Working In Neighborhoods

HOUSING COUNSELING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY - WIN provides counseling and education services related to homeownership and financial capability. WIN prepares families to purchase, maintain, and protect their investment in their homes by offering Homebuyer Classes and individual Housing Counseling and Foreclosure/Delinquency Prevention Housing Counseling. WIN offers Financial Stability Workshops that teach people how to be financially responsible, reduce debt and expenses, and develop an emergency savings plan. In 2024, 239 people participated in Homebuyer Classes, 384 received Financial Education, and 184 individuals received one-on-one pre and post-purchase housing counseling services 91 families were assised in applying for lead elimination grants through Lead Safe Hamilton County.

COMMUNITY BUILDING WIN helps neighborhood residents gain awareness and understanding of people, resources, and processes to enable them to network together to develop a common vision for their community and affect positive change. WIN also works with residents in the community to implement community improvement projects. In 2024, WIN completed a housing study identifying opportunities for improving housing stock in the Beekman Corridor (BC). It will guide efforts to rehab homes for legacy homeowners and pinpoint areas where new housing will be most beneficial. Interviewed all BC businesses gaining insights into their needs and future plans. 447 residents participated in community building efforts. WIN lead 6 community cleanups, established 2 new community gardens, and organized 12 Pop-up events distributing food to 144 families (over 30.3 tons of food). The Beekman Community Market elected a board, hosted 11 markets (average attendence 50), supported 27 micro-businesses. WIN provided Summer Enrichment Programs, as well as three youth holiday events through-out the year for local children. In 2024, 362 youth participated in WINs Summer Camp and/or WINs Youth Holiday activities.