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The Ohio Community Development Corporation Association (OCDCA) is a statewide membership organization of over 250 locally-based rural and urban nonprofits that work to rebuild neighborhoods through initiatives such as economic development, affordable housing, financial education, and local food access.
Throughout our history, the Ohio CDC Association has been listening to members and responding with resources to help build capacity, advocate, and develop public policy toward a mission of fostering socially and economically healthy communities. We will continue to collaborate with diverse partners at the national, regional, state and local levels to bring an even higher level of service to our members, so they can fulfill their vision of improving life opportunities for every resident. |
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Book Club Meeting 2 on March 17 at 2PM with Tom RedfernInterested in participating in OCDCA's Book Club this year? Starting March 3rd, we will meet every other Monday until June 9th, for a total of 8 meetings. This year, we will be reading Climate Resilience: How We Keep Each Other Safe, Care for Our Communities, and Fight Back Against Climate Change by Kylie Flanagan.
Our second Book Club meeting will be joined by Tom Redfern, the Director of Sustainable Agriculture at Rural Action, who will talk about Rural Action's work in building sustainable and resilient communities through things like regenerative agriculture and restoring brownfields. If you do not own this book, feel free to utilize your local library or bookstore to purchase. Otherwise, the book can be purchased here or here. |
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PLACE Framework: Harnessing AI for Sustainable and Equitable Development April 9, 10am-11:30amUrban environments today face outdated infrastructure, unequal resource distribution, and unsustainable practices, limiting community growth and well-being. This presentation introduces the PLACE framework—People-Centered Design, Localized Intelligence, Accessibility and Equity, Connected Systems, and Environmental Sustainability—as a transformative solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, our presenter will demonstrate how AI-driven insights and affordable technology can enhance placemaking efforts, ensuring sustainable and equitable urban development. Attendees will learn how to implement AI-integrated PLACE initiatives in their own communities, understand the financial and logistical considerations, and commit to collaborative efforts that drive meaningful change. By the end of this session, delegates will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to leverage AI within the PLACE framework, fostering smarter and more inclusive cities.
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2025 Regional MeetingsSign up for a regional meeting to receive details about upcoming meetings and find the ones that interest you. All members are encouraged to attend any meeting that aligns with their work—and feel free to invite mission-driven organizations to learn more about Ohio CDC Association! Seven meetings will be held in Ohio's five regions: Maumee (NW), Cincinnati (SW), Youngstown (NE), Marietta (SE), Columbus (Central), TBD (SW), and Cleveland (NE).
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Latest NewsStay up to date with federal policy uncertainty: Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio's attorneys are monitoring changes in the law and sharing resources to help guide nonprofits during this time of policy uncertainty. Executive orders and other law-related changes are kept updated on their site here.
If you are interested in viewing more OCDCA news, you can subscribe to our newsletter. Members have access to policy updates from our policy newsletter, members-only events, and past newsletters, which can be viewed through the member portal. Non-members only have access to our monthly newsletter and select events. |
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