Beacon of Hope (BoH) is a unique ecosystem of businesses, human service agencies, and justice institutions in Greater Cincinnati that advances the mission of Fair Chance Hiring – supporting people with criminal records and periods of incarceration to obtain meaningful work and rebuild their lives.
Our Business Alliance includes dozens of companies committed to hire, support, and advocate for the distinct needs of these individuals and their families. If your organization would like to join the Business Alliance.
A coalition of workforce development agencies prepares people for the workplace by building professional skills, providing wraparound support resources, and matching to job opportunities with Fair Chance employers. If you are an individual who needs help finding a job or with other supports.
Cincinnati Works serves as the backbone of the Beacon of Hope ecosystem by coordinating with justice institutions and other community organizations while also providing fundraising and administrative support.
Support our mission by donating, building your knowledge about the issues, or learn more about Beacon of Hope or Cincinnati Works.
Beacon of Hope leaders Rayshun Holt and Matt Mooney are featured prominently in Our Community, Our Opportunity, a docu-series from Roadtrip Nation that highlights fair-chance hiring stories across the country. Holt is one of four formerly incarcerated individuals who conduct interviews with business leaders from a variety of backgrounds, and Mooney discusses how Beacon of Hope and Cincinnati Works create opportunities for local employers and job-seekers. Click here to see more. The content will become a documentary for PBS; stay tuned for more information.
