eastsider magazine

With an enviable following of young professionals and a penchant for wine, The Bacchanalian Society is Cincinnati’s YP answer to charitable fundraising. Far removed from the fundraising car washes of yesteryear and yet still too restless for the tuxedo and ball gown formality of charity galas, YP’s have found the perfect outlet for their philanthropic tastes in this social and stylish organization.

Attracting up to 1,000 attendees per event and raising close to $40,000 annually for its compassionate causes, The Bacchanalian Society is an impressive organization that touts the finer things in life without the usual pretenses. The Society website unapologetically cautions, “wine snobs should check their attitudes at the door.” read more »

Cincinnati Children’s Home is expanding, and they’ve got the party to prove it.

The area along Madison Road and Red Bank Expressway between Madisonville and Oakley is bursting with new construction and roadway improvements. In the center of all the revitalization, tucked away on 40 tree-filled acres, sits The Children’s Home of Cincinnati. Incorporated in 1864 and located on Madison Road since 1917, the private, nonprofit organization is experiencing a revitalization of its own. read more »

Hello Cincinnati! My name is Cheryl Koopman, and I’m the co-founder of the Hyde Park Blast. Since its inception 8 years ago, our mission has been to produce one of the city’s favorite fitness and fun events, while raising money and increasing awareness for the charities involved with the types of cancer and cancer-related community resources, including The Leukemia Society, the Wellness Community, Give Back Cincinnati, and CancerFree Kids.

For those of you who have heard about the Handasyde Hill, don’t worry! The Blast is open to runners and walkers of all abilities! We also have events later in the day for competitive cyclists, residents, the rest of the community, and our favorite party-goers! read more »