Applications due 9/30 for OBB Academy

The Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks (OASHF) is seeking applicants to participate in The Ohio Benefit Bank Academy! The OBB Academy is a year-long program designed to support and enhance the professional development of OBB counselors and/or site administrators, with the goal of enhancing the capacity and long-term sustainability of key OBB sites. Graduates of The OBB Academy will be equipped to provide local leadership for the OBB network in their communities. Travel, meals and supplies will be covered so that there is no cost to participants who complete the program.

Once a month day long workshops with experts from Ohio State University Leadership Center, Central Ohio Professional Education Council among other speakers from various specialties, working one on one with participants to hone skills in areas key to capacity building and sustainability for your agency.

Workshops include:
- How to know if your marketing is working for you?
- Grant Writing with practical exercises
- Responsible and effective budgeting for your program

This offer is for staff of Ohio Benefit Bank sites and partners only.

Click here to download the application.

Applications are due 9/30 so don't wait! Apply today!

Let's Build Something Together!

For 6 years Lowe’s has been dedicated to helping better schools and communities. Through there Charitable and Educational Foundation Lowe’s has donated 25 million dollars through the Toolbox for Education grant. This year Lowe’s will carry on this initiative and donate 5 million total to over 1,000 different schools. Applications for this grant are being accepted now through October 14 or once 1500 applications have been received. Past winners have used this grant to fund gardens, physical fitness areas and increase parent involvement. For more ideas and to apply for this grant please visit the Toolbox for Education website.