Democracy Doesn’t Defend Itself—But Together, We Do.
Our goal is simple: to connect people with meaningful opportunities to make a difference. Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or learn more, Stand Up Cincy offers a one-stop shop to explore and support local organizations making an impact across five key areas:
Food
Housing
Immigration
Health Care
Democracy & Advocacy
Together, we can create a stronger, more connected Cincinnati — one person at a time.
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One in four adults in our region struggles with food insecurity. These organizations are working hard to make sure no one goes hungry:
Free Store Food Bank-The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. The organization distributes 47.2 million meals annually to low-income individuals and families. The Freestore Foodbank supports 579 community partners in 20 counties throughout Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, including food kitchens, homeless shelters, emergency food pantries, social service centers and program sites.
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In 2024 in Hamilton County, Ohio, around 6,489 people experienced homelessness, and 22% of them were children under 18.
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For the state of Ohio as a whole, immigrant households in 2022 paid about $7 billion in taxes, including $2.4 billion in state & local taxes.
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27.4% of Hamilton Country residents rely on Medicaid.
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The heart of advocacy is connection. When we find common ground, we can work together to protect rights, expand opportunity, and ensure every voice is heard.