Once again this year, Cincinnati ranked as one of the most arts and culture destinations in the country. The city was ranked at number 11 among the most arts-vibrant large regions in the United State in the SMU DataArts study. One reason for the incredible arts in the community is because of a proud tradition of strong funding for the arts.
That generosity carries over into the entire non-profit sector, too. For Thanksgiving, we checked in with some of our local non-profits as they reflected on the support of the community for their efforts this year.
Anthony Munoz Foundation
“The Anthony Muñoz Foundation is filled with gratitude for our incredible community! Today and always, we’re grateful for our extraordinary volunteers and interns, our dedicated AMF partners, and the amazing program kids, students, and schools that we are privileged to work with throughout the year. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the AMF community’s unwavering commitment and belief in our mission.
Thank you for your support and helping us to make an ‘Impact for Eternity’!”
– Claire Gilmore
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
ArtsWave
Justin Brookhart, BLINK executive director; Janice Liebenberg, vice president, Equitable Arts Advancement and Alecia Kintner, CEO of ArtsWave, and artist Michael Coppage.
“ArtsWave is thrilled that our region is one of the most ‘arts-vibrant’ in the nation! I’m thankful to live in a region where the arts are such big part of civic pride!”
– Alecia Kintner
CEO and President
JOE BURROW FOUNDATION
“We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity and kindness during the past week, which is a wonderful follow-up to the success of our initial Dine for 9. We are so grateful for the support we had in the Athens, Baton Rouge, and Cincinnati communities during that event!
At this time of year, everyone is looking for ways to ‘do good’ and we're thankful to be able to support so many children and families because of the support of so many donors.”
– Amy Floyd
Executive Director
Contemporary Arts Center
“I am thankful for the warm embrace that Cincinnati has extended since my arrival.”
– Christina Vassallo
Alice & Harris Weston Director
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
Amy Thompson surrouned by CYC students
“What an amazing year at Cincinnati Youth Collaborative!
We celebrated 35 years of making a difference in the lives of Cincinnati’s young people through our life-changing programs, strategic partnerships, and dedicated volunteers. None of that would be possible without our fantastic team – I’m thankful for all of their hard work every day as we work make a positive impact throughout our community.”
– Amy Thompson
President and CEO
MEALS ON WHEELS SOUTHWEST OH
& NORTHERN KY
“We are so grateful for all of our incredible volunteers! Every day we have folks from businesses, schools, churches, community groups, and even families join us to do things like pack meals and decorate birthday bags or lead games and help serve meals at senior centers.
It’s so heartwarming, particularly at this time of year, to see how the community comes together to take care of our older neighbors.”
– Sarah Celenza
Chief Giving Officer
Sam Hubbard foundation
“Thank you to all of our generous donors! This year we added nine new schools to the Hubbard’s Cupboards program. Our partnership with Crayons 2 Computers helps us set students up for success by ensuring they have access to educational resources to strengthen their minds and healthy snacks options to fuel their bodies, so they can focus on learning.
With the support of our donors and partners, we’re on track to have an impact on the lives of more than 7,000 students across this year!”
– Lindsay Reisert
Managing Director
Summerfair
2023 Best of Show winner with Jayne Utter.
“We enjoyed an entire Summerfair 2023 with no rain! Yes it was a tad hot but it's so much easier when everything is dry.
I am thankful for the attention Summerfair is receiving around the city. My goal when hired was to have more people know and understand what the Fair is all about and that we are way more than three days at Coney Island. They afford us the opportunity to award over $100,000 each year in support of the arts and artists in Greater Cincinnati.
I am also thankful for my friends. As I think about them all I realized how many are involved with Summerfair. My old friends have joined the fun of supporting the arts and I have gained so many new friends from working at Summerfair.
We are always looking for more friends to come and have fun with us. See you at a meeting soon! “
– Jayne Utter
Managing Director