Partners

The Cincinnati Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency providing a full range of police services for the City of Cincinnati. Led by Police Chief, Eliot K. Isaac, the Department is committed to preventing crime through a myriad of collaborative, engaged, evidence-based policing strategies. The Department takes pride in continually advancing innovative strategies and community engagement to prevent crime and improve the quality of life for all.

Learn more at http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/

Cincinnati State offers more than 130 associate degree and certificate programs in business technologies, health and public safety, engineering technologies, humanities and sciences and information technologies. Cincinnati State has one of the most comprehensive co-op programs among two-year colleges in the U.S.

Learn more at www.cincinnatistate.edu

Easter Seals TriState’s Operation Vets THRIVE program supports more than 700 veterans in the Greater Cincinnati area every year. Staffed almost entirely by veterans, the program provides one-to-one attention and individualized solutions to the unique challenges faced by veterans returning to civilian life. By offering emergency, education, and employment resources, veterans receive comprehensive support for themselves and their families so that they can return to living, playing, and working fully in the community.

Learn more at http://www.easterseals.com/swohio/our-programs/military-veteran-services/

Ohio National Guard Employment Enhancement connects our clients – service members, veterans, and their immediate family – with supportive employers offering meaningful employment and careers.  Our goals are to: engage and educate employers about the talent and values our clients epitomize; educate our clients on employment and career options; assist our clients in finding opportunities that meet their needs, to continue a commitment to support this state, our communities, and employers, and help them thrive where our clients live, work, and serve.

Employment Support Specialists engage and collaborate with employers, community leaders, local employment support programs, and other resources to help our clients succeed as service members and citizens while providing employers exceptional employees.

Learn more at http://ONG.ohio.gov

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is one of the oldest, largest, and busiest libraries in the United States, serving a population of over 800,000 with a collection of more than 9 million items. In support of its mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information, the Library also offers a wide variety of services and more than 20,000 free programs each year.

Learn more at http://CincinnatiLibrary.org

Summit for Soldiers is a group of Veterans that have “been there, done that” and have found solace and recovery through mountaineering and other outdoor adventures. We call this “Adven-therapy” and it’s a unique blend of camaraderie, mentorship and adventure that includes weekly training and activities, monthly outings and an expedition every six months. Our goal is to help you find a place to get away so you can heal and recover. So if you are struggling, recovering or just trying to stay ahead of the game, contact us to join our adventure-based program.

Learn more at www.SummitforSoldiers.org

The University of Cincinnati’s office of Veterans Programs & Services is designed to provide comprehensive resources to Veteran Affairs benefit recipients and to aid in a veteran’s overall success at the University of Cincinnati. We provide guidance, advocacy, outreach and we serve as a liaison between the university and the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Our team includes both veterans and civilians dedicated to creating a military friendly campus.

Learn more at www.uc.edu/veterans

The Tristate Veterans Community Alliance is an independent, veteran-led non-profit that helps veterans of all eras within the 16-county, Greater Cincinnati region. It works through partnerships with over 90 local organizations and is designed to better align community support, improve the access to – and quality of – support services, and enable veterans and their families to more quickly transition from the military and become successful in our community. Our vision is to help make the Greater Cincinnati region a preferred location for veterans and their families.

Learn more at http://www.tristatevca.org

Since 1964, Union has been redefining higher education by placing students at the center of their own education. Whether you’re completing an unfinished degree, seeking an advanced degree to further your professional development, or fulfilling a lifetime goal, we have the academic program to match your needs, schedule, and aspirations. With online and low-residency degree options, as well as a liberal transfer policy, Union Institute & University makes earning your degree accessible and affordable. Keep your job, your income, and your commitments while you study. Our bachelor’s master’s, and doctoral programs are designed to fit your lifestyle – wherever you are in life.

Learn more at https://myunion.edu/

The Veterans Upward Bound Program is a free program offered to veterans. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of Veterans Upward Bound program is to refresh academic skills, assist in development of academic skills, and to advise in career and school selection. Basic eligibility requirements are that a veteran should be preparing to enter a postsecondary institution, be a 1st generation college attendee and/or low-income. A veteran CANNOT possess a 4-year college degree.

Learn more at http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/real-world-academics/student-services/veterans-1/veterans-upward-bound

Volunteers of America is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through thousands of human services programs, including housing and employment services for veterans, Volunteers of America helps nearly 2 million people across the country – more than 20,000 in Greater Ohio alone.

Learn more at www.voago.org