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April 2023
Photo: President & Chief Executive Officer of STEP Forward Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm was recognized by Young Womens Christian Association (YWCA) Greater Cleveland as a 2023 Women of Achievement. See "Network News" for more. Photo credit: YWCA Greater Cleveland.
ASSOCIATION UPDATES & RESOURCES
#ASC2023 Early Bird Registration Open!
Registration is officially open for the 2023 Annual Summer Conference, held July 18-19 at the newly-renovated Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts. You can take in scenic views while learning from seasoned trainers. In the evenings, stroll the grounds or drive to the nearby Sheldon March Nature Preserve to birdwatch.

Conference tracks: Fiscal, Determinants of Health, Nonprofit, and Capacity Building.
NETWORK NEWS & SUCCESSES
Step Forward President Earns YWCA 2023 Women of Achievement Award
(Source: YWCA Greater Cleveland Website)

YWCA Greater Cleveland is excited to announce the 2023 honorees of the Women of Achievement award. This award is presented annually to a select group of Northeast Ohio women who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments through career success, community service, and their dedication to YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women [...].

Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm is the President and Chief Executive Officer of STEP Forward, the largest Community Action Agency in Ohio. Dr. Chisholm has over 30 years of experience in leading nonprofits; navigating complex systems in culturally diverse environments; fostering effective relationships, collaborations and partnerships; and creating and implementing strategic plans that promote organizational efficiency.

Help from a Mobile Unit

(Source: The Weirton Daily Times)

The Community Action Agency of Columbiana County’s Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers’ Mobile Unit hit the road again on Thursday and visited St. Anthony’s Head Start in Steubenville. More than 20 children were on the schedule to have their teeth cleaned by CAACC Dental Hygienist Britnie Baker.

The new mobile unit has been out and about for approximately two months and has been made available to children throughout Columbiana and Jefferson counties for teeth cleanings, as well as served as a site for East Palestine and surrounding community residents to receive health assessments following the train derailment in that village on Feb. 3.

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Pathways HUB Community Action Akron Recertified


Pathways HUB Community Action Akron has been recertified by the Pathways Community HUB Institute at the Level I designation.
 
By pursuing and achieving a Level I designation, Pathways HUB Community Action has demonstrated that it meets the majority (at least 90 percent) of the National Standards for quality community care coordination services and is committed to pursuing excellence.
 
The designation status remains in effect through November 11, 2025. 

Congratulations, Pathways HUB Community Action!
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