Learn about recent news and events through Santa Maria’s blog, and discover the latest information about our programs and services.
On December 8, 2022, Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. will celebrate 125 years of serving families in Cincinnati – that’s called a quasquicentennial. Founded by two Sisters of Charity, Blandina and Justina Segale, Santa Maria began as a settlement house … Continued
As Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. enters its 125th year of service in 2022, it is pleased to welcome new board members, Robert Fohl, Lorena Garcia Cruz, Tom MacDonald, David Sparks and Max Williams. Robert Fohl: Robert is a Certified … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce that it has received seventeen grants supporting its programs and services during the fourth quarter of 2021. The grants were awarded by A.T. Folger, Jr. – Lowe Simpson Fund of the Greater … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it received a $30,000 grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation. This grant will be used to assist with implementation of a career education and coaching project for Santa Maria’s … Continued
What can we say? Our Santa Maria Volunteers rock! We have over 140 volunteers that help us fulfill our mission to help the families we serve reach their educational, financial and health goals. These generous people are from every walk … Continued
Santa Maria established a Family Center in Lower Price Hill in 1987 to provide youth a safe place to go after school to have fun and hang out with friends in a supportive atmosphere. In 2016, the center moved into … Continued
“I love both my sons with all my life,” said Jerrod Anderson. The father of two, China-14 and Chandler-7, moved to Western Hills from Colerain Township in 2016. So, when COVID-19 struck his family hard, Jerrod did not hesitate to … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named the 2021 INSPIRE | Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion award winner from The Health Collaborative. INSPIRE | Healthcare celebrates those who have made significant contributions in improving … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a 2021 Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit of the Year Award for Family Literacy Programs from Cincy Magazine. In their second annual Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit of the Year Awards, Cincy … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Sutphin Family Foundation in support of its Youth Development Program. Santa Maria Community Services’ Youth Development Program provides Lower Price Hill youth … Continued