December 2023

Photo: Ross County Community Action Commission opened a new Community Resource Center with 72-person occupancy Emergency Shelter. Source: Agency Facebook. See "Network News" for more.

Happy Holidays and a fortunate New Year! ~OACAA

2024 Winter Legislative Conference Registration

Registration is open for #WLC2024! The conference will kick-off in Columbus with a pre-conference Paint 'n Sip networking event sponsored by our Premier Sponsor, Applied Energy Products & Sales on Jan. 30; We have a limit of 100 attendees for this networking event; register now to claim your spot! The official conference will begin Jan. 31 and conclude Feb. 1, 2024. We hope to see you there!

WLC24 Young Professional Conference Scholarship

The Young Professional Conference Scholarship aims to promote the professional enrichment of Ohio Community Action Young Professionals via attendance at the Association’s statewide conference(s).

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

New homeless shelter and resource center opens in Chillicothe

ILCAO recognized as Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors

(Source: The Herald-Dispatch)

IRONTON — The Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization has joined the West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol to become the two newest Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors for the National Weather Service.

The ILCAO has committed to collaborate with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in sharing preparedness messaging in outreach to the public, and serving as examples themselves by implementing resilience best practices, according to a news release.

Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors will promote awareness of and preparedness for hazardous weather within their organizations and communities [...]. >>> READ STORY

ABATE and WOCAP team up to make sure area families have gifts on Christmas

(Source: Hometown Stations)

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Some families will be having a Merry Christmas thanks to the efforts of local bikers.

The ABATE biker organization teamed up with the West Ohio Community Action Partnership to help donate bags of toys for families to put under the Christmas tree this year. ABATE is dedicated to helping children in need and they've teamed up with WOCAP for over 15 years in their efforts to make Christmas a little merrier for local families and children. They held their annual biker toy run in September. WOCAP's mission to provide opportunities for people to reach their highest potential is evident in their Christmas donation to give back during the holidays. >>> READ STORY