The November Democracy Table hosted a discussion with the Philanthropy for Voter Engagement Initiative, The Charles F. Kettering Foundation and the Nord Family Foundation. The focus of the conversation was on best practices and strategies for funders to support nonpartisan voter engagement and address participation gaps.
The United Philanthropy Forum shared updates on the latest federal actions affecting philanthropy and nonprofits, along with advocacy tools for collective action. Then attendees discussed how to support grantees and local communities as the federal government shutdown and other recent federal policy changes are impacting critical programs in Ohio, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, Head Start, health care and more.
The November Health Policy Table featured a presentation from Interim Director Tia Marcell Moretti on the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health's key priorities to ensure access to quality behavioral health care for all Ohioans, including state and regional efforts focused on youth mental health, crisis stabilization, the behavioral health workforce and more.
The November Housing Policy Table featured presentations on Rocket Community Fund's initiatives to support housing stability through property tax foreclosure prevention, home repair and pathways to homeownership, including Cleveland’s “Make it Home” program; and the Hamilton County Clerk of Court's Help Center pilot project and partnerships to provide same-day legal representation for tenants and its efforts to mitigate the harmful impacts of evictions.
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, it does not have sufficient funds to pay full SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for the month of November to the 1 in 9 Ohio households that receive them. You can help stabilize Ohio’s food assistance network and support your nonprofit partners through this crisis.
Learn how Ohio’s capital budget supports infrastructure and community projects across the state, ranging from parks and recreation to cultural and sports facilities. Gain a greater understanding of the capital bill process, timelines and opportunities to advocate for capital improvement projects in your community. Strategize how to connect with stakeholders and legislators to identify priority investments to meet local needs.
We are excited to announce and celebrate the 2025 Philanthropy Awards winners: Mike Parks, Devontá Dickey, Julie Paxton, Dr. Raphael Allen and Rick Kellar.
In response to recent federal actions that pose a threat to the philanthropic sector, we have created this resource page to keep you informed. Our goal is to provide clarity, eliminate misinformation and offer guidance on how to protect the vital role each of us plays in fostering a just and vibrant Ohio through impactful philanthropy.
