OACAA Briefing: The latest news from OACAA and Ohio's CAAs
October 2019
RESOURCES & ASSOCIATION UPDATES
Community Action's Role in the 2020 Census
Community Action Agencies are expected to play a strong role in preparation for Census Day on April 1, 2020. Check out our latest blog by Philip Cole to learn about how OACAA is working to support the Census and how you can get involved.>>> READ MORE
Now accepting nominations!
Nominations for the 2019 Exemplary Program Awards are now being accepted! To learn more about how to nominate your program to receive the recognition of exemplary within the Community Action Network, be sure to >>> LEARN MORE.
Nominations close 11/27/2019.
CALLING OACAA MEMBERS:
Training & TA Survey
The Association is developing the 2020 Training and Technical Assistance Plan for Ohio's Community Action Network.
We need your help! Please take a few minutes to complete >>> THIS SURVEY
Community Action Jobs
Community Action is hiring! Check out our job board for opportunities throughout the network.
Registration is now open! #WLCon2020 >>> REGISTER TODAY
NETWORK NEWS & SUCCESSES
Bike Shop assembling fleet ready for the street
(Photo and Article Source: The Morning Journal, Richard Payerchin)
Student workers at LCCAA trained during the summer and are assembling a fleet of two-wheelers ready for the streets. “They are working their way through understanding how to run the shop,” said Ed Stewart, master mechanic.
Columbus to set up fund for people facing eviction
(Photo & Article Source: ThisWeekNews.com, Gary Semen Jr.)
Impact Community Action's
emergency-assistance department would provide rental or mortgage help, Favor said. Impact serves more than 20,000 families and individuals who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level by providing such emergency assistance as household items, burial support, rent/mortgage, transportation, water- and energy-program assistance and food giveaways. >>> READ MORE
CAA of Columbiana County awarded grant to expand oral health services
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, announced this month twelve awards in Ohio to health centers to expand access to oral health services in their community. Among the grantees is
Community Action Agency of Columbiana County who were awarded $300,000
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OACAA would like to extend our congratulations to our member agency!
