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CINCINNATI, OH – The John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee has awarded $30,000 to Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. for financial stability of families. Santa Maria Community Services offers free financial … Continued
CINCINNATI, OH – bi3, Bethesda Inc.’s grantmaking initiative, has awarded $50,000 to Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. for capacity building to relieve the impact of COVID-19 on both the agency’s clients and staff. Funds will be used for purchasing devices … Continued
Since Santa Maria’s Youth Development Program’s big move into Joe Williams Family Center, (formerly Espy Boys & Girls club) four years ago, there has been great room for program growth and expansion, and although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused cuts … Continued
Thirty-six-year-old Elizabeth Ramos and her family came to Santa Maria when they first moved to Price Hill. They have benefited from Santa Maria’s workforce and financial coaching, Project Lift, and improving their credit through a Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce that it has received four grants supporting its programs and services during the third quarter of 2020. The grants were awarded by U.S. Bank, A.T. Folger, Jr. – Lowe Simpson Fund of … Continued
CINCINNATI, OH – Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual health fair! The free health fair will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Price Hill Recreation Center located … Continued
Kíara first came to Santa Maria Community Services seeking her High School Equivalency (HSE) over five years ago. She was able to pass all of her exams very quickly. Once she attained her HSE, she began attending Brown Mackie College. … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce that it has received five grants supporting its programs and services during the second quarter of 2020. The grants were awarded by The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Ed and Joann Hubert Family Foundation, … Continued
Robert came to Santa Maria Community Services (SMCS) at a time in his life where he found himself lacking in the resources and direction he needed to meet his goals and aspirations. Behind on rent, underemployed, and lacking stability, Robert … Continued
Thirty-nine-year-old Charity Dowers was born and raised in Cincinnati and is the mother of three children, Aubrey-18, Adam-17 and Autumn-5. Charity first sought Santa Maria Community Services’ assistance with early childhood development for Autumn. Since then, the two have participated … Continued