Congratulations to Our Earn Your Stripes Champion!

The Heights Movement is a African American led nonprofit based in Lincoln Heights, Ohio. They build economic, educational, and cultural power in historically underserved communities by transforming underutilized land and overlooked talent into engines of opportunity.  Their flagship initiative, Jackson Street Farms, is a 1-acre urban agriculture campus run by youth and community members. It’s more than a garden — it’s a pipeline: to employment, to wellness, and to ownership. They blend urban farming with 4-H agricultural education, youth entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and workforce training. Their participants learn to grow food, manage inventory, run community events, and even sell value-added products. Many of the crops they grow are donated back into the community to local food pantries and shelters.
 
From organizing safe neighborhoods to upcycling fashion to preserving Black history, The Heights Movement cultivates self-sufficiency at every level. Led by youth, powered by elders, and supported by strategic partners across sectors, they are redefining what a thriving community looks like. The Heights Movement doesn’t just grow crops — they grow changemakers.

The Heights Movement will receive a special sponsorship package from the Cincinnati Bengals that includes various marketing assets, signage, and tickets.

Thank you to all the Earn Your Stripes participants — you’re truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work!