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What Ohio’s State Budget Means for Urban Action Networks
In the final hour on June 30, Governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget, HB 96, with a record-breaking number of 67 vetoes, surpassing...
Yvonne Cherell
Jul 13 min read


"May is Community Action Month"
More than ever before, this year’s Community Action Month presents us with new opportunities to tell our story, share our success and...
Yvonne Cherell
May 273 min read


Celebrating OUCAN's 40th anniversary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Ohio Urban Community Action Network (OUCAN), an organization dedicated to addressing poverty...
Yvonne Cherell
Jan 292 min read


Is Poverty A Choice?
The history of poverty is not new to contemporary conversations. Regardless of the era, generations of leaders have wrestled with how to...
Yvonne Cherell
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Shifting From Awareness to Elimination
Last Thursday, I spent a good amount of the day preparing for inclement weather and freezing temperatures coupled with rain and snow. I...
Yvonne Cherell
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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