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Advancing Black Homeownership
Written by Morgan Ford Homeownership is more than having a place to live. It brings stability, opportunity, and a way to build wealth for...
Jan 312 min read
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Global Village: Kenya 2024
Written by Allie Bishop Africa has been on my bucket list since before I can remember. I've always been an animal lover, particularly...
Jan 313 min read
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Two Sisters Celebrate Nearly 20 Years of Homeownership as Neighbors
Sylvia and Janie are sisters and Habitat homeowners on the same street in Mt. Auburn. In April, both sisters paid off their mortgages. They
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Empowering Others Through Women Build: Melinda's Story
Last year over 144 women joined Women Build to fundraise and construct a home in Lower Price Hill. Together these women raised $52,193
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Esther Partners with the Critical Repair Program to Get a New Roof
Esther has lived in her home since 1966. When her husband passed away shortly after 9/11 in 2001, she began to struggle to keep up with home
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Exciting Rock the Block Announcement!
Rock the Block is coming back in the spring in a slightly new reimagined format. Instead of just one day, Rock the Block will be spread...
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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"This is Home:" Evelyn's New Roof with our Critical Repair Program
Evelyn needed repairs on her roof. She wasn't sure how she was going to get the help needed, but she knew she wasn't going to leave her...
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Selling Online vs. Donating to a Habitat ReStore
We all reach a point where our house or garage is filled with things we no longer need, and it's time to clear them out. Selling these...
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Stitch a Home, Build a Home: How a Local Needleartist Pulled her Community Together for a Cause
"I always loved to stitch," said Cecelia, a Cincinnati-based needle artist with a heart for her community. About 30 years ago, Cecelia...
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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A Spotlight on Megan in our Construction Training Program
The Habitat for Humanity Construction Training Program, or CTP, is a workforce development initiative designed to train and prepare...
Jun 11, 20244 min read
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Foundation Sponsor, Delta Air Lines, Reflects on their Partnership with Habitat.
Matt Heringer, Engagement Center Manager at Delta Airlines has been involved with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati for over 20 yea
May 1, 20242 min read
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A Stake in Your Community: Where is Jewel Now?
Jewel has lived in her Habitat home for six years now. She has one son, who is currently looking to find his own place, and recently got...
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CINCINNATI UNITES VETERANS AND BUSINESSES FOR A VETERAN BUILD DAY
On Friday, November 10, 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati [HFHGC] will host a special Veteran Build Day where veteran...
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Room to Share: Where is Marnita Now?
Marnita has been a Habitat homeowner for almost 18 years. She now works for Cincinnati Public Schools and describes kids as her passion....
Oct 3, 20234 min read
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A New Roof Over Old Memories: Checking in with Paul through the Veteran Repair Program
A local veteran gets a new roof through Habitat for Humanity's Veteran Repair Program.
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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A Decade of Homeownership: JaQuanna and Zhyaire
In January of 2012, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati dedicated a newly rehabbed home in Over-the-Rhine to a hardworking mother...
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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Preserving the Past to Secure the Future: Mike's Experience with the Veteran Repair Program
Mike has lived in Dayton, Kentucky his whole life. He reminisces about growing up with his seven brothers in a two-room home just down...
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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ENQUIRER MEDIA NAMES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CINCINNATI WINNER OF THE TOP WORKPLACES AWARD
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati has been awarded a Top Workplaces based on employee feedback.
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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Republic Bank helps to Rock the Block
Thanks to Foundation Sponsor Republic Bank  for helping to make Rock the Block in Bond Hill possible. With their help and the help of...
May 16, 20231 min read
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Increased Independence for Deborah with the Aging in Place Program
Deborah built and bought her home with Habitat over 20 years ago. She reached out to Habitat for Humanity to...
May 10, 20232 min read
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