Strengthening Our Community

We consider Cincinnati the best place to live, work and celebrate life – that is why we are committed to doing good for our community by playing an active role in keeping its traditions going, businesses thriving, arts vibrant and people supported. The causes we support put people first and advance the common good.

Health Care

In many ways the vitality of a city depends on the strength of its people, and providing them with access to superior health care and wellness initiatives is crucial.

Advancing Cancer Care & Research

While we support a number of health and wellness initiatives in our community, we have put a concerted effort towards cancer care and research understanding that one of every three women and one in every two men in our region will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Our sponsorship of Ride Cincinnati is a key component of a larger effort to help the Barrett Cancer Center at the University of Cincinnati obtain a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The gold standard for cancer programs, the NCI designation is bestowed upon the nation’s top cancer centers in recognition of their innovative research and cutting-edge treatments.

$1,022,000 total raised in 2021

#1 largest corporate team with 192 riders

$152,000 raised by Western & Southern team

Education

We strongly believe that to advance our community, we must spend time and resources to prepare our future generations for the workforce and provide them with positive developmental experiences to grow their skills.

Investing In Our Youth

Building strong communities involves creating solid educational foundations for our children and recognizing and rewarding excellence among our educators. Western & Southern invests in the next generation of Greater Cincinnatians with our donation of more than $2 million to nonprofits promoting education and youth development.

We present the annual Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year Award to an outstanding educator who has elevated the educational process in Cincinnati Public Schools and made a positive impact on their students. The recipient of the award receives a cash prize of $10,000.

Human Services

A compassionate community knows how to take care of each other, especially those most in need of human services.

Addressing the Toughest Challenges

Our partnership with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati spans several decades. The reason for our longstanding commitment is to make a positive change in our communities and provide resources to those struggling to make ends meet.

2021 was no different as we continued to address vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic as many individuals and families faced new challenges and financial hardships. Through our corporate giving campaign and corporate contributions, we helped fund programs and services that strengthened education, financial stability and health for thousands of individuals and families in our area.

$1.3 million raised during 2021 United Way campaign

Our Community

The Greater Cincinnati region is defined by a rich legacy and invigorated with unique cultural experiences. Our goal is to support organizations and initiatives that preserve the city’s beloved traditions and celebrate the character of our hometown.

Fueling the Economy

We strongly believe that the community prospers when its individuals and businesses succeed. That’s why we support local businesses and the economy through sponsorships of major Cincinnati pastimes.

The 2021 Western & Southern Open, a U.S. Open Series tennis tournament, generated a significant regional economic impact to local businesses and since 1974 has helped raise more than $11 million for local nonprofits, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the Barrett Cancer Center at UC and Tennis for City Youth.

$70 million estimated annual economic impact to the region

20 consecutive years as title sponsor

$1.6 Million

raised for Freestore Foodbank, equal to more than 4.8 million meals

$1.04 Million

in support generated for programs, care and conservation

$94,500

raised in 2021 for The Salvation Army

The Arts

We support efforts to create a lively city where citizens from all walks of life gather to create memorable experiences and share ideas.

Celebrating the Arts

Guided by an understanding that access to the arts is essential to the health of a community, we remain a proud partner of Greater Cincinnati's ArtsWave campaign, the nation’s first and largest community campaign for the arts.

150+ arts organizations supported through ArtsWave

$300,000 raised through our 2021 ArtsWave campaign

Top 5 corporate program in the city

We also sponsor galleries at the Cincinnati Art Museum and make significant contributions to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Taft Museum of Art, Music Hall and many other local arts organizations.

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