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An Evening of Storytelling

As part of An Evening in Lower Price Hill: 50th Anniversary Un-Gala, we invite you to join us virtually on Saturday, November 13th at 7pm for this 1-hour storytelling event. Three special guests will share their stories as we reflect on 50 years of Community Matters and Education
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Lower Price Hill Thrives Groundbreaking

After six years of coordinated efforts, we’re delighted to announce that Community Matters, Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, and residents of the Lower Price Hill neighborhood will be breaking ground on the Lower Price Hill Thrives affordable housing project.The project was created t
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Explore the Lower Price Hill Car Tour

Explore the Lower Price Hill neighborhood and our work through this unique in-person or totally virtual tour, which was originally developed in the Fall of 2020 as part of the Building a Thriving Community: Un-Gala campaign.
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Help the Washing Well win $25,000!

In July, Community Matters, alongside 2,000 other non-profits from across the nation, applied to the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grant program. We are excited to announce that the Washing Well laundromat has been selected as one of 200 finalists. If awarded, this $25,000 grant wil
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Exciting News that Strengthens Our Work

Effective July 13th, 2020, Community Matters, the dynamic, place-based nonprofit that works closely with neighbors in the Lower Price Hill community, has acquired fellow Price Hill-area nonprofit, Healthy Homes Block by Block. Since 2013, Healthy Homes has worked to activate a network
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It Matters More Than Ever

The importance of community has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a time of uncertainty and fear, we turn toward our community for support and connection. Neighbors across the country have come up with creative ways to stay connected while physical distanci
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Residents Leading the Way

Click below to download our latest Annual Report to learn more about the initiatives that our neighbors are leading in Lower Price Hill!
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Where You Live Matters

A close-up picture of the face of Lower Price Hill Community Council President, Cynthia Ford, as she is being interviewed by WCPO news.
WCPO ABC-9 visited Lower Price Hill yesterday to interview Community Council President, Cynthia Ford, and our Executive Director, Mary Delaney, about a recent report from the Cincinnati Health Department, which states that our community of Lower Price Hill has the lowest average life
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Kimmi’s Story: A Follow-up

Two years ago, WCPO featured a story on life-long Lower Price Hill resident, Kimmi Washburn. The story talked about Kimmi’s journey as a young mom who worked hard to graduate at the top of her class from Oyler School, obtain her associate’s degree, and find meaningful work
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