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Care During COVID-19
Our ioby community is full of helpers. Neighborhood leaders, unofficial mayors of the block, people like you who have always stepped up to do what’s right and to lend a hand. We’re here to support your urgent responses to the impacts of COVID-19 in Cincinnati. There are two things you can do on ioby right now to support your community: You can start a project on ioby, or check out a list of resources we've compiled to help you plan a project.
2021 Greater Cincinnati Community Recovery Match Program
When you crowdfund with ioby Cincinnati for a project that helps your community recover from COVID-19, we'll double your donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000!
The Cincinnati area is full of helpers. Neighborhood leaders, unofficial mayors of the block, people like you who have always stepped up to do what’s right and to lend a hand. We know that many of you are now trying to figure out how to step up to support your neighbors. We’re here to help.
Start a project in Cincinnati
On ioby, anyone with a great idea for creating positive change in their neighborhood can raise funds, find volunteers and promote their project. When you fundraise for your community project on ioby, you can:
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Receive one-on-one fundraising and implementation coaching
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Collect tax-deductible donations
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Have ioby act as your project’s fiscal sponsor
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Find new volunteers
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Join us for grassroots fundraising trainings and workshops
Submit your idea and ioby will reach out to support you on your journey to making positive change in your Cincinnati neighborhood.
About ioby Cincinnati
Cincinnati is full of energy—there's so much happening in the world of positive civic change, it's hard not to be excited! But part of what makes Cincinnati so special to us is its long history of neighbors working together to get good done. It's pretty clear that Cincinnatians have no shortage of great ideas, and are ready to make them happen. And when neighbors want to roll up their sleeves to get good done and make Cincinnati even more awesome, ioby is there to lend a hand.
We're so excited to have worked in the Queen City since April 2020. With a median donation of $50, neighbors in Greater Cincinnati have already raised over $241,136 for 44 projects to help make their communities greener, safer, more livable, and more full of opportunity for all residents. How will you get good done in Cincinnati?
Meet Leslie Mattie Rich, ioby's Cincinnati Action Strategist!
As a Cincinnati Senior Action Strategist, Leslie Mattie Rich is working to help even more leaders like you in Cincinnati make positive change across the city. When you share your idea for positive change in your Cincinnati neighborhood, Leslie will walk alongside you as you build your crowdfunding campaign page, make your first donation asks, and build your project.
Leslie is a native Cincinnatian who believes deeply in the power of trust and community. She's brings twenty years of experience in community organizing, asset-based community development, creative placemaking, and youth development to her role at ioby and is excited to help you get good done!
Learn more about our City Action Strategists and how we work on-the-ground to support resident-led change.
Or, schedule a time to chat with Leslie during her office hours! This is your chance to learn more about ioby, share an idea, or give an update on an ioby project. Looking to meet with Leslie? Reach out to her at leslie@ioby.org
Book an office hour session with Leslie
Donate to a project in Cincinnati
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Children's Community Libraries!
Working to build Little Free Library's outside each elementary school to encourage kids to read/give easy access to books! Will be a great resource and good in Wyoming's walking community.
NEEDS: $581 of 876 -
West End Reds Youth Baseball & Softball
Help celebrate the success of the 150 youth participating in our urban baseball and softball programs this season!
NEEDS: $0 of 930 + Volunteers -
Gallery of Neighbors: An art installation honoring the unsung heroes of Lower Price Hill neighbors
Public art installation showcasing leaders of LPH who go unrecognized for their devotion to community.
NEEDS: $0 of 1,810 -
Save the Mark
Help us save St. Mark Church by making your mark. Show your support and spread this message of opportunity to others who are looking to preserve a vital piece of the heart and soul of our Cincinnati community.
NEEDS: $104,126 of 107,253 + Volunteers -
WordPlay Mural in Northside Cincinnati
WordPlay will collaborate with ArtWorks to create a mixed-media mural inspired literary-activist icons to inspire future generations of student poets, writers & artists.
NEEDS: $0 of 15,464 -
City Council School - Year TWO!
City Council School is a free bootcamp for residents who are interested in running for Cincinnati City Council or want a deeper understanding of the City’s government systems and practices to champion new policy.
NEEDS: $0 of 10,345 + Volunteers -
Evanston Fruit Orchard
Help us improve access to fresh fruit and beautify a vacant lot in Evanston!
NEEDS: $10,239 of 12,407 + Volunteers -
YoungUrbanist: An After-School Community Workshop
Using walking as a medium, we’re deepening community advocacy for the next generation of leaders.
NEEDS: $12,932 of 13,082 -
Honor the 1st African American Woman in the Ohio House of Representatives
Support a historical marker honoring two African American leaders: James W. Rankin and L. Helen Rankin
NEEDS: $0 of 4,675 -
Garden of Jehovah Jireh: A community Garden in Evanston
Garden of Jehovah Jireh: A community Garden..The members of the garden team will share in the upkeep and harvests of the garden, including healthy and free fresh fruits and vegetables.
NEEDS: $5,086 of 5,191 -
Inside Walnut Hills
WHRF works to create a vibrant, diverse business district that is reflective of Walnut Hills. This project will support our ongoing work and 25% of all funds will directly support small businesses in 45206.
NEEDS: $0 of 28,355 -
Doors for Justice
Doors for Justice will unite the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati to stand in solidarity with our neighbors for racial justice, one door at a time.
NEEDS: $3,015 of 3,750 + Volunteers
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