For years, adults have encouraged children to give back as a way to build moral character. A survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics based on 2016 data said about 1-in-4 people in the United States take time to volunteer. Cincinnati lags behind its peer cities when it comes to engaging volunteers, said Doug…
“As Mayor, one of the greatest privileges I have is to ask people to give back to our city. All of our best accomplishments have resulted from just asking people to give back to this city. That is why last year I challenged all Cincinnatians to give one for Cincy to motivate and inspire all…
‘Every kid in Cincinnati deserves a shot’ At Oyler’s Al Hampton Mentoring Center, Mia and her mentor picked out a book, sat side by side and began reading together like old friends. It’s the kind of attention that could benefit many more low-income children throughout Greater Cincinnati. That’s why a local nonprofit is working to…
Gen2Gen Cincinnati: Program makes it easier for adults to help region’s kids ‘Every kid in Cincinnati deserves a shot’ Lucy May 5:00 AM, Sep 20, 2018 CINCINNATI — Oyler School fourth grader Mia Lee couldn’t help but smile when she saw Katarina Gay for the first time this school year. Mia and her mentor picked…
We are pleased to introduce our inaugural 50 on Fire, a celebration of the early-stage businesses, enterprises and innovators who are doing especial work to set the ecosystem ablaze. Craig Young: The founder of Inspiring Service, Young’s other project, Cincinnati Cares, is an online service that facilitates connections between interested volunteers and the organizations that…
Cincy Chic Highlights the Movies and Mentors Initiative Cincinnati, OH-February 19, 2018 In this article, Katie Fiorelli and Jenna Ruttkay illuminate the impact of mentoring and the Cincinnati’s current need for mentors to reporter Samantha Green.
Gen2Gen Cincinnati Visits Good Morning Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH – February 5, 2018. Jenna Ruttkay and Katie Fiorelli visited Good Morning Cincinnati in support of the launch of the Movies and Mentors initiative. There, they shared the details about the national initiative and how local organizations could host a watching party to promote the power of…
Our very own Jenna Ruttkay and Katie Fiorelli spoke with CincyChic about Generation to Generation’s national campaign, Movies & Mentors. The campaign brings together the power of movies to influence culture with the power of mentoring to change lives. Check out the article here. Generation to Generation Cincinnati See the Movies & Mentors coverage…
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A new group in Cincinnati is turning to the power of film to help create a opportunity to mentor the next generation. The Generation to Generation campaign focuses on the powerful benefits of intergenerational mentoring. Jenna Ruttkay and Katie Fiorelli share details of a new program called Movies and Mentors. We are…
Give One for Cincy Challenge calls for 100,000 hours of service to make the city of Cincinnati better. Watch the Give One for Cincy story with a special message from the mayor, John Cranley. February 1st marks the launch of a volunteer blitz with a goal of making Cincinnati the nation’s premier volunteer city. The…