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We are committed to helping you connect to the people, services, programs, and organizations you need. You can search through the different subheadings for what you need. Please reach out to us if you need additional information, help connecting to one of the organizations, or want to discuss what type of service is best for you.
The hub is the nerve center of the Cincinnati Innovation District®. The hub serves as an ecosystem and catalyst for collaboration between industry and talent. The 1819 Innovation Hub is the home for innovative programming and events that connect students, researchers and businesspeople together to develop inspired solutions to current and future problems.
• Programs and services include the Venutre Lab and Makerspace, Tech Transfer and Corporate Partnerships
Provider of training and technical assistance for early childhood caregivers and teachers
• High quality training and coaching for early childhood professionals
• Free childcare referrals
• Provides accurate "Ohio's Step Up to Quality" information to local organizations
513Relief.org is a one-stop resource providing Hamilton County residents direct access to economic relief
• Find info about services related to: housing and utilities; health services; food assistance; employment; taxes; small business; and other resources
A citywide magnet program and Community Learning Center offering classes in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and English as a Second Language (ESL), to prepare students for a globally linked society through excellence in world languages, cultural studies and high academic standards.
• PreK-8 magnet school providing a diverse cultural climate and foreign-language learning opportunities
• Teach four world languages: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian. Students take approximately 150 minutes of foreign language on a weekly basis
• The Academy of World Languages has great opportunities to offer our families, our community, and our city
Supports the African Diaspora experience through Networking, Business, Professional Development
• APNET’s mission is to provide a forum that unites professionals of African origin and their allies to promote and facilitate charitable and educational initiatives among members and the larger communities they belong to
• Membership of APNET is open to the general public
• Pillars of success are networking, business, and community
The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce is the largest African American Chamber in the State of Ohio. We are as committed to inclusion as we are to business development; and as focused on advocacy as we are on building capacity.
• We leverage regional partnerships and collaborate with organizations and supplier diversity and inclusion experts to empower businesses to succeed.
• The African American Chamber is your business advocate providing business education series, marketing programs and networking events to grow your business.
Ohio Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association
• The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of more than 16,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law
• AILA member attorneys represent U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members, as well as U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace.
• AILA members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis
Alloy Development Co. is a marketplace where organizations, businesses and communities can find the resources they need to grow. We are a commercial capital lender, a growth lab for startups, and an economic development partner all under one roof, which makes us an active and influential business partner, able to assist any organization at any stage of growth.
• Connect community leaders to the resources, financing, and incentives they need to build thriving communities
• Alloy has acted as a full-service economic development consultant for many Hamilton County communities and can act on your behalf on all economic development matters
• Offer SBA 504 Loans, SBA 504 Debt Refinancing, and other loan programs
As workers, business owners, taxpayers, and neighbors, immigrants are an integral part of America’s diverse and thriving communities and make extensive contributions that benefit all.
Education & Training
Are you looking to gain new knowledge and skills to help advance your career goals? Are you an internationally trained professional looking to leverage your degree and experience for a career in the US? Do you need to improve your English language skills?
Cincinnati Compass can help you access valuable education and training resources, such as:
- Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- GED and high school equivalent programs
- Job training and career readiness training
- Apprenticeships, trade schools, and on the job training
- Professional and career licenses
- Post-secondary education – colleges and universities
- Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Provider of training and technical assistance for early childhood caregivers and teachers
• High quality training and coaching for early childhood professionals
• Free childcare referrals
• Provides accurate "Ohio's Step Up to Quality" information to local organizations
513Relief.org is a one-stop resource providing Hamilton County residents direct access to economic relief
• Find info about services related to: housing and utilities; health services; food assistance; employment; taxes; small business; and other resources
A citywide magnet program and Community Learning Center offering classes in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and English as a Second Language (ESL), to prepare students for a globally linked society through excellence in world languages, cultural studies and high academic standards.
• PreK-8 magnet school providing a diverse cultural climate and foreign-language learning opportunities
• Teach four world languages: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian. Students take approximately 150 minutes of foreign language on a weekly basis
• The Academy of World Languages has great opportunities to offer our families, our community, and our city
The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce is the largest African American Chamber in the State of Ohio. We are as committed to inclusion as we are to business development; and as focused on advocacy as we are on building capacity.
• We leverage regional partnerships and collaborate with organizations and supplier diversity and inclusion experts to empower businesses to succeed.
• The African American Chamber is your business advocate providing business education series, marketing programs and networking events to grow your business.
Alloy Development Co. is a marketplace where organizations, businesses and communities can find the resources they need to grow. We are a commercial capital lender, a growth lab for startups, and an economic development partner all under one roof, which makes us an active and influential business partner, able to assist any organization at any stage of growth.
• Connect community leaders to the resources, financing, and incentives they need to build thriving communities
• Alloy has acted as a full-service economic development consultant for many Hamilton County communities and can act on your behalf on all economic development matters
• Offer SBA 504 Loans, SBA 504 Debt Refinancing, and other loan programs
Collaborates effectively as a network of agencies, professionals, advocates and community leaders to improve access to culturally competent services for Hispanics/ Latinos in the Greater Cincinnati area.
• Meet once a month to discuss issues related to the population with participating agencies
• Provide list of resources to Hispanic community members
• Seek to educate the community to achieve compassion and understanding
Non-profit organization that employs and trains local youth and talent to create art and community impact
• Employs professional artists who inspire and mentor diverse teams of youth, ages 14-21, helping them build 21st century career-readiness skills
• Completed more than 14,000 public and private art projects in its 26 years, including more than 230 permanent outdoor murals
• Core values are bold, human, and curious
Faith-based after school programs, women’s ministries, community programs for men, women and families and numerous businesses
• Created to build connections and safe spaces for students, families and adults to thrive and succeed in spite of difficult circumstances
• Offer several services including job skill development, community meals, women's ministry, after-school program, church services, and an arts program
• Staff live and work in the neighborhoods they serve
Brighton Center creates opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership.
Small Business and Startup Support
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513Relief.org is a one-stop resource providing Hamilton County residents direct access to economic relief
• Find info about services related to: housing and utilities; health services; food assistance; employment; taxes; small business; and other resources
Supports the African Diaspora experience through Networking, Business, Professional Development
• APNET’s mission is to provide a forum that unites professionals of African origin and their allies to promote and facilitate charitable and educational initiatives among members and the larger communities they belong to
• Membership of APNET is open to the general public
• Pillars of success are networking, business, and community
The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce is the largest African American Chamber in the State of Ohio. We are as committed to inclusion as we are to business development; and as focused on advocacy as we are on building capacity.
• We leverage regional partnerships and collaborate with organizations and supplier diversity and inclusion experts to empower businesses to succeed.
• The African American Chamber is your business advocate providing business education series, marketing programs and networking events to grow your business.
Alloy Development Co. is a marketplace where organizations, businesses and communities can find the resources they need to grow. We are a commercial capital lender, a growth lab for startups, and an economic development partner all under one roof, which makes us an active and influential business partner, able to assist any organization at any stage of growth.
• Connect community leaders to the resources, financing, and incentives they need to build thriving communities
• Alloy has acted as a full-service economic development consultant for many Hamilton County communities and can act on your behalf on all economic development matters
• Offer SBA 504 Loans, SBA 504 Debt Refinancing, and other loan programs
Blue North is the community for entrepreneurs, creators, makers, and builders in the eleven-county Northern Kentucky region. Our mission is to tip the scales in favor of the entrepreneurial spirit while connecting Northern Kentucky startups and entrepreneurs with our network of mission-critical resources.
The Library values free, open, unrestricted access to its collections and services. We are committed to connecting our customers to the ideas, information and materials they wish to explore in a friendly, nonjudgmental manner. We strive to offer materials, programs and services that represent the needs of our diverse population.
• The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has one library card and 41 locations to serve you. Our mission is to connect people with the world of ideas and information.
• The library provides adult ESL, employment services, small business support, free trainings, and much more.
• Offer educator resources including teacher collections and traveling storytime program
The Cincinnati Innovation District® is a unique and thriving ecosystem that attracts, produces, retains and develops talent by co-locating and collaborating with organizations. The district envelops myriad innovation assets and access to some of the world’s leading academic and research centers, organizations and talent pools.
• Powered by the University of Cincinnati, the CID includes the world-renowned Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and other national research centers.
• The district’s mission is to become a globally recognized talent hub and lead a transformational movement.
• The combination of industry engagement, unique experiential platforms and accessible research expertise — working at the pace of change — will become a model nationwide.
Membership organization promoting Cincinnati area businesses
• Offers events and programs including leadership development, networking, community events, and more
• Advocate in local government that will drive growth for the community economy
• We are visionaries, collaborators, and makers of change. We lead inclusively with passion, integrity, and fun
Public/private seed-stage investor whose mission is helping to transform ideas into high-potential technology companies
• Capitalize undeniably better ideas into world-class human health & digital companies by leveraging our Midwest Advantage
• Through investments, create jobs and economic vitality
• Help bring new tech to the world
Social Services/Employment Services
The Cincinnati region has a strong network of social service providers to help you connect to the support and assistance you need. Services are related to housing, food, transportation, financial support, childcare, and other service navigation.
The hub is the nerve center of the Cincinnati Innovation District®. The hub serves as an ecosystem and catalyst for collaboration between industry and talent. The 1819 Innovation Hub is the home for innovative programming and events that connect students, researchers and businesspeople together to develop inspired solutions to current and future problems.
• Programs and services include the Venutre Lab and Makerspace, Tech Transfer and Corporate Partnerships
Provider of training and technical assistance for early childhood caregivers and teachers
• High quality training and coaching for early childhood professionals
• Free childcare referrals
• Provides accurate "Ohio's Step Up to Quality" information to local organizations
513Relief.org is a one-stop resource providing Hamilton County residents direct access to economic relief
• Find info about services related to: housing and utilities; health services; food assistance; employment; taxes; small business; and other resources
Collaborates effectively as a network of agencies, professionals, advocates and community leaders to improve access to culturally competent services for Hispanics/ Latinos in the Greater Cincinnati area.
• Meet once a month to discuss issues related to the population with participating agencies
• Provide list of resources to Hispanic community members
• Seek to educate the community to achieve compassion and understanding
Provides families with parenting programs, services, and expert resources for every stage of life
• Combine science and compassion to deliver innovative solutions that equip adults to meet children’s needs and cultivate their strengths
• Encourages adults to be intentional and mindful in their parenting and caring for children, while focusing on the child’s innate strengths
• Services include foster care and adoption, kinship connection, and parent enrichment program
Faith-based after school programs, women’s ministries, community programs for men, women and families and numerous businesses
• Created to build connections and safe spaces for students, families and adults to thrive and succeed in spite of difficult circumstances
• Offer several services including job skill development, community meals, women's ministry, after-school program, church services, and an arts program
• Staff live and work in the neighborhoods they serve
Brighton Center creates opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership.
Offers a wide-range of social services to serve people of all faiths and income levels
• Committed to serving the poor, protecting the vulnerable and welcoming the stranger in Greater Cincinnati
• Programs include language services, caregiver assistance, family development services, food services, immigration legal services, mental health services, refugee resettlement services, and more
• Food For All, one of their programs, served 25,629 people in 2021
Through our network of donors, employees and volunteers, we help reduce poverty, increase self-sufficiency and improve the community by providing resources for people to create healthier, better lives and achieve their full potential.
• Provide career pathway assistance
• Head Start program offers preschool education and health services
• Require income qualifications
Data & Research
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As workers, business owners, taxpayers, and neighbors, immigrants are an integral part of America’s diverse and thriving communities and make extensive contributions that benefit all.
Membership organization promoting Cincinnati area businesses
• Offers events and programs including leadership development, networking, community events, and more
• Advocate in local government that will drive growth for the community economy
• We are visionaries, collaborators, and makers of change. We lead inclusively with passion, integrity, and fun
The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute seeks to improve immigration and integration policies through authoritative research and analysis, opportunities for learning and dialogue, and the development of new ideas to address complex policy questions.
Nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world
Community-Based Organizations
Community-based organizations are key advocates and connectors for both long-term residents and new arrivals, adding to the overall vibrancy of the region. They are the heart of communities and play crucial roles to address the needs of community members and leverage the assets community members hold.
Supports the African Diaspora experience through Networking, Business, Professional Development
• APNET’s mission is to provide a forum that unites professionals of African origin and their allies to promote and facilitate charitable and educational initiatives among members and the larger communities they belong to
• Membership of APNET is open to the general public
• Pillars of success are networking, business, and community
The Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization with the mission to educate, engage and empower Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) in Ohio to participate in all aspects of American society.
• We deliver on our mission and vision through the following programs: Community engagement Public service internship Civic leadership development Public policy advocacy
Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati (AACAC) is an Asian-led 501(c)3. Our vision is to make Cincinnati a more diverse and inclusive city by centering Asian-American experiences to increase Asian-American visibility and representation, and retain and attract Asian-Americans to our city. AACAC was founded in 2014 to support our flagship event, Asian Food Fest. AACAC's board of directors was established in 2018.
• Programs & Events: Asian Food Fest; ASian Food Week; Asianati; AAPI Heritage Month
Non-profit, charitable community organization representing Bhutanese people who have resettled in Cincinnati
• Offer mental health and case management services
• Host events celebrating and educating the Cincinnati community and Bhutanese culture
• Host events to help the Bhutanese community transition into a new cultural environment
Faith-based after school programs, women’s ministries, community programs for men, women and families and numerous businesses
• Created to build connections and safe spaces for students, families and adults to thrive and succeed in spite of difficult circumstances
• Offer several services including job skill development, community meals, women's ministry, after-school program, church services, and an arts program
• Staff live and work in the neighborhoods they serve
Educates and organizes low wage and immigrant workers to achieve positive change
Recognizes and helps the Korean American community in Cincinnati
• Host events to celebrate Korean culture in Cincinnati
• Connect people in need of translators to volunteers who can help
• Provide opportunities for social events to people in the community
The English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL) program offers classes for individuals from beginner to advanced levels. We also offer GED Preparation: Our goal is to meet each student where they are to earn their GED and move their education forward. We offer both one-on-one and class instruction to meet the needs of different learning styles.
• Education Forward instruction is designed to meet adult learners where they are in a supportive and non-“school-like” place
• Tutors work with each student one-on-one to define their learning goals and set their desired studying pace
• Offer a range of support to help remove obstacles that prevent students from re-engaging in education
Esperanza Latino Center is a 501(c)3 that offers key services created strategically to serve the specific needs of the local Latino community.
• Provide a one-stop center in Northern Kentucky offering services and resources to the vibrant and growing Hispanic/Latino community.
Legal/Immigration
The US immigration system can be challenging to navigate. Whether an individual in need of legal services, a company wanting to better understand work authorizations and strategies to retain talent, or an organization wanting to better learn the landscape of immigration to support its community members, you can find resources here.
Ohio Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association
• The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of more than 16,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law
• AILA member attorneys represent U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members, as well as U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace.
• AILA members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis
Serves refugees who come to the U.S. through the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Welcomes refugees escaping persecution, war and violence in their homelands
• Empowers them to build new lives and become self-sufficient in a welcoming community
• Help refugees with housing placement, cultural orientation, ESL classes, employment assistance, and health screenings
Offers a wide-range of social services to serve people of all faiths and income levels
• Committed to serving the poor, protecting the vulnerable and welcoming the stranger in Greater Cincinnati
• Programs include language services, caregiver assistance, family development services, food services, immigration legal services, mental health services, refugee resettlement services, and more
• Food For All, one of their programs, served 25,629 people in 2021
Educates and organizes low wage and immigrant workers to achieve positive change
Hammond Law Group, LLC is a full-service immigration law firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have a national practice, serving clients located throughout the United States. We began operations in 1991 and since that time have provided representation to individuals and corporations, handling both family and business based types of cases.
• Offer a variety of immigration solutions
• Developed a reputation as a fun and caring place to work where integrity still counts
• If you are seeking a stodgy, serious, old-fashioned law firm, then you are at the wrong place
The Immigrant and Refugee Law Center provides access to critical legal services to immigrant and refugee families in the Greater Cincinnati area in order to help create a more welcoming, safer, and more stable community for families.
• Our lawyers work closely with community learning centers and schools in Cincinnati
• Provides holistic support for families including clothing, housing, food, financial assistance, trauma counseling, early childhood education, English classes, and much more
• All of our services are provided free of charge
Provides legal representation, information, advice and referral for people and families in need of legal help
• Legal Aid helps survivors of domestic violence break legal and financial ties with the abuser
• Assists immigrants who have been victims of family violence, human trafficking or other crimes, obtain stable immigration status
• By breaking legal and financial ties with the abuser, clients move towards economic self-sufficiency and gain the ability to create positive and safe home environments for themselves and their children
At Nava Law LLC, we take the time to listen and explain your options.
Nava Law is home to attorney Joseph Nava. Nava Law is currently accepting new clients.
• Offers services in English and Spanish
• Practice areas include immigration, family law/divorce, business, personal injury, and IRS representation
• Offer free consultation
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
• Our three signature platforms: Racial Justice & Civil Rights, Safety of Women and Girls, Empowerment & Economic Advancement of Women & Girls.
• JOIN US in our mission to promote economic equality, prevent violence, ensure safety and end discrimination. Our work is more important now than ever, and we rely on our community of allies to join our effort.
Health Care/Health & Wellness
Access to quality health care services is crucial for a strong, vibrant community. There are many health care centers that offer services at a variety of pay scales and do not consider immigration status as a requirement for care. You can also search here if you are looking for more ongoing services.
513Relief.org is a one-stop resource providing Hamilton County residents direct access to economic relief
• Find info about services related to: housing and utilities; health services; food assistance; employment; taxes; small business; and other resources
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need.
• Serves nearly six million people in 47 counties in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana from Darke to Guernsey counties, to Richland and Adams counties
• Shelter, feed, provide health and mental health services and emotional support to victims of disaster
• Approximately 90 percent of our workforce is volunteers
Provides families with parenting programs, services, and expert resources for every stage of life
• Combine science and compassion to deliver innovative solutions that equip adults to meet children’s needs and cultivate their strengths
• Encourages adults to be intentional and mindful in their parenting and caring for children, while focusing on the child’s innate strengths
• Services include foster care and adoption, kinship connection, and parent enrichment program
Full-service hospital in northeast Cincinnati
• Recognized as a high-tech, comprehensive medical center, while sustaining its long-standing reputation for personalized, respectful, compassionate care
• Leader in acute heart attack care
• Top choice for maternity care in northern Cincinnati
Full-service hospital in Mt. Auburn, with locations around the region
• Dedicated to providing the best, most compassionate care for our community
• With innovation, creativity and technical expertise, we are making sure that The Christ Hospital remains at the forefront of medical advances across the Tristate
• Making care easier to navigate, more patient-centered and more affordable
Full-service pediatric hospital
• One of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the United States
• Ranked No. 3 in the nation among Honor Roll hospitals in the U.S. News and World Report 2022-2023 Best Children’s Hospitals
• Work to improve child health and transform delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education and innovation
The Good Samaritan Free Health Center, which opened in January 2011, has helped thousands of uninsured, non-Medicaid/Medicare-eligible adults find a medical home where they are able to receive regular primary healthcare.
• Patient must live in Hamilton County, Ohio
• Perfect for you if you do not have private insurance
• Must be over 18 years old
Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky. Cincinnati-based Mercy Health operates more than 250 healthcare organizations in Ohio and Kentucky. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state's fourth-largest employer.
Learn about Freestore Foodbank's commitment to fostering collaboration among member organizations, enhancing accessibility for non-English speaking, migrant, and refugee residents. Delve into funding resources, advocacy efforts for improved local government services, and the promotion of inclusive public policies that empower new Americans.
Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce connect people and businesses to each other to help ensure the economic growth of the region. Consider reaching out to a chamber of commerce if you are a business owner in need of services, an employer looking to tap into new talent pools, or a jobseeker looking to build their social networks.
The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce is the largest African American Chamber in the State of Ohio. We are as committed to inclusion as we are to business development; and as focused on advocacy as we are on building capacity.
• We leverage regional partnerships and collaborate with organizations and supplier diversity and inclusion experts to empower businesses to succeed.
• The African American Chamber is your business advocate providing business education series, marketing programs and networking events to grow your business.
Membership organization promoting Cincinnati area businesses
• Offers events and programs including leadership development, networking, community events, and more
• Advocate in local government that will drive growth for the community economy
• We are visionaries, collaborators, and makers of change. We lead inclusively with passion, integrity, and fun
The European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) of Greater Cincinnati is a dynamic network of European and American businesses and organizations working together to support the growth of trade and investment between the Cincinnati region and Europe
• Foster relationships and build connections that enable European investors to find success here
• Our network connects over 750 member companies through chapters and offices in Paris, Lyon, the Netherlands, New York, the Carolinas and Florida, with new chapters planned in the U.S. and Europe
• Multiple benefits to membership
Promotes the continuing growing and development of the Hispanic/Latino business community in the Tri-State area.
• Link our Hispanic professionals with the best job opportunities to foster their professional and personal growth
• Offer events and programs including networking, leadership development, and galas
• Provide resource tool to find available jobs in the area
The Indian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky (IACC) formed to serve the tri-state area to bring together professionals and businesses in the area and facilitate relationships between Indian and American individuals and businesses.
• Provides business opportunities between the US and India and be a premier resource for Indian and American professionals and companies to enable them to grow their business
• Focus is to increase Representation for the Indian Americans in the Greater Cincinnati Area
• Focus is to provide Needs Based Programming that retain young Indian American talent
We serve our local community by enhancing relationships between the people of Japan and the residents of Greater Cincinnati.
• Collaborate with other organizations in order to produce and promote high-quality business, cultural, social, and educational programs
• Educate younger generations of Japanese and Americans to promote future connections and greater mutual understanding
• Hold cultural workshops and presentations, as well as education and celebratory events
We are Northern Kentucky's leading business organization and a nationally accredited five-star Chamber. We are a chamber of all business types and sizes whether small, mid-size or large. Our history is full of success stories about people and companies who rose to the occasion and did something important. Our members are doers, whether blue chip or blue collar.
Advocacy Organizations
Look here for organizations that work to broaden the bench of representation of immigrant community members in leadership roles. Additionally, these organizations advocate for better policies and practices that center the humanity and dignity of immigrant communities and long-term residents alike.
The Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization with the mission to educate, engage and empower Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) in Ohio to participate in all aspects of American society.
• We deliver on our mission and vision through the following programs: Community engagement Public service internship Civic leadership development Public policy advocacy
Educates and organizes low wage and immigrant workers to achieve positive change
Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Exchange Association (GCCCEA) is a non-profit organization run completely by volunteers. GCCCEA is committed to celebrating Asian American cultural heritage, improving cross-cultural understanding, and supporting regional diversity and inclusion initiatives. We partner with social, cultural, citizen and government organizations in the Greater Cincinnati region to build a harmonious and vibrant community where everyone belongs.
Coalition of 20+ labor, business, civil rights and faith groups working together for immigrant dignity.
• The Coalition says: stand united, stay calm, get informed, and get active
• Work for fundamental human rights and human dignity for all
• Work for opposition to anti-immigrant harassment of all kinds and the empowerment of immigrants and refugees
IJPC advocates for peace, challenges unjust systems, and promotes the creation of the nonviolent society.
• IJPC educates and advocates for immigrants’ rights and creates opportunities for the community to hear their unique voices as we work for comprehensive immigration reform
• IJPC’s Youth Educating Society (YES) program empowers immigrant youth and allies, through support and education, to cultivate social and legislative change for a more inclusive and just society
• IJPC offers interactive, dynamic group presentations to explain how the immigration system works and doesn't work
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the nation’s oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization, is a membership-based organization whose mission is to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans of Japanese ancestry and others victimized by injustice.
• At the local level, in addition to carrying out the mission of the national JACL, the local chapter seeks to educate others about the Japanese American experiences and Japanese culture and to promote the appreciation of differences among residents of our area.
To advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.
• Created in response to the prejudice, discrimination, and denial of basic civil and human rights, Hispanics were facing at the time
• Hold voter registration drives, citizenship awareness sessions, health fairs, and tutoring programs, among several more events that benefit the Hispanic/Latino population
• Established a grassroots organization that empowers its members to take a stand and develop community service programs that directly address the needs of their respective communities
Libraries
Libraries are the hubs of our neighborhoods. Today, they go beyond just providing access to books. Reach out to your library for a wide variety of services from English language classes to GED classes and other career development services. If you need help with finding employment or starting a business, you can reach out to your local library. They also provide great spaces to hold a local community meeting or connect with your new neighbors.
The Library values free, open, unrestricted access to its collections and services. We are committed to connecting our customers to the ideas, information and materials they wish to explore in a friendly, nonjudgmental manner. We strive to offer materials, programs and services that represent the needs of our diverse population.
• The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has one library card and 41 locations to serve you. Our mission is to connect people with the world of ideas and information.
• The library provides adult ESL, employment services, small business support, free trainings, and much more.
• Offer educator resources including teacher collections and traveling storytime program
The Kenton County Public Library serves everyone in our community by creating lifelong readers and learners and inspiring imagination through a wide variety of resources and services. We help people to connect to the online world, know their community past and present, and provide comfortable, welcoming and safe places, both virtual and physical, to gather together or work alone.
Practice conversational English and survival vocabulary in the relaxed atmosphere of a conversation group. Registration is not necessary.
• Offers virtual ESL classes
• Variety of books in different languages, including Spanish, Nepali, French, Chinese, and Arabic
• Also have resources for learning languages online
