Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) staffers Greg Robinson and Rigel Behrens recently attended the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s (NCRC) 2025 Just Economy Conference in Washington, D.C.—a gathering of nearly 1,200 community development leaders from across the country. Greg Robinson, WIN’s NCRC Fellow, found the experience deeply enriching: “The conference was an incredible learning and networking experience.
WIN has been honored with the Environmental Education Council of Ohio’s (EECO) Organization Award for its outstanding contributions to environmental education and sustainability. The agency was recognized in April at the EECO’s Annual Conference in Perrysville, Ohio. WIN Executive Director S. Barbara Busch expressed gratitude, saying, “We are humbled to be recognized by EECO. This
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,
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the downtown Hyatt Regency was filled with energy, gratitude, and purpose as friends and supporters gathered to celebrate Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) 45 years of dedicated service to building sustainable, thriving communities. The event highlighted WIN's enduring impact and honored the partnerships that have been instrumental in its success. A
We're thrilled to announce that Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) has been named an awardee in the 5th Annual Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit of the Year Awards presented by Cincy Magazine! This recognition, in the category of Personal Financial Counseling, reflects the dedication of WIN's one-on-one counseling team, the impact of our programs, and the unwavering support
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
On April 4th, the Beekman Community Market hosted an Entrepreneurship Enrichment Workshop with Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI) in Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) Community Room. Representatives from GCMI taught a group of 10 about the entrepreneurial mindset, problem solving, and marketing a business. In 1998, Community Action Agency and United Way collaborated to create GCMI
Thanks to your support, a lot was accomplished in 2023. We completed construction on and sold our 20th home in College Hill to a first-time homebuyer. New housing development opportunities are in the works, including a new rehab in South Cumminsville and WIN’s Near Net Zero Urban Village. Volunteers have been hard at work preparing
“I believe in WIN’s mission of providing people with the ability to own their own home, rebuilding neighborhoods, and creating community,” said Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) volunteer Steve Schulten. For more than twenty years, Schulten has helped set up WIN’s holiday parties. At first, it was a family volunteer activity. WIN board member Kathy Lutz
By just clicking the link below, you can put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas. During our November Giving Day campaign, please help us fill Santa’s Workshop with 100 toys. A neighborhood child will receive your gift at WIN’s annual Santa’s Workshop celebration on December 16. For more information,
