Larry Neuman receives Transformation Award

Larry Neuman Honored with the Transformation Award

Strauss Troy attorney Larry Neuman received the Center for Respite Care’s Transformation Award at a banquet on Thursday, October 11 at the Cintas Center.

About the Transformation Award

The Transformation Awards are held annually to honor those who have made a difference in the lives of people in our community. Honorees are selected based on their commitment to both the Center for Respite Care and improving life for adults who are ill and homeless. Two of the past honorees are Father Michael Graham, President of Xavier University, and Dr Santa Ono, former president of University of Cincinnati.

The Center for Respite Care’s Mission

The Center for Respite Care is a 20 bed licensed facility in Over-the-Rhine, whose mission is to provide quality, holistic medical care to homeless people who need a safe place to heal, while assisting them in breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Larry Neuman’s Commitment to Community Leadership

Larry Neuman has a long history of civic and philanthropic involvement in the Cincinnati community. He currently serves as:

• Secretary and executive committee member of the Center for Respite Care
• Chair of the board, past treasurer, and former chair of the executive, finance, and endowment committees of Cedar Village Foundation
• Treasurer, chair of the finance committee, and president-elect of Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati

Service to Educational and Community Organizations

Larry has also served in leadership roles with numerous community organizations, including:

• President, board chair, executive committee chair, and co-chair of the endowment committee of Yavneh Day School Association, Inc. (now Rockwern Academy)
• Treasurer and chair of finance and endowment committees of Jewish Home of Cincinnati, Inc.
• Secretary-treasurer of the Montgomery-Sycamore Baseball Association

At the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Larry is a past board member and co-chair of Super Sunday, and a current member of the finance and Create Your Jewish Legacy committees. In 2016, he received the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s prestigious Mesel Wieder “Mensch” Award.

Military Service and Legal Career

Larry Neuman is a captain in the United States Army and served as company commander of the 402d Transportation Company in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service.

Larry has practiced law at Strauss Troy for 48 years.