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Churches Active in Northside

Churches Active in Northside

Cincinnati, Ohio

Our Mission

Churches Active in Northside (CAIN) is a 501(c)3 that transforms lives and inspires hope by providing nutritious food, crisis assistance, resources, and compassion in a way that respects human dignity and builds a more vibrant community. Its Household Stabilization Ministry’s hospitality removes barriers in seeking help. Low-income, under-resourced, food-insecure households receive vital stabilization services including nutrient-dense food; household and hygiene items; referrals; and on-site application for critical supports including SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid and Earned Income Tax Credit.

Who We Are

CAIN is a 501(c)3 award-winning non-profit organization that exemplifies churches working together across denominational lines and in conjunction with other organizations, groups, schools, and businesses. CAIN is a neighborhood ministry that transforms lives and inspires hope by providing nutritious food, crisis assistance, resources, and compassion in a way that respects human dignity and builds a more vibrant community. CAIN is committed to hospitality and serving our guests with respect and dignity to remove barriers of stigma and shame for seeking assistance. CAIN assists 45223 ZIP code households who are low-income and under-resourced with food and other necessities, meals, and shelter offered as tangible expressions of God's love. Rainbow Choice Food Pantry offers both day and evening hours to increase access to healthy, high-quality, and safe food for food-insecure families in Northside. Phil's Place is a free community weekly dinner that provides food, fosters a sense of belonging and builds community. Grace Place offers temporary transitional housing (up to one year) without cost to women - with or without children - who are in transition from homelessness. In a home-like setting, resident guests are given time and healthy, loving support to address the problems that underlie their homelessness.

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Website

www.cainministry.org

Email

director@cainministry.org

Phone

513-591-2246

Tax-Exempt ID (EIN)

31-1341556

Location

4230 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223, United States of America

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