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1.      CAIN:  Churches Active in Northside MiMi Chamberlin 513-591-2246, ext. 3 cainemail@aol.com www.cainministry.org 4230 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45223 CAIN is an inter-denominational outreach ministry that provides emergency assistance, children’s programs, and community building activities.  2.   Cincinnati Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice           Sr. Monica McGloin 513-621-4336                   mystry1@juno.com 215 E. 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH  45202 The committee’s mission is to educate and mobilize the religious community on issues and campaigns to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers, especially low-wage workers.  The CICWJ has initiated the development of a worker center that would provide a place for workers to receive advocacy about workplace issues, a legal clinic focused on employment matters, and a safe space for workers to gather to discuss their workplace experience.  This Center will require a great deal of volunteer support. 3.   The Contact Center    Katy Heins 513-381-4242 contact96@fuse.net 1227 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH  45202 The Contact Center is a community based, non-profit in Over-the-Rhine, created by the residents of Over-the-Rhine.  The Contact Center works in the community to empower residents and low-income families to use their collective voice to effect compassionate social change.  4.   Cornerstone Community Loan Fund   Margery Spinney 513-369-0114  mspinney@cornerstoneloanfund.org www.cornerstoneloanfund.org 1115 Pendleton St. NW, Suite 2, Cincinnati, OH  45202 This project gives low-income renters the opportunity to build assets similar to home equity through various responsibilities.  The program takes place at St. Anthony Village, a 28-unit project developed by the Franciscan Friars of Cincinnati, with additional projects in development.  Aims to help revitalize the community in a way that is empowering and life-giving.  5.   IJPC    (Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center)    Eunice Timoney-Ravenna 513-579-8547 eunice@ijpc-cincinnati.org www.ijpc-cincinnati.org 215 E. 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH  45202 IJPC is a coalition of faith-based organizations and individuals who work together to educate around justice issues, take collaborative action and do public witness.  They address local, national and international concerns focusing on economic justice, women's issues, human rights, racial equality, peace and the environment.  The specific project that CCHD funds (called ‘Families Matter’) organizes and networks death row inmates and their families. 6.   Interfaith Business Builders (IBB)        Ray West 513-557-3600                                 cw83000@aol.com 1707 Westwood Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45214 IBB’s mission is to develop cooperative businesses with low-income individuals who then acquire employment, responsibilities, and eventually ownership.  The specific CCHD funded project for this group is the Cooperative Janitorial services, which serves many local Cincinnati businesses. 7.   Little Sisters of the Poor       (Archbishop Leibold Home for the Aged) 476 Riddle Rd., Cincinnati, OH  The Little Sisters of the Poor have numerous volunteer opportunities at their home for the elderly in Clifton. Volunteer opportunities include: kitchen help, assisting with Resident activities, visiting with Residents, and numerous other areas. If you would like to share a special talent (art, music) or contribute your marketing or other professional skills, there are many opportunities. Please contact the following staff members for further information:      Assist with Resident activities, visiting or talents that you would like to share:           Mandy Thomas, Activities Dir.: (513)281-8001 x113      Help in the kitchen:           Kelly Weller, Food Service Supervisor: (513)281-8001 x158      Help with marketing, designing projects or special fundraising events:           Fran Tucker, Dir. of Development: (513)281-8001 x180  devcinclsp@mindspring.com 8.   Working in Neighborhoods (WIN)   Mary Metzmeier 513-541-4109 ext. 128 mmetzmeier@wincincy.org Sr. Barbara Busch 513-541-4109                     1443 Cedar Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45224 WIN is a non-profit community organizing agency with many different projects.  They work in the areas of crime, poverty, and housing issues in Cincinnati, as well as with low-income senior leaders so they can speak out on issues such as housing, transportation, personal safety, and the high cost of prescription drugs.