Margaret Wallace faced numerous hurdles on her journey to homeownership, but in just 11 months, she transformed her reality from living in subsidized housing to owning a condo. A disabled, single mom of an adult child, Wallace’s story is one of determination, resilience, and the power of a strong support system. She had long dreamed
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. Campers are also
Construction is underway on two homes in the first phase of Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) Near-Net-Zero Urban Village in S. Cumminsville. The initiative aims to bring advanced green technology to low-income working families who have traditionally been excluded from the sustainable energy market. "WIN's Near-Net-Zero Urban Village will help improve the housing stock, help residents
Working In Neighborhoods is collaborating with Hamilton County and community partners LISC Greater Cincinnati and Habitat for Humanity to implement the Lead Safe Ohio program. The initiative, rolled out by Hamilton County Commissioners on May 16, provides $5.3 million to help eligible homeowners living in houses constructed before 1978 in Hamilton County and the City
A demolition project on campus that was on WIN’s wish list for over a decade is now complete thanks to a generous Sharonville company. In February, the John R. Jurgensen Company generously donated the labor and equipment to level a century-old structure on WIN’s campus. Built in 1910, for former church served as the meeting
For Devoe Sherman, a single father of two young daughters, the experience of buying a home “was like going through a storm ... you don’t know what you don’t know," exclaimed Sherman. He used WIN's free, one-on-one HUD-certified housing counseling program to "get to a brighter day." Sherman wanted a home for his family, but he didn’t
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
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
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
The South Cumminsville Community Garden (SCCG) was established seven years ago to provide a source of healthy food, to reutilize vacant residential land, create space for neighbors to gather, and to beautify the neighborhood. Neighborhood residents recognized that a community garden could address lack of fresh food access and poor health
