What We Do
For every barrier a client faces, we’ve built a network of trusted local partners ready to help them move forward.
Based on the needs of our clients, we refer and connect them to free, local social services that collaborate with us. Together we work with clients to fulfill their needs and equip them with life skills to overcome their barriers — so they can move forward on their journey to economic self-sufficiency.
01
Meeting the Moment
Essential Needs
Shelter, food, clothing, transportation, and daily necessities — the foundation on which every other goal is built.
Emergency Shelter & Housing
Connection to shelters, transitional housing for men and women in recovery, and pathways to affordable housing.
PartnersCentral Access Point (CAP)
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
Over the Rhine Community Housing
Food & Nutrition
Soup kitchen schedules, food pantry locations, and guided SNAP/food-stamp application assistance.
PartnersLocal soup kitchens & pantries
Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services
United Way (dial 211)
Home Essentials & Furniture
When clients move into housing, we call on partners to furnish and stock their new home.
PartnersSaint Vincent de Paul
New Life Furniture Bank
Rental & Utility Assistance
Referrals to prevent eviction and keep the lights on — urgent-need assistance when every day matters.
PartnersSaint Vincent de Paul · ODJFS
Salvation Army · Community Action Agency
Veteran Service Commission
Clothing & Personal Care
Seasonal clothing drives and purchased essentials — brand new undergarments, toiletries, and grooming products.
Provided by NewformationCoats, hats, gloves, thermal wear
Hygiene products, grooming essentials
Transportation
Bus tickets so clients never miss an interview, medical appointment, training class, or job start date.
Provided by NewformationMetro Bus Services tickets
Covers gap until first paycheck
02
Healing & Recovery
Health & Wellness
Medical, mental, and recovery support — because sustainable progress begins with a whole person.
Primary & Specialty Healthcare
Medical, dental, vision, hearing, and prenatal care through a network of community clinics chosen by proximity.
PartnersCincinnati Health Network
Crossroad Health Center
McMicken Integrated Care Clinic
Christ Hospital
Prenatal & Infant Support
Home visits, infant supplies, and family support for expectant and new mothers — from pregnancy through age two.
PartnerCradle Cincinnati
Mental Health Care
A centralized access point plus 24-hour crisis support, outreach for homeless clients, and full behavioral health services.
PartnersMental Health Access Point
Talbot House Crisis Hotline
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
PATH Outreach
Addiction Recovery
Drug and alcohol treatment placement through trusted centers, matched by availability and client need.
PartnersCenter for Addiction Treatment
Addiction Services Council
City Gospel Exodus (men)
City Gospel Women Recovery
03
Opening Doors
Employment & Career Training
Second-chance employers and tuition-free career programs that put clients on a real career path.
Employment Placement
Direct connection to second-chance employers, Goodwill’s homeless & veteran programs, temp services, and local hiring partners.
PartnersBeacon of Hope Business Alliance
Goodwill Industries Employment
Local temp services & corporations
Healthcare Training
Grant-funded, no-cost Medical Assistant and State Tested Nurse Aid (STNA) programs — with housing assistance for students.
PartnerCincinnati Health Network
Culinary Training
Tuition-free 10-week programs earning ServSafe certification and matching graduates directly with employers.
PartnersCincinnati Cooks
CityLink
Logistics & Warehouse
Hands-on training leading to PIT, CLA, CLT, and ServSafe certifications — plus interview prep and job placement.
PartnersGateway Community & Technical College
Free Store Food Bank (LIFT the TriState)
Auto Tech & Construction
4-week hands-on programs: ChangingGears auto tech and OSHA-10 / NCCER construction certification — 100% tuition-free.
PartnerCityLink
IT & Technology Careers
Per Scholars IT training — industry certifications, career counseling, and employer connections, all tuition-free.
PartnerCityLink (Per Scholars)
04
Building the Foundation
Education & Life Skills
Free programs in literacy, GED, financial, and computer literacy — and the documents clients need to participate fully.
GED & Adult Literacy
Free reading, writing, and GED-prep programs. We walk clients through the application process step by step.
PartnersCommunity Action Agency
Cincinnati Works
Queen City Vocational Center
Great Oaks
Urban League of Greater SW Ohio
Financial & Computer Literacy
Practical life skills for managing money and navigating today’s digital world — all at no cost to the client.
PartnersCommunity Action Agency
Cincinnati Works · Urban League
Queen City Vocational · Great Oaks
Birth Certificates & State ID
The documents clients need to apply for jobs, housing, and benefits — obtained through our partner’s voucher program.
PartnerFree Store Food Bank — Director of Social Services
Birth certs: 1st Wed monthly
State ID vouchers: 1st 3 Wed monthly
05
Walking Alongside
Advocacy & Ongoing Support
Legal aid, advocacy partners, and daily-dignity services — plus Newformation’s long-term commitment to every client.
Legal Aid
Connection to legal advocates who understand the barriers our clients face and can help them move past them.
PartnersLegal Aid Society
Legal Aid of Greater Cincinnati
Advocacy Partners
Organizations fighting for our clients at the policy and community level — because individual progress needs systemic support.
PartnersGreater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition
Ohio Justice & Policy Center
Women Helping Women
GLAD House · Community Action Agency
Daily Dignity
A shower, a haircut, and a place to receive mail — small things that make the biggest difference in a job search.
PartnersMary Magdalene House (showers & mail)
Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart
Newformation’s One-Year Commitment
We work with each client until they meet the three measurable goals set at the start of their journey — on average, a year of walking alongside them toward self-sufficiency. And we stay in touch afterward, because every graduate deserves a cheerleader and an advocate for life.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Whether you need help, know someone who does, or want to become a partner agency — we’d love to hear from you.