Nonprofit Leverage Support Funding

Requested continued support for City Gospel Mission's Jobs Van 2.0 program helping unhoused individuals obtain employment.

Highlighted the employment network success of City Gospel Mission in placing hundreds of individuals into jobs.

Urged the city to protect summer youth employment investments through ArtWorks as a cost-effective public safety strategy.

Shared personal testimony on how Lighthouse Youth Services helped her overcome homelessness and achieve stability.

Advocated for continued Safe and Clean grant funding administered by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.

Requested continued investment in ArtWorks for its 30th anniversary, emphasizing crime reduction benefits of youth jobs.

Shared his experience as an ArtWorks youth apprentice whose career was launched by the program.

Requested increased investment for the African American Chamber of Commerce to support minority small business growth.

Requested continued funding for KidFuture CPS to connect students with educational opportunities.

Thanked the city for last year's grant and requested continued support for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Celebrated the Hispanic Chamber's upcoming 30th anniversary and requested continued support.

Requested a $50,000 appropriation for Whitney Strong to provide gun safety and violence prevention training.

Requested increased funding for the African American Chamber to support minority entrepreneurs.

Advocated for neighborhood support funds, minority cannabis education, Jazz Fest partnerships, and ArtWorks funding.

Requested funding for Women Helping Women's violence prevention education in schools.

Expressed gratitude for community police and infrastructure investments while raising concerns over NSP fund cuts.

Requested continued support for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation's youth and community programs.

Thanked the city for last year's investment and highlighted the Hispanic Chamber's growth and business impact.

Requested leverage support funding for Women Helping Women's violence prevention education in Cincinnati Public Schools.

Thanked minority business support organizations and advocated for senior digital literacy mentorship programs.

Thanked the city for partnering with Lighthouse Youth Services and noted impending federal funding cuts for homeless prevention.

Requested $199,620 for the Shakely Center and an additional $150,000 for homeless prevention services.

Advocated for funding for the Midwest Apparel Creative Foundation to support youth fashion and design education.

Requested funding for the Midwest Apparel Creative Foundation to support creative economy career pathways.

Requested city leverage funding for the Midwest Apparel Creative Foundation to expand career path programs for youth.