Ohio Urban Community Action Network

OUCAN encourages you to vote this fall. Early voting began this week. Learn more about all the options you have for casting your ballot in this video from our friend and colleague, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm, CEO of Step Forward, the community action agency in Cuyahoga County and the chair of the board of OUCAN. #GetOutTheVote #OUCANVotes

Is poverty in America a policy choice or a "wicked" problem? Our CEO, Yvonne Cherell, examines this issue in today's blog. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g7pTBUx9

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Thank you Dayton Daily News for helping us get the word out. #GOTV #OUCANVOTES #UrbanCAA https://lnkd.in/gPCk7BQf

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved financing for seven housing developments earlier this summer in an effort to create or preserve affordable rental housing units throughout the state. Our member agency, Pathway, Inc. in Lucas County is among the partners working on the projects. 🏘🧑🧑🧒🧒 https://lnkd.in/gfmCHUmJ #MissionMonday #AffordableHousing #UrbanCAA #OUCAN2K24

Today is the last day to register for OUCAN’s in-person ROMA Training on this Thursday at IMPACT Community Action in Columbus.   Join trainers Teresa Gary and Shameikia S. along with colleagues from around the state beginning at 10 a.m. at the IMPACT Community Action offices at 711 Southwood Ave., Columbus.   Cost of the training is $100 which includes materials and lunch. Payment must be received at the time of registration.   Register Now!   https://lnkd.in/gk2FphZW

Ohio's Urban Community Action Agencies encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. Oct. 7: Deadline to register to vote. Oct. 8: Early voting begins. Oct. 29: Deadline to request absentee ballot Nov. 5: Election Day Learn more at ohiosos.gov. #GOTV #OUCANVOTES #UrbanCAA

This fall, we face important decisions as a nation, state, and community. The Ohio Urban Community Action Network (OUCAN) strongly encourages every Ohioan to register and cast their vote in the Nov. 5 election. As a network, we are uniquely positioned to make sure the citizens in our communities know how to register, know about the many options they have for casting their ballots and that they are encouraged to be heard. It is also critical that residents know everything they need to know about Ohio’s recently passed Voter ID law. #OUCANVOTES #UrbanCAA #BecauseTogetherWeCan

There’s still time to register for next week’s In Person ROMA training. Bring all your questions for IMPACT Vice Presidents and ROMA trainers Teresa Gary and Shameikia Smith. Cost for the training is $100 per person and includes materials and lunch. Payments must be received at the time of registration. Click here to learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/gk2FphZW

Meet your trainers! IMPACT Vice President Shameikia Smith will be one of the trainers at OUCAN’s in-person ROMA training on Sept. 12 in Columbus. Shameikia has worked in social services in Columbus for more than 18 years. She currently serves as the Vice President of Housing Programs at IMPACT. Throughout central Ohio, Shameikia has participated in multiple community efforts to impact child welfare and homelessness. She has received multiple awards for her work with the Community Shelter Board and the Columbus Homeless System. Shameikia holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Ohio State University. Her greatest passion is serving people by being a voice for those who have been unseen and unheard. Join Shameikia and colleagues from around the state to learn more about ROMA on Sept. 12 beginning at 10 a.m. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gk2FphZW