Who We Are
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit educating for life, training for employment, and helping seniors age in place with dignity — walking alongside neighbors across Greater Cincinnati. A Picture's Worth (APW) is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit dedicated to ethical, trauma-informed storygathering. We are partnering on the Good Neighbors project to gather stories by, from, and alongside the neighbors who make this work possible.
What You're Agreeing To
By submitting your story, you are granting Mercy Neighborhood Ministries and A Picture's Worth permission to use your audio recording, submitted photograph, and identifying information (first name, last initial) in connection with Mercy Neighborhood Ministries' mission-driven communications.
Your story may be used in: Mercy's website and social media channels, program materials, grant reports, donor communications, in-person events and presentations, printed materials, and APW's storytelling work on Mercy's behalf. With your consent, your story may also be shared with Mercy-approved partners such as funders and press.
About Editing
We may lightly edit your audio for clarity — trimming pauses, removing background noise, or choosing a specific excerpt for a shorter format. We will never alter the substance or meaning of what you said. If a piece feels like a significant re-framing, we will reach out to you before publishing.
What We Will Never Do
We will never sell your story or personal information to third parties. We will never use your story to train AI models. We will never use your story in a context that misrepresents your intent or experience. We will never share your full contact information (email, phone) publicly.
Your Rights
You retain ownership of your story. You may request removal from any or all uses at any time by contacting elissa@apicturesworth.org. Removal requests are honored within 30 days, except where materials have already been printed or installed.
How We Store Your Data
Your audio recording, photo, and contact information are encrypted in transit and at rest. Only authorized Mercy Neighborhood Ministries staff and APW staff have access to your submission. We follow best practices for data protection.
Trauma-Informed Approach
APW practices trauma-informed storygathering. You are never required to share more than you are comfortable with. You may stop your recording at any time. If you share something difficult, we may reach out to ensure you have access to support resources.
Questions?
Email elissa@apicturesworth.org before agreeing if you have any questions about this agreement.
This agreement was last updated October 2026. It applies to all stories submitted through this platform.