Your donation supports training and loans for our growing network of worker-owned businesses, helping build an economy that works for all.

$250 provides an informal valuation as part of transitioning a traditional business to worker-ownership.

$100 provides 2 weeks of business training to a worker-owner team through a Co-op U course.

$50 provides 1 session of financial literacy training to a worker-owner team.

$30 provides 2 workers with printed Worker-Owner Workbooks to help build their business culture, knowledge, and skills.

Originally named the Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initiative, we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible. You will receive a letter for your taxes with the amount donated.

You can also send your donation via regular mail to Co-op Cincy, 215 East 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

If you have questions about donating, email Ellen Vera at ellen@coopcincy.org

Thank you for your generosity and support!


Your Support

Generous contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations fund our programs, which provide assistance to start-ups, support an interconnected network of co-ops, and help existing businesses adopt the co-op model.

Our deepest thanks to all our donors who make our work possible!

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Co-op Cincy is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.