OACAA Briefing: The latest news from OACAA and Ohio's CAAs
December 2022
Photo: Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency Executive Director Clinton Davis receives a donation from regional Park National Bank representatives to support the Agency's work. See "Network News" for more.
ASSOCIATION UPDATES & RESOURCES
Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year! ~OACAA
Upcoming Events
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Date: January 25-27, 2023
Tracks: Fiscal/Human Resources, Hot Topics, Core Essentials, Low-income housing
Partnership will Provide Qualifying Public Housing Residents with Free Internet Access
(Source: Community Action Akron Summit Press Release)
November 30, 2022 Akron, OH— Community Action Akron Summit in partnership with The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA), is launching a Hotspot Lending Program available to qualifying residents in public housing. This program will provide 1,000 hotspots through a lending library managed by AMHA connecting up to 15 devices within one household [...].
“Bridging the digital divide in our community for low-income families in Summit County and reaching equality in online learning has been a primary goal in promoting self-sufficiency in the community that we serve,” stated Malcolm J. Costa, Community Action Akron Summit President and CEO... >>> READ MORE
Jackson-Vinton Community Action Inc. contributes to local Fire Department's Toy Drive
(Source: Jackson-Vinton Facebook)
Facebook post: "On October 21st, JVCAI collected Toys for the Wellston Fire Department's toy drive!! Pictured with the collected Toys is the Assistant Fire Chief D. Wright."
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Did you know that Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency operates one of the largest food pantries in our community? This pantry is a choice food pantry that provides individuals and families the ability to select fresh and non-perishable food items that better align with their preferences and dietary needs." >>> VIEW FACEBOOK PAGE
CAC gives service awards
(Source: Coshocton Tribune)
COSHOCTON − The Kno-Ho-Co Ashland Community Action Commission recently honored employees for reaching milestones at an employee recognition luncheon. This was first such luncheon in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recognized for five years of service as of 2022 were Brenda Logue, Victoria Vanata, Julia Lint, Jessica Jones, Maria Hamrick, Kimberly Case, Chrystal Chorpening, Jennifer Kempf, Pam Jarrell, Terry Brock, Malinda Miller and Larry S. Vickers. Having 10 years of service were Kimberly Gayheart and Stacey Markel. Jean Jacobs was honored for 15 years, Pamella Gee and Sandra Rose had 25 years and Pam Wright had 30 years. >>> LEARN MORE
Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank announces diaper drives serving Wayne, other counties
(Source: The Daily Record)
CANTON − The Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank (formerly the Stark County Diaper Bank) has grown its service area, and mission to offer support to families experiencing need.
Diaper Drives are important to help supplement the diaper bank’s supply. Every diaper donated fills a need in the community. December has several scheduled diaper drives, thanks to the generosity of community supporters.
