The Chip Harrod Fund

For decades, Chip Harrod has been a tireless architect of understanding, a compassionate bridge-builder across the chasms of race, faith, and ideology. His unwavering dedication has fostered countless moments of connection and growth, transforming our community by encouraging courageous conversations where differences become pathways to deeper understanding and shared purpose. Now, as Chip embarks on a well-deserved retirement after a lifetime of service, most recently as the visionary founding executive director of Greater Cincinnati’s pre-eminent interfaith organization, EquaSion, we invite you to join us in honoring his extraordinary legacy by investing in its future.

Introducing The Chip Harrod Fund for Transformative Dialogue. This vital new fund, established by EquaSion (the evolution of Chip’s impactful work with the NCCJ), will directly fuel the organization’s research-based, expertly facilitated dialogue programs – the very cornerstone of Chip’s life’s work. EquaSion, a beacon of inclusivity representing over three dozen religious traditions and 14 world religions, is uniquely positioned to carry this crucial work forward.

Why support The Chip Harrod Fund?

• Sustain Chip Harrod’s Vision: Your contribution ensures that Chip’s profound commitment to bridging divides continues to shape our community for generations to come. His recent induction into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame is a testament to his enduring impact.

• Empower Proven Solutions: EquaSion’s dialogue programs are not just conversations; they are thoughtfully designed, research-informed initiatives that foster genuine understanding, challenge biases, and cultivate empathy.

• Fuel Critical Initiatives: The fund will directly support EquaSion’s impactful programs, including: 

o The Greater Cincinnati Festival of Faiths: A beloved annual event celebrating our diverse spiritual landscape.

o A Mighty Stream: A powerful racial justice initiative working to dismantle systemic inequities.

o Faith Communities Go Green: A collaborative effort promoting environmental stewardship across faith traditions.

o Year-round Interfaith Dialogues: Creating vital spaces for meaningful engagement across religious differences.

• Invest in a More Just and Inclusive Community: By supporting transformative dialogue, you are directly contributing to a community where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and justice prevails.

Chip Harrod’s life has been a powerful testament to the transformative power of dialogue. Now, you have the opportunity to become a part of that legacy. Your tax-deductible donation of any amount to The Chip Harrod Fund for Transformative Dialogue will empower EquaSion to continue its essential work, fostering understanding, equity, and justice in our community. Join us in building a future where differences are not barriers, but bridges to a stronger, more connected world.

Donate today and become a catalyst for transformative dialogue. All donations will be gratefully acknowledged and are 100% tax-deductible.