Support Community Shares At Our Year End

“With Liberty and Justice for All.”

Some of us still believe in those words—not as a reflection of where we are, but as a vision of where e must go.

As Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati closes our 2024–25 fiscal year this Monday, we cannot ignore the painful truth: our nation continues to drift further from the ideals it claims to uphold. In recent months, we’ve witnessed the erosion of long-standing rights, the dehumanization of our neighbors, and policies that treat vulnerable people with less compassion than we offer wild animals.

And yet—we hold on to hope.

Hope that we will reclaim our shared values of equity, inclusion, and justice. Hope that the poem on the Statue of Liberty still means something. Hope that we will stop persecuting immigrants for seeking safety, stop criminalizing the unhoused, stop making life unbearable for LGBTQIA+ communities, and stop embedding racism into the very systems meant to serve us all.

Community Shares exists to turn that hope into action.

As Greater Cincinnati’s federation of social justice, environmental, and animal welfare nonprofits, we support the organizations on the front lines—uplifting marginalized voices, defending basic rights, and building a more just, compassionate future. We are a local force for change, and we need your help to continue this critical work.

Our fiscal year ends Monday. We observe Independence Day next Friday. Will you stand with us?

Your donation today helps us resist injustice, protect the vulnerable, and fight for what’s right—right here in our community.

Together, we can move closer to the promise of liberty and justice for all.

Make your gift now. Thank you.

T. Duane Gordon, CEO

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati

Thank You, Middletown Pride!

From left, Middletown Pride Emcee Roxie D. Mocracy, Community Shares CEO T. Duane Gordon, Downtown Middletown Inc. Chairperson Mary Johnson, and Transform Cincy's Ruth Hazel are shown last week with a check for $1,000 from the proceeds of Middletown Pride to support the work of Community Shares fiscal sponsorship Transform, the region’s wardrobe charity for trans youth which has evolved into greater Cincinnati’s LGBTQIA+ community center. Thanks to Middletown Pride for their support! (Photo courtesy Palafox Productions.)

Green Umbrella Hosts Local Premiere Of 'How To Poison A Planet'

Join Community Shares member organization Green Umbrella for the Cincinnati premiere of the award-winning documentary How to Poison a Planet, a powerful new film featuring actor and activist Mark Ruffalo. This gripping documentary exposes the global crisis of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” — and the corporate and regulatory failures that allowed them to spread.

The evening begins with a reception (6:30–7:00 PM) featuring drinks and light bites, followed by the screening of the film (7:00–8:30 PM). A post-film discussion (8:30–9:00 PM) will feature renowned environmental attorney and Taft partner Robert Bilott — the real-life inspiration behind Dark Waters — along with local water experts.

About Robert Bilott:

A leading voice in the fight against PFAS pollution, Rob Bilott has spent over three decades holding polluters accountable and advocating for clean water. His legal battle against DuPont is chronicled in the book Exposure, and his work is featured in the films Dark Waters, The Devil We Know, and How to Poison a Planet. Rob is a recipient of the International Right Livelihood Award—also known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize.”

Cincinnati World Cinema - Tuesday, July 15

Reception: 6:30–7:00 PM | Screening: 7:00–8:30 PM | Discussion: 8:30–9:00 PM

Tickets available here for $25 – Limited availability.

Green Drinks July 24

In addition, Green Umbrella invites you to join for an evening of connection and inspiration at July Green Drinks, which will focus on climate health and community solutions. This month, they’re partnering with Groundwork Ohio River Valley and The Center for Collaboration on Climate Change and Health to spotlight climate health and community-driven solutions.

This will be a non-alcoholic Green Drinks event. We’re excited to partner with Ocotillo Herbals to feature cooling herbal teas in addition to a selection of non-alcoholic refreshments.

What to Expect:

• Gain insights into climate health challenges and resident-led solutions
• Hear about a new heat and climate adaptation study led by The Center for Collaboration on Climate Change and Health
• Learn how the Climate Safe Neighborhoods program empowers residents to shape climate solutions in their own communities
• Discover how Green Umbrella and partners incorporate these efforts into the Green Cincinnati Plan and ThriveTogether Regional Climate Action Plan
• Hear how Groundwork Ohio River Valley and collaborators are bringing climate solutions to life on the ground
• And take a guided tour of Lower Price Hill to see climate resilience strategies in action!

Come connect with others passionate about building a healthier, more climate-resilient Cincinnati. We hope to see you there!

About Green Drinks:

Green Drinks is Green Umbrella’s monthly social event that offers an opportunity to network with sustainability leaders across Greater Cincinnati. This free event is open to anyone interested in climate action issues and getting involved in local sustainability initiatives.

Space is limited—RSVP to reserve your spot! 5-7 p.m. July 24 in Lower Price Hill, location TBA

Join Us At Cincinnati Pride

As we wrap up Pride Month, Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati is proud to be in the Cincinnati Pride parade on Saturday in a joint float with NAMI Southwest Ohio and Transform Cincy followed by a day of tabling and celebration in partnership with The W.O.L.F. Project and Transform Cincy and at the Pride Festival at Sawyers Point. Our booth will be on the concrete area next to the bridge at the southwest corner of the park close to the walk-in entrance (at the end of the big green arrow on the below map). Happy Pride!

Please give here before June 30.