OACAA Briefing: The latest news from OACAA and Ohio's CAAs



February 2023
Photo: Lorain County Community Action Agency is converting its bike shop into a food pantry to meet local needs. Read more in "Network News." Photo source: The Morning Journal.
ASSOCIATION UPDATES & RESOURCES
Press release: OACAA supports Senator Schaffer and S.B. 39
“This legislation is good for families and saves real money for low-income Ohioans,” said Philip E. Cole, executive director of OACAA. “Products like diapers, cribs, and baby carriers are necessary purchases for parents. Eliminating the tax will help to make these items more affordable.” >>> READ PRESS RELEASE
NETWORK NEWS & SUCCESSES
Community Action Agency offers variety of services to EP residents
(Source: Salem News)

LISBON – In the aftermath of the Norfolk-Southern train derailment, it is important that East Palestine residents affected know that the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County’s Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers are here to help in any way.

That’s the message CAACC CEO Thomas Andrews wants to get out to anyone in need of health care, even those without insurance.

“In regards to this terrible incident, we have heard there are some people who live in East Palestine who don’t have insurance and are concerned about their health,” Andrews said. “This is not an issue at our health, behavioral health and dental centers.” >>> READ STORY
Lorain County Community Action Agency converting bike shop into food pantry

(Source: The Morning Journal)

Lorain County Community Action Agency’s Bike Shop at 204 W. 10th St. in downtown Lorain has closed to make way for a new food pantry in response to increased food insecurity in the community, according to a news release.

“As an agency, we recognize as local need shifts, we need to shift, too,” said Jackie Boehnlein, CEO of the Lorain County Community Action Agency, in the release. “Prices keep creeping up. Making ends meet and putting food on the table is a new kind of difficult.”

Approximately, 17,000 households in Lorain County receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits or food stamps, according to the release.

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Donations to help family after fire

(Source: Tribune Chronicle)

Shannon Simpson, 29, parent of a 10-year-old, lost all her belongings in a house fire Jan. 24. No one was at home at the time and a dog was rescued by firefighters.

Councilwoman Cheryl Saffold is helping the family. She said Simpson also is the legal guardian of her 5-year-old niece whose father died unexpectedly two years ago, and the girl’s 2-year-old brother.

“This young lady is raising two children she did not give birth to. This is a huge undertaking on her part. I pray that local residents will bless her as she is being a blessing to these children,” Saffold said.

Van Nelson, CEO of Trumbull Community Action Program, has agreed to assist Saffold in helping the family.

>>> LEARN HOW TO HELP
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