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Books by the Banks is a free, annual festival in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2007 to celebrate the joy of reading and books. The festival features visits with regional and local authors, book signings, author panels, activities for all ages. Site includes author details, program schedules, visitors' and contact information, and lists of organizers and sponsors.

An organization founded in 1991 to foster a healthy writing community among women and girls so that writing can be an important spiritual, creative, and therapeutic practice. Offers semester classes, weekend and week-long writing retreats, and Saturday theme classes created by expert teacher-facilitators.

The Center for Respite Care is an independent, nonprofit facility providing medical and nursing care to sick homeless people in Cincinnati, Ohio, since 2003, providing a link in the transition from homelessness to post-recovery treatment and housing.

This nonprofit organization advocates for the issue of health disparities between the majority population and those of African Americans, Hispanics, Appalachians, and other potentially under-served groups in southwest Ohio, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky. The mission of its "Do Right!" campaign is to empower communities to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. Site offers health statistics, links, and information on activities and initiatives.

Creative Aging Cincinnati provides arts and humanities programs for older adults in the Greater Cincinnati Area by bringing local, professional artists, performers, and educators to present one-hour programs at senior centers, retirement communities, adult day care centers, and nursing homes. Site provides information on programs, member facilities, and upcoming events.

Building Value LLC is a nonprofit enterprise in Cincinnati, Ohio, established in 2003 and managed by Easter Seals Work Resource Center. Building Value salvages building materials for re-use and resells them in a public retail center, also providing on-the-job training opportunities in construction and retail.

The Arc Hamilton County (Ohio) is a private, non-profit membership organization affiliated with the Arc of Ohio and the Arc of the United States, promoting equal opportunities for people with developmental disabilities since 1947. Site provides information on programs and services, events, donations, and links.

The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati is an independent social welfare organization dedicated to improving community health. The foundation awards grants to non-profit and governmental organizations for programs and activities that improve health in Cincinnati and 20 surrounding counties in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Site offers information on events, grants, health statistics, and resources.

Site designed to inform interested viewers of the history of Colerain Township in Hamilton County, Ohio, detailing its connections with Coleraine, Ireland, and to provide a place to research ancestors and events. Includes links to a calendar, membership information, and local cemeteries.

Glendale Heritage Preservation (GHP) was founded in 1974 to support maintenance and preservation of historic landmarks in Glendale, Ohio, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Site provides information on history, current amenities, events, and organization membership.

The Cincinnati Transit Historical Association (CTHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving transit information, photographs, ephemera, and memorabilia relating primarily to the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana region. CTHA offers current and archival information on streetcars, trolley buses, and other public transportation to members and the public, as well as monthly programs, trips to transit properties, and a monthly newsletter.