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

A group photo of kids and adults, some wearing t-shirts with the black and red WeRUN logo, and also race numbers pinned to their shirts.
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Community collaboration brings WeRUN to life

Post Byhollisbass Aug 15, 2026

As a hot, exhausted young runner neared the end of the Mt. Healthy City Schools Sidewalk Shuffle 5K, the finish line still seemed far away. He was ready to give up, but his friends who had already finished the race had other plans. They ran back to meet him, cheered him on, and helped him finish the race together.

That moment captured the true spirit of WeRUN, an afterschool running and walking club at Mt. Healthy South Elementary School made possible through a partnership between Mt. Healthy City Schools, the Mt. Healthy WeTHRIVE! team, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Healthy.

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Members of the Woodlawn WeTHRIVE! team in front of a large WeTHRIVE! banner, with six adults standing behind a kneeling male and young child.
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Woodlawn WeTHRIVE! team is unstoppable

Post Byhollisbass Jul 10, 2026

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

Woodlawn WeTHRIVE! team is a 2026 WeTHRIVE! champion!

In Woodlawn, thriving isn’t just a goal—it’s a shared commitment, led by a WeTHRIVE! team that ensures everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has a real opportunity to belong, engage, and succeed.

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Shelia Dornbusch, Howard Dettmer, and Dan Snelling sit around a table where they are meeting about WeTHRIVE.
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Meet the WeTHRIVE! dream team of Elmwood Place

Post Bywatchusthrive Jul 9, 2026

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

Sheila Dornbusch, Howard Dettmer, and Dan Snelling are 2026 WeTHRIVE! champions!

Sheila, Howard, and Dan go the extra mile as members of the Elmwood Place WeTHRIVE! team. Each one has a passion for different projects, but they work together and support each other.

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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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