September 18, 2026
OneCity for Recovery, Inc. Media Contact: elaine@onecityforrecovery.org
OneOhio Media Contact: press@oneohiofoundation.com
ONECITY FOR RECOVERY, INC. RECEIVES $180,218.00 IN FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN ADDICTION PREVENTION, TREATMENT, RECOVERY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ACROSS OHIO
[Mason, Ohio, September 18, 2026] — OneCity for Recovery, Inc. has been approved for $180,218.00 in grant funding from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to support its efforts to address substance use disorders and strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and community resilience initiatives, Kristie Hart announced today.
With the grant award approved, OneCity for Recovery, Inc. looks forward to finalizing its grant agreement and putting these funds to work in the community.
The grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation will go toward expanding the Hamilton County CAPS (Continuum Care and Peer Support) program, including funding for a dedicated Continuum Care Coordinator and critical recovery support services such as transportation, recovery housing navigation, and employment assistance for individuals transitioning from hospitals and treatment programs.
"This grant allows us to stabilize and expand what's already working in Hamilton County," said Kristie Hart, Executive Director of OneCity for Recovery. "So many individuals leave treatment with nowhere to go and no way to get there. Our Continuum Care Coordinator fills that gap—providing real support during the critical first year of recovery when the risk of relapse is highest. With OneOhio's investment, we can help ensure 150 to 170 Hamilton County residents annually have the transportation, housing, and peer support they need to stay connected to recovery."
The grant is part of a $45.7 million regional grant funding opportunity awarded by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation as part of its mission to strengthen addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and community resilience across Ohio. This is the second round of regional grants distributed by the Foundation. The grant funding comes from 55 percent of the funds the state is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic.
The grant awarded to OneCity for Recovery, Inc. reflects the Foundation's commitment to supporting organizations on the front lines of addressing substance use disorder. These investments strengthen community-driven prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts that help build healthier, more resilient communities across Ohio.
OneCity for Recovery, Inc. is an example of the dedicated, top-notch organizations working across Ohio every day to help individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use disorder, said Alisha Nelson, Executive Director of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.
“These new grant awards build on the momentum of our first cycle and represents another powerful opportunity for Ohioans to come together and create lasting change,” Nelson said. “With these investments, we can expand hope, strengthen recovery, and equip our local organizations on the frontlines with the tools they need to help more individuals and families heal.”
Grant recipients are selected through a rigorous, locally driven review process that prioritizes evidence-informed strategies to address substance use disorder. Regional volunteers, the OneOhio Expert Panel, and the Foundation's Board of Directors work together to ensure funding decisions reflect community needs while maintaining transparency and accountability.
This second grant cycle builds on the success of the Foundation’s inaugural grant cycle, which awarded more than $45 million over 240 projects across Ohio. These investments supported a wide range of evidence-informed initiatives, including youth prevention programs, school-based mental health services, recovery housing, treatment expansion, post-overdose reach, and behavioral health workforce development.
A complete list of Regional Grant Cycle 2 recipients can be found here.
Organizations and groups interested in future funding opportunities can visit OneOhioFoundations.com/Grants to learn more and sign up to receive updates on upcoming grant cycles.
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About the OneOhio Recovery Foundation
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation created under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, and other state and local leaders, with the mission of advancing Ohio’s addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts now and into the future.
The Foundation is governed by a 29-member board from across Ohio and is funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Funds support local efforts to prevent and combat addiction and are also invested to support those efforts for the long term.
About OneCity for Recovery:
OneCity for Recovery is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 by individuals impacted by substance use disorders, alongside small business owners, executives, community leaders, and clergy. Dedicated to combating substance use and supporting individuals on their journey to recovery, OneCity for Recovery operates The HopeLine, providing vital resources and free support services across five counties in Southwest Ohio.
To learn more, visit onecityforrecovery.org, or check the OneCity for Recovery Facebook and The HopeLine Facebook accounts.
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