Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

We advance gender and racial equity for women by addressing systemic barriers to economic mobility.

The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation leads our community in ensuring the economic self-sufficiency of women in our region and ignites a shared desire to improve it. The Women's Fund believes and research shows that when you empower women the entire community thrives. Our mission is to advance gender and racial equity for women by addressing systemic barriers to upward mobility.

06/16/2026

⏰Working 40 hours a week instead of 20 only increases gross resources by 10% for some Ohio families experiencing the cliff effect.

When raises or additional hours lead to the loss of public benefits, working more does not always result in greater financial stability.

Explore our new Cliff Effect Resource Hub and learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04jg9Dg0

06/10/2026

New county-level Benefits Cliff infographics are now available through our Cliff Effect Resource Hub.

Each 1-page infographic highlights local data on self-sufficiency, poverty, wages, and the cliff effect, along with a real-world example illustrating how earning more can sometimes leave working families with fewer resources.

Currently available for:
- Allen County
- Franklin County
- Hamilton County
- Hocking County
- Scioto County
- Summit County
- Warren County

Explore the full collection and learn more about how the cliff effect impacts communities across Ohio: https://hubs.ly/Q04jgsJv0

06/09/2026

What happens when more than 100 civic-minded leaders gather in one room with a shared commitment to strengthening their communities?

On Saturday, June 6, we found out.
More than 100 leaders from across the Greater Cincinnati region joined us for the summer session of the Appointed Civic Leadership Academy, united by a desire to learn, lead, and make a difference in their communities.

The energy, optimism, and commitment to civic engagement in the room were inspiring. Participants came prepared to begin or strengthen their civic leadership journeys, creating an atmosphere of excitement, collaboration, and possibility.

Together, we explored leadership styles, examined the structure of local government, and took a deep dive into board appointments related to planning, zoning, and economic development.

We are especially grateful for the knowledge, insight, and expertise shared by our outstanding speakers and panelists. They made every minute count.

Heartfelt thanks to: Anna Albi , Council Member, City Of Cincinnati Government
• Moira Weir, President and CEO, United Way of Greater Cincinnati
• Christy Samad, Executive Vice President, Civic and Commercial Space Activation, 3CDC
• Michael Hinnenkamp , Executive Director, Ohio Plan, and Retired Township Administrator, Springfield Township
• Heather Britt, Founder, CEO, and Artistic Director, Dancefix Foundation and Owner Dancefix by HBDC
• Bell, Director of Economic ok and Community Support, Hamilton County, Ohio - Government
• Paul Brehm , Economic Development Director, Deerfield Township
• Mayor Aharon Brown, City of Forest Park
• Catherine Fitzgerald , Vice President, Alloy Development Co.Tammy Bennett, Executive Director, The Law and Leadership Institute.

Would you like to join us for the next session of the Appointed Civic Leadership Academy on September 12, 2026.

Register today:
https://bit.ly/WFAppointedSeptember26

06/08/2026

‼️42,375 households in Hamilton County fall below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.

The federal poverty level does not fully reflect what families actually need to survive and thrive. Our research explores the gap between wages, public benefits, and the real cost of living.

Explore the Cliff Effect Resource Hub: https://hubs.ly/Q04kyKxT0

06/06/2026

APPOINTED CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY JUNE 6, 2026

06/04/2026

📢 In Hamilton County, 30.7% of female-headed households fall below the poverty level.

Women, especially single mothers, are disproportionately impacted by systems that make economic mobility harder to achieve. Our new Cliff Effect Resource Hub explores how benefit cliffs shape financial stability across Ohio communities.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04jd37r0

06/02/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Another inspiring session of the Appointed Civic Leadership Academy is just around the corner!

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the next session of Appointed, our award-winning, free, nonpartisan civic leadership initiative designed to prepare and empower community members to serve on boards, commissions, and in volunteer leadership roles that strengthen our communities.

This session will feature:
✅ Inspiring keynote speakers
✅ A dynamic panel discussion on Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development
✅ Practical insights into board and commission service
✅ Opportunities to connect with current and aspiring civic leaders
Whether you're interested in public service, community leadership, or making a meaningful impact where you live, this session is for you. Details below:

Reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/WFACLAJune2026

06/01/2026

In honor of Pride Month, we’re sharing reflections from our LGBTQ+ focused Community Conversation that is helping inform our upcoming PULSE Dashboard - tracking the status of women and girls across Greater Cincinnati.

Conversations like this surface what data alone often cannot - how people experience community, safety, identity, and belonging.

05/30/2026

1,000+ leaders trained. 300+ seats at decision-making tables filled. $0 charged to participants.

The Appointed program is free because we believe cost should never be a barrier to leadership.

Free doesn’t mean free to run! There are many thousands of dollars in costs that go into the magic of creating this award-winning program.

Become an Appointed Accelerator with a monthly donation of any amount TODAY and feel empowered by your contribution in ensuring our communities voices are at decision making tables.

https://hubs.ly/Q04jpxkb0

05/29/2026

The Women’s Fund’s Appointed in Motion members were honored to join Groundwork Ohio at the Ohio Statehouse this week for Family Voices at the Statehouse.

Nearly 300 parents, caregivers, babies, toddlers, young children and advocates from across the state came together in Columbus on Wednesday to share their stories, connect with lawmakers and staff, and advocate for reliable, affordable, and accessible child care. For many families, it was their first time talking directly with legislators.

We’re especially grateful to the lawmakers who took the time to listen and engage in meaningful, bipartisan dialogue, keeping the needs of the families front and center.

A big thank you to Vanessa Butler, JD, Lynanne Gutierrez , and the amazing team at Groundwork Ohio for inviting us to be part of this impactful event. We're grateful for the opportunity to help elevate the voices of Ohio families.

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720 E Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Telephone

+1(513) 768-611

Website

http://www.cincinnatiwomensfund.org/

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