

Cincy Freeze & Feed


Details: American Cancer Society is ready to understand the unique experiences of Black Women to shape a path for the health of future generations. By taking online surveys at least twice a year, you can help shape this path for the betterment of the community.

More Details Here

Rock the Block - Withrow


Location: Withrow University High School


Other Details: Learn about careers and summer job opportunities with your local government.


Funding Opportunity: City of Cincinnati Human Services Impact Award


Deadline: 04/21/2025

Time: 4:30 PM


Details: The fiscal year 2026 Impact Award is for: Food insecurity as a part of the broader gun violence prevention strategies. This award provides an opportunity to pursue an innovative, collaborative, bold strategy to address food insecurity as part of the City’s overall gun violence prevention strategy that will promote thriving neighborhoods and improve physical and mental health for families.

More details here!

Funding Opportunity: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Exploring Equity Grant


Deadline: Rolling submissions through October 15, 2025

Time: 3 PM


Details: Support projects that seed new and unconventional ideas that could radically advance health equity for generations to come. RWJF evaluates proposals for this funding opportunity based on the extent to which the proposed project seeds an idea that (1) is new and unconventional and (2) meaningfully advances health equity. 

More details here!

Does your organization have an announcement or funding opportunity?


If you would like to include an announcement in the next LWPC meeting, please email us by Monday, March 31st.


If you would like to include an announcement in next month's newsletter, please email us by Friday, April 4th.

Email your announcements!

March Spotlight

Spotlight:

Jasmine Robinson

Food Equity Coordinator


Jasmine Robinson is a dedicated Public Health Educator within the Food Equity Program at the Cincinnati Health Department. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with a specialization in Exercise Science from Kentucky State University, Jasmine is deeply passionate about advancing health education and increasing access to nutritious food for all. With experience in healthcare since 2015, Jasmine's career evolved toward public and community health after gaining a deeper understanding of health disparities and recognizing the importance of social services. This shift led her to focus on advocating for health equity, particularly in the fields of nutrition and maternal child health.

 

Jasmine is committed to making a positive impact, advocating for those in underserved communities. She embodies the values of communication, safety, and trust, ensuring these principles guide her interactions with those she serves. Her expertise includes trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, motivational interviewing, and she holds certifications as a Community Health Worker, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and Lactation Counselor. As a leader, Jasmine drives impactful initiatives such as the Fruit and Vegetable Distribution Program in Winton Hills in partnership with Produce Perks. She also leads the Food Equity monthly newsletter, highlighting the work of the System to Achieve Food Equity (SAFE) Network and community partners. One of her proudest achievements is launching the Cincy Freeze and Feed program, offering free access freezers at Cincinnati Recreation Commission sites.

 

Jasmine’s leadership extends beyond her direct work, as she serves as a public health representative for the Ohio Board of Nursing’s Advisory Group on Community Health Workers, as well as the Department Engagement Champion for the City of Cincinnati. She is also a board member of the Avondale Respite Center. In her personal time, Jasmine enjoys practicing self-care, attending and participating in sporting events, and spending quality time with her husband and three daughters. Her unwavering dedication to her community and work makes her an invaluable asset to the field of public health.



Email Jasmine!

Looking Ahead

LWPC Coalitions' May Meeting

LOCATION

Walnut Hills Library - 2533 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45206

DATE AND TIME

05/07/25 10:15am - 05/07/25 12:15pm US/Eastern
Join us to learn more about Hamilton County Public Health's Harm Reduction Program and continue 2025 LWPC strategic planning.
I'll be there in-person
I'll be there online
I cannot make it

About Hamilton County Public Health Harm Reduction Program


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that individuals who inject drugs and participate in a Harm Reduction Program are five times more likely to seek treatment for substance use disorder and are more likely to reduce or stop injecting. At Hamilton County Public Health, we are committed to supporting our community through the addiction crisis. Substance use increases the risk of hepatitis, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections, making harm reduction essential.


Our Harm Reduction program provides a comprehensive, community-based approach focused on minimizing the negative consequences of drug use. Through overdose prevention initiatives, access to safer-use tools, and education, we empower individuals to make informed decisions while fostering community collaboration and support.


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