OACAA Executive Director Earns COAD’s Dave Rinebolt Community Service Award

Last week, OACAA Executive Director Philip E. Cole was honored by Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy with the Dave Rinebolt Community Service Award. The award recognizes leaders who demonstrate the attributes and qualities of service inspired by the late Mr. Rinebolt. Dave Rinebolt passed away in 2021 and left behind an incredible legacy in which he advocated for programs to …

HARCATUS Youth Employment Services Program Earns Ohio Treasurer COMPASS Award

HARCATUS Tri-County Community Action Organization’s Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.) program was one of two organizations honored with the August 2022 Compass Award. Launched in January of 2020, the Compass Awards issued by Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague aim to highlight Ohioans and Ohio organizations working to advance financial literacy and spur empowerment, per the Ohio Treasurer’s website. HARCATUS is one of …

Ohio CAA recognized for providing vital opportunities within community

Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies congratulates our member Stark County Community Action Agency on the recent recognition for outstanding civic volunteerism and community service with an Award of Appreciation by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce earlier this month. Nominated by the Chamber, SCCAA was among six to receive the recognition this year. The agency promotes self-sufficiency and provides …