Stories & Updates

You’re Invited to the Bubble Ball

Community Matters is celebrating the Washing Well’s 10th birthday, and you’re invited to the party! Join us on Saturday, November 7, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at The Sanctuary for the Bubble Ball. Hel
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New Cafe to Open in Lower Price Hill

We’re excited to welcome a new neighborhood business to Lower Price Hill! Fūl Café, located at 2115 West 8th Street, will soft open to the public on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00am. Owned by Tez Yohannes,
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Rooted in Lower Price Hill

Planting Roots in Lower Price Hill They were not sure they’d stay.When Lem and Jianna first came to Lower Price Hill, they were not sure they would stay. Their family had been through a difficult hous
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A Place to Belong

Dear friends, This past year reminded us how much it matters to remain steady in the face of uncertainty. As rising costs and increasing unpredictability in work, expenses, and daily life continued to
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Update on Meiser’s Fresh Grocery & Deli

Community Matters recently learned that Your Store of the Queen City, the parent organization of Meiser’s Fresh Grocery and Deli, would be permanently closing their Lower Price Hill grocery store. We
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Selected to Join National Network

We’ve been selected to join a national network of organizations advancing community-led solutions. We have exciting news to share! Community Matters has been selected to participate in Stand
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A Commitment to Our Neighbors

The “cost of living” is something we all hear about daily—and we all feel it. It’s at the grocery store, when we pay a utility bill, or when an unexpected expense pops up. Even when people work hard,
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Helping Maddie Find Her Wheels

Every day, Community Matters partners with dozens of our neighbors on a wide range of goals. Some, like Maddie, engage with multiple programs and staff members across several years. Maddie and her bro
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