CINCINNATI (Oct. 12, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cincinnati is excited to announce a new cross-sector partnership aimed at improving educational outcomes. Amplify, led by United Way, will coordinate and connect support for students and families. Guided by the StriveTogether cradle-to-career framework — an approach that originated in Cincinnati — the initiative draws on a proven model used by communities nationwide.
Watch highlights of United Way’s early Amplify work
Amplify brings together community leaders, partners and resources to address family and community challenges so that all children can achieve full economic mobility. Informed by data, Amplify will strengthen supports like mentoring and providing stable housing, access to childcare, nutritious food and reliable transportation. The goal is to create positive conditions so that every child has a full and fair opportunity to thrive, from early childhood to adulthood, no matter where they grow up.
United Way President and CEO, Moira Weir, announced Amplify on Oct. 8 during A Brighter Tomorrow, a biennial event for United Way supporters hosted at The Anderson Pavilion on the opening night of BLINK.
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“Amplify isn’t about creating one more program,” said Weir. “There is already extraordinary work happening throughout Greater Cincinnati. Our job is to bring people together around shared outcomes and shared language, to understand what is working, learn where gaps remain and align our resources so we can make good work more powerful.”
United Way is initially focusing efforts in a few neighborhoods — East Westwood, Lincoln Heights, Villages at Roll Hill, and Westwood — working closely with residents, schools, nonprofit partners and local leaders to concentrate resources and deliver early wins. In time, the partnership will grow and apply learnings and solutions across Greater Cincinnati.
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The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce recently designated United Way of Greater Cincinnati as the Regional Education Partnership for Southwest Ohio. These partnerships will enhance impact and collaboration across their region, connecting the journey from early childhood to school to college, training and meaningful careers. With more than 110 years of service in the region, United Way will draw on its history as a convener to build strongly connected systems that give students access and opportunity to succeed.
Educational Success is among United Way’s focus areas, along with Financial Empowerment and Housing Security. The organization continues to uplift and lead regional education initiatives, such as the Future of Manufacturing Fund and Success By 6®, while expanding place-based efforts, including a summer learning program in Lincoln Heights, upcoming tutoring supports in East Westwood, and mentoring opportunities in Villages at Roll Hill.
