OH: Community Issues and Volunteering
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Local leaders revive Toledo’s historic 'Black Wall Street'
Toledo's historic Dorr Street Corridor was once the beating heart of Black culture, wealth and business in the city. Now, community leaders and local …
Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors
Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention…
Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo
During this week's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed reviving the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue …
Food insecurity grows as Ohio food bank demand surges
The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has recently sounded the alarm over worsening conditions in the state's hunger relief network, with food insecurity …
Coaching beyond the game for student growth in Ohio and elsewhere
The Coach Beyond program, started by Ohio State University's Life Sports, is making waves across Ohio by helping coaches address more than just the …
Solar microgrids bring energy and opportunity to Yellow Springs
The small community of Yellow Springs, Ohio, is leading an innovative effort to harness renewable energy while directly supporting low-income …
Grants boost environmental education and restoration in Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $271,000 in grants for environmental education projects across the state. The programs will …
Experts say Ohio’s older adults need mental health support
By Mara O'Malley for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. …
Push to mobilize young voters in rural Ohio
Ahead of November's general election, advocates in Ohio are working to boost youth voter participation. Gen Z voters are focused on climate change …
Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather
Twenty percent of older adults in central Ohio either were not prepared or did not know if they were prepared for extreme weather, according to a …
Ohio mom finds reward in raising adopted daughter with special needs
This month is National Disability Awareness Month, and in Ohio, parents who've adopted kids with special needs say living with a disability isn't …
Grants offer Ohioans funding to improve food access, housing and more
A community of older residents in Alliance, Ohio, now has better access to fresh foods, thanks to funding to help local people convert a vacant space …