Jodi, Bartholomew County Works
Today, Jodi lives in her apartment with her dog Star and her youngest son. She still works at Caltherm, but no longer walks to work. She recently got her license…
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The Cincinnati Works Business Model
22
years of existence
8,000
individuals helped
35
million impact on the local economy
In its first 20 years of existence, Cincinnati Works helped more than 8,000 individuals get the coaching they need to attain and retain a job, delivering an estimated impact of $35 million on the local economy through increased income and sales tax and reduced use of public services.
Our Mission
Most social service agencies treat the symptoms of poverty with transactions: groceries from a food pantry, medicine from a free clinic, rental vouchers from a government agency. The Cincinnati Works Business Model treats the root of the problem, providing access to stable jobs and personalized coaching to help individuals retain and advance within those jobs.
This continued support affects not only individuals and families, but the entire community. Our business model presents a solution to poverty. Your investment, leveraged with local dollars, ensures that within two years every new community implementing the Cincinnati Works Business Model will be poised to start eliminating poverty.
Member Impact
- Experience the dignity of work
- Discover purpose & independence
- Model new behaviors for their children
- Address issues of hunger, health, and homelessness
- Avoid/Escape a life of violence and crime
Community Impact
- Boost to workforce development
- Jobs filled with willing, capable, and reliable people
- Economic boon
- Safer and more vibrant communities
- Reduced use of public benefits/taxpayer dollars
