Provides education and outreach with policymakers, media, public and private stakeholders, and the general public.

Works with family child care providers to expand access to nutrition, education and quality care for Ohio’s youngest citizens.

Works to coordinate planning to address the problem of homelessness, and studies proposed solutions, including recommendations of outreach workers and the homeless themselves. Available to make presentations to community groups regarding homelessness, often with a homeless or formerly homeless person participating in the presentation. Hosts regular meetings with homeless people to inform advocacy position. Publishes regular updates on public policy issues.

Children’s Hunger Alliance creates, leads and participates in community-wide and statewide collaborative efforts that children with access to healthy food, nutrition education and physical activity.

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.

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.

Addresses issues of generational poverty and children's success. Primarily focused on the southeast side of Springfield which includes two elementary schools and two middle schools. Springfield Promise Neighborhood builds assets in adults, youth, and in the community. Our summer and after school activities connect youth with mentors and with effective, evidence-based approaches to foster resilience in youth and help them practice the tools to be good people, make good choices, and give back to others. Our family engagement opportunities bring parents together frequently to promote positive parenting and build the skills necessary to be good citizens and neighbors. Our community development activities and multiple partnerships address the need for good nutrition and healthy activity, while providing the neighborhood a safe place to gather in a 1 acre urban community garden.