City Gospel Mission

It was an absolute honor to award such incredible individuals with this year's Inaugural Impact Awards! 🏆 In case you missed this beautiful moment, here's our honorees:

• Legacy Award — Martha Lindner & Carl Lindner III
• Church Partner Award — The Well Church
• Former Participant Award — Charlie Santizo Perez
• Volunteer Award — Rick Dostal
• Corporate Partner Award — Johnson Investment Counsel

Each of these honorees represents the heart behind City Gospel Mission’s work: helping people break the cycle of poverty and despair… one life at a time. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who made our Gala such an inspiring, heartwarming, and God-honoring event, especially our attendees. The stories you heard are but a mere fraction of the lives you impact with your generosity.

Special thanks to Legacy Award winners Martha Lindner and Carl Lindner III and to title sponsor United Dairy Farmers. We can never thank you enough for the overwhelming love and support that you have shown to the people we serve for decades.

To WCPO 9's Frank Marzullo, thanks for adding your personality and professionalism as emcee.

We also want to thank all the amazing volunteers, SpotOn Productions, College Hill Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati Museum Center, and the incomparable David Slaughter Photography Network.

Last, but not least, thank you to our sponsors - UDF, Faith Financial Advisors, Inc., McSwain Carpets & Floors, Faith Bible Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dan Owens, Dennis Drozdz, Heritage Wealth Advisors, Edward and Donna Wenstrup, and Interact for Health.

ALL of you are changing lives every day.

If you didn't get a chance to attend, you can still give to support men, women, and children in need at https://citygospelmission.givevirtuous.org/donate/galagiving

Tonight is the night ✨

We’re gathering for A Night of Living Stories, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate all that God is doing through City Gospel Mission.

There’s still time to join us as we come together to share stories of transformation, hope, and new beginnings across our city.

📍Cincinnati Museum Center | 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
🕖 6:00pm

If you’re coming, we can’t wait to see you there. If you’re still thinking about it—this is your sign. There’s a seat waiting for you.

Thank you to Jackson and his classmates at Elder High School for the generous donation! They raise 'em right on the West Side. You're going to impact many lives with your generosity.

✨ Big news for A Night of Living Stories ✨

At this year’s City Gospel Mission Gala, we are honored to recognize incredible individuals and partners whose generosity, service, and compassion are transforming lives across our city.

🏆 2026 Award Honorees:
• Legacy Award — Martha Lindner & Carl Lindner III
• Church Partner Award — The Well Church
• Former Participant Award — Charlie Santizo Perez
• Volunteer Award — Rick Dostal
• Corporate Partner Award — Johnson Investment Counsel

Each of these honorees represents the heart behind City Gospel Mission’s work: helping people break the cycle of poverty and despair… one life at a time. ❤️

Join us on May 19 at the Cincinnati Museum Center for an unforgettable evening celebrating stories of recovery, hope, transformation, and renewed purpose.

There’s still time to be part of the celebration! Register today at the link below:

City Gospel Mission 2026 Gala

We believe meaningful change happens when people show up—and we’re excited to connect with you at the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Volunteer & Engagement Fair! 🎉

Come learn more about our mission, the communities we serve, and how you can get involved. Whether you’re ready to volunteer or just curious, we’d love to start the conversation.

Hosted by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber
📅 May 13 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 CityLink Center

Register here: https://portal.cincinnatichamber.com/s/community-event?id=a1mJx000007oOPhIAM

Brava to all the girls in our Princesses Ballet program who shined at our annual all-sites recital today at Landmark Church! Over 200 girls performed from 14 churches and sites. Please give them a round of applause for all their hard work!