Our Partners

CGC is a regionally recognized nonprofit model that has been teaching people how to grow food and care for the environment since 1942. Founded during the Victory Gardens movement and situated on the former estate of philanthropist Cornelius J. Hauck, they are Cincinnati’s go-to resource for all things gardening, sustainability and horticulture. 

Hoffman Honors Scholars participate in regular Days of Service at the CGC, learning firsthand about the Center's mission and supporting its goals to bring sustainability education to the Cincinnati community at large.

The Cincinnati Nature Center is dedicated to inspiring conservation through personal experiences, education, and care for the land. Explore 1,800 acres and 20 miles of trails through forests, prairies, streams, ponds, and wetlands at their two locations, Rowe Woods and the member-only location Long Branch Farm & Trails.

Hoffman Honors Scholars participate in regular Days of Service at the CNC, providing hands-on support for the Nature Center's work in promoting native plant species and creating spaces for Cincinnati Metro area residents to connect with the natural world.

The mission of ALS United Ohio is to provide comprehensive support and advocacy for people with ALS and their families, while advancing research for new treatments and an end to ALS. ALS United Ohio also offers resources to educate the public about ALS, and works to raise public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

In support of ALS United Ohio's mission and fundraising efforts, the Hoffman Honors Scholars participate in, and volunteer for, the ALS Walk each year in the fall.

The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. CMC's major offerings include the Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati History Library and Archives, The Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater. CMC is the largest cultural institution in the city of Cincinnati, with more than 1.8 million visitors per year.

Hoffman Honors Scholars participate in a yearly visit to the CMC, including a behind-the-scenes experience at the Geier research building, where many of the CMC's collections are housed. HHS students also volunteer regularly on the CMC's education teams, helping the public make the most of this unique resource.

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the oldest zoos in the United States, and a leading conservation institution that focuses on coexistence and connection between people and wildlife, to promote resilience in an ever-changing world.

Hoffman Honors Scholars engage with the Zoo through volunteer work and guided learning, in honor of Hugh Hoffman's passion for nature conservation and legacy of giving. In Fall 2026, HHS students will volunteer at the Zoo's Boyer Farm facility to help support conservation efforts.