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The vibrant city of Cincinnati, located in the Ohio River Valley, is a mix of old-town charm and innovative, high-tech business development. Despite its progressive economic development, Cincinnati’s diverse population faces challenges, such as poverty. Your group will minister to children, the elderly, and homeless residents of this great city.
| Date Start | Date End | Price Per | # of Available Spots | |
| 6/12/2011 | 6/17/2011 | $258.00 | 60 | Register |
| 6/19/2011 | 6/24/2011 | $258.00 | 72 | Register |
| 6/26/2011 | 7/1/2011 | $258.00 | 72 | Register |
| 7/3/2011 | 7/8/2011 | $258.00 | 72 | Register |
| 7/10/2011 | 7/15/2011 | $258.00 | 0 | Register |
| 7/17/2011 | 7/22/2011 | $258.00 | 72 | Register |
| 7/24/2011 | 7/29/2011 | $258.00 | 22 | Register |
| 7/31/2011 | 8/5/2011 | $258.00 | 57 | Register |
Demographics
Cincinnati is located at the mid-point of the 981-mile shoreline of the Ohio River. The city of Cincinnati has a population of 331,285 with greater Cincinnati spread across southwestern Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. It is home to several major corporations and one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. Local destinations include Fountain Square, located in the heart of the city, and the revitalized downtown riverfront-area with its parks, housing, sports stadiums and more.
Cincinnati played a major role in the Abolition Movement and today houses the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Despite much progress, the city is still fairly segregated. Eighteen percent of the region’s population struggles with the effects of poverty, including challenges with adequate health care, jobs and education. Your efforts to build relationships with and serve these individuals and families play an important role in breaking the cycle of poverty in Cincinnati.
About the Ministry
Participants serve in a variety of ways during a YouthWorks mission trip. Students may spend all week at one ministry or switch between ministries during the week. Our goal is to partner with local organizations and programs that seek to address the very basic needs of residents. Students may serve at places like: Children’s Programs, Elderly Centers, Soup Kitchens/Homeless Shelters and Thrift Stores. We cannot confirm until all groups arrive exactly what ministries your students will be a part of during the week. We ask that you come with a willing and flexible spirit!
Activities
Evening activities during a YouthWorks week are designed to give participants insight into the lives of local residents and the culture of the area. A list of evening/cultural activities we have done in the past include: visit the National Underground Freedom Center; attend a local church service; and attend a community cookout. These are examples of what your group might partake in during your mission week. These examples are subject to change due to weather or availability. In case of change, suitable substitutes will be provided. We try to arrange for free evening activities, but from time to time, an additional cost may be required for an activity. Please plan to bring an additional $10 per person to cover any extra costs. We will confirm the details closer to your trip.
Ministry Week
Partnering with Local Ministries.
Mileage
There is an airport in Cincinnati, OH.
Transportation & Travel
Each group is responsible for transportation to and from the site, and during the mission week. Cincinnati can only accommodate standard 15 passenger vans or smaller and cannot accommodate trailers.
Additional Information
If you would like more information on what there is to do in Cincinnati and surrounding areas before or after your trip, check out these local travel Web sites: www.cincyusa.com and http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov.
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