Guide to the Working in Neighborhoods Collection

History of Working in Neighborhoods

WIN, Working in Neighborhoods, was founded by Sisters Barbara Busch and Judith Martinez in 1978. Its original aim was to assist low-income residents with housing, leadership development, and community organization. One appropriate slogan said the WIN sought to give "a hand up, not a handout." As the organization grew, it offered help to the elderly in procuring discounts on prescription drugs and also worked for accessible, affordable heath care for all. WIN'S method was to work in collaboration with federally funded groups and private charitable organizations. By 1999, WIN was offering assistance in 14 Cincinnati neighborhoods.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of five file folders containing, in part, annual reports, news clippings, newsletters, and historical information.

Statement of Arrangement

Restrictions on Access and Use

Permission to use the collection can be obtained from the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Congregational Archivist. External researchers need to complete a request form stating the purpose of their research and a list of collections to be consulted upon their visit, which must be approved by the Archivist prior to an on-site visit. If a researcher is unable to visit the Archives in person, the Archivist will conduct a minimum amount of research and provide scanned copies of some materials if requested.

Intercom Articles (not in collection): "WIN Celebrates 25 Years" (Dec/Jan 2004-2005) "WIN: A Source of Hope" (Spring 2008) Photos -- 14 Box 64 in repository Can be viewed in notebook 35 Artifacts: Award - Clear glass, 6" x 8", "Our partners in building vibrant communities". Celebrating 35 years. Honors Sisters of Charity, November 12, 2013. On display in the 1st floor community room. Award - 2014 Hall of Fame, 3 ½" d clear plastic. On display in the 1st floor community room. Publication - Working in Neighborhoods. On display in the McCann room. Photos -- 14 Box 64 in repository Can be viewed in notebook 35 Material on this mission may also be included among our oral history and presentation transcription collections. Please consult with the Congregational Archivist if you would like to explore and possibly utilize these collections.

Indexing Terms

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Preferred Citation

Working in Neighborhoods Collection, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Archives, Mount Saint Joseph, Ohio.

Detailed Description of The Collection