Click above to access Urban League Website Urban League of Greater Cincinnati
3458 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45229 513-281-9955
Fax: 513-281-0455 Our Vision We visualize strong African American families and individuals who are fully educated, employed, empowered, healthy with quality housing, and whose contributions are valued and recognized as benefiting the total community. Our Mission Our mission is to eliminate the barriers of racism and level the playing field for all African Americans and others at risk by promoting their economic self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship through effective leadership in the areas of comprehensive employment, youth and family development, and advocacy.
Programs: After School League The goal of this program area is to increase student achievement through academic enrichment opportunities. It features the Urban League’s innovative Cincy After School programs at Avondale’s Community Learning Centers, Supplemental Education Services tutoring and Centers of ExcellenceSM at two local churches. To speak with someone about these services, please call 513-281-4450. Community Learning Centers The Urban League serves as the Community Learning Center lead agency for Rockdale, South Avondale and Burton schools. We engage the broader community to offer academic and social enrichment, and support for the success of students and their families. To speak with someone about these services, please call 513-281-9955. Youth Works Currently conducted in cooperation with the Kroger Company and the Coca Cola Company, this program teaches young people how to prepare for their first job interview and trains them for success in their first work experience. Like the Urban League's adult workforce program, SOARSM, Urban League trainers focus on appropriate dress and work behavior, employee/supervisor communication, time, and conflict management. Free trainings are conducted twice per year, three Saturdays per training session. YouthWorksSM is the League's nationally recognized program to help young adults (16-22) prepare for employment opportunities. Job seekers are taught how to apply in person, online and prepare successful interviewing techniques. Employer expectations, such as performance at work and good customer service, are among the topics covered. To speak with someone about this program, please call 513-281-4450.
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The Education SummitSM is held each fall to help area students gain valuable insights and information on how to succeed in college. They learn about life in the university environment, what it takes to submit a successful application, and what living on campus will be like. Noted educators and guest speakers are on hand to guide them through this informative half-day seminar. To speak with someone about this program, please call 513-281-4450.
NULITES The National Urban League's Incentive to Excel and Succeed program is our premier youth leadership development program. Through regular meetings, field trips and discussion groups, this program helps high school students develop long-term goals and strategies for success as adults. This 9-month program covers topics from etiquette to active community services. Participants also travel to attend the National Urban League's annual conference. To speak with someone about this program, please call 513-281-4450.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Cincinnati
4010 Executive Park Drive
Suite 240
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone: 513-761-3200
Fax: 513-761-3202
Big Brothers/Big Sisters help children reach their potential by providing them with caring, adult role models to help guide them in making positive choices about their future.
For over 90 years Big Brothers/Big Sisters has been serving the children and families of Cincinnati. The goal is to match every child in our program with a caring Big Brother or Sister.
Whether you’re looking for a Big Brother or a Big Sister or looking to become one, it’s an experience that will bring BIG MAGIC and BIG SMILES into your life.
2331 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2865
Phone: (513) 961-2336 Fax: (513) 961-2688 Toll Free: (800) 872-6887
Administrative Offices 600 Dalton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone: (513) 421-8909
Fax: (513) 421-8913 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati believes every young person has the capability and potential to succeed, to achieve greatness and to soar. They believe Boys & Girls Clubs empower young people, provide a nurturing environment and are a fun place for kids to be.
Through its six Clubs and one satellite location, 11,000 youth in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are provided a safe and positive place to learn and grow.
If you are looking for an exciting place for children to learn and grow or if you would like to volunteer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati has something for you. During the school year the Clubs are open Monday-Friday from 3pm-8pm. Check each specific Club for their hours. During the summer, the Clubs are open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Clubs provide an array of activities and programs, including:
* Gamesroom Activities * * Tutoring *
* Special Interest Groups *
* Swim lessons *
* Art programs *
* Computers w/ Internet Access *
* Board Games *
* Field Trips *
* Sports and Teams *
* Teen Center *
* College Tours *
* Job Readiness Training *
* FREE lunch/dinner included *
Check with your local Club for specific programs and schedules.
All for FREE with a completed application. Open to any child age 6 - 18. Click here for a list of programs and services. Crest Smile Shoppe
3504 Washington Avenue
Cincinnati,OH 45229 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati's Cavity Free Zone. The Cavity-Free Zone (CFZ) is a partnership between Crest Healthy Smiles 2010 and Boys & Girls Clubs of America that brings access to oral health care, eduation, and tools for dental care to Club members across the country. Through CFZ, you can participate in the following programs:
-Crest Smile Shoppe at the U.S. Bank Boys & Girls Club
Visit your fully-equiped dental clinic adjacent to the Club to access low-or no-cost dental care.
For more information please call the Crest Smile Shoppe at (513) 352-4072. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
 GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIO - GREAT RIVERS REGION 4930 Cornell Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242-1804 513-489-1025 or 1-800-537-6241 FAX: 513-489-1417 Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Neediest Kids of All
312 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 768-8549 Annually, NKOA provides thousands of basic necessities - hats, coats, shoes, clothing, eyeglasses and educational opportunities for children - field trips, camp experiences and training programs.
Positive Beginning Teen Services Incorporated
(513) 631-8552
3646 Clarion Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207
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