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Friday, August 27, 2010

Welcome to OBBservations in Central Ohio!

The Ohio Benefit Bank network in Central Ohio is constantly expanding to serve larger numbers of Ohioans. The Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks works to support this network by providing training, outreach materials, and advocacy on the state and federal level for policies that make sense. This blog is another way to keep you informed and to gather your input. It is our intention that this blog will also provide an outlet for you to share successes, struggles, best practices, develop collaborations, and share those special stories that make this work so rewarding.
Here’s what you can find on this blog (Please bookmark this page to come back often)
  • Access the OBB training and live-site log in pages.
  • The latest counselor training schedule will always be posted on the calendar along with trainings and other events that will enhance your usage of the OBB.
  • Information about funding opportunities through the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and OBB Marketing Materials order form are also linked on the blog.
  • Click on your county on the map found on the front page for quick access to local community resources
  • Find links to other blogs maintained by OASHF programs and a link to the latest OBB newsletter.
We invite you to contribute guest posts for this blog, please send submissions to John DeSimone – jdesimone@oashf.org, Sarah Olinger – solinger@oashf.org, or Zach Reat – zach@oashf.org. Thanks for visiting, we hope to see you again soon!