On February 26, WIN staff along with two members of the Beekman Corridor Coalition traveled to Columbus to participate in the Ohio Community Development Corporation Association's Statehouse Day. South Cumminsville residents Saundra Davis and Ia Johnson shared their stories about why funding for home repairs is important to the five neighborhoods that make up the
Change is happening in the Beekman Corridor, and it's powered by the residents themselves. From transforming food access to tackling traffic safety and home repairs, neighbors are stepping up, taking action, and making a difference. At the January 24 Beekman Corridor Coalition meeting, residents shared major wins—and the momentum is only growing. Want to see
Greg Robinson II, a Fellow at Working In Neighborhoods (WIN), is leading a project to promote equitable development in the Beekman Street Corridor. Funded by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, this initiative focuses on the redevelopment of vacant industrial and commercial properties and fostering entrepreneurship in the neighborhood. Robinson, a master’s student in Community Planning
On December 14, 2024, Working In Neighborhoods’ (WIN) community room was transformed into Santa’s Workshop, and 450 children and teens were treated to a joyful holiday tradition. The event included gift bags for toddlers, a toy giveaway for kids ages 5-12, and gift cards for teens. Children had the chance to take pictures with Santa,
This summer, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) hosted a camp for 33 kids aged 5-12, all eager to explore new things. This year’s theme was “Building a Sustainable Community,” and over 8 weeks, the kids explored what sustainability means for the environment, economics, and society. The camp kicked off with a focus on environmental sustainability. The
Traffic safety and walkability have long been concerns of families living in the Beekman Corridor. With 44% of families in the corridor lacking access to a car and relying on public transportation, the need for pedestrian safety is crucial. The area has seen significant traffic violations, accounting for 32% of Cincinnati's traffic citations in 2023,
Crane presented Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) Executive Director S. Barbara Busch with a $5,000 check on July 18, 2024 in support of WIN's monthly Drive-Thru Produce Pop-Up. The long-standing partnership between the two organizations began in 2006 when Steve Kirk, a WIN volunteer and Crane employee, made the introduction. Since then, the company has donated
WIN's summer camp is in its third week. Kids ages 5 - 12 from around the Beekman Corridor are meeting new friends and engaging in activities to negate summer learning loss. This year, the camp curriculum is focusing on sustainability. Kids are learning about how they can do their part to conserve in order to
The Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile (eBus) pulled into Reid's Valley View Apartments in the Beekman Corridor on May 22. The 40' customized mobile classroom equipped with internet-accessible workstations was staffed by Fifth Third Bank employees, ready to help residents get a better understanding of how banking works. Annually, WIN partners with Fifth Third
WIN’s youth program coordinator, Cozy Evans, is putting the finishing touches on plans for this year’s Bringing the World to Our Backyard 8-week summer camp that kicks off June 11. “Keeping kids engaged in learning is very important because they can lose up to 30% of what they learned during the school year over summer,”
