Dry Christmas trees and malfunctioning lights can lead to holiday disasters. Here are some home decor tips from the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that can help keep your home safe for the holidays. Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and amaryllis – away from children If using an
A tiger, the Blue Beetle, and a family of Minions were just a few of WIN’s guests at the Drive-Boo Trick or Treat event on October 28, carrying on a Beekman Corridor Halloween tradition. WIN continued its decades-old tradition of hosting a community Halloween party welcoming seventy-one kids ages 1 – 14 to its
Brenda Busch, SC a former Catholic school principal and a key member of WIN's family, started volunteering at WIN during the housing crisis caused by the “Great Recession”. After helping thousands of families during her 13 years at WIN, she is retiring from her volunteer housing intake post. Busch supported WIN’s
First Ladies For Health (FLFH) will be given the Catalyst For Health Awareness award at WIN’s November 16 Hall of Fame event. FLFH is a faith-based, nonprofit, volunteer organization. Its mission is to empower people in underserved communities to make informed choices about their health. The organization leverages the leadership of the First
A blighted, vacant lot at 5917 Piqua Avenue is now the site of a charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath home. Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) put the house on the market in October. It’s the twentieth home WIN has built or rehabbed in College Hill as part of its efforts to revitalize the area around Cedar Avenue.
October is Energy Awareness Month. Here are some energy saving tips to help reduce energy usage before you get that first winter heating bill. Weatherization tips from the U. S. Department of Energy: During the day open curtains on the south-facing windows - sunlight will provide natural heat and close them
Over the last year, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN), residents and community council leaders from neighborhoods along the Beekman Street Corridor, city officials, banks, and the Port have been working hard. The group, known as the Beekman Corridor Coalition Housing Steering Committee, is partnering with Urban Fast Forward consultants on developing a community-focused housing plan
WIN’s 2023 Hall of Fame honoree, Mercy Health, is being recognized for its overall approach to holistic health that attempts to reduce longstanding health disparities by addressing underlying social needs. The healthcare system believes that to truly impact the health and well-being of communities, it must engage with patients and the community communities to
If you or someone you know calls Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) for information about our homebuyer program, you’ll talk with Kai Jones, WIN’s housing counselor intake specialist. Jones has first-hand experience with how WIN’s homebuyer classes and one-on-one counseling can help you achieve your goal of homeownership. In 2015, Kai Jones was a recently-married
If you are retired and make financial gifts to charity, experts say Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) can minimize taxes while supporting your favorite causes. As long as you have a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or 401(k), you have to take the required minimum distributions (RMD) once you reach age 72. Provided that you
