OneSource Center News

In September of 2020, Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) announced it had been awarded $725,000 in state funding as part of Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative to replace lead service lines in licensed childcare facilities within the utility’s service area. Any ODJFS licensed childcare center with a lead service line in GCWW’s service area is eligible to have a lead line removed at no cost to them. Grant funding is available to providers who rent or own the facility. GCWW encourages licensed childcare providers to call 513.651.5323, visit Lead.myGCWW.org or email for more information and application details. More information available here.

The 2021 Regional Community Health Needs Assessment recently was released. The report identifies the most pressing health needs in our region as well as top priorities such as investment in the workforce pipeline, diversity and health-related social needs such as housing and food.  The report also found that differences in health outcomes are most common among people of color and those with lower education, lower income or those without or with insufficient health insurance.

With dropping temperatures and growing needs across our region, local organizations are doing their part in assisting community members with energy and water assistance and programs.

• People Working Cooperatively will assist individuals with completing the forms need to receive energy assistance. More information is available here.    
• Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are accepting applications for the “Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Component” and the new “Low Income Home Water Assistance Program.” Read the Northern Kentucky Tribune article highlighting details. 
• Duke Energy has launched its “Share the Light Fund” to aid customers in need of financial assistance. Read the Northern Kentucky Tribune article for more info. 
• Duke Energy Financial has services options for clients struggling to pay bills. More info available here.

State Farm has an in-kind computer donation program available now to qualifying nonprofits. The computers are gently used, and made available through the organization’s technology rotation policy. Details of the program and available items that are available are here. Computers are donated on a first-come; first-served basis. For Cincinnati region, inquiries can be directed to Benjamin Justice. 

Embark on a journey of self-discovery this year and become a leader of change through the Cincinnati Regional Chamber‘s “Building Cultural Competence” leadership development program. The sessions equip attendees with the skills to build bridges across the cultural, political, and social divides in our region and nation. Participants will widen their perspectives and deepen their understanding of others and themselves, helping them grow into a more effective leader capable of embracing difference as a competitive advantage and leading a cultural shift within your organization. Applications are due March 11. Tuition for Chamber members – $1,500; Non-members – $2,500. More info here.