Our Initiatives

Overall

The WeTHRIVE!℠ initiative as a whole brings public health together with communities, schools, and early care providers, with the goal of making changes related to health, safety, and well-being that will last for generations to come.

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Community

Your community can join WeTHRIVE!’s movement to make Hamilton County a healthier place to live, work, and play.

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Schools

The goal of the WeTHRIVE!℠ School Initiative is to improve health, safety, and learning for all children through engagement, coordination, and collaboration of school and community partners and resources.

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Early Care and Education

Early care and education providers are uniquely positioned to help young children and families build habits that can have a lasting impact on their health.

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About Us

About

To create a culture of health, safety, and vitality throughout Hamilton County.

That’s the mission of Hamilton County Public Health’s WeTHRIVE!℠ initiative.

What started with 50 people in three priority communities in 2009 has expanded to impact more than 300,000 people throughout 27 communities and eight school districts.

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Our Stories

Sable Bender holds WeTHRIVE! champion award, smiling, while standing in front of a large WeTHRIVE! banner.
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New Cheviot WeTHRIVE! team member makes immediate impact

Post Byhollisbass Jul 8, 2026

Note: This post incorporates information shared in the champion award nomination submitted, with additions and edits for clarity and flow.

Sable Bender is a 2026 WeTHRIVE! champion!

“Honestly, it [champion award] was a surprise. I don’t feel like I’m doing anything award-worthy. I’m just showing up for my community and trying to do what I can to make it a little bit better. I appreciate that it was noticed… If anything, I hope it helps to make people realize how many resources there are available to improve your community and help others.” –Sable Bender 

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Tina Cole is smiling, holding the champion award trophy, in front of a large WeTHRIVE! banner.
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WeTHRIVE! champion is heart of Three Rivers Elementary

Post Bywatchusthrive Jul 7, 2026

Note: This post incorporates information from the submitted champion award nomination, with additions and edits for clarity and flow.

Tina Cole is a 2026 WeTHRIVE! champion!

“Receiving the WeTHRIVE!℠ award was surprising and empowering. I am humbled that I received this award, yet so proud of  my school community and the opportunity to help my community grow, especially with mental health.” –Tina Cole

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A close-up of vegetable plants growing in Miss Mary's Community Garden in Woodlawn, Hamilton County, Ohio.
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Planting seeds for health in WeTHRIVE! early care and education programs, communities

Post Bywatchusthrive Jun 16, 2026

At Shiloh Preschool in early May, the kids enjoyed a special snack – a salad bar featuring lettuce they grew themselves.

One little boy had already declared that he was not going to eat anything from the salad bar. He told his mom and his teachers that he didn’t like salad. His mom confirmed that he won’t eat anything green at home.

“But you know what? He took a couple pieces of salad and he ate that today,” says Candace Rhoill, Shiloh Preschool director. “That was just really special. I was so proud of him.”

That’s the power of young children growing their own food!

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