Hamilton County, Ohio

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Congratulations to our very own Amanda Gray, who recently won the honor of being Family Peer Mentor of the Year for the Ohio START program! Amanda has worked in this role for the agency for nearly four years, where she has made a substantial impact as an advocate for recovery.

Thanks to all of our staff who wore green today to help us highlight Child Support Awareness Month. Last year our agency handled an average of 57,591 cases per month and collected over $107 million for families that might not otherwise have had the financial support to pay for food, clothing and other necessities.

Hamilton County’s One Stop Resource Center—a program run by the Office of Reentry—has earned a 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovation in county government.   The One Stop program brings 40+ service providers into underserved neighborhoods each year from April to October. Residents can access vital records, record sealing, Medicaid, housing support, job training, and even get hired on the spot by second-chance employers.   This national recognition highlights the County’s commitment to removing barriers and helping residents get back on track. Congratulations to the Office of Reentry team for their incredible work and well-deserved recognition! Pictured left to right are: Vestal Simms, Starr Lucarelli, Trina Jackson, Commissioners Stephanie Summerow Dumas, Denise Driehaus, Alicia Reece, followed by Morgan Mcilwain, Lisa Youngblood, and Denyse Charles

Here's the August 2025 County Commissioners meeting schedule! *Please note that Aug 14 will be at 6 pm at the Springdale Municipal Building. As a reminder, all meetings are open to the public, but public comments are typically only received during "regular meetings".

Our friends at the Hamilton County Conservation District are preparing to complete their 5-year plan. This plan will help guide the District’s priorities for the next 5 years and beyond. They would love to hear from you on what you think the conservation priorities should be. Make sure your voice is heard and let them know how they should be spending their time conserving resources in Hamilton County. You can complete the survey and/or register to attend the Community Open House & Input Session here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3IGaKT9

Last week, leaders from Hamilton County's Addiction Response Coalition and the Quick Response Team—alongside Chief Tom Synan—were invited to Washington, D.C. by Rep. Paul Tonko (NY) and the House Caucus on Addiction Treatment and Recovery to share how pre-arrest deflection and diversion programs are making a difference in communities across the country. Programs like this are not only changing lives here in Hamilton County—they’re shaping national conversations.

Big news for the Queen City! National developer Portman has officially announced that Marriott Hotels will anchor Cincinnati’s new Convention District as the new convention headquarters hotel. Meanwhile, Hamilton County, the City of Cincinnati, and 3CDC are working together on major renovations to the adjacent Duke Energy Convention Center, ensuring the entire district is ready to welcome the world.

Hamilton County is a proud sponsor of Black Tech Week! We’ve got the 513Relief Bus here to showcase the innovative ways Hamilton County delivers services. On the bus, we’re meeting with BTW attendees and offering insight and opportunities on how to do business with and in Hamilton County! We also cohosted the 2 p.m. segment, Fueling the Future of Small Business in Hamilton County with the The African American Chamber of Commerce: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, The Gratitude Collective e and Cintrifuse! Thank you Black Tech Week we’re happy and proud to be a part of such an incredible event!

Congrats to the City of Norwood Ohio on the official launch of the Elm Avenue Flood Elimination Project! Hamilton County provided $2.3M in grants towards this project that will, in return, significantly improve storm sewer systems and the detention basin—helping to protect homes, reduce flood risk, and enhance overall community safety.