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, and create economic opportunity in neighborhoods long impacted by environmental harm and disinvestment. As part of this initiative, WIN is receiving a $2 million loan to support WIN’s first phase of its Near Net Zero Urban Village, a development focused on safe, affordable, and energy-efficient homes.
The Mill Creek Corridor investment prioritizes stable housing as the foundation for healthier communities. Funding will support WIN’s efforts to construct 25 new energy-efficient homes, rehab 25 existing homes, and critical safety repairs—while also creating local construction jobs and building generational wealth through small and diverse contractors.
“Access to this loan allows us to build more efficiently,” said S. Barbara Busch, WIN’s Executive Director. “We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside partners like the GCF and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation who share our values and commitment to creating safe, affordable housing.”
This investment represents an important step toward reversing decades of disinvestment and building neighborhoods where families can thrive for generations to come.