The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies, in partnership with the Office of Governor Mike DeWine, has coordinated the distribution of over 20,000 bottles of soap to Community Action Agencies across Ohio. Thanks to a generous donation from Bath and Body Works, these soaps will be distributed across the state at food pantries, domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, and other vital locations …
Welcoming New Executive Directors to Ohio’s Community Action Network
OACAA would like to extend our warmest welcome to six new executive directors in Ohio’s Community Action Network who have joined us over the past several months. While some are new to our network, others you may already know due to their strong history within the network. We are confident each will lead their agency well. Please join us in …
Lancaster-Fairfield CAA receives history grant for Rutherford House
On March 1, 2017, Kellie Ailes, executive director of Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency, along with Donna Fox-Moore, housing director, joined six other organizations at the Ohio Statehouse on Statehood Day to accept Ohio History Fund Grant awards. LFCAA was awarded $15,000 to repair and rehabilitate the original windows of the former Fairfield County Children’s Home, now known as Rutherford House. …
Community Action Provides Nutrition
Many low-income individuals lack the access or money for fresh, healthy food options. To help combat this problem, the Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency (LFCAA) started a Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market provides low-income people with boxes of fresh produce, including potatoes, carrots, corn, onions, grapes, and more – as well as a loaf of bread and a peach pie.Between …