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

May 2023

Photo: Logan Head Start graduate beams for his picture. Congratulations to all the Head State Class of 2023 graduates! Photo credit: Logan Head Start Facebook.

Happy Community Action Month! We thank our dedicated members for your continued service to low-income Ohioans.

ASSOCIATION UPDATES & RESOURCES

OACAA opposes changes to Ohio's constitutional process

COLUMBUS (April 25, 2023) — The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA) opposes the initiative to amend citizen-led ballot initiatives requiring a supermajority for passage.   “The present system of citizen involvement has served Ohio well for many years,” said Philip E. Cole, executive director of OACAA. “While we favor initiatives to improve democracy, we believe that moving to a super majority vote requirement will do the opposite and inhibit the voices of Ohio’s citizens.” >>> READ PRESS RELEASE

Upcoming Events

Let's Talk about Communication Etiquette Date: June 13, 2023 Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Where: Virtual REGISTER

2023 Annual Summer Conference Date: July 18-19, 2023 Time: Starts at noon on the 18th Where: Sawmill Creek Resort REGISTER

NETWORK NEWS & SUCCESSES

Meet Felicia!: Former Head Start volunteer and now lead teacher empowers her students through education

LCCAA Head Start Family Engagement Specialist featured in Connecting for Kids Newsletter (Source: Connecting for Kids) Learn how Lorain County Community Action Agency Head Start Family Engagement Specialist Maria Vasquez helps Head Start families every day: "The best way I ask for support is to be open and honest. In order to help your child, you have to admit there is a problem, and you must be open to the suggestions. I have seen parents that cannot accept that their child needs help or that their learning process is different from other children, and they continue to struggle. Being able to fight for the help that my child needed, for me, was a success."  >>> READ STORY

Stark County Community Action Pathways Hub to Host "Grab, Go, and Grow" Baby Shower (Source: Stark County Community Action Head Start Facebook) From SCCAA's Head Start's Facebook page: "We are so EXCITED to serve YOU and your FAMILY!!! Mom & Dad bring the kids and enjoy this FREE FAMILY event! We are excited to have Barn Yard Petting Zoo, Ohio Mobile Gaming Inflatable Games, food by Greatness Cafe, Chair Massages by Mobile Bliss Massage, The Hearth Mother Lactation Services, The Pregnancy and Parenting Center, and Access Health Stark County to name a few! There will be family activities, prizes, giveaways, etc.!!  >>> VIEW EVENT

MYCAP 20-passenger bus for sale (Source: MYCAP)  Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership (MYCAP) is selling a 2019 Chevy bus. For amenities and purchasing information, please take a look at the flyer. >>> VIEW FLYER

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