Join Us for the February Ohio Cash Coalition meetingThe first Ohio CASH Coalition meeting of the year will be held February 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. to noon at the United Way of Central Ohio, 360 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. This meeting will include presentations from our coalition
Download PDF Join Us for the February Ohio Cash Coalition meetingThe first Ohio CASH Coalition meeting of the year will be held February 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. to noon at the United Way of Central Ohio, 360 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. This meeting will include presentations from
The 2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard ranked Ohio 37th in the country overall for how its residents fare in terms of achieving financial security across 52 measures in five different issue areas. Many of Ohio’s residents have jobs, but they lack adequate savings or other assets to cover expenses for
The 2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard ranked Ohio 37th in the country overall for how its residents fare in terms of achieving financial security across 52 measures in five different issue areas. Many of Ohio’s residents have jobs, but they lack adequate savings or other assets to cover expenses for
“Successful renewable energy programs and energy efficiency projects over the past few years have proven that there is significant potential for Ohio to meet the growing demands of the clean energy sector. The new Green Manufacturing Action Plan report affirms it and proves that Ohio can’t afford to stand on
The Earned Income Tax Credit is the largest poverty relief program for working families. Its refundability gives it power to help families provide for basic needs and support their children, and it dwarfs other cash assistance and traditional welfare programs in providing benefits. It is also supplemented by 23 state
Following a national engagement strategy that included similar gatherings in California and Rhode Island, Emerald Cities Cleveland organized a high-level stakeholder meeting focused on advocating for an equitable allocation of resources to the multifamily housing sector. Co-sponsored by the National Housing Trust, National Consumer Law Center, Enterprise Community Partners and
“Congress should extend federal benefits to help struggling families, but also to help Ohio emerge from the weak economy more quickly.” Zach Schiller, research director For immediate release Contact Zach Schiller at 216.361.9801 Download statement Now Congress must act to extend emergency jobless benefits Today, the Ohio House voted to
For immediate release Contact Hannah Halbert, 614.221.4505 Full report The unemployment rate in Ohio continues to drop, falling from 8.5 to 8.1 percent in December 2011. However, data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) from its separate survey of employers for December 2011 suggests
For immediate release Contact Wendy Patton at 614.221.4505 Full report here Download press release Most districts are cutting courses, reducing staff or raising student fees The state budget reduced school funding in Ohio by $1.8 billion when compared to the previous biennium. A recent survey of Ohio school districts found
Great step – Our report last week drew attention to the 20,000 Ohioans set to lose unemployment benefits when a joint federal-state program ends January 28. Ohio’s program was set to end sooner than federal support would last. Ohio state senators shared our concern and on Tuesday passed a bill
Joanna Smith-Ramani of the Doorways to Dreams Fund facilitated a webinar for the Ohio CASH Coalition focused on savings options for clients receiving tax refunds. The hour-long training focused on the best ways to help tax-site clients save for the future with savings bonds. The webinar was recorded and can
