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ABOUT CINCINNATI WORKS:
Cincinnati Works is a nonprofit organization that brings hope and encouragement to people living in poverty through a network of comprehensive employment services and over 75 employer partnerships. Founded in 1996 by Dave and Liane Phillips, the organization has helped thousands of job seekers below the federal poverty guidelines find employment and work toward economic self-sufficiency. Upon stabilization and retention of the job, coaching services are provided to enable Members to advance to higher paying jobs. This provides the community a previously untapped source of entry- and mid-level workers, decreased need for public resources, and solution-focused strategy to eliminate poverty in the region. With over 30% of the Cincinnati population living in poverty, the acute need for the organization’s services is clear. Cincinnati Works is primarily privately funded; the FY2019 budget is approximately $3.6 million. Visit www.cincinnatiworks.org for more information.