Community Action works by looking beyond the present

The Community Action Network works to provide comprehensive services for low-income Ohioans to help overcome obstacles, provide opportunities to become self-reliant, and to alleviate poverty in communities. It is because of this mission and approach that our neighbors, not only here in Ohio but across the country, are meeting their goals and getting out of poverty. Ohio Heartland Community Action …

Leadership Training Series

Last year, OCATO partnered with OSU’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs to pilot a leadership training series for Ohio’s Community Action Network. Because we received such great feedback from participants, we are bringing it back for 2018! The series, which is suitable for aspiring, emerging, and experienced Community Action leaders, will be tentatively held once per month June through …

State of Poverty in Ohio 2017

This afternoon, we released our 25th annual State of Poverty in Ohio Report during a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse. This report has certainly grown over the past 25 years, transitioning from a joint project with our Cleveland agency to now partnering with Thoughtwell (formerly Community Research Partners) to review and analyze data surrounding poverty in our state. This report not only …

Staff Spotlight, March 2018

OACAA would like to thank Ms. Lewis for her contributions to the Community Action mission. Name: Nancy Lewis Title: Director of Clinical Services Agency: Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization Time with Community Action: 42 years Nancy Lewis began her career with Ironton-Lawrence County CAO in 1976. She began her journey as a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and, over the years, …

Staff Spotlight, February 2018

We are proud to have Jeannette Jarrett as part of our team and thank her for her many contributions to the Community Action mission. Name: Jeannette Jarrett Title: Operations and Support Specialist Organization: Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA) Time with Community Action: 24 years Jeannette Jarrett joined the OACAA team in 2016 as Operations and Support Specialist, and …

Staff Spotlight, January 2018

OACAA would like to thank Ms. Fox for her contributions to the Community Action mission. Name. Jacqueline Fox Title: Chief Executive Officer Agency: West Ohio Community Action Partnership Time with Community Action: 32 years Jacqueline Fox, CEO of West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP), began her career helping others and changing lives as a Head Start teacher in Trenton, New …

2018 Winter Legislative Conference Recap

Thank you to all who attended the 2018 Winter Legislative Conference, #OHWLC18! Over 200 Community Action professionals, partners, vendors, presenters, and elected officials joined us in Columbus last week. We hope you enjoyed the great lineup of featured speakers and workshops. Photos from the mobile app and others throughout the conference can be found in our Flickr album. If you …