Can a small gesture lead to big impact? At Minster Bank, casual Fridays have become a force for good through their “Casual for a Cause” campaign. By donating in exchange for jeans, employees raised funds for a nonprofit that provides essentials to children—turning workplace culture into direct community support.

Read more here - Minster Bank Employees Donate to HTC

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What happens when housing becomes health infrastructure? A $5 million national investment is flowing into Greater Cincinnati to transform aging housing into a vehicle for health, wealth, and neighborhood resilience. This place-based approach focuses on repairing homes, reducing health-harming conditions, and aligning partners for long-term community outcomes.

Read more here - Greater Cincinnati Foundation attracts a $5M national investment to strengthen local communities

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What if your giving strategy stayed close to home? In Indianapolis, Elements Financial awarded $100,000 across four nonprofits focused on home repair, youth leadership, and stable housing. Guided by clear giving pillars and community expertise, their impact is focused and measurable. Strategic local giving transforms generosity from seasonal to sustained. 

Read more here - Elements Financial Gives $100,000 in Grants to Nonprofits in Central Indianapolis

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How do you get housing off the ground faster? In Cincinnati, a $400,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation is boosting catalytic funding—designed to help affordable housing projects clear early hurdles. It’s a playbook for progress: remove bottlenecks, attract partners, and scale success. Momentum starts when money meets the moment. 

Read more here - MassMutual Foundation Awards $400,000 Grant to Cincinnati Development Fund to Expand Affordable Housing Leverage Fund

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What if generosity came from a vending machine? In Columbus, “Giving Machines” let shoppers donate meals, refugee kits, and other essentials right at the mall. By making giving tangible and easy, organizers tap into something powerful: choice, connection, and compassion. Simpler giving inspires stronger participation. 

Read more here - Columbus mall boasts ‘giving vending machines’ for holiday season

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How do you turn a donation into a destination? A $150 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation is transforming Lexington into a cultural hub with a new College of Fine Arts, theater, and public park space. The investment fuses creativity and community, giving both campus and city a place to gather. When strategy and space align, identity and belonging follow.

Read more here - UK receives $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to create arts district

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What happens when a neighborhood designs its own comeback? In Northwest Dayton, a new affordable housing initiative is helping residents transition from renting to owning — with the first of 30 homes now installed. But this is more than housing; it’s readiness. Selected participants receive financial and property management training to ensure long-term stability. When leaders match quality with preparation, they build more than homes — they build confidence.

Read more here - Affordable housing initiative launches in northwest Dayton with first home installed

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How does sustainability become strategy? In Indiana, Bendix’s second solar installation is powering more than operations — it’s powering a culture shift where environmental commitment is built into every layer of the business. 

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What does opportunity look like in the digital age? In Dayton, NPower Ohio’s new tech training hub is offering free certifications and career support for young adults and career changers — proving that skills, paired with support, lead to futures worth building. 

Read more here - Ribbon Cutting at NPower Ohio: November 2025 

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How do you make care easier to reach? UofL Health’s new Urgent Care Plus in South Louisville delivers convenience and affordability directly to underserved neighborhoods, proving that removing barriers builds lasting trust in healthcare. 

Read more here - UofL Health expands Urgent Care Plus to South Louisville

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