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Several people asked council to give $3 million to the homeless services organization Bethany House. CEO Susan Schiller says the money is needed for construction on a new shelter. I know there are very, very many worthy causes requesting funding, Schiller said. We need to make a commitment to our city s children. We need to put homeless children at the top of the list.
The total project will cost more than $18 million. The organization has raised most of the money through private donations. The city manager s proposal for spending the stimulus includes $1.3 million for Bethany House.
Dozens of speakers spoke in support of funding the arts.
Monday, December 21, 2020 - 3:55pm
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CINCINNATI, December 21, 2020 /3BL Media/ – Eight private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, have announced gifts of more than $6.6 million in 2020. Grants were awarded from these private family foundations to organizations that focus on education, arts and culture, civic and community programs, health and human services, and community reinvestment activities that benefit low- to moderate-income earners, small businesses, affordable housing, financial literacy and workforce development efforts.
“We are always pleased to honor the vision of the families who entrust their philanthropic foundations to our office,” said Heidi B. Jark, senior vice president and managing director of The Foundation Office. “In a year that has been extremely hard on nonprofits and the communities they serve we are especially honored to assist so many organizations with fulfilling their