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Cincinnati youth programs expand with new sports, education initiatives

Cincinnati youth programs continue to grow as city leaders and nonprofit groups expand sports, education, and mentoring opportunities for local students. Youth programs now play a larger role in after-school learning, neighborhood engagement, and violence prevention efforts across the region. Community leaders across Cincinnati have increased funding and partnerships for youth-focused activities in 2026. Local…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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