Hamilton County, Ohio

Hamilton County Departments are leading the way in their areas of expertise. Mary Maune, Program Coordinator of the Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls, was invited to attend “Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Focus: A Summit to Create an Equitable World of Work”, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, in Washington D.C. This all-day Summit focused on opportunities to end gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work and uplift the principles of Convention 190 in the United States. Marking the one-year anniversary of the release of the U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and the five-year anniversary of the International Labour Organization’s adoption of Convention 190 (ILO C190), the Summit convened workers, unions, employers, government representatives, worker advocates and other stakeholders who are working to prevent and address gender-based violence and harassment at the national, state and local levels. Speakers and participants discussed the importance of identifying, responding to, and preventing gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work. Mary (left) is pictured with Wendy Chun-Hoon (right), the 20th director of the Women’s Bureau.

Congratulations to the Fatherhood Collaborative! Their “Daddies Do Hair Too” event was recently featured nationally in an article by @Essence Magazine. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/guZiwi3z

Everyone's talking about Celebration Of Dreams! Last week's record breaking event was recently featured in People magazine. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/g2qhcs95

Hamilton County is home to seven National Association of Counties Achievement Award-Winning programs and initiatives for 2024! The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. 🏆 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gK47JzHT Hamilton County Job and Family Services, Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls

Yesterday we hosted our 25th annual Celebration of Dreams ceremony. 82 graduates walked the red carpet surrounded by friends & family, the most ever in program history! We want to thank everyone who attended this amazing event, as well as the staff, volunteers, and supporters who helped each child achieve their goal of graduating high school. 🎓

Hamilton County Commissioners, Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, and Cincinnati Metro came together at the Great American Ball Park to announce new and enhanced programs for Hamilton County Veterans: 📢 Enhanced partnership with Cincinnati Metro to provide free medical transportation and reduced-cost bus passes through the Metro Veterans Program (MVP) (learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwM5UdVw ) 📢 The first-ever Hamilton County Veterans Appreciation Day on July 20th at the Great American Ball Park! Veterans and their families will enjoy a day of free food, resources, and activities for the whole family. This free event honors our thriving Hamilton County Veteran community while also providing them with opportunities to connect with direct services and enjoy a day of celebration and camaraderie. (Metro to provide free bus transportation for Vets that day!) RSVP required for July 20th - RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gPPidTRz

June is Pride Month in Hamilton County! Today, County Commissioners were joined by Community Leaders, County Employees, and representatives from LGBTQIA+ organizations to recognize the proclamation and raise the Pride Flag over Hamilton County! County buildings will also be illuminated with Pride colors throughout the month. Happy Pride, Hamilton County! 🏳️🌈

We're looking for passionate people to join our Boards and Commissions. These groups tackle important issues that affect our communities. Apply today to make an impact and help us build a stronger Hamilton County! https://lnkd.in/dxJHDd3

**HELP SPREAD THE WORD!** 2024-2025 Applications are now open! It's that time of year again! The Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls (Hamilton County, Ohio) is once again looking for interested candidates to apply to serve as a member of the Commission for the 2024-2025 term. We are looking to appoint 10 women and 10 high school girls to serve at this time. Each year, Commission members meet monthly to research and learn about the current and most pressing needs and gaps of service for women, girls, and other marginalized communities in Hamilton County. Their term will conclude with a presentation of their recommendations of ways that the County and other local stakeholders can work together to address those needs, to the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners. This opportunity offers women and girls to learn more about their community and drive real and impactful policy change. Through this experience, they will practice listening, learning from one another, collaborating with community partners, developing their leadership skills, and providing & receiving mentorship. By ensuring their voices are included "at the table," the Commission on Women & Girls continues to strive to build a more equitable and thriving community for us all. Please visit our website to learn more, and as indicated on the application, please send all applications directly to the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners (address found on application) who will process your application.  

That’s a wrap on the 2nd annual Hamilton County Small Business Day! Attendees had a busy morning filled with networking, breakout information sessions, and high-speed business-to-business matchmaking in the Deal Zone! Thanks to: The African American Chamber of Commerce: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky & Alloy Development Co.