Issues related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, are rapidly changing. Every day, new information is released, meetings and events are canceled, and many have had to change ways in which they operate to comply with school closings and much more. Though many uncertainties remain, this is what the Community Action network was built for—no, I don’t mean a …
Three Community Action programs awarded Exemplary Program Awards During the 2020 Winter Legislative Conference in January, three Community Action programs were recognized as exemplary for their highly effective and innovative programs that have made a substantial impact throughout their local communities. In partnership with Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies awarded …
Ohio’s Community Action Network serves every county in Ohio and reaches some of the most undercounted populations in every American census. Because of this, Community Action Agencies are expected to play a strong role in preparation for Census Day on April 1, 2020. When reviewing the list of twelve Hard to Count groups—including young children, immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, …
“Didn’t we just have one last month—or at least the month before? I don’t have time to prepare another board financial report. Besides, they don’t look at them anyway. And, by the time we get to the finance section of the meeting, everyone is cranky and ready to get out the door… or they’re at least hoping to be first …
For over 55 years, Community Action Networks in Ohio have worked at the local level to make an impact for all our low- and moderate-income neighbors. Alongside a nationwide networking of helping people in 99% of America’s counties Community Action has made a difference, created opportunities, and partnered with our customers to walk their path to self-sufficiency. With the release …
OHSOP19 on Twitter Friday, June 14, 2019 1:30 P.M. EST Ohio Statehouse Ladies Gallery 1 Capitol Square Columbus, OH 43215 Kathryn Clausen (614) 224-8500 kathryn@oacaa.org “For families to provide for themselves, they must be able to overcome any barriers standing in the way of reaching that goal.” Philip E. Cole, Executive Director Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies announces release …
It has been busy here at OACAA so far in 2019! The staff has been working hard to position the Ohio Community Action Network for success between the hosting the winter conference, getting up to speed on the DeWine administration and everything in between. Although here in the office we see the hustle and bustle of planning and coordinating events …
Volunteers are vital to the success of Community Action’s mission. Last year, over 37,000 volunteers in Ohio gave over 1.6 million hours of their time, energy, and talents to support the programs and services throughout Ohio’s Community Action Agencies. Those hours are invaluable, and without them, our network may not be as impactful. Though volunteers are not employees, it is …
This year, the Community Action Network will celebrate 55 years of helping people and changing lives. In Ohio, we witness low- and moderate-income neighbors overcoming their unique obstacles every day as they work hard to walk their own paths to self-sufficiency. Annually, over 700,000 Ohioans reach out for and receive help from Community Action Agencies in the form of emergency …
The United States of America has always held up work as a core value that defines us as a nation. It is commonly expected that everyone who has the ability to work should do so. Phrases like, “the early bird gets the worm” or “the dignity of a hard day’s work” represent this work ethic that is a necessary part …
