SOAR was established in October 2000, with regional faith-based and non-profit organizations to develop targeted programs for low to moderate income individuals and families to maximize their economic, financial or social well-being. SOAR conducted an environmental scan of the northern Cincinnati metropolitan areas and noted that there had been a dramatic growth in the number of low income households residing in smaller communities that have been historically known as Cincinnati ‘first suburbs.’

These communities do not have the social or human service infrastructure to assist these households in meeting their basic needs. For example, local suburban school districts do not provide adequate educational assistance and social system supports that will enable children to have academic success.

SOAR has been working in partnership with one of these local school districts to identify meaningful and culturally appropriate ways to assist these children. SOAR is also working to close the digital divide for children and adults who do not have home computers or are limited in their use of technology.

Since its inception, SOAR has served over 1000 children and adults through an array of targeted programs and services.

Are you in need of S.O.A.R. program resources or some other form of assistance? If so, click here to complete our online assistance request form.

S.O.A.R. Focus Areas

Community Economic Development
SOAR seeks to support individuals and small businesses in the development of micro-enterprise opportunities. SOAR’s long range goal is the development of small franchise and consumer service industries that offer workforce training and employment opportunities for individuals who have been displaced or chronically unemployed from the labor market.

• Financial Literacy - Financial Peace University
• After-School Tutoring and Computer Lab

Time:        Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location:  CyberSOAR Computer Lab and Technology Center

                   Word of Deliverance Family Life Center

                   693 Fresno Road, Forest Park, Ohio 45240

Healthy Marriage /Healthy Relationship Initiative
S.O.A.R. provides healthy marriage/relationship training through Beech Acres Parenting Center.  S.O.A.R is the lead agency in the Forest Park, Ohio and other adjoining areas.  Over 1000 singles, couples, families, students and pregnant moms have been helped by these services.

For additional information or to request services, contact Stephanie Summerow Dumas, Forest Park Coordinator at 513-858-8577.

KONNECT
KONNECT is a faith-based initiative of SOAR Development Corporation, whose purpose is to
link children ages 4 to 18 years old who have an incarcerated parent with a caring, adult mentors.

KONNECT is a federally certified 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, and contributions made to the program are tax deductible.

Technology Empowerment
The Grand Opening of SOAR's new Community Technology Learning Center , CyberSOAR, was held  Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Word Family Life Center. The Center provides technology and educational resources for youth and adults. The Center also serves “start-up” businesses and ministries by serving as a virtual office for their core business functions, e.g., accounting, desk-top publishing and graphic design.  Students from the Winton Woods School District are able to access web-based study tools for academic testing and other online coursework.

"Thank You"
Just a note of thank you for everything. I appreciated the warmth and love that was shown to my family & I. S.O.A.R. is a wonderful organization & I would recommend it as the best to anyone. Keep up the great work. My prayers are for continually blessing overflowing where you (S.O.A.R.) will have no room to receive. Stay blessed and continue to do such a lovely work. You've touched many and God will do the same and better to you. Thanks again. - Jackie, Courtnie & Justin