BLOC Ministries

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BLOC Ministries BLOC Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit rooted in community and relationship. We serve in Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville.

We believe in hope, live where we serve, build one-to-one connections, and point everything back to Christ in us. At the heart of BLOC Ministries is encouraging broken people. We work one-to-one with urban students, adults and families to break negative cycles in their lives – poverty, addiction, crime, violence, homelessness, sex trafficking, abuse, joblessness, insufficient life skills and/or hopelessness. BLOC stands for 'Believing (and) Living One Christ" - we are hope-builders and change-bringers through Christ.

💫MEET THE TEAM: AMAYA💫Hi! My name is Amaya, and I have the privilege of serving BLOC as the Administrative Coordinator. ...
09/23/2026

💫MEET THE TEAM: AMAYA💫

Hi! My name is Amaya, and I have the privilege of serving BLOC as the Administrative Coordinator. I work on the Accounts Receivable side of the Finance team and serve as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director. I am originally from Charlotte, NC, but I have been in Cincinnati for a little over 2 years and with BLOC for the past 4 months.

I was drawn to BLOC because of the genuine love this team shares for the Lord and for one another. That love overflows into the community we serve, and it has been a blessing to be part of the BLOC family and this Kingdom work. Outside of work, I am a HUGE coffee lover, I enjoy running and Pilates, and I'm often curled up with a good book. It's nice to meet you all!

At EPOH, BLOC provides residential housing for youth who need a safe place to land and people who are willing to walk al...
09/20/2026

At EPOH, BLOC provides residential housing for youth who need a safe place to land and people who are willing to walk alongside them.

Our staff doesn’t just work here—they live here. They share meals, have conversations, celebrate victories, navigate hard days, set boundaries, offer encouragement, and show these young people what it looks like to be consistently loved and cared for.

And most importantly, they share Jesus. They go to church together, pray together, open the Bible together, and create space for these young people to experience the hope of Christ in the middle of their everyday lives.

Because discipleship and transformation don’t happen through a program alone. They happen through relationship, consistency, presence, and pointing people back to Jesus.

EPOH is a place where our staff has the privilege of walking alongside young people as they navigate some of life’s hardest valleys—and reminding them that their story is not over, that they are deeply loved, and that there is always hope in Jesus.

18 years ago, Tiffany lost her five-year-old son, Joey.September 19 marks 18 years since his tragic passing. In the year...
09/19/2026

18 years ago, Tiffany lost her five-year-old son, Joey.

September 19 marks 18 years since his tragic passing. In the years that followed, Tiffany searched for anything that might make the pain stop—drugs, alcohol, relationships, the streets, and eventually a life that led her in and out of jail and into the Cincinnati Justice Center.

But that wasn’t the end of her story.
It was at BLOC, and specifically through the Redeemed Home, that God began a radical transformation in Tiffany’s life.

“The Holy Spirit started doing serious work in me, untangling the delusional web of lies and severe paranoia.”

For nearly two years, Tiffany walked through a journey of healing, learning to grieve, forgive, trust, love herself, rebuild relationships, and become a mother again. Most importantly, she discovered her identity in Christ.

She learned that she is a daughter of the Most High God.

Today, Tiffany celebrates Joey’s life—not from a place of destruction, but with gratitude for the time she was given with her son. And her life today looks radically different.

She has long-lasting sobriety. She’s a manager at her job. She has a home, a healthy relationship with her daughter, a savings account, and a relationship with Jesus that continues to grow.

And she still attends Bible study at the Redeemed Home every week.

Because BLOC isn’t just a program. It’s family.

Tiffany’s story is a beautiful reminder that no matter how broken life may become, God is still writing the story. Redemption is real. Healing is possible. And a new life can begin.

We are honored to walk alongside women like Tiffany and witness what God can do. 🤍

Please join us in honoring Joey’s life and celebrating the redemption God has brought into Tiffany’s story.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

When God is your Shepherd, even the valley becomes holy ground. At BLOC, we believe God doesn’t ask us to avoid the brok...
09/18/2026

When God is your Shepherd, even the valley becomes holy ground.

At BLOC, we believe God doesn’t ask us to avoid the broken places—He calls us to step into them with Him.

We show up. We build relationships. We serve our neighbors. We mentor the next generation. And we trust that wherever God leads us, His presence is already there.

The valley may not always be easy, but it can still be holy. Because we never walk into it alone.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” — Psalm 23:4

WE RUN INTO THE FIRE.We go where there is brokenness.We build relationships.We show up.We serve our neighbors.We bring t...
09/17/2026

WE RUN INTO THE FIRE.

We go where there is brokenness.
We build relationships.
We show up.
We serve our neighbors.
We bring the hope of Jesus.

Because someone has to be willing to go in.

✨ BLOC Ministries Annual Fundraising Gala is almost here! ✨Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for an evening of celebratio...
09/12/2026

✨ BLOC Ministries Annual Fundraising Gala is almost here! ✨

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for an evening of celebration, community, and supporting the work God is doing through BLOC Ministries.

📍 HOTH | 1655 Ross Ave
🥂 Happy Hour begins at 5:30 PM
🍽 Dinner served at 6:45 PM

🎟 Tickets:
$175 per person
$300 per couple
$3,000 table sponsorship (table of 8)

Come spend the evening with us as we celebrate the stories, relationships, and transformation happening throughout our community—and look ahead to all God has in store.

To purchase tickets or learn more:
📞 Katie Metz | (513) 546-4830
📧 [email protected]
We can’t wait to see you!

Here's how we're investing in students and families this school year:📚 IDEA After School ProgramWhen the school day ends...
09/10/2026

Here's how we're investing in students and families this school year:

📚 IDEA After School Program
When the school day ends, our ministry begins. Through mentorship, fun activities, and a caring community, students experience a safe place where they are encouraged academically, spiritually, and emotionally while discovering the love of Christ.

🏡 Neighborhood Hub
The Neighborhood Hub is more than a resource center—it's a place where relationships are formed and hope is restored. By walking alongside families through practical support, community events, and genuine care, we're able to share the love of Jesus in tangible ways.

💜 Girls Wanted
Every young woman deserves to know her identity is found in Christ. Girls Wanted creates a safe and encouraging environment where girls are mentored, build confidence, develop life skills, and discover their God-given purpose through authentic relationships and biblical truth.

🏃 Sports Performance
Sports are a powerful platform for discipleship. Through training, mentorship, and coaching, student-athletes grow not only in strength and discipline, but also in character, leadership, and faith as they're encouraged to pursue Christ both on and off the field.

🥗 Teaching Kitchen
Sharing a meal has always been a powerful way to build relationships. In our Teaching Kitchen, students and families learn practical culinary and nutrition skills while experiencing a community where they're valued and introduced to the hope found in Jesus.

To learn more about these programs and how you can get involved, please visit onebloc.org!

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911 West 8th Street
Cincinnati, OH
45203

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