Faith and Community Alliance of Greater Cincinnati

06/03/2026

June is Gun Violence Prevention Month. In Cincinnati, homicides, predominantly by guns, are the third leading cause of excess years of life lost for Cincinnati residents.
In the paragraph below, the Cincinnati Health Department states that Cincinnati’s life expectancy is almost 4 years lower than the national average.
Further, there is a 25 year difference between different neighborhoods here in Cincinnati - so the average misses the depth of the disparities. This enormous neighborhood disparity is 14th worst in the country.
Drug overdoses, infant mortality and homicides, as well as adult chronic health problems like heart, disease, cancer, and diabetes, known to be exacerbated by the toxic stress that go with high levels of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) hurt the people, especially the Black people, of Cincinnati. We can do better.
Join the conversation Monday at 6 pm at the Urban League.

05/19/2026

The Faith & Community Alliance (FCA) in recognition of Women’s History Month celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of women who have improved the quality of life for families throughout the greater Cincinnati region. FCA held its first annual She-Ro Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2026. The event was held at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio.

FCA honorees include:
Karen Bell – Lifetime Achievement Award
Jennifer Foster – Anita Brentley Community Award
Andria Carter
Sharon Watkins
Ingrid Sandidge
Karen Sumsey
Carole Womeldorf
Noraa Hill
Elizabeth Bartley
Sheila Nared
Crystal Kendrick
MoPoetry Phillips
Alyson Gerwe
Kathy Hale

05/11/2026

DEMOCRACY UNDER THREAT - this morning - hybrid - zoom / Avondale. Join us to discuss the most up to date happenings.

Faith & Community Alliance Moral Monday (Monday, May 11) –
SILENCING THE URBAN VOICE

The Faith & Community Alliance is continuing its panel discussion on voting rights with a broader discussion focusing on “Silencing the Urban Voice.”

Upcoming elections are a huge concern due to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to further gut the Voting Rights Act and how Cincinnatians are - and need to be - fighting back!

Join FCA on Monday, May 11 at 10 a.m. for its HYBRID panel discussion held at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio, 3458 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JmIdnO3YQkqpTrZcwHHvog

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

04/20/2026

Join us Monday, April 20th for a stimulating conversation with strategist and policymakers about the future of politics in Cincinnati, Hamilton County⁸ and Southwest Ohio. Is Cincinnati ready for a shift in generational political leadership?

04/03/2026

The Faith and Community Alliance appreciates the enduring and deep commitment that Miss Rankin brought to her lengthy service of community and justice. She is the reason that mammograms are paid for by insurance companies here in Ohio!
She was the first Black woman elected to be a state representative in Ohio.

Celebrate the life of L. Helen Rankin and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

01/12/2026

Faith & Community Alliance’s Moral Mondays -
2nd Monday Monthy

12/08/2025

Financial Information - Lawrence Cain - Abundance University,

Learn about Abundance University and our mission to become a premier financial literacy company that makes financial education fun and accessible in the urban community.

11/08/2025

Faith & Community Alliance Moral Monday – November F&CA Moral Monday is Cancelled

The November Faith & Community Alliance Moral Monday is cancelled, but will return in December. We recognized that Greater Cincinnatians have experienced a very intense and emotional few weeks with the culmination of the recent local elections. F&CA encourages everyone to take time to find what inspires you, calms you and seek out moments of joy as we face increasingly trying times.

F&CA's hybrid Moral Monday will be back on Monday, December 8, 2025. at 10 a.m..We will send out a new registration link for December soon.

F&CA wishes you a great and joyful Thanksgiving, and will see you in December.

09/18/2025

Did you know PLANTING TREES can make your neighborhood healthier, cooler, and, of course, more beautiful? FREE TREES are available for neighborhoods with low tree coverage!

HOW TO GET A FREE TREE: People living in neighborhoods with less than 40% tree canopy can apply for a free tree online. https://cincinnatiparks.regfox.com/cincinnati-parks-releaf-2025
These areas include:
Avondale (37%)
Bond Hill (25%)
Camp Washington (8%)
Carthage (33%)
Corryville (14%)
Downtown (7%)
East End (30%)
Evanston (31%)
Hartwell (37%)
Linwood (28%)
Lower Price Hill (20%)
Madisonville (36%)
Mt. Adams (31%)
Oakley (26%)
Over-the-Rhine (13%)
Pendleton (12%)
Queensgate (10%)
Roselawn (26%)
Walnut Hills (33%)
West End (14%)
All Cincinnati residents can apply for a free tree starting Sept. 20 at 8 a.m.
ARTICLE: “Fall is a great time to plant trees. Here's how you may be able to get one for free” https://www.wvxu.org/environment/2025-09-17/fall-is-a-great-time-to-plant-trees-heres-how-you-may-be-able-to-get-one-for-free

Efforts to add more trees to Cincinnati’s landscape are underway as summer comes to an end.

09/18/2025

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We’re celebrating the vibrant cultures, incredible contributions and rich history of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This day kicks off the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, and continues with Mexico and Chile’s independence celebrations.

Let’s embrace and honor the diverse and dynamic influences that shape our communities! What are some ways you're celebrating Hispanic Heritage month?