CSBG funding set to be released!

Your voices made a difference! Thank you to everyone who reached out to Congressional members and requested the federally appropriated CSBG funds be released. As of April 23, 2026, funds from Q2, Q3, and Q4 were set to be released to states.

Thank you also goes to the National Community Action Foundation for their tireless work and dedication to the Community Action Network. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to CAPFacts to stay up-to-date on important developments impacting Community Action Agencies.

Director visits Ohio agencies

Executive Director Jason Smith hit the ground running in his new role. This week, he visited the team at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, making 36 total agency visits since joining the team in August last year. He is on track to visit all 48 Ohio agencies during his first year of service.

May is Community Action Month!

The National Community Action Partnership has released a toolkit for agencies to help celebrate all things Community Action! Be sure to check it out >>> TOOLKIT

2026 Service and Volunteer Awards

Don't forget your Service and Volunteer Awards! Submit forms by Friday, May 15th to recognize your staff and volunteers for their dedication to helping people and changing lives throughout Ohio.

Contact Lorie for more information. >>> AWARD FORM

Upcoming Events

Communications Conference 2026

OACAA members in good standing can attend for FREE! Spaces is still available!

Annual Summer Conference

Registration is open for #ASC2026! Check out the conference webpage to learn more about the event, which is held at the Marriott at the University of Dayton.

Pre-Conference: July 21, 2026

Conference: July 22-24, 2026

Learn More & Register

NETWORK NEWS & SUCCESSES

JPMorganChase expands support for Ohio's workforce with new philanthropic contributions

(Source: JPMorganChase)

FRANKLIN COUNTY: JPMorganChase today announced new philanthropic funding in Ohio’s three most populous cities—Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati—to advance career pathways, strengthen regional workforce pipelines, and support economic mobility for all Ohioans. >>> LEARN MORE

Op-ed: A better reflection of who we are

(Source: The Portager, by John Kennedy)

You probably missed it, with the war in Iran consuming most of the headlines. President Trump issued his 2027 budget — and, not surprisingly, he once again (as he did last year) zeroed-out programs that help low-income families offset energy costs, which have skyrocketed. This past winter was a brutal one here in northeast Ohio... >>>READ MORE

Consolidated Cooperative Provides $30,000 in Match Grants for Diapers

The CoBank Sharing Success Program is designed to help rural cooperatives like Consolidated support initiatives and organizations that are making a difference in their communities. This year, Consolidated received $15,000 in matching funds, allowing them to donate a total of $30,000 to United Way of Delaware County and Morrow County Community Action. Both organizations will use the funds to provide diapers for individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors. >>>READ MORE

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