Community Stories
Paying it Forward with Planned Gifts
California natives, Jack and Barb Smith have lived in many cities all over the country, but they chose to call Cincinnati home. Jack worked for Procter & Gamble (P&G) and his position took the family across the world. “P&G encourages employees to get out into the community and to find…
Meeting Community Needs Through Operation Give Back
Over 20 years ago, the Langston family opened their home to children after school to provide tutoring. That program soon grew by the number of children and the needs of the kids who came to the Langston’s home. Today, Operation Give Back has its own building, a paid staff of…
Supporting Democracy and Civic Engagement
GCF partners with Cincinnati NAACP to strengthen democracy through innovative voter registration. The 2024 election season is upon us – from choosing the next president, electing senators and state-wide officials, voting on ballot issues and more, the outcome of this year’s election holds gravity for every person living in the…
How the Grove Family is Building a Legacy of Giving
In 1990, John and Bill Grove started Grove Transportation in Northern Kentucky. The brothers learned how to run a business from their grandfather, an Italian immigrant. Today, Grove Transportation is still family-owned and operated, providing quality jobs across the region and creating positive community impact through their fund at Greater…