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...

Forty years ago, OUCAN was chartered by leaders of Ohio’s large urban community action agencies to strengthen the pact and leverage the network’s collective impact. Today, Ohio's urban Community Action Agencies serve more than 56% of the state's low-income population across 16 counties. Through nearly $19 million in federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding, and $1.8 million in additional funding and fiscal awards in 2024. Along with support for statewide association and training...