Fostering trust and making a difference

Many people are not aware of the extent to which America’s charitable organizations help improve quality of life in our communities. From social services to the arts, virtually every aspect of our lives is touched by the work of nonprofits. Indeed, the gifts Americans give to charity every year total…

A Special Gift Raises $282,570 to Support Tangible Needs

In an incredible show of generosity, A Special Gift has raised a record $282,570 in the 2024 campaign to support tangible needs for local nonprofits. For the past several years, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has asked nonprofits, “How big of an impact can $10,000 make?” The responses to this question…

Gifts of Life Insurance: An Opportunity to Give Generously

Life insurance can play an important in your estate and financial plans. More than half of GenX and Baby Boomers hold life insurance policies, and annual payouts from these policies total nearly $800 billion! What you might not know, though, is that life insurance can be a very effective charitable…

Connecting Generous People with Community Needs to Purchase 1 Million Diapers

Having an adequate supply of diapers is essential for the mental and physical health of babies and their families. In Greater Cincinnati, there are at least 16,000 diaper-wearing children experiencing diaper need each month. Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank is a lifeline for so many loving families who rely on diaper…