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ATHENS, Ohio – LEADS Community Action Agency has been named the recipient of the CDC Project of the Year Award by the Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) for its affordable housing development, Brookside Place Apartments. The award was presented at the Ohio CDC Association’s 42nd Annual Conference in Athens, Ohio, on September 17.

The conference, Rooted in Place: Growing Strong, Interconnected Community Ecosystems, brought together more than 200 community development professionals, partners, and leaders from across Ohio from September 15–17 to share practical strategies, build partnerships, and celebrate community development work taking place throughout the state.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Community leaders, literacy advocates, and program partners recently gathered to celebrate the continued success of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio and the impact it has had on children and families across the state. The program serves children in all 88 Ohio counties through a network of more than 70 local partner organizations dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy.

>>> LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND EVENT

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Tim Donnellan, a respected leader and advocate whose contributions touched many across Ohio's Community Action Network. Tim's dedication to serving others and strengthening communities leaves a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten.

We extend our sincere condolences to Tim's family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working with him during his distinguished career.

To learn more about Tim's life and legacy, please view his obituary.