Pleasant Ridge Community Council (PRCC)

Regular Monthly Meetings

Pleasant Ridge Community Council Meeting- 1^st Tuesday (except June and December)

Business Committee- 2^nd Tuesday

Executive Board- 3^rd Tuesday

Safety Committee- 3^rd Tuesday

Purpose of PRCC: To be the voice of residents, businesses, and institutions of Pleasant Ridge before Federal, State and Local governmental authorities and to promote a better understanding among all citizens through the free exchange of ideas.

Vision: To develop Pleasant Ridge to be the most desirable location in the City of Cincinnati.

Goals:    

1. Make Pleasant Ridge a safe community for residents and business owners

2. Get more community involvement

3. Improve the image of Pleasant Ridge outside of the community limits

4. Build relationships with the City of Cincinnati and the surrounding communities

Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday of every month, except June and December, at 7:00 pm at the Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center. The purpose of the meetings is to provide updates about community issues and discuss items that affect the entire community.

PRCC Revenue

• Informant- Advertising

• Events- Sponsorship and attendance

• Pleasant Ridge Stroll- 5K walk/run usually in May

• Ridge Day - Sept. 26, 2009 (more info)

• Winterfest- in cooperation with Kennedy Heights, early December

• Neighborhood Support Program (NSP)- City of Cincinnati fund administered by Invest in Neighborhoods. This grant provides up to $12,000 per year for community building projects based on specific guidelines.

• Annual Interest Grant (AIG)- Endowment fund administered by Invest in Neighborhoods which gives us approximately $850 per year.

• Merit Grant Award- $850 per year

• Annual Fund- Direct assistance to worthy Pleasant Ridge organizations and projects whose requests for financial support may not meet the guidelines for public or foundation grants. Money is raised through a direct mail campaign to residents, all funding requests are approved at public PRCC meetings. These monies allow us to decrease dependence on the City of Cincinnati funds and make significant and discretionary improvements to our neighborhood.