HomeBase Cincinnati

09/02/2026

HomeBase Cincinnati building the real estate development capacity of Cincinnati’s community development corporations. 🏘️

Two weeks ago, HomeBase Cincinnati kicked off an intensive training series to strengthen the real estate development skills and capacity of our community development practitioners across our city.

We brought together 23 participants from 17 organizations, many from our Operating Support Grant recipient organizations for two full days of CDC Real Estate Fundamentals training, led by community development practitioners and subject matter experts Peter Chapman of Urban Policy Innovations and Glenn Hudson of Hudson Real Estate Advisory Group.
Generously funded and hosted by the ( Greater Cincinnati Foundation )Greater Cincinnati Foundation, this training is the beginning of a broader effort—not a one-time workshop.

Our goal is to build the knowledge, confidence, relationships, and practical tools CDCs need to move real estate projects forward in their neighborhoods.

And we had some fun along the way, too, including a few rounds of Multifamily Feud!

Thank you to Peter and Glenn for sharing your expertise, to Greater Cincinnati Foundation for investing in this work, and especially to the 23 practitioners who showed up ready to learn, ask hard questions, share experiences, and build together.

This is just the beginning. We’re keeping this cohort together for continued deep-dive trainings and project-specific support as we work to grow real estate development capacity across Cincinnati’s CDC network.
We’re excited about what this means for the neighborhoods and communities these practitioners serve.

08/20/2026

⚾ GAME ON! Night of the Neighborhoods has a new date!

After severe weather forced us to postpone last week, we’re excited to officially reschedule Night of the Neighborhoods for:

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕟 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Reds Youth Academy

Same time. Same place. Same evening of food, fun, connection, and celebration of Cincinnati’s neighborhoods! 🎉

Already registered for August 11? You’re all set—there’s no need to register again.

Couldn’t make the original date? Now’s your chance to join us!

👉 Register for August 25:
https://www.investinneighborhoods.org/night-of-the-neighborhoods-registration/

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and can’t wait to finally celebrate with you. See you August 25!

08/18/2026

Rescheduled for August 25th!

⚾ GAME ON! Night of the Neighborhoods has a new date!

After severe weather forced us to postpone last week, we’re excited to officially reschedule Night of the Neighborhoods for:

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕟 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Reds Youth Academy

Same time. Same place. Same evening of food, fun, connection, and celebration of Cincinnati’s neighborhoods! 🎉

Already registered for August 11? You’re all set—there’s no need to register again.

Couldn’t make the original date? Now’s your chance to join us!

👉 Register for August 25:
https://www.investinneighborhoods.org/night-of-the-neighborhoods-registration/

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and can’t wait to finally celebrate with you. See you August 25!

08/14/2026

Lost Power? Replacement Benefits Available for SNAP Food Spoilage. Recipients can apply to county offices to replace food lost during power outages:https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/jfs.ohio.gov/RELEASES/SNAPPowerOutageAugustRelease.pdf

08/14/2026

🛠️ Update from the Cincinnati ToolBank! 💙

Following the recent severe storms that moved through Greater Cincinnati, some areas are still without power, clearing downed trees, and recovering from flash flooding.

During times of disaster, the Cincinnati ToolBank lends out tools at no cost to aid in cleanup and recovery efforts. If you're involved with a local nonprofit, faith-based institution, community group, or other charitable organization supporting cleanup and recovery efforts, we're here to equip you!

Visit our website at cincinnatitoolbank.org to view our inventory or email [email protected] for more information.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Congratulations to our dear friends at Cincinnati ToolBank and all involved in securing the second ever mini-tool bank in a Cincinnati neighborhood! 🧰 ⚒️
There is so much to celebrate in Winton Hills, and they are just getting started.
Additionally, this evening, the high school students participating in the Tool Bank Academy will graduate! HomeBase ED and staff participated in sharing what and how community development work happens and how to get involved. We cannot wait to work with students again in the next academy.
Congratulations all!! 🧡

08/13/2026

Quick Strike Acquisition Fund Applications are now live as well!

The Quick Strike Fund helps nonprofit CDCs and neighborhood-focused organizations secure critical properties in Cincinnati neighborhoods to preserve housing, catalyze redevelopment, and advance long-term neighborhood plans.

Funding can support:
• Real property acquisition
• Eligible costs like appraisals, title reports, and environmental assessments
• Strategic site control, even when immediate development isn’t yet feasible

Applicants must have a valid purchase option or purchase agreement and pass the City of Cincinnati Income Tax Department’s Good Standing review.

Applications are on a rolling acceptance basis until funds are expended.
Please reach out with any questions to [email protected]
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The Quick Strike Acquisition Fund is administered by Cincinnati Development Fund on behalf of the City of Cincinnati, and in partnership with HomeBase Cincinnati.

08/13/2026

VTICA Neighborhood Fund Applications are open🥳!

Please visit our website via the link in our bio to learn more:
🏠Which City of Cincinnati Neighborhoods have a VTICA Fund,
🏠 A neighborhood's VTICA fund balance,
🏠 Applicable projects,
🏠And to learn organizational eligibility for applying!

Application deadline has been extended to September 14th to accommodate those neighborhoods impacted by recent severe weather.

Please reach out with any questions to [email protected]
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The VTICA Neighborhood Fund is administered by HomeBase Cincinnati on behalf of the City of Cincinnati.

08/12/2026

VTICA Neighborhood Fund Applications are open🥳!

Please visit our website via the link in our bio to learn more:
🏠 Which City of Cincinnati Neighborhoods have a VTICA Fund,
🏠 A neighborhood's VTICA fund balance,
🏠 Applicable projects,
🏠 And to learn organizational eligibility for applying!

Application deadline has been extended to September 14th to accommodate those neighborhoods impacted by recent severe weather.

Please reach out with any questions to [email protected]
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The VTICA Neighborhood Fund is administered by HomeBase Cincinnati on behalf of the City of Cincinnati.