Membership Benefits

Below are just some of the benefits to joining the Ohio CDC Association:

  • Discounted registration fees at all training workshops. Workshop topics include affordable housing, faith-based housing development, economic development and asset development. For more information on training, e-mail Celia Elkins, Director of Member Services.
  • Access to AmeriCorps*VISTA members in affordable housing, economic development, IDAs and community organizing. To obtain an application to become a VISTA site, send an e-mail Celia Elkins or visit our VISTA page on the website.
  • Discounted registration fees and networking opportunities through the 2-day annual conference of the Ohio CDC Association featuring exciting speakers, workshops, neighborhood tours, breakfast roundtables, get-acquainted receptions and a silent auction and raffle.
  • Legislative and policy analysis and alerts 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 Patricia Barnes.
  • Meetings of the Ohio Individual Development Account (IDA) Network as well as federal IDA match funding (AFIA) through OCDCA. Send an email to Suzanne Parks if you want more information about the IDA Network or an application for AFIA funds.
  • Technical assistance grants in community economic development, HOME, and micro-enterprise. For more information on Housing, or for information on community economic development or micro-enterprise grants, contact Patricia Barnes and/or Amy Griffith.
  • Information and referral with regard to starting a CDC, securing funding, contacting other OCDCA members. Send an e-mail Celia Elkins or Patricia Barnes.
  • Money Style is a web-based, comprehensive education resource for personal finances.Money Style can help you build financial knowledge, develop money management confidence and establish financial stability.

    Money Style provides you with information about real-life money management issues - with easy to use calculators, links to resources and many practical worksheets you can print and use. It’s information where and when you need it!

    Thanks to Ohio CDC Association, members can sign on and access Money Style at your convenience. For questions about this benefit, please email Celia Elkins or call (614)461-6392, ext. 201.

Want to join now? Email Celia Elkins or call her at (614)461-6392, ext. 201.