J.O.E. (Jesus on Elm) Spring Carnival (May) and J.O.E. Festival (July)

Over-The-Rhine is a neighborhood besieged by poverty, unemployment, crime, and violence. Many residents are in need . . . some need food, some need clothing, many need a place to sleep other than on the streets or under bridges. Some residents simply need to experience something good and positive happening in their midst.

City Gospel Mission's Annual J.O.E. (Jesus On Elm) Spring Carnival and J.O.E. Festival help provide a welcome respite from the struggles and hardships many of the Mission's neighbors face on a daily basis. This day of free musical and dramatic entertainment, games, food, and fun brings a lively afternoon of party and worship to one of Cincinnati's neediest neighborhoods.

This event always provides a much-needed positive impact on the neighborhood and the people who live there. The J.O.E. Spring Carnival and J.O.E. Festival also help introduce the homeless and others in need to the many opportunities for physical help and spiritual renewal available at the Mission.