Cincinnati Nonprofits and Charities

My wife and I have now supported CoEd and its GLP program for 3 years and my Rotary Club has for about 25. The quality of the work CoEd does in Guatemala is outstanding. All 4 of its programs, Early stage reading, pupil sponsorship, text book and tech labs have and continue to make a massive difference to the lives of indigenous Guatemalan children and their families. How do I know that? Because I have been there and heard it directly from pupils, teachers, parents and government officials. I really enjoy working with the CoEd team and plan to continue doing so for years to come.

Hope for Haiti’s Children (HFHC) is an exceptional choice of an organization that uses contributions wisely and delivers meaningful, lasting impact. We have sponsored children for several years and receive regular updates from HFHC. Supporting HFHC feels truly meaningful because it’s clear how donations are used to make a life-changing impact on Haitian children.

Horrible , horrible. They should not be called a charity at all.. applied work firbkroger for 10 years first time asking for help at all. Was denied and then appeal denied . Was told by management and corporate that they should help with the 3 day notice i got on my door .. a big fat denial. Their charity needs to be taken away from them. I know 3 other people who's asking for help got denied.. They don't help. They just deny people who need help

I was a CISE staff member for close to 20 years before my retirement. My fellow staff members and I, along with a dedicated Board of Directors, were proud to work hard to help the CISE schools provide an excellent education to children in Cincinnati’s urban neighborhoods. Over the years, I witnessed the positive impact that CISE had on their students’ lives. The dedication of the administrators and teachers at the CISE schools is inspiring. It was heartwarming to witness how the partnership of CISE with our generous donors allowed our schools to educate and prepare thousands of young people to become productive, successful members of our community. I am happy to continue to support the good work of CISE as a donor. <br>

Always an amazing group. They've helped in the past locate a wonderful rehabber for an injured song bird, and taught me about ODNR's website so I can access this info quickly. I look forward to this groups growth and future.

As a donor, I’m proud to support IPM Food Pantry. Their team is caring, organized, and truly committed to helping families in need. IPM doesn’t just hand out food—they provide hope, dignity, and real support to people facing tough times.<br><br>I know my contributions are making a meaningful impact, and that’s why I continue to give. IPM is a trusted, essential part of our community.<br><br>

I am a regular blood donor and began volunteering for Hoxworth during the pandemic. I had started working from home and had extra time, so I wanted to make a difference. Hoxworth is a wonderful organization so I chose to donate my time as well as blood ❤️

The Testicular Cancer Society (TSC) was a lifeline for me during my cancer journey. I heard about TSC on a podcast as I was trying to learn more about testicular cancer after I was diagnosed in April 2024. I then reached out to TSC if they could help me navigate my treatment journey. Mike from TSC responded to my email promptly was was by my side the whole time. I could always reach out to Mike with any question and I always receive an informed answer. In addition to explaining things to me, Mike was a constant source of support and motivation during my 3 month chemotherapy journey. I am so grateful to the amazing work Mike and TSC are doing.

I have been familiar with the work of Caring Response Madagascar for many years and never fail to be impressed with the work they are doing. I am personally acquainted with the directors and several of the doctors who volunteer and travel to Madagascar each year. They are self-less, giving people who truly put themselves out full force for the people they serve and have achieved miraculous results empowering the people of Madagascar.<br>Sister Judith Metz<br>Cincinnati, Ohio

I found out about Valley Interfaith when I was looking for a place to donate my daughters' outgrown clothes (so many places can/will not accept used clothing now). Someone gave me a tour the day I was there and I was impressed with their operations and mission. I now volunteer once a week and love the people I work with!

First started going to the pantry during my chemo, it was a very long 1 1/2 years. They always made me feel extremely welcomed. I wanted to give back in some way somewhere for all the help I received during my scare. This pantry helped me heal , get strong and nourished me. Five years later still volunteering with them. I could keep writing the great things they have done. They are my family now, that is how grateful I am to be a part of giving. They just don't realize how much of an impact they made on me. Forever grateful ,Thank you for reading my message.

Pregnancy Center Plus provides caring, non-judgmental support to women and families in need. It offers extensive services that can change the trajectory of its clients lives. The staff and volunteers lead with their hearts, and the Center has been serving the community for over 40 years.

The Dragonfly Foundation is a great organization! They do so much in the community to help support pediatric cancer patients and their families.

They've helped me a couple times with diapers, wipes & formula. Which was especially helpful when it was difficult to find &/or when we were unable to afford. They will also be helping our family with Thanksgiving this year & we're very thankful for that!

I love that 100% of my membership dollars fund transformational grants for nonprofits in our community. An added bonus is my membership exposes me to and allows me to work alongside some of the wisest, kindest, women in the region who are willing to make a significant difference in the lives of others. I have made lifelong friends and grown personally and professionally by being a member of Impact 100. <br> <br>Sustaining member since 2016 <br>Becky Scheeler <br>

I would not recommend getting involved with this organization! The CEO can not be trusted and is extremely unprofessional. She has lied to donors, community leaders, and board members about the organization’s finances and how many students have been served and a plethora of other things. The organization needs to be reviewed by the IRS and BBB, due to inaccurate reporting and poor treatment of its employees. If I could give this organization 0/5 stars I would.

I would not recommend anyone who needs help to this agency because they will encourage you to commit suicide. They put it in my head that is the only choice I got thanks for the enlightenment GCBHS AMELIA OHIO

Africa Fire Mission met us when we were nearly invisible—under-resourced, overwhelmed, and overlooked. As Fire Chief of Isiolo County, I still remember the day they visited our station and found our brave firefighters responding to emergencies in slippers. We had no proper gear, no training manuals, and barely any recognition. One of our own firefighters had even lost part of his leg due to lack of PPE.<br><br>But AFM didn’t just see our needs—they saw our potential.<br><br>They began by donating quality firefighting PPEs that instantly boosted our safety and morale. Then came the real game-changer: hands-on mentorship, live training from U.S. fire professionals, and weekly virtual classes every Wednesday that opened our eyes to global standards.<br><br>They flew across continents to walk with us. They welcomed us into symposiums. They made us feel seen, heard, and supported.<br><br>Thanks to AFM:<br><br>Our team moved from informal firefighting to structured emergency response.<br><br>We’ve now authored our own fire safety books for children, like Stop, Drop & Roll and In the Flames.<br><br>We’ve grown from local chiefs to international professionals—some of us now serve abroad, a dream we never thought possible.<br><br><br>Africa Fire Mission is not just donating gear—they're building legacies, inspiring courage, and lighting fires of hope across Africa.<br><br>If you want to support a nonprofit that multiplies impact, this is the one. Their work is real. I am living proof.

This new start up non-profit is doing great things & will continue to grow each year. I got involved in early 2023 and they are already making an impact on the community. They have set themselves apart by raising funds for not only familiar organizations but for foundations set up by families and individuals as voted by the members. I’m proud to be associated.

I had a very great experience with MIM on a mission trip to Mayfield, KY for Samaritians Purse in October of 2022. working together doing Gods work while meeting new people doing the same thing that we were.

They have offered my small non-profit consistently great advice and assistance for nearly 25 years. We would not be here without them.

I applied to adopt a kitten. The website started kittens could be adopted in singles if there was another dog or cat in the home. I have 2 dogs. I was contacted and told I was approved and could meet and pickup my kitten in 2 days. Hours later the manager for Ohio contacted me and said the other manager was wrong to approve unless I adopted 2 kittens and no I couldn't adopt this kitten. I contacted the other manager and she said the ohio manager was wrong and she would call her. She then came back and said there was a sudden policy change after my adoption was approved. She was very frustrated with the ohio manager and said she has never seen anything like this. I pointed out the policy on the website and that it wasn't fair to change the policy after my application had been submitted. I understand the animals needs come first but when your gatekeeping gets out of hand and you deny animals good homes you are no longer doing your job. I would hsve been a lifetime supporter but this was a horrible experience and was handled badly. They didn't even offer to help me find a better option.

I had a phone interview with the Adopt A Class CEO and 2 weeks later was brought in for an in person interview with her and another colleague. From my perspective, the interview went very well and they said they'd reach out in 2 weeks. I never heard from them again despite reaching out multiple times. This is extremely inconsiderate of people's time and energy. If I wasn't the right fit, I can accept that, but the lack of communication is disrespectful and creates a bad reputation for your organization.

I was looking for a safe space to recover. I called New Foundations and felt assured instantly. The onboarding was seamless and all of my new resident questions were addressed quickly. I'm happy where I live and I'm happy I can safely recover. - Brian Payne

Hello All,<br>I hope that life is treating everyone wonderful. I am reaching out to my fellow human beings because I am going through troubled times right now and I am praying everyday that things will get better. I recently had open heart surgery to have a ventricular device implanted due to severe heart failure amongst other health problems to include prostate cancer. I am struggling big time financially, mentally, physically and emotionally because I need help and have always been independent and self sufficient. I am awaiting a decision from social security disability that dates back to September of last year when I was hospitalized for 4 consecutive months. Can someone please help me in anyway possible? I would greatly appreciate it!!