Triple C's Mission: To provide statewide leadership in mobilizing resources, services, and partnerships that strengthen Ohio colleges and universities’ capacity to educate students for civic and social responsibility and to improve community life. | |
Discussion: How Campuses Are Supporting Students Through SNAP Disruptions | |
With continued instability surrounding SNAP funding after the recent federal government shutdown, many Ohio campuses are seeing increased strain on students’ basic needs.
While national attention focuses on families and seniors, college students — especially those already facing food insecurity — are also deeply affected. Delays or reductions in SNAP benefits can lead to skipped meals, heightened stress, and difficult choices between food, housing, and academics.
Join Triple C on Tuesday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m. for our third virtual discussion on how campuses are responding to these challenges.
Together, we will continue to:
- Identify campus and community resources supporting student basic needs.
- Share what campuses are hearing directly from students.
- Explore collective advocacy options to sustain SNAP access and support student well-being.
This open conversation is an opportunity to learn from one another and coordinate action in the weeks ahead. Find valuable resources from Triple C here.
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Article: Colleges Expand Basic Needs Support Following SNAP Freeze
Higher education institutions are implementing creative solutions to ensure college students don’t go hungry, even as the federal government moves toward reopening.
| | | | Save the Date: 2026 Ping & Hoch Award Nominations | | |
Triple C is proud to honor individuals who make outstanding contributions to their campuses and communities. Each year, the Ping & Hoch Awards celebrate students, faculty, and staff from Triple C partner institutions who demonstrate exceptional leadership in service-learning and community engagement.
- Nominations open in December
- Deadline: February 20, 2026
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Mount St. Joseph University Seeking
AmeriCorps VISTA
Plus New VISTA Leader Opportunity with Triple C
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Triple C partner Mount St. Joseph University is currently recruiting a Communities Thriving AmeriCorps VISTA for a one-year, full-time national service position focused on strengthening community support systems for families in the Cincinnati region.
This role will support the university’s Parenting Academy and advance family engagement by:
- Creating advocacy toolkits for parents
- Building partnerships with schools, agencies, and community-based organizations
- Supporting peer connection and community outreach
- Conducting research to identify service gaps and develop solutions
AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a living allowance, education award or end-of-service stipend, professional training, and healthcare benefits.
If you or someone you know is passionate about service and systems change, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please email your resume to: abby.huffman@engageky.org and jennifer.withrow@msj.edu.
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VISTA Leader Opportunity
Triple C is also recruiting for a VISTA Leader position to support our statewide Communities Thriving initiative. Individuals interested in this leadership role can email Stephanie Dodd to learn more.
In addition, new campus host sites are being accepted for the upcoming service year. If your campus is interested in hosting a Communities Thriving AmeriCorps VISTA member through Triple C, please reach out to Stephanie Dodd for details and next steps.
| | Join the Hunger Free Campus Coalition | | |
College student hunger should never be normalized. Partner with Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) to advocate for hunger-free campuses and stronger basic needs programming through the Hunger Free Campus Action Center.
Invite your state legislators to visit your campus and see your student basic needs efforts firsthand.
Stay connected for our next Ohio Hunger Free Campus Coalition meeting date and registration.
Sign up through the Hunger Free Campus Interest Form on our website and explore the Hunger Free Campus Action Center to learn more and take action!
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Triple C Can Help Your Campus Raise Funds
for Student Basic Needs
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Did you know your campus can partner with Triple C to raise direct support for your Student Resource Center or basic needs programs—at no cost?
Through our partnership with SpotFund and FAST, Triple C offers a centralized fundraising platform that highlights the efforts of Ohio colleges and universities addressing student basic needs—including campus food pantries, food insecurity, and housing instability.
As part of this benefit, Triple C will create a custom fundraising page for your campus, where alumni, parents, donors, and community members can give directly to support your students.
- No cost to participate
- No platform fees
- No risk—just support for your students
This is a simple, high-impact way to bring in additional resources at a time when state and institutional funding for basic needs is shrinking.
Interested in participating or learning more? Email admin@communitycampuscoalition.org to get started.
| | | Civic Engagement Resources | |
New Report Highlights Civic Consequences of AI
In partnership with the EDSAFE AI Alliance, CivxNow released an urgent new report, States of the Union: Rebuilding American Civics for a Digital Republic.
While many reports focus on the economic effects of AI, this document emphasizes its civic consequences, specifically how it will influence citizens' relationships with one another and with core American values like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Nonprofit Vote: What Nonprofits Can Say
When Programs are in Crisis
As the recent federal shutdown winds down, its impact underscores the vital connection between policy decisions, voting, and everyday life. Families faced tough choices, and nonprofits stretched to meet growing needs.
Nonprofit VOTE’s latest blog offers guidance on helping communities understand how policy affects daily realities—and how voting can be a powerful form of action.
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Learn and Lead: Engaged Faculty Institute Online
Triple C is excited to share a professional development opportunity available through our partners at the SEED Coalition. The Engaged Faculty Institute (EFI) Online offers a flexible, asynchronous learning experience designed for faculty and staff who are developing or re-designing community-engaged courses.
Participants will explore five modules—Foundations and Critical Commitments, Planning and Facilitation, Partnerships and Engagement, Learning Outcomes and Reflection, and Assessment and Evaluation—while gaining practical tools to enhance course design and community collaboration.
The winter session runs January 2–16, 2026, with an introductory call on December 11 (register by December 8). A summer session will also be offered May 19–June 23, 2026, with an introductory call on May 19 (register by May 11).
EFI Online is free for participants from SEED Coalition member institutions, with limited spots available for campuses within the Alliance, and a $500 fee for non-member institutions.
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Save the Date: National Day of Racial Healing
The 10th anniversary of the National Day of Racial Healing on January 20, 2026 invites individuals and communities nationwide to reflect, connect, and honor shared values of justice and equity.
Following the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this milestone serves as a reminder that healing and equity are deeply linked to every child’s opportunity to thrive.
| | Visit their website to explore anniversary events, access resources, and tune in to the newly launched How We Heal: The Audio Series. | | |
Call for Proposals: 2026 PACE Conference
North Carolina Campus Engagement is accepting proposals for its 27th annual Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement (PACE) Conference, taking place February 11, 2026, at Elon University.
This year’s theme, “Deepening Civic Learning and Fortifying Civic Culture: What Can Campuses Do Now to Build Beyond 250?”, invites presentations exploring how colleges and universities can strengthen civic life for generations to come.
The submission deadline is November 21. Learn more about proposal guidelines, session formats, and registration details at NC Campus Engagement’s website.
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University of Cincinnati to Host 2026 IMPACT National Conference
The University of Cincinnati has been selected to host the 2026 IMPACT National Conference, a premier gathering for students, faculty, and community partners committed to service-learning and civic engagement.
The conference will be held February 19–21, 2026 and will feature workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities focused on community impact and social change.
Registration is now open with early bird pricing available through November 15, and workshop proposals are currently being accepted. Learn more and get involved!
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Call for Papers - "The Spirit of Peace" Conference 2026
The Ashland Center for Nonviolence invites proposals for the 2026 John D. Stratton Conference, “The Spirit of Peace,” to be held March 21, 2026, at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.
This multidisciplinary conference will explore how spiritual, religious, and contemplative traditions shape peace and nonviolence—through practices of reflection, healing, forgiveness, and community. Proposals are welcome from scholars, educators, activists, and practitioners across a range of disciplines.
Abstracts (max 300 words) are due December 20, 2025.
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ITGA City & University Relations Conference
Texas A&M University and the City of College Station will host the 2026 ITGA City & University Relations Conference, May 19–22, 2026, at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center. Centered on the theme Laying Tracks for the Future, the conference will explore strategies to strengthen sustainable and resilient university–community partnerships.
Proposal submissions are invited across six key areas including health and wellness, local government, housing, public safety, community engagement, and economic development. The submission deadline is February 20, 2026.
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News You Can Use
For students who rely on SNAP, school food pantries offer some relief
As the government shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits for millions of families, the student-run food pantry at Pittsburgh’s Brashear High School has become a lifeline. With shelves stocked with fresh produce, meat, and essentials, the pantry is helping students like Ryan and his classmates support their families — and reminding everyone that “if you’re not fed, you’re not learning.”
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We know great work is happening on your campus and in your community—and we want to celebrate it! Triple C is adding a new newsletter section to highlight partner civic engagement initiatives. Share your events, programs, or resources, and we’ll spread the word across our network.
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