OACAA Briefing: The latest news from OACAA and Ohio's CAAs

February 2024

Photo: Cincy CAA Licensing & Operations Manager and the CEO & Founder of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank at the agency's Diaper Drop Kick-off event in January. Photo Source: Cindy CAA Facebook. See Network News for more.

ASSOCIATION UPDATES & RESOURCES

Apply for a 2024 Exemplary Program Award!

The 2024 Exemplary Program Awards are now open! We've revised and enhanced this program to elevate the significance of being exemplary and better recognize the network's talents. Apply by April 30, 2024, to have your program expertly evaluated and have a chance to earn our newly added monetary reward!

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Thank you for attending #WLC2024!

Thank you to the over 250 Ohio Community Action staff, partners, and sponsors who attended #WLC2024 last month. We appreciate your attention, empowering conversations, and commitment to low-income Ohioans.

Stay tuned for summer conference details and future Association events.

OACAA Young Professional Conference Scholarship Winners

OACAA presented the first winners of the Young Professional Conference Scholarship to two deserving and dedicated individuals. We remain committed to the professional development of Ohio Community Action young professionals.

Pictured: OACAA Executive Director Phil Cole and Scholarship Winner

Sierra Colliver, Accounting Specialist at Adams Brown Community Action Partnership.

Pictured: OACAA Executive Director Phil Cole and Scholarship Winner Hannah Titi, Administrative Assistant/ROMA Coordinator at Jefferson County Community Action Council, Inc.

NETWORK NEWS & SUCCESSES

Cincy CAA hosts successful diaper drop initiative

Over 500 families were served at the Cincy CAA & Sweet Cheeks Diaper Drop on February 2, 2024, at Ted Berry Head Start. Cincinatti-Hamilton County Community Action Agency is one of three agencies involved in the diaper distribution and research pilot program managed by OACAA.

To learn more about their diaper program, visit their website.

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Governor DeWine announces $160M to support transit projects

(Source: The Highland County Press)

By Ohio Governor's Office, Press Release:

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks Tuesday announced more than $100 million in investments to support quality public transportation in Ohio.

The grants awarded through the following ODOT programs include the Community Action Commission of Fayette County and the Community Action Committee of Pike County.

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Ross County Community Resource Center seeks support

The Ross County Community Resource Center, operated by the Ross County Community Action Commission, opened last December and now serves more than 70 people daily! This Resource Center flyer lists how community members and the larger community can support the center, whether by donating time, food, or charitable donations.

The Agency no longer accepts clothing donations due to an overwhelming community response to this ask. Thank you to all who donated!

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