Black Empowerment Works

Spectrum News 1: Florist pushes to grow diversity in Cincinnati’s floral industry.

United Way Black Empowerment Works grantee Carol Ruffin and her floral shop are featured in this special report....

Planting Seeds: Cincinnati Floral Design Classes Turn Passion Into Purpose

In the fifth and final article in our series profiling Black Empowerment Works grantee Carol Ruffin, find out...

Planting Seeds: Blossoms Academy Cultivates Creativity and Change

PART 4 of 5 Dec. 18, 2024 Carol Ruffin’s Blossoms Academy Cultivates Creativity and Change Blossoms Floral Academy...

Planting Seeds: How Blossoms Floral Academy is Shaping Cincinnati’s Floral Future

PART 3 of 5 Dec. 11, 2024 How Blossoms Floral Academy is Shaping Cincinnati’s Floral Future A Blossoms...

Planting Seeds: A Legacy Blooms with a New Wave of Black Florists in Cincinnati

PART 2 of 5 Dec. 4, 2024 Carol Ruffin’s Legacy Blooms with a New Wave of Black Florists...

Planting Seeds: How Carol Ruffin Is Growing a More Inclusive Floral Industry in Cincinnati

PART 1 of 5 Nov. 15, 2024 Planting Seeds: How Carol Ruffin Is Growing a More Inclusive Floral...

Impact Stories & Features

Wellness workshops nurture Black women and girls

Recipient of Black Empowerment Works mini-grant taps into the healing power of creativity....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Partners Invest a Record $1.9M in Local, Black-Led Work

More than 50 initiatives awarded grants for work promoting vibrant, equitable communities....

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Entrepreneur Empowers People to Achieve Optimal Health

Thanks to grants from United Way's Black Empowerment Works, Deasa Dorsey launched iCan Health to educate people about...

Black Empowerment Works Grant Program Will Invest $1.9 Million to Support Grassroots, Black-Led Work in Greater Cincinnati

The Black Empowerment Works program, led by United Way of Greater Cincinnati in partnership with bi3 and P&G...

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Moira’s Message: Our 2022 Achievements and Actions, Thanks to You

We provide this snapshot of what is possible when generous, caring people join us in a catalytic movement...

United Way Invests $1.3 Million to Support Innovative, Black-Led Ideas in Greater Cincinnati

United Way has announced the investment of $1.3 million into 60 Black-led projects and programs promoting social mobility,...

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Moira’s Message: Black Empowerment Works – Round 3

Starting May 3 through June 8, 2022, we will take applications for our third round of Black Empowerment...

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Moira’s Messsage: Black Empowerment Works Reports 2020-2021 Impact

I’m proud of the results from the Black Empowerment Works program's first year of grantees....