In Cincinnati, rising housing costs are putting a strain on homeowners, and many are turning to WIN's HUD-certified counselors for help. Through September 2025, Hamilton County recorded 860 foreclosure filings just within the city. Melanie Daniels, a housing counselor with WIN, sees firsthand how quickly families can find themselves in a crisis. "Foreclosures aren't rising
A major national philanthropic investment is bringing new momentum to housing and community revitalization efforts along Cincinnati's Mill Creek Corridor—and Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) is proud to be a key partner in this work. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has secured $5 million from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to expand affordable housing, strengthen health outcomes,
Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) joined the 2025 Own Cincy Homeownership Fair on November 22 at the Cintas Center. The day-long event connected families with local lenders, real estate professionals, housing advocates, and workshops designed to guide them on the path to homeownership. WIN's Operations Director and Housing Program Manager, Hope E. Wilson, co-led the Unlocking Homeownership sessions
For many years, WIN has worked with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) to help first-time homebuyers. OHFA helps make housing affordable, and offers programs to make owning a home easier. They provide low-interest loans, tax credits, and other tools for people with low to moderate incomes. Through this partnership, WIN offers one-on-one phone counseling
Working In Neighborhoods (WIN), in partnership with Union Savings Bank/Guardian Savings Bank and the Ohio CDC Association, launched its 2025–2026 Senior Individual Development Account (IDA) program with a kickoff celebration on September 25 at WIN’s South Cumminsville campus. The program helps homeowners age 60 and older save for critical home repairs through financial coaching, education,
Nearly 250 Cincinnati homeowners may soon receive relief from delinquent property taxes. A new initiative led by the Hamilton County Treasurer's Office, with strong support from the City of Cincinnati and The Port (Hamilton County Landbank), is underway. Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) is serving as the community partner, providing free financial counseling and intake services.
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
We're thrilled to share an opportunity that Hamilton County homeowners can take advantage of: the Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan Program from LISC Greater Cincinnati! In partnership with Working In Neighborhoods (WIN), Warsaw Federal, Habitat for Humanity, United Way 211, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, this program provides the support needed to make critical home repairs—without
Melanie Daniels brings 15 years of experience in underwriting and finance to her new role as a HUD-certified housing counselor at Working In Neighborhoods (WIN). For her, the transition is personal. "I like helping people. I have a passion for seeing people do well," Daniels said. "When I saw the ad for the housing counselor
May is Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme—“Flip the Script on Aging”—calls on communities to embrace an empowering and inclusive view of growing older. At Working In Neighborhoods (WIN), that vision includes helping senior homeowners stay safe, independent, and secure in their homes through two powerful banking partnerships. WIN’s Senior IDA Savings Program with
