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When Lem and Jianna first moved to Lower Price Hill, they were not sure they would stay. Little by little, it began to feel like home.

Then their apartment caught fire.

As their family worked to rebuild, neighbors checked in, offered what they could, and made sure they knew they had not been forgotten. When Lem and Jianna searched for a new place to live, they were clear about one thing. They wanted to return to the neighborhood.

Through our Community Supported Housing program, Community Matters was able to expand a three-bedroom unit to better fit their family, making it possible for them to stay in the community they love.

Today, Lem is mentoring other gardeners through the LPH Community Gardens, and Jianna works to improve opportunities available to their neighbors through the Lower Price Hill Community Council, Oyler School, and affordable housing advocacy.

Lem and Jianna’s experience shows why Community Matters is investing more deeply in what is already taking root in Lower Price Hill, including community leadership, shared ownership of resources, and spaces where neighbors can gather, lead, and create.

Your donation to our spring campaign helps bring this next chapter to life: www.cmcincy.org/donate.

Community Matters » DONATE At Community Matters, we believe our neighbors have the will and ability to thrive, but they need increased access to do so within their community. We are committed to growing these opportunities because we believe in the strengths, skills, and assets of our community.

Community Matters recently joined a citywide collaborative of organizations working to support neighborhood hubs across Cincinnati. The collaborative is hosted by Cincinnati Children's and is supported by the City Of Cincinnati Government.

When we learned about the initiative, the vision felt like a natural fit because it mirrors what we've already been building in Lower Price Hill. For the past 10 years, we've co-created this model with our neighbors and together built the Opportunity Hub that provides access to food, resources, and connection.

We're excited to bring what we've learned to the table and pick up new ideas from peers doing this work across the city!