Community Building is one of the key elements of Working In Neighborhoods' (WIN) mission to empower people. WIN brought together five neighborhoods—S. Cumminsville, Millvale, N. Fairmount, S. Fairmount, and English Woods—to increase their ability to influence decisions about their community. This group of Mill Creek communities makes up the Beekman Corridor Coalition. At the January
This winter, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) took a hands-on, resident-centered approach to help neighborhoods tap into the City of Cincinnati's Urban Agriculture Grant and expand local food production across the Beekman Corridor. By combining fiscal sponsorship, coaching, and strategic partnerships, WIN helped community leaders turn ideas into funded, actionable projects. WIN sponsored the South Cumminsville
For years, Beekman Corridor residents have looked at the former Lunkenheimer Valve Company buildings as a reminder of what once was—and what could be. In January, that long-held hope moved closer to reality, and the community is congratulating the Hamilton County Landbank, a manage entity of The Port, on reaching this pivotal moment. With the
Holiday magic filled the air on December 20 as Working In Neighborhoods hosted its beloved Santa's Workshop on the WIN campus. This decades-old tradition brings joy, generosity, and community together for children and families in the Beekman Corridor—and this year was no exception. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Giving Tuesday supporters, more than
As part of the Reimagining the Civic Commons gathering in Cincinnati, national leaders joined Working In Neighborhoods (WIN), residents, and local partners in South Cumminsville and Millvale to see how collaboration is transforming the Beekman Corridor. Participants took guided tours and joined in conversations across several neighborhoods, illustrating how partnerships with community members, nonprofits, and
Children and families had a blast at WIN's annual Boo Bash on Saturday, October 25, enjoying a festive day of games, crafts, music, and treats. Kids turned up dressed as Batman, Snow White, Minnie Mouse, and even Mario & Luigi. Sponsored by Union Savings Bank/Guardian Savings Bank and Integra Group, the Boo Bash brought the
On September 27, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN), Beekman Corridor Coalition leaders, and Mill Creek Alliance guided 42 visitors from Bellarmine Chapel on a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation, commemorating the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home. The tour highlighted environmental justice and community resilience in the Beekman Corridor.
Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) is proud to recognize the John R. Jurgensen Company as a 2025 Hall of Fame Honoree at The Homes That Hope Built: Building Futures celebration on Thursday, October 30, at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. John R. Jurgensen Co. has a history of investing in South Cumminsville. In 2014, the company donated the materials
WIN's 8-week summer camp for children ages 5 to 12 wrapped up on July 31, offering neighborhood kids a season full of enriching experiences that helped bridge the gap caused by summer learning loss. Through a blend of classroom learning, engaging presenters, and exciting field trips, campers explored new ideas, built routines, and had a
Community building takes time, creativity, and a lot of patience. For members of the Beekman Corridor Coalition (BCC), the work of creating meaningful connections—especially with political leaders—is how lasting change begins. On February 26, WIN staff and BCC Housing Team members Saundra Davis and Ia Johnson traveled to Columbus for Statehouse Day, hosted by the
