Ohio’s poverty rate is up for the first time in years, report shows. Here’s why
This article ran in the Columbus Dispatch on July 24, 2023; Authors Grace Tucker and Erica Thompson
A new poverty report from the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA) indicates that Ohio’s poverty rate […]
July Game – Big Ten Schools
Can you find some of the schools that make up the Big 10? (not all could fit:-)
Whole Family Approach Works in Head Start
Published by Lorain County Community Action Agency
Alicia Rush is grateful for Head Start’s whole family approach; it’s helping her to provide a better life for her son.
Avion has been a student in LCCAA’s home-based program […]
OPAE Policy Tracker
HB41
UTILITY BILLING TRANSPARENCY
(SKINDELL M)
To enact “The Consumer Utility Billing Transparency Act” requiring the itemization of all riders, taxes, and other costs on certain utility bills.
CURRENT STATUS
2/16/2023 – Referred to Committee House Public Utilities
CATEGORIES
Energy […] |
Brothers Find Independence in Head Start

Pulled from LCCAA website; Posted 6/21/23 — The Bailey brothers took their tight sibling bond to school at LCCAA’s Wellington Head Start and each found his independence.
“Elliot and Emmanuel have grown […]
MYCAP Job Openings
OPEN HOUSE FOR TWO JOB OPENINGS AT MYCAP
WE HAVE HOME ENERGY SERVICES – CAREERS! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!
1. EPP Auditor, paid as a Contractor
2. Inspector – Trainee Position
$18 an hour – Plus Benefits
June Game – Baseball Rivals Wordsearch
We’ve got two MLB teams here in Ohio – the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians. This month’s word search celebrates the two clubs, their minor league feeders and other fun baseball jargon.
May Game – Summertime Fun
Find the summertime-related words in this month’s wordsearch.
Pathways Toledo – Summer employment program empowers teenagers
Published by THE BLADE
May 24, 2023; STEPHEN ZENNER
School’s out and the temperatures are heating up in the Toledo region, signaling working opportunities for teenagers at a movie theater, ice […]
Ohio Healthy Homes Network 2023 Spring Conference
Date/Time: Fri May 12, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location:
Fawcett Center at The Ohio State University
2400 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Join the Ohio Healthy Homes Network for its first […]
March Game – Weatherization Measures
Can you find the various weatherization measures in this wordsearch?
Step Forward to host Men’s Elevation Conference
(Source: Step Forward’s EventBrite)
The Men’s Elevation Conference, presented by Step Forward, is Cuyahoga County’s first-ever opportunity in which men will come together to ignite a passion for growth through education, motivation, and […]
Nutrition program feeds residents’ bodies and souls
(Source: Tracey A. Maine, The Athens Messager)
LOGAN — “March For Meals” is a celebration that occurs each March to commemorate the ongoing efforts of Meals on Wheels programs all across the U.S. to help seniors […]
Housing is unaffordable for half of Portage County renters, among the worst in the state
(Source: Wendy Dialesandro, The Portager)
Portage County is among the worst counties in Ohio for housing affordability, with residents spending a higher percentage of their income on their rent and other housing costs, according to a […]
February Game – Find the Utilities
Can you find the utility brands in this word search?
2-1-1 Celebration Day!
This blog post was authored by Ashtabula County Community Action.
Every February 11th, organizations across the U.S. celebrate 2-1-1 day. 2-1-1 day provides an opportunity to raise […]
January Game – Wordsearch
Select the first letter of the word and the last letter of the word to complete a correct response.
Ohio Weatherization Training Center Opens Dayton Location
The Ohio Weatherization Training Center worked alongside MVCAP to open an additional training hub in Dayton Ohio. The successful open house event took place on October 28th. […]
PUCO Clears $68 Million Columbia Gas Rate Increase; OCC Pans Efficiency Rollbacks
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) unanimously approved a $68.2 million rate hike for Columbia Gas of Ohio Thursday over the objection of Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy (OPAE), Environmental Law and Policy Center […]
December Game – Checkers
Have some fun with a game of checkers.
OPAE Shares – Robert Dove, Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter
We sat with Robert Dove from Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter who influences policy at the Statehouse and PUCO. Robert provided a recap of efforts performed in 2022, and a look into what OPAE will […]
OPAE Shares – Jonnie Aker, Bridges CAP
We sat down with Jonnie Akers, HWAP and Intake Supervisor at Bridges CAP, to talk about how she interacts with clients, what problems are people facing the in her community and more.
Paying it Forward
Paying it forward
Dave Rinebolt – our previous executive director who passed in July 2021 – was known for his many hobbies. Dave loved baseball. His sons played growing up. And despite not living in Cleveland […]