A remarkable headline recently caught my attention announcing that Cincinnati Public Schools have served more than 300 people by instituting a "first-in-the-nation" safe sleep parking lot program. The idea is that a school parking lot is designated for students whose families are living in their vehicles. They can safely park in this lot overnight, have access to hygiene facilities, and receive goods and services to ultimately help them gain shelter and stability. The program is both novel...

There are three myths about voting I want to debunk for you: · 1. Your vote doesn’t matter. · 2. Your vote doesn’t matter. · 3. Your vote doesn’t matter. Keep in mind: You don’t have to agree on everything to agree that voting is both a right and a responsibility that helps ensure our voices are heard. The people who show up have an opportunity to make their voices heard—make sure you are one of them. Elections decide who’s at the table. When you vote, you make sure your...

Widely known throughout the Community Action network as a mentor, leader, and champion for people, Janice W. Warner, President/CEO of Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron & Richland Counties, Inc. (CACEHR) in Sandusky, Ohio, is retiring with distinction after more than 30 years of dedicated service to Community Action. Throughout her remarkable career, Janice has embodied the values of servant leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and compassion. Her impact extends far beyond the...