Over-the-Rhine Community Housing

Good news to share as we head into the weekend! 👏🏼

The New Republic team recently toured the nearly completed Gloria’s Place project in Over-the-Rhine — a 44-unit permanent supportive housing community developed and managed by Over-the-Rhine Community Housing and built by Model Construction.

Beyond seeing the progress firsthand, the tour sparked a great conversation about how construction challenges are solved collaboratively in the field. During construction, it was discovered that the specified engineered stone product was manufactured on a metric module while the adjacent brick masonry followed a standard imperial module. To align the coursing where the materials transitioned, the team designed custom-height cast stone water tables that created a clean, intentional transition between the two systems.

As a teaching studio, moments like these are invaluable for sharing knowledge, problem-solving strategies, and lessons learned between the design and construction teams.

At Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, we know that housing is more than a roof and four walls. Stable, dignified housing creates the foundation that people need to build healthier, safer and more connected lives.

This Affordable Housing Month, we invite you to consider becoming an Affordable Housing Ally by joining our community of monthly donors invested in our work.

Even a small gift can make a meaningful difference:
🧹 $10/month can provide household supplies for new residents
🎨 $25/month can support arts programming for youth
🏠 $50/month can help us develop and sustain stable, affordable housing and supportive services for residents

Monthly giving is one of the simplest ways to create lasting impact. We hope you’ll join us in creating a more inclusive Cincinnati where everyone has the opportunity to thrive!

Become an Affordable Housing Ally today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/otrch/affordable-housing-ally

Over-the-Rhine Community Housing is looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team! 🔧

This role is ideal for someone with experience in maintenance trades who takes pride in problem-solving, teamwork and making a positive impact. Responsibilities include completing repairs, responding to work orders, participating in on-call rotations and helping ensure our properties remain safe and welcoming for residents.

💼 Full-time
💲 $18–$22/hour
❤️ Strong benefits package: employer-paid health and dental insurance, PTO, 401(k) match and more

If you’re passionate about community, committed to quality work and want to support housing stability in Cincinnati, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Indeed!
indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c6ce92bef7a9abb8

Homeless service providers ask to borrow city, county money due to expected federal grant delays The organizations that provide services say they can cover about half the funding for five months; they want to borrow the other half from the city and Hamilton County.

Too often, families are forced to make a choice between keeping a roof over their heads and staying together with the animals they love. At OTR Community Housing, we recognize how difficult it can be to find safe, affordable housing that also welcomes pets. That’s why in 2023 we implemented a pet-inclusive policy across all of our properties, allowing residents to register up to two pets per household.🐾

For many people, pets provide comfort, companionship and emotional support, especially during stressful or uncertain times. Expanding access to pet-inclusive affordable housing not only helps keep families together, but can also reduce pet surrenders at local shelters already facing overwhelming demand.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re reminded that an important part of mental wellness is having a safe, stable home for every member of the family, including those with fur and feathers!

🎨 Mark your calendars! Kaiker Kidz Foundation is hosting Arts/Architecture Day on Saturday, May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park in College Hill. This event will feature hands-on activities around the theme of Art, Architecture, Design, Creativity and Innovation for students in grades K–12.

We’re grateful for partners like Kaiker Development + Construction who use their resources to strengthen communities and invest in youth! 👏

Join our team! Over-the-Rhine Community Housing is hiring a Program Coordinator for Gloria’s Place, our newest permanent supportive housing community opening later this year.

This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about affordable housing, social justice and helping residents thrive. Responsibilities include coordinating building operations, supervising staff, supporting resident success and partnering with service providers and community partners partners to promote housing stability and inclusive community programming.

⏱️ Full-time
💲 $24–$28/hour
❤️ Excellent benefits: employer-paid health and dental coverage, PTO, IRA match and more

If you’re committed to supporting people with dignity and compassion and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Indeed!
indeed.com/viewjob?jk=65a9e6569c74fd7e

Come join us at our next OPEN MIC NIGHT at buddy’s place on Thursday, May 21 at 6pm. Bring a friend, your own work, or a favorite poem to share! 🎤✨