Our Latest Residence

We Support Your BEST Life

You belong here! Our mission is to create a place where returning citizens can find community and feel at home.

ABOUT US

Why Should You Choose Us?

Our goal is that you enjoy coming home to a safe, inclusive, welcoming community of adults on a similar path.

We support your path to independence and security. We intend to offer optional programming including financial literacy coaching and more.

Personal Well-being

Cooking

Financial Literacy

Organization

Social Interaction

“Home is the place that names us and the place we, in turn, name. It feeds us, body and soul, and if we are living well, we feed it too. Home is the place we cultivate with our love.”

Christie Purifoy, Roots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four Seasons

WHAT WE OFFER

Our Core Services

More than just a place to live, but also a community, shared experiences, a home.

Shared Meals

Breaking bread builds community. Our BEST program includes the opportunity to share gourmet prepared meals, so residents can focus on enjoying their time together.

Check out our meal plans HERE:

Vegan

Gluten free

Individualized

Amenities

Kinney House is not a planned community, it’s a real 2 family residential home in Hamilton County’s Mt. Healthy.

Fully furnished

Your own or shared bedroom

Shared bathroom

On site laundry facility

Schedule, catered meals

Growing Together

Visit us in person or virtually to find out if the Kinney House Experience is for you. Life at Kinney House means…

Roommate-style dwellings with hangout space (see floor plans HERE)

Structured home-based recreation

Organized local and regional excursions

Functional experiences (gardening, cooking)

Hangout with Us

Kinney House residents are a community. We provide lots of time for our Hangouts where we practice social skills while participating as a group in:

Virtual Tours (Louvre, Smithsonian, Zoo, NASA, etc.)

Hobby Learning modules (magic, drawing, photography, chess, languages)

Yoga, dance party fitness classes

Movie nights

Arts & Crafts (painting, puzzles, Lego-building, specialty cooking/baking projects )

Game night (scavenger hunts, quizzes, board games)

Backyard games (corn-hole, frisbee, jenga etc.)

Optional Events

At Kinney House, residents have a calendar of optional activities to join in on community fun! Take a look at our upcoming calendar of events HERE.

Local Neurodiversity Week activities

Shopping Excursions

Nature Hikes

Social Skills groups

What We Are About

Our Commitment to You

Supporting your independence…

Hamilton Supportive Living (HSL) provides more than just a home. We provide the space and the experiences that help you build an active social and independent life in balance with your unique needs. The Kinney House is a newly renovated 2 family home in a safe, walkable, employment accessible location.

Building a community...

Building independence doesn’t mean you have to face life alone. Our home is built for belonging. We provide experiences and opportunities to facilitate relationships among residents within our community. Check out our Community Calendar for examples of our excursions, experiences, and projects.

Working and playing together...

Hamilton Supportive Living teams up with the DODD to develop and individualize experiences that support independent, active lifestyles for every resident. We serve high-functioning neuro-diverse residents from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Warren counties.

Independence, while growing together…

Our home supports independent roommate-style living arrangements that allow for developing relationships and social skills.

About

Founder’s Welcome: A Legacy of Service

Hi there! I’m Dr. Bennyce Hamilton and I’m the founder of Hamilton Supportive Living. I want to welcome you to your new home. You BELONG here!

Dr. Bennyce Hamilton

Dr. Bennyce Hamilton has been committed to service for 40+ years.

Dr. Hamilton has been a Pre-K to 12 Administrator, an English Language Arts teacher (grades 7 to 12), an adjunct instructor, and a firefighter/paramedic.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Kentucky State University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and a Doctorate in Education (Literacy) from the University of Cincinnati.

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OUR TEAM

Our Board of Directors

President

Angela Howard

Retired Commercial Banking

Vice President

Johanna Lynch

Intervention Specialist

Secretary

Rhonda F. Huntley Retired Banking

Treasurer

Kelly Lucas

Banking

Member

Alison Moyer Teacher

TESTIMONIALS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamilton Supportive Living?

Hamilton Supportive Living is a non-profit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing to returning citizens. Our goal is to help individuals successfully reintegrate into the community by offering stable housing and supportive resources.

Who is eligible for housing at Hamilton Supportive Living?

Our housing services are available to returning citizens referred through our partnership with the Hamilton County Office of Reentry. Eligibility primarily depends on individual need and commitment to participating in our supportive programming.

How does Hamilton Supportive Living help reduce recidivism?

We provide more than just housing. Our residents have access to resources such as employment assistance, life-skills training, well- being resources, and community engagement opportunities—all aimed at reducing barriers and promoting long-term success and independence.

Can residents participate in improving the housing facilities?

Yes! As part of our commitment to empowering residents, we offer opportunities for individuals to contribute to housing improvement projects. This not only fosters a sense of pride and ownership but also provides valuable skills and work experience.

How is Hamilton Supportive Living funded?

We rely on a mix of community grants, individual donations, and partnerships with local organizations and government agencies, including support from the Hamilton County Office of Reentry. These collaborations help ensure sustainable, impactful programming for our residents.

How can I support Hamilton Supportive Living?

You can support our mission by making a donation, volunteering your time, or partnering with us through your business or organization. Contact us directly to learn more about opportunities to make a meaningful difference in our community.