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Juneteenth

In observance of Juneteenth, Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses – Findlay Street Center will be closed on Friday, June 18th.
 
Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom that happens each year on June 19, marks the formal end of slavery in the United States. Even though President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it was not until June 19, 1865 (a full two years later) that word reached enslaved African people in Galveston, Texas, resulting in massive jubilation that would go on to be celebrated each year in the name of freedom.
As partners in the communities we serve, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our neighbors.
Since 1961, Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses (Neighborhood House) has been serving Cincinnati’s West End Community as a social services resource and community gathering space. The Neighborhood House is an 18,000 square foot building. It is the safe-haven and second home for approximately 2,500 – 3,000 at-risk children, teens, families, seniors, and disadvantaged citizens annually.
Please consider a donation to Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses – Findlay Street Center in honor of Juneteenth. https://7hillsnh.com/donate/
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We hope to see you at Rhinegeist on Wednesday!

Want to enjoy a night out and support a good cause?
Join us at Rhinegeist’s Charitable Suds Pint Night on June 16th, 5-8pm!
$1 of every pint purchased is donated to Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses.
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Celebration of Life: Lady Lillian Carr

     

Join us a we honor the life and service of Lady Lillian Carr.

Please click here to view the local news coverage featuring Ms. Carr.

 

 

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PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CREATES AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WEST END

PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CREATES AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WEST END

This project demonstrates how collaboration can create mixed-rate housing and preserve neighborhood character.

Baymiller Open House
Thursday, April 8th, 10a – Noon.

As development continues in Cincinnati’s historic West End neighborhood, residents and housing advocates have been working to ensure that creation and preservation of affordable housing is part of the equation. A set of historic rowhouses in Cincinnati’s West End is being redeveloped as a combination of affordable and market-rate, rental and homeownership.

1803 and 1807 Baymiller are being rehabbed by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati. 1805 Baymiller is being developed by Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses as an affordable rental unit, with Habitat as the general contractor.

This open house will provide a chance to see and capture the early stages of renovation and talk to the various partners.

This collaboration responds to the critical need for equitable housing in the West End, long identified by West End by community organizations and planners. For example, the project dovetails with three of the housing goals of the West End Speaks Plan (2016): the condition of all West End properties is improved; the quality of affordable units in the West End is upgraded; the West End supports the expansion of homeownership in the neighborhood.

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How her daughter’s death brought her two unexpected angels

“I hope it brings a smile on their face and peace in their heart, is what I’m hoping for,” said Marilyn Grubbs.

Grubbs and her friend Susan Setty have earned themselves the nickname ‘the angels,” after delivering hand made masks and angels to those in need. Including trauma victims at the Trauma Recovery Center. Click here to see the full story.

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As West End transformation begins, some public housing residents fear they will be pushed out

As West End transformation begins, some public housing residents fear they will be pushed out

https://www.wcpo.com/news/transportation-development/move-up-cincinnati/as-west-end-transformation-begins-some-public-housing-residents-fear-they-will-be-pushed-out?fbclid=IwAR0AggquzxdCw4xJmLA7pPnU7OEcpjY0HMOsF4NdtTWQJw9vLEzscR0qH_E

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As COVID-19 crisis hit low-income communities, two local nonprofits found new ways to help neighbors

As COVID-19 crisis hit low-income communities, two local nonprofits found new ways to help neighbors. Read full article here.

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FC Cincinnati Donates $200,000 to The Port for Affordable Housing

Cincinnati, OH, December 3, 2020 – FC Cincinnati has made a $200,000 donation to The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (The Port) for the future development and/or support of affordable housing initiatives in the West End. Affordable housing development will be done in partnership with Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses.

This contribution brings FC Cincinnati’s total investment in housing-related initiatives in the West End to $450,000, including:

“Our goal has always been to be a good neighbor which is why we continue to support affordable housing initiatives in the West End. I applaud the work of Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses and The Port in the West End and we are pleased to support initiatives for equitable development,” said Jeff Berding, President, FC Cincinnati.

“We have said from the start affordable housing must be a part of the growth in the West End,” said Laura N. Brunner, President and CEO of The Port. “This additional funding from FC Cincinnati allows The Port, in collaboration with Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses and neighborhood stakeholders, to deliver on our efforts to build thriving neighborhoods with a range of housing options to benefit the entire community,” Brunner continued.

In 2018, the West End became a focus neighborhood for The Port. Through its role in financing the FC Cincinnati stadium, the Port works with the West End’s community development corporation (CDC), Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses, on equitable development.

“Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses is pleased to partner with the Port and FCC to ensure affordable housing remains in the West End,” said Alexis Kidd, Executive Director of Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses, Inc. “This effort will require greater synergy and investment, but this is definitely a great start from two great partners. We welcome other investors to join with us in preserving opportunities for all in the West End.”

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#GivingTuesday

It’s #GivingTuesday! If you’re able, please consider donating to Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses – Findlay Street Center as we work with our neighbors to build a stronger community! https://www.facebook.com/7HillsNeighb/posts/2721169208123913

 

 

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