“A tale of two counties”

Hamilton County Community Foundation releases community needs assessment report

The Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) has commissioned a report identifying and analyzing the needs of community members in Hamilton County.

Kilian

“Our Needs Assessment highlighted that Hamilton County is really a tale of two counties,” HCCF President Tom Kilian said. “Our data shows that though many community members are thriving, many are worried about accessing essential services and resources such as affordable housing, dependable childcare, and reliable healthcare. This information will influence the priorities our strategic planning as well as play a role in guiding our grantmaking in the future.”

The report presents data and recommendations surrounding five priority areas:

• Affordable Housing
• Education & Training
• Social Services
• Childcare Solutions
• Transportation

These priorities not only reflect the acute needs within Hamilton County’s community but also embody the essence of HCCF mission. They signal a call to action to leverage the platform and resources to catalyze change. HCCF invests over $600,000 annually in the Hamilton County community through grants and strategic partnerships and this report will serve as a guiding resource.

HCCF’s next step, which is currently underway, is to refresh its strategic plan to ensure it is aligned with the county’s needs identified in this report. The refreshed strategic plan will be shared after it is completed.

You can read the full report at this link.