DeafEND is our school-based prevention education program that serves Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and hearing youth; teaching risks of ATOD use. Camping and leadership programs are also provided to support Deaf and KODA (Kids of Deaf Adults) kids. KODA Camp is sponsored each summer for youth growing up with Deaf parents/family members.

Non-profit, non-partisan membership organization with affiliates in all 50 states dedicated to defending and expanding the civil liberties of all Americans. Provide services to aid in maintaining and extending constitutional and other fundamental rights, liberties, privileges, and immunities, and to take all legitimate action in furtherance of that object without political partisanship.

Advocates on a national, state and local level for effective laws to deter driving while intoxicated (DWI). Lobbies governments and businesses on issues of teenaged drinking, advertisement content, victims compensation rights and criminal justice procedures as they relate to this issue.

Program assist with technology, marketing and educational support. OSU extension works to help local residents and community leaders enhance and sustain the environment and natural areas throughout the state, balancing economic advancement with environmental sustainability.

Through education, litigation, and lobbying, the ACLU seeks to preserve civil liberties for each new generation.

Provides assistance in organizing neighborhoods for safety and other neighborhood concerns (parking, building code enforcement, and other issues of common concern). Also provides assistance in reporting and resolving complaints against those violating the city's housing codes. Services complement local community development corporations.

Investigates complaints of racial discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, police brutality, criminal justice, veterans, health, and education. Refers complaints to proper authorities for resolution.

Providing environmental services; Community Beautification Awards, Environmental Improvement Groups, Litter Control. Encourages individual participation in waste reduction, litter prevention and the beautification of Middletown communities.

Through the main site, educates the public regarding issues of hunger and poverty with publications and research studies. Works with federal, state and local entities to find long-term solutions to hunger. Through coordination with other agencies, ensures that children and caregivers receive education about proper nutrition, meal planning and healthy eating habits.

Supports the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of older adults.

Works to protect and defend the civil rights of all persons. Concerned with eliminating racial discrimination and segregation from all aspects of American public life.

Organizes a community collaborative of partners representing neighborhoods, schools, non-profits and government agencies focused on improving kindergarten readiness for children in the Elyria City School District. Works directly with multiple early education centers whose students will likely attend Elyria City Schools beginning in kindergarten. Partnering agencies include: Child Care Resource Center, Elyria City Schools, Elyria Parks and Recreation, Elyria Public Library System, Horizon Education Centers, Lorain County Community College (LCCC) Children’s Learning Center, Lorain County Community Action Agency, Lorain County Public Health, Lorain County Job and Family Services, OhioGuidestone, and United Way of Greater Lorain County. Specific strategies include: - Implementation of an Imagination Library. - Identifying children who need intervention and providing them with services before Kindergarten. - Providing tools and resources to homecare providers and stay-at-home family providers. - Assisting all families and children with a formal transition plan to Kindergarten and including neighborhood childcare center staff and homecare providers in advanced training facilitated by the school district.

Helps Medicare beneficiaries prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and abuse, through outreach, education, responding to questions and concerns about suspicious billing/suspected Medicare fraud. Equips SMP volunteers throughout the state to provide outreach and education.

Offers programs to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. Practices and promotes the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources. Educates and enlists humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.

Advocates within the community to enforce laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of fathers. Partnership with other Summit County Fatherhood Initiative providers.

Provides information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Operates as an association for camping professionals offering members and customers information about starting and running a camp, training, conferences, grant opportunities, and educational events. Also accredits camps. Advocates at the state and national levels to monitor and influence legislation related to camps and campgrounds as well as the safety of children and youth in expanded learning environments.

Federally funded program designed to help income-eligible Ohioans with their winter heating bills. The program runs from July 1 to March 31.

Neighborhood Support and Recognition, Reserve A Roll-Off - commercial dumpsters for neighborhood use, Neighborhood Signs, and Training- a resource library and training opportunities offered to neighborhood groups throughout the year. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator. Also, celebrates diverse heritage with a yearly CultureFest event, September 27, 2014 and a Global Education Series. To volunteer or for CultureFest or Global Education Series information call (937) 324-7696. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator.

Organizes a community collaborative of eight (8) partners organizations from the nonprofit, government, and education sectors that support intermediate and middle school students living in the City of Lorain with wrap-around services both inside and outside of the school environment. Works to have a community where all 5th through 8th grade students who reside in Lorain are supported in developing key communication and life skills to help avoid specific risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking and violence in an effort to create safer schools and a positive social environments that improve both educational and social outcomes. Specific strategies include aligning risky behavior avoidance instruction and messaging within the school and outside the school, fostering volunteerism through multiple community-based after school and weekend programs and offering supports to help strengthen the parental role in the home and with academics. Partnering agencies include: El Centro de Servicios Sociales, Lorain County Public Health, Lorain City School District, Lorain County Community College, Mental Health and Rehabilitation Services of Lorain County, Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority, and United Way of Greater Lorain County.

Offers youth the opportunity to participate in activities that work toward empowering African-Americans and eliminating racial and other forms of discrimination. Participants take part in monthly voter registration drives and may participate in state, regional, and national conventions. Offers incentives to youth to stay in school.

Develops and maintains positive intergroup relationships in the community by attempting to foster good will and understanding. Represents the Jewish community by participating in community groups. Offers speakers to schools and organizations for presentations on Judaism and/or Israel. Maintains a calendar of events on website.

Collaborates with local human services organizations to provide outreach to Spanish-speaking individuals and families.