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After six years of incarceration, Ruthie is building the life she once thought was out of reach. While in prison Ruthie engaged with Jumpstart OHIO where she completed a 40 week program focusing on her personal growth and character development, then went on to become a leader, guiding groups of 10–12 women through the curriculum. Upon her release Ruthie became the first resident at the Jumpstart House at CityLink Center. Since earning two college degrees while in prison Ruthie is now a peer support specialist and just purchased her first car through Changing Gears.

Read Ruthie's inspiring full story: https://www.citylinkcenter.org/2026/06/24/pursuing-purpose-after-prison/

🎄 Christmas in July at CityLink!

This month we're celebrating the incredible community of monthly donors who make our work possible.

The faithful support of those, like Chuck and Rebecca, helps hundreds of neighbors pursue lasting social and economic mobility every day.

As a thank-you:
🧢 Current monthly donors can stop by for a CityLink hat.
👕 New monthly donors—and current monthly donors who increase their gift—will receive a CityLink hat and hoodie.

If you've ever considered becoming a monthly donor, July is a great time to join this special community of supporters.

Visit: https://www.citylinkcenter.org/donate/

🎓 Congratulations are in order for these Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati graduates!

This past Tuesday, we celebrated an incredible milestone as 15 participants completed the Per Scholas program. Even more exciting, 12 graduates earned their CompTIA A+ certification, opening doors for their careers in the growing IT industry.

Graduates and those in attendance heard from guest speakers, Chris McMahon from Waites and Correy Eimer, Director of the NKY Workforce Investment Board, who encouraged our graduates as they begin this exciting new chapter. This achievement represents months of dedication, perseverance, and hard work. We couldn't be more proud of each graduate for investing in their future and taking the next step toward meaningful careers.

Please join us in congratulating this Per Scholas class! 👏🎉

Three years ago, William left Cameroon and moved to the United States with a dream to change his life and to become an auto technician.

Through ChangingGears Auto Tech Training Program, a colocated partner at CityLink, William found more than technical training, he found a community that believed in him and holistic support. Today, he's working as a l**e technician and continuing his training to become a mechanic, moving one step closer to his dream of becoming a master technician.

Read William's full story on our website: 🔗https://www.citylinkcenter.org/2026/06/24/from-cameroon-to-cincinnati-chasing-a-dream/

This graduation was one to remember. 🎓

We celebrated an incredible group of Culinary Training Program graduates who completed four weeks of hard work and growth. We also welcomed Mike as our new Culinary Instructor and honored Phil as he finished his last cohort with us.

So much to celebrate and so much to look forward to. Congratulations, graduates! 👏✨

🌟 What an incredible day of service! 🌟

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the amazing employees from Truist and City Year for volunteering to roll up your sleeves and make a lasting impact at CityLink Center!

In just one day, your teams:
🔨 Built more than 45 conference room tables
🛠️ Constructed shelves for our outdoor storage space
🧺 Assembled picnic tables that will be enjoyed by our community
🌳 Planted trees that will grow and thrive for years to come

Your hard work, teamwork, and positive energy transformed our space and helped create a more welcoming environment for everyone we serve. The impact of your efforts will be seen and felt every day by our staff, volunteers, and neighbors.

Thank you for investing your time, talents, and hearts into our mission. We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to strengthening our community.