Nonprofit Fraud Exposed: Minnesota’s Billion-Dollar Scandals, Ohio Indictments, and Rising Risks in Cincinnati

In an era where taxpayer dollars fund essential social services, nonprofit fraud scandals are shaking public trust across the Midwest. This includes potential concerns about nonprofit fraud in Cincinnati. From Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scheme—described as the largest COVID-19 fraud case in U.S. history—to emerging indictments in Ohio, these stories reveal systemic vulnerabilities in government-funded…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 30, 20250Comments

Open Thanksgiving meal kit box filled with fresh potatoes, vegetables, and ingredients for distribution in Greater Cincinnati.

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Thanksgiving meal events expand across Greater Cincinnati as demand rises

Efforts to ensure families in Greater Cincinnati have access to a Thanksgiving meal are increasing as several local organizations prepare distributions across the region. The need is growing quickly, and groups such as the Freestore Foodbank and St. Vincent de Paul report a sharp rise in residents seeking assistance. Data from the Freestore Foodbank…

ByNina OliverioNovember 25, 20250Comments

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Expanding a Proven Model: Youth Violence Prevention Efforts Come to Cincinnati

Jordan Johnson is leading a new effort focused on youth violence prevention in Cincinnati , using a model from Indianapolis that has already saved lives. Originally launched in Indianapolis, this youth violence prevention program has delivered measurable success by embedding community members directly into neighborhoods impacted by gun violence and juvenile crime. Now, Johnson…