Local nonprofit to receive initial $25,000 grant and volunteer support from the League’s 800+ Members

The Junior League of Cincinnati (JLC) is proud to announce a new partnership with HER Cincinnati, a nonprofit agency that empowers women to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and human trafficking. Over the next 3-5 years, the JLC will provide HER Cincinnati grant funding as well as hundreds of hours of support and advocacy from its 800+ volunteers.

“The JLC has over a century of history within the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities. During that time, we are honored to have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars and volunteer hours to start-up and established non-profits,” shared League President, René Robers. “With more than 40 organizations in the city created or accelerated by the Junior League of Cincinnati, we are thrilled to welcome HER Cincinnati to our legacy of learning, leadership and love to create lasting change in our community.“

Volunteers from the JLC will partner with HER Cincinnati to help launch HER Collective, a women’s small business co-op that leverages shared operations, marketing, and retail outreach tools & resources. HER Collective will help program participants gain entrepreneurial skills, gain resume-building work experience, and earn additional income to support themselves and their families. Throughout the course of the partnership, JLC members will also receive education about the impacts of poverty and addiction.

“We are beyond excited to be selected as The Junior League of Cincinnati’s community partner,” said Beth Schwartz, HER Cincinnati’s CEO. “We were challenged by limited time and resources to get the HER Collective concept off the ground. The JLC’s partnership is just the capacity-boost we needed. The power of their passionate and talented volunteerism, combined with the financial support to allow us to dedicate a part-time resource to the project is a perfect recipe for success. Through this new initiative, the women in our programs will have access to experiences and possibilities that can truly change the trajectories of their lives.”

The JLC’s partnership with HER Cincinnati is the result of a yearlong request for proposal (RFP) process by the JLC. Submissions were reviewed by the JLC’s Program Development Committee and pared down to four semi-finalists early this spring. Finalists presented their plans to JLC membership, who then voted for the selected partner in April.

The partnership begins on June 1st as the JLC concludes a three-year partnership with Family Nurturing Center. Since 2021, the JLC has partnered with Family Nurturing Center to expand their visitation program and child abuse awareness initiatives by providing $75,000 in funding, performing thousands of hours of direct service, and assisting in numerous fundraisers, including Prom for a Purpose.

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About the Junior League of Cincinnati 

The Junior League of Cincinnati is a member of The Association of Junior Leagues International, a nonprofit organization of women whose shared mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Established in 1920, the Junior League of Cincinnati plays an integral part in the communities of Greater Cincinnati. By empowering women and providing valuable leadership training, we give local women the tools to get involved, put their talents to work, and positively impact the communities of the Greater Cincinnati region. The Junior League of Cincinnati is committed to improving our community by stimulating change and empowering people through the direct efforts of our dedicated volunteers. Our members are global in complexion and perspective. Partnerships with the community strengthen our ability to make an impact on the lives of those we serve. For more information on the Junior League of Cincinnati, please visit jlcincinnati.org.

About HER Cincinnati

Founded in 1830, HER Cincinnati, (Formerly Cincinnati Union Bethel) has been responding to Cincinnati’s changing human service needs for almost 200 years. Our mission remains focused on empowering women to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and human trafficking. We believe all women are strong and resilient, yet sometimes life circumstances and societal structures can create barriers to success. At HER Cincinnati we fight to dismantle those barriers and operate three distinct programs united in their vision of a community where all women have the skills and confidence to thrive. Learn more at hercincinnati.org