The 2021 State of Poverty Report is here! This annually-updated report provides the Community Action network, local partners, and elected officials with a data-driven, comprehensive assessment of what households are struggling with across Ohio. This year’s report highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, housing, employment, broadband access, and the expansion of Ohio’s Medicaid program. New this year is Ohio’s Well-Being Dashboard—a …
OACAA would like to extend a warm welcome to Emily Nolan as a new member of Ohio’s Community Action Network! Emily joined the OACAA staff as the Communications and Development Specialist in May 2021. In this role, Emily will work closely with OACAA Communications Director Kathryn Clausen and Development Director Josh Summer to generate content and assist in grant writing …
The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies’ mission is to support our members and keep Community Action in Ohio strong. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have continued that mission and developed new ways to support our 47 Community Action members across the state. As a training and technical assistance provider to agencies delivering essential services in all of Ohio’s 88 …
Community Action Agencies across Ohio are continuing to work hard to maintain current services and bring new resources to communities in response to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Though some agencies have closed offices to the public to maintain physical distancing requirements ordered by the Ohio Department of Health, Community Action continues to provide the essential services our communities need. We …
Dear OACAA Members and Community Partners: As you are all aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted Ohioans this year—especially over the past week. First and foremost, I want to be sure that you are all staying safe and taking the recommended precautions wherever possible. In my nearly 30 years in the Community Action Network, I have seen some amazing …
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 …
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 …
