Stories & Updates Archive
Explore OACAA stories & updates:
November 17, 2022
Annual Report Social Media Toolkit, 2021
Latest
November 16, 2022
Ross County Community Action Agency’s weatherization program saves family in more ways than one
November 14, 2022
Ashtabula County Community Action Agency Weatherization Event: A Frightening Success!
October 27, 2022
OACAA Executive Director Earns COAD’s Dave Rinebolt Community Service Award
October 27, 2022
2023 Social Media Calendar Toolkit
October 4, 2022
HARCATUS Youth Employment Services Program Earns Ohio Treasurer COMPASS Award
September 27, 2022
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership CEO Invited to White House Inflation Reduction Act Celebration
Nov. 17, 2022
Annual Report Social Media Toolkit, 2021
Nov. 16, 2022
Ross County Community Action Agency’s weatherization program saves family in more ways than one
Nov. 14, 2022
Ashtabula County Community Action Agency Weatherization Event: A Frightening Success!
Oct. 27, 2022
OACAA Executive Director Earns COAD’s Dave Rinebolt Community Service Award
Oct. 27, 2022
2023 Social Media Calendar Toolkit
Oct. 04, 2022
HARCATUS Youth Employment Services Program Earns Ohio Treasurer COMPASS Award
Sep. 27, 2022
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership CEO Invited to White House Inflation Reduction Act Celebration
Sep. 13, 2022
State of Poverty Report Toolkit, 2022
Apr. 29, 2022
City of Columbus Launches Clean-Energy Workforce Development Program through Partnership with IMPACT
Apr. 22, 2022
OACAA Executive Director Earns Distinguished Alumni Award
Apr. 12, 2022
NOCAC Helps Family Secure Life-changing Surgery
Mar. 22, 2022
Community Action Head Start Parent turned Site Supervisor Celebrates 30 years with Agency
Dec. 27, 2021
Customer Confidence Toolkit
Nov. 10, 2021
Lifeline Inc. earns Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 Nonprofit of the Year Award
Oct. 21, 2021
Annual Report Social Media Toolkit, 2020
Sep. 22, 2021
IMPACT Community Action Honored with Columbus Foundation Award
Aug. 12, 2021
Community Action-operated Family Medical Center wows in first year
Aug. 09, 2021
State of Poverty Report Toolkit, 2021
Jul. 19, 2021
OACAA welcomes new staff member
Jul. 08, 2021
Head Start family gives back
May. 28, 2021
MYCAP’s Shelia Triplett honored with humanitarian award
May. 26, 2021
Celebrating Community Action Month
Apr. 05, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: It’s our turn
Mar. 16, 2021
Community Action partners with local healthcare providers to vaccinate against COVID-19
Jan. 29, 2021
2020 Exemplary Program Awards ceremony held virtually
Nov. 24, 2020
Gerken retires after 45 years of service at NOCAC
Nov. 24, 2020
HCCAO assists local health department with COVID-19 testing
Aug. 25, 2020
Clinton County CAP holds Virtual 5k
Jul. 29, 2020
CAC of Portage County’s Summer Food Program for Children: A Community Partnership
Jun. 01, 2020
Innovative solutions help students learn remotely during pandemic
May. 29, 2020
You Respond, We Respond
May. 06, 2020
Keeping the economy moving during the pandemic
Apr. 29, 2020
Behavioral Health Matters: Housing updates
Apr. 27, 2020
Community Action Responds to special requests during pandemic
Apr. 01, 2020
Community Action distributes 20,000 bottles of soap across Ohio
Mar. 27, 2020
Community Action Responds: COVID-19
Mar. 19, 2020
Welcoming New Executive Directors to Ohio’s Community Action Network
Mar. 16, 2020
OACAA Operations Statement, COVID-19
Mar. 13, 2020
Community Action Agencies and a global pandemic
Feb. 09, 2020
Three Community Action programs awarded Exemplary Program Awards
Feb. 09, 2020
Exemplary Program Awards 2019
Nov. 15, 2019
Ohio CAA recognized for providing vital opportunities within community
Oct. 21, 2019
Community Action’s Role in the 2020 Census
Sep. 20, 2019
Is it time for another board meeting already?
Sep. 19, 2019
Annual Report Toolkit, 2018
Jun. 25, 2019
Recovering from the Memorial Day Tornadoes
Jun. 13, 2019
State of Poverty in Ohio, 2019
Mar. 25, 2019
New Opportunities for Training and Technical Assistance in 2019
Mar. 13, 2019
Providing Vision For The Future: Dragon Empowerment Center Assisting Students, Families, and the Community
Feb. 15, 2019
Volunteers and your mission
Jan. 29, 2019
National Impact Report: Building Opportunities for All
Oct. 26, 2018
Self-Sufficient Wages and Health
Sep. 25, 2018
Ashtabula County Community Action Agency Receives Workforce Innovation Award
Sep. 24, 2018
CAA announces new President/CEO, Mark B. Lawson
Aug. 31, 2018
Back to School
Aug. 06, 2018
Guest Blog: Flourishing in Failure
Jul. 31, 2018
Recap: 2018 Annual Summer Conference
Jul. 30, 2018
Staff Spotlight, July 2018
Jun. 01, 2018
School’s out for the summer
May. 24, 2018
OACAA Foundation Level Seminar Series CPR Training
May. 21, 2018
Nurturing motherhood through challenges
Apr. 25, 2018
Community Action works by looking beyond the present
Apr. 16, 2018
Leadership Training Series
Apr. 12, 2018
State of Poverty in Ohio 2017
Mar. 28, 2018
Staff Spotlight, March 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
Staff Spotlight, February 2018
Feb. 27, 2018
Goldilocks and the board financial dashboards
Jan. 31, 2018
Staff Spotlight, January 2018
Jan. 31, 2018
2018 Winter Legislative Conference Recap
Dec. 20, 2017
Hancock County’s rural public transportation system
Dec. 18, 2017
Learning Communities: A collaborative experience
Nov. 22, 2017
Staff Spotlight, November 2017
Nov. 08, 2017
Year-End Fundraising Ideas
Oct. 24, 2017
Recognizing Community Action
Oct. 22, 2017
Issue One: Marsy’s Law
Oct. 18, 2017
Dear Commissioner Goodell
Aug. 22, 2017
Community Action and Mutual Self-Help rehabilitation in Fayette County
Aug. 11, 2017
What is the Foundation Level Seminar Series, anyway?
Aug. 09, 2017
John “Tim” Donnellan retires after 39 years of service
Jul. 28, 2017
Jackson-Vinton CA helps customers climb back into financial stability
Jun. 12, 2017
Effective grant writing
May. 23, 2017
Helping the community hear
May. 04, 2017
Branding in Community Action
Apr. 12, 2017
Technology and the Nonprofit
Apr. 03, 2017
What is a social enterprise?
Mar. 30, 2017
Lancaster-Fairfield CAA receives history grant for Rutherford House
Mar. 23, 2017
2016 State of Poverty: A Portrait of Ohio Families
Feb. 24, 2017
Grandparent caregiver receives emergency assistance
Jan. 19, 2017
#OHWLC17 is right around the corner!
Oct. 24, 2016
Single mother moves toward homeownership with financial literacy training
Oct. 20, 2016
Highland County Community Action hosted U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup
Oct. 04, 2016
ROMA Next Generation: Putting it all together
Sep. 27, 2016
Quick Tips for “Fund”-raising
Aug. 22, 2016
Encouragement now, JOBS NOW!
Jul. 28, 2016
From OACAA Executive Director Philip E. Cole
Jul. 26, 2016
Housing security helps family move forward
Jul. 21, 2016
Wrapping up the 2016 Annual Summer Conference
Jun. 22, 2016
Successful tax filing assistance program brings money back to the community
Jun. 13, 2016
Make a greater community impact with strategic planning
May. 23, 2016
Why do employees need training?
May. 17, 2016
2016 Annual Summer Conference: Details Announced
Apr. 27, 2016
2015 State of Poverty in Ohio Report
Apr. 18, 2016
Combating poverty through CDL career training
Mar. 23, 2016
LACCA helps customers meet their goals with Steps to Success
Feb. 24, 2016
Governor Kasich helps Community Action keep children warm this winter
Feb. 08, 2016
House Bill 394
Feb. 01, 2016
Ashtabula County Community Action provides homes for the holidays
Jan. 07, 2016
Are you ready for #OH2016WLC?
Dec. 22, 2015
Self-Sufficiency and Economic Pathways Reports
Nov. 12, 2015
Effective communication
Oct. 05, 2015
HR/Fiscal Conference: What the heck happened?
Sep. 08, 2015
The importance of program evaluations
Sep. 01, 2015
Building a strong bridge out of poverty
Jul. 30, 2015
Another successful event: Annual Summer Conference 2015
Jun. 24, 2015
What is on the table?
May. 15, 2015
#BeCommunityAction
Apr. 22, 2015
Hunger Banquet: An Experience to Remember
Mar. 31, 2015
Family Development Certification Training
Mar. 24, 2015
State of Poverty in Ohio Report 2014
Feb. 25, 2015
Organizational Standards: IM 138 Released
Feb. 05, 2015
2015 Winter Legislative Conference #WLC2015
Dec. 29, 2014
Community Action Helps People and Changes Lives
Dec. 18, 2014
Community Action Keeps Kids Warm
Dec. 03, 2014
Community Action Provides Training
Nov. 26, 2014
Legislative Update
Nov. 26, 2014
Community Action Helps Senior Citizens Remain in their Own Homes
Nov. 21, 2014
Will you be joining #GivingTuesday?
Nov. 19, 2014
Community Action Provides Help in a Time of Tragedy
Nov. 12, 2014
Community Action Helps People Attain Self-Sufficiency
Nov. 05, 2014
Community Action Serves their Local Communities
Oct. 29, 2014
Community Action Provides Support
Oct. 23, 2014
“UGG”! Are you ready?
Oct. 22, 2014
Community Action Provides Direction
Oct. 15, 2014
Community Action Provides Opportunities
Oct. 08, 2014
Community Action Helps Expectant Mothers
Oct. 03, 2014
Getting Started with Social Media: The Top 5 Sites Explained
Oct. 01, 2014
Community Action Helps People Help Themselves
Sep. 24, 2014
Community Action Helps People Make Ends Meet
Sep. 19, 2014
What is the OACAA Poverty Simulation?
Sep. 17, 2014
Community Action Helps People Save Money
Sep. 10, 2014
Community Action Provides Nutrition
Sep. 03, 2014
Community Action Makes a Difference in People’s Lives
Aug. 27, 2014
Community Action Increases Skills
Aug. 20, 2014
Community Action Prepares Children for the Future
Aug. 13, 2014
Community Action Provides Hope
Aug. 06, 2014
Community Action Prepares People for Jobs
Jul. 30, 2014
Community Action Helps Senior Citizens
Jul. 23, 2014
Community Action Provides Shelter and Safety
Jul. 16, 2014
Community Action Helps People Start Over
Jul. 09, 2014
Community Action Provides Meals for Seniors
Jul. 02, 2014
Community Action Fills in the Gaps
Jun. 25, 2014
Community Action Builds Relationships
Jun. 18, 2014
Community Action is With You Every Step of the Way
Jun. 11, 2014
Community Action Helps People in Difficult Situations
Jun. 04, 2014
Community Action Keeps People Healthy
May. 28, 2014
Community Action Educates Children
May. 21, 2014
Community Action Provides Needed Transportation
May. 14, 2014
Community Action Goes the Extra Mile
May. 07, 2014
Community Action Provides Families a Place to Call Home
Apr. 30, 2014
Community Action Helps Young Mothers
Apr. 23, 2014
Community Action Helps People and Changes Lives
Apr. 16, 2014
Community Action Gives Ex-Offenders a Second Chance
Apr. 09, 2014
Community Action Keeps Families Warm and Safe
Apr. 02, 2014
Community Action Helps People Overcome Obstacles
Mar. 26, 2014
Community Action Connects People
Mar. 19, 2014
Community Action Helps Senior Citizens Maintain their Quality of Life
Mar. 12, 2014
Community Action Helps Fathers
Mar. 05, 2014
Community Action Makes Homes Safer
Feb. 26, 2014
Community Action Helps Our Youth
Feb. 19, 2014
Community Action Helps People Keep their Earned Income
Feb. 12, 2014
Community Action Helps Our Most Vulnerable Citizens
Feb. 05, 2014
Community Action Helps People Get Back on their Feet
Jan. 29, 2014
Community Action Helps Families
Jan. 22, 2014
Community Action Helps People in their Time of Need
Jan. 15, 2014
Community Action Helps People Build Careers
Jan. 08, 2014
Community Action Helps People Get Ahead
Jan. 02, 2014
Community Action Celebrates 50 Years of Helping People, Changing Lives
Dec. 18, 2013
Community Action Helps Young Father in Time of Need
Dec. 05, 2013
Community Action Helps Young Mother Succeed
Nov. 21, 2013
Community Action: Helping Our Youth Grow
Nov. 07, 2013
Community Action: Helping Veterans
Oct. 22, 2013
Community Action Helps Dislocated Worker Gain New Skills and Find a Job
Oct. 10, 2013
Weatherization Leads to Safer Home
Sep. 26, 2013
Community Action Helps Veteran Find Job
Sep. 11, 2013
Head Start: Helping Ohio’s Youth
Aug. 29, 2013
Computer Training Helps Unemployed Dayton Man Land a Job
Aug. 13, 2013
Community Action Giving a Helping Hand to Neighbors in Need
Jul. 29, 2013
Homeless Mom Gets the Help She Needs
Jul. 18, 2013
Diabetic Senior Receives the Help He Needs
Jun. 19, 2013
Local program helps fathers be fathers
Jun. 07, 2013
There’s No Place Like Home
May. 20, 2013
Community Action Helps Improve Family’s Livelihood
May. 10, 2013
Eye Care Assistance Helps Ohioan See a Better Future
Apr. 26, 2013
Homeless Veteran Finds a Home and a New Family
Apr. 11, 2013
Ex-Offender Turns Life Around and Chases His Dream
Mar. 28, 2013
A Win-Win Situation for Employer and Employee
Mar. 21, 2013
Medicaid Expansion Testimony
Mar. 14, 2013
Single Mom Goes Back to School and Buys a Home with the Help of Community Action
Feb. 27, 2013
Community Action Helps Rural Resident Receive Needed Medical Treatment
Feb. 25, 2013