Cincinnati State's 'Roots to Boots' initiative at risk after federal funding cut

NEW TONIGHT ON 바카라게임. ONGOING FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS ARE REALLY BEING FELT HERE AT HOME. NOW CINCINNATI STATE NOW SAYS IT COULD LOSE A VITAL CRIME REDUCTION PROGRAM. NEWS FIVE바카라 게임 웹사이트�S MORNING ANCHOR MEGAN MITCHELL JOINS US NOW WITH MORE ON WHAT ALL OF THIS MEANS FOR THE SCHOOL. YEAH, CHANGES TO FEDERAL FUNDING, PLACING A LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM IN JEOPARDY. I FIRST TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS PROGRAM EIGHT MONTHS AGO. HOW? KEEP CINCINNATI BEAUTIFUL STARTED THIS INITIATIVE AT CINCINNATI STATE ROUTES TO BOOTS IS A YEAR LONG PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADUATES THAT ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING A CAREER, MANAGING AND MAINTAINING GREEN SPACES. JONATHAN ADY SAYS GREEN SPACES CAN REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME BY 12% WITHIN A ONE MILE RADIUS. HE SAYS THEY RECENTLY LEARNED THAT THE GRANT TO FUND THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN CUT BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND DOGE, BECAUSE IT바카라 게임 웹사이트�S UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF CLIMATE CHANGE. HE바카라 게임 웹사이트�S NOW HOPING THE COMMUNITY STEPS IN TO HELP THESE STUDENTS. WE BELIEVE THAT THE COMMUNITY IS GOING TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND MAKE SURE THAT THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES, AND THAT THESE STUDENTS HAVE AN AVENUE ONE TO GREEN JOBS OF THE FUTURE, AND TWO, TO GET AN EDUCATION THAT바카라 게임 웹사이트�S A QUALITY EDUCATION WITHOUT INCURRING STUDENT LOAN DEBT. KATIE IS NOW HOPING THAT CORPORATIONS THEY바카라 게임 웹사이트�VE WORKED WITH AROUND TOWN WHO NEED WORKERS WITH THESE SKILLS, WILL ALSO STEP IN TO HELP THE STUDENTS

A local program aimed at launching young people into careers managing greenspaces is now at risk after federal funding was unexpectedly slashed."Roots to Boots," an initiative led by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful in partnership with Cincinnati State, provides education and financial support to Cincinnati Public Schools graduates interested in green jobs. The year-long program was designed to connect students with sustainable career paths without the burden of student debt.Executive Director Jonathan Adee says the benefits of greenspaces go beyond aesthetics. "Green spaces can reduce violent crime by 12 percent within a one-mile radius," he noted. But recently, the organization was told that federal funding for the program would be cut by DOGE efforts because it's categorized as a "climate change initiative."Despite the setback, Adee remains optimistic. "We believe that the community is going to step up to the plate and make sure that this program continues," he said. He's calling on local businesses especially those who need workers trained in sustainability and land management to help fill the funding gap.The future of Roots to Boots now rests in the hands of local supporters.

CINCINNATI —

A local program aimed at launching young people into careers managing greenspaces is now at risk after federal funding was unexpectedly slashed.

"Roots to Boots," an initiative led by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful in partnership with Cincinnati State, provides education and financial support to Cincinnati Public Schools graduates interested in green jobs.

The year-long program was designed to connect students with sustainable career paths without the burden of student debt.

Executive Director Jonathan Adee says the benefits of greenspaces go beyond aesthetics.

"Green spaces can reduce violent crime by 12 percent within a one-mile radius," he noted.

But recently, the organization was told that federal funding for the program would be cut by DOGE efforts because it's categorized as a "climate change initiative."

Despite the setback, Adee remains optimistic.

"We believe that the community is going to step up to the plate and make sure that this program continues," he said.

He's calling on local businesses especially those who need workers trained in sustainability and land management to help fill the funding gap.

The future of Roots to Boots now rests in the hands of local supporters.

Cincinnati State's 'Roots to Boots' initiative at risk after federal funding cut

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