Advocates for Ohio's Future

Announcing Economic Mobility Alliance Ohio! This new coalition is committed to mitigating benefits cliffs and creating a more seamless pathway to economic security in Ohio. Help us launch our work in our webinar, Benefits Cliffs 101 on Wed 8/28 at 1pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wfB8aGfXTY-YNi5q2Ai3-g #/registration

TOMORROW: Don't miss this webinar on Combatting Summer Hunger with the new Summer EBT program, which will provide $120 per child to eligible families for summer food. Learn who qualifies, how to enroll, and when benefits will be distributed. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IopVrfd7TkWUwXKV9cQLEg #/registration

Today is the last day to sign-on to protect almost $1 billion in nonprofit funding in the federal appropriations process! Add your organization here to urge the U.S. House Appropriations Chair to reverse his decision making nonprofits ineligible: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfca4o2vIELDEdCVDg-bT3c_TCZER5chBV6QpHh93iX8smmiA/viewform

Nonprofits are under threat of being ineligible for Economic Development Initiative funds from Congress for Fiscal Year 2025! Join AOF, The Center for Community Solutions, Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, and Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County to protect almost $1 billion in nonprofit funding. Sign-on HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfca4o2vIELDEdCVDg-bT3c_TCZER5chBV6QpHh93iX8smmiA/viewform

In one week, join these incredible panelists for a deep-dive into all you need to know about the new Summer EBT/SUN Bucks program! Help close the summer hunger gap for eligible youth. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IopVrfd7TkWUwXKV9cQLEg #/registration

Summer EBT is the first new, permanent federal assistance program in almost 50 years! Who is eligible? How and when are benefits sent? Join us on May 1st for a comprehensive run-down of all Ohioans need to know for the program's first year. Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IopVrfd7TkWUwXKV9cQLEg #/registration

This summer is the first year of the brand-new Summer EBT/SUN Bucks program for eligible youth to help close the summer hunger gap when students are not receiving school meals. Join our May 1st webinar for all you need to know about S-EBT from the experts! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IopVrfd7TkWUwXKV9cQLEg #/registration

Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote for the March 19th primary election! Over the weekend, be sure to visit VoteOhio.gov to register to vote or update your registration, and check out more resources on our website: advocatesforohio.org/election-center

The countdown continues - just 1 week left to register to vote for the March 19th primary election! Visit VoteOhio.gov to register to vote or update your registration, and check out more resources on our website here: https://www.advocatesforohio.org/election-center

The deadline to register to vote for the March 19th primary election is coming up in just 2 weeks on February 20th! Before then, visit VoteOhio.gov to register to vote or update your registration. Check out more resources on our website: advocatesforohio.org/election-center

We’re hiring a fall Policy and Communications Intern! Applications open now. Visit our website for more information: advocatesforohio.org/news/aof-intern

It's Election Day! Get out and vote!!

📢 It's the last weekend to vote before Election Day on Tuesday, August 8th! Remember that Ohio has new voter ID requirements and that early voting ends on SUNDAY this year. Find resources and all you need to know on our website: https://advocatesforohio.org/election-center Get out and vote!

Before you hit the beaches and campgrounds this summer, join us on Thursday morning for a review of the final budget bill - including what we won and what we'll keep fighting for. We'll help you say goodbye to the budget and hello to summer! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3T9KUU35QIKkoEjMdaEWLQ #/registration

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to register to vote or update your registration with your new address! Ohio has new voter ID requirements and your current address must be listed on your voter registration at http://VoteOhio.gov. More info on voter registration: http://advocatesforohio.org/election-center

After 6 long months, the more than 6,000-page long budget is finally finished! Join our Thursday morning webinar for an in-depth review of the final budget - including line-item vetoes, wins, and what we'll keep fighting for. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3T9KUU35QIKkoEjMdaEWLQ #/registration

Ohio has new voter ID requirements! Utility bills & paychecks are no longer accepted. Make sure your current address is listed on your voter registration at VoteOhio.gov by the July 10th deadline, and check out our website for more info on IDs: advocatesforohio.org/election-center

📢 The countdown continues - only 7 days left to register to vote or update your registration for the August special election! Visit http://VoteOhio.gov and check out more resources on AOF's Election Center: http://advocatesforohio.org/election-center

Believe it or not, the deadline to register to vote in the August special election is only 11 days away! Register, check your registration or update your registration at http://VoteOhio.gov and check out more resources on AOF's Election Center: http://advocatesforohio.org/election-center

It's not too late to reserve your seat on our rally buses 🚍 coming from EVERY corner of the state. Want to get pumped up for the rally and meet other advocates from your area? Grab your seat here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ4oMUrygq0h7IvbuebVcrUXBweoJTARX9sdp79FwQRkwvXA/viewform

Join us on Wednesday as we Rally for Ohio's Future! Lend your voice when it matters most—as final budget decisions are being made—and demand state policymakers restore a budget that prioritizes the people of Ohio. http://advocatesforohio.org/news/budgetrally

The budget passed by the Ohio Senate fails to invest in Ohio families. But Ohio's elected officials have an opportunity to do the right thing. Help us rally for a budget that prioritizes the REAL needs of Ohio's families, kids, and older adults. Join us: https://advocatesforohio.org/news/budgetrally

📢Every Ohioan is invited to join us to Rally For Ohio's Future next Wednesday and fight for a budget that builds a better future for all Ohioans. Want to ride in with other advocates from your area? 🚍RSVP and reserve a bus seat here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ4oMUrygq0h7IvbuebVcrUXBweoJTARX9sdp79FwQRkwvXA/viewform

It's time to Rally For Ohio's Future - for a state budget that prioritizes the real needs of Ohio's families, kids, and older adults. Join us next Wednesday, June 21st at 12pm on the West Lawn of the Statehouse to show the true strength of HHS advocates!
advocatesforohio.org/news/budgetrally

The Senate budget changes don't reflect what Ohio needs right now and won't make Ohio the best state to live, work, grow & age. We're hosting a press event on Monday 6/12 at 10:30am in the Statehouse Atrium with these incredible speakers to show Ohioans deserve better. Join us!!

Ohio Association of Foodbanks The Center for Community Solutions Ohio Federation of Teachers Groundwork Ohio Human Service Chamber of Franklin County Policy Matters Ohio Hunger Network in Ohio

At next week's Budget Training Academy Summit, these fantastic speakers will dive into Ohio ARPA funding at the state and local levels, including how resources have been allocated to date, public input opportunities, and challenges with funding. Join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-budget-training-academy-summit-tickets-415642015457

Next Tuesday 12/6, these amazing panelists will delve into what you want to know about the state budget, including HHS challenges facing Ohio, advocacy in the budget, how HHS impacts Ohio's economy, and more! Time is running out, reserve your spot today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-budget-training-academy-summit-tickets-415642015457

We're so excited to announce our fantastic panels for next week's Budget Training Academy Summit on December 6th. In our first panel, 5 impressive speakers will dive into HHS in Ohio's budget, budget advocacy, challenges facing Ohio, and more.

In our second panel, 4 expert speakers will review ARPA spending to date, opportunities and challenges with federal funding, and public input on COVID relief spending.

Don't miss these discussions! Registration closes next Monday at noon: https://eventbrite.com/e/2022-budget-training-academy-summit-tickets-415642015457

Join AOF, The Center for Community Solutions, state legislators, lobbyists, caucus staff, experienced advocates, administration officials and more for a deep-dive into the FY2024-2025 State Operating Budget, the largest fiscal & policy bill of each GA. Don't miss this Summit! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-budget-training-academy-summit-tickets-415642015457