Community Development Starts Here.
Our Mission
HomeBase Cincinnati strengthens Community Development Corporations that enhance neighborhoods through community building, housing, and economic development.
Our Vision
A Greater Cincinnati with thriving communities built upon strategic social and economic investment.
Our Focus
Capacity Building: Training & Technical Assistance
Strategic Grant Making: Operating Support & Project Resources
Advocacy: Policy Alignment & Champions of Community Development
Neighborhood Project Support Intake
We recognize that the on-going changes within the City of Cincinnati administration have caused interruptions in some neighborhood projects. The City of Cincinnati's Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) has been restructured into two new entities: the Department of Opportunity, Outreach, Resources & Services (DOORS) and the Office of Strategic Growth (OSG). For questions, please reach out to communitydevelopment@cincinnati-oh.gov
Currently, the HomeBase Cincinnati team is focused on building capacity and supporting our existing CDC membership. If you are interested in learning more about how we support neighborhoods or a for-profit organization looking to connect with communities and neighborhoods, please reach out to Gus.Ricksecker@HomeBaseCincy.org
If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor of HomeBase Cincinnati please reach out to Rosa.Christophel@HomeBaseCincy.org
Discover the ABC’s of CDCs (Community Development Corporations)
The ABCs of CDCs emerged from a shared desire to simplify the answer to a common but complex question: “What is a Community Development Corporation?” This student-led project breaks down the complex work of CDCs into an engaging, easy-to-understand story map and pamphlet. Through interviews with CDC leaders and thoughtful design, the ABCs of CDCs lifts up community voices to demystify the impact of these vital organizations.
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Our board who guides community transformation
RECENT NEWS & EVENTS
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Driving Place-Based Investment: Reflecting on the July 2026 Northside Project Tour & Legislative Reception
On July 23, 2026, HomeBase Cincinnati co-hosted its inaugural Community Development Focused Legislative Reception & CDC Impact & Project Tour in Northside alongside NEST and the Ohio CDC Association.
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2 years of Quick Strike, 2 Years of Wins! A Recap
At HomeBase Cincinnati, we believe in momentum. Over its first two years, the Quick Strike Acquisition Program has proven to be a catalytic tool for neighborhood development across Cincinnati.
This $1 million initiative, launched in FY2024, is designed to move faster than traditional city programs— unlocking strategic properties and accelerating catalytic neighborhood projects, now $2 Million dollars have been released into neighborhoods, leveraging over $120 Million in development.
