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Membership Benefits of Joining the Ohio CDC Association!

• Discounted registration fees at all training workshops. Workshop topics include affordable housing development, finance and rehabilitation, microenterprise business development, community economic development and asset development. For more information on training, contact Amy Rosenthal, Director of Training and Technical Assistance.
• Access to AmeriCorps*VISTA members in affordable housing, economic development, IDAs and community organizing. To obtain an application to become a VISTA site, contact Rhonda Foreman. Review a list of VISTA member benefits at AmeriCorps*VISTA program.
• Discounted fees and networking opportunities through the 2-day annual conference of the Ohio CDC Association featuring exciting speakers, workshops, neighborhood tours and get-acquainted receptions .
• Legislative and policy analysis on key state budget items and legislation important to the community development field. Advocacy with the Administration and General Assembly around a range of issues. For more information, contact Nate Coffman, Executive Director.
• Meetings of the Ohio Individual Development Account (IDA) Network as well as federal IDA match funding (AFIA) through OCDCA. Contact Suzanne Parks for more information about the IDA Network or to obtain an application for Assets for Independence funds.
• Technical assistance for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and in the areas of micro-enterprise and community economic development. For more information contact Amy Rosenthal.
• Information and referral with regard to starting a CDC, securing funding, contacting other OCDCA members, contact Nate Coffman.
• Money Style is a web-based, comprehensive education resource for personal finances. Created by Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Money Style can help your clients and community residents build financial knowledge, develop money management confidence and establish financial stability. OCDCA provides all members with a free membership to MoneyStyle that allows you and your clients to access Money Style at your convenience. For questions about this benefit or, if you are already a member and you need an access code, contact Suzanne Parks.