Provides a membership association for area health care institutions that focuses on maintaining financial viability of member hospitals, developing and addressing the future needs of the area's health care workforce and maintaining the health status of the community. Accomplishes these goals through research, political advocacy, and appropriate collaboration with other community organizations. Offers recommendations and physician referrals.

Promote legislation to benefit people living with mental illness and addictions and efforts to increase state and local funding, including passage and renewal of health and human service levies. Permitted by law to advocate on behalf of alcohol and other addiction and mental health services in the community.

Takes positions on public policy matters (issues only, not political parties and candidates), lobbies for changes in public policy, and encourages grassroots members to lobby through Action Alerts.

Provides research and research reports, policy briefs and other printed documents about economic/related issues in Ohio. Also participates in mass media presentations about these same issues.

Provides nonpartisan information to the public on ballot issues and candidates, educates about the political process, and encourages voter participation. Publishes voter guides, press releases and general voting and issue information; hosts community education events; and sponsors "Candidate Forums" where local political candidates speak and take questions from the public.

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.

Provides policy updates and information for human service advocates and prepares a biennial budget advocacy agenda in support of human services. Information about these activities is available primarily on this agency's website. Advocates at the state and county levels on human services issues.

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.

Seeks to educate the public on issues related to nuclear and conventional armaments, military budget, and the dangers of a militaristic society. Takes part in demonstrations, lobbying, and other activities to help bring about awareness and make changes regarding these issues in government policy.

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.

Informs, provides opportunities, and encourages members and others to contact local, state, and federal legislators about pending legislation on a variety of issues. Provides speakers, workshops, hearings, and forums on public policy issues.

Provides information on social justice issues that may be coming before legislators at the state and federal levels. Lobbies legislators on these issues. Makes presentations on the Catholic church's social justice teachings, their implications for today, and how to take action.

Assesses the needs and resources for community child care programs. Consults with community leaders, organizations, and businesses on child care issues. Maintains up-to-date information on child care needs and resources and actively promotes legislation and initiatives to address key child care and early education issues.

Advocates for policies regarding the preservation of historic resources. Maintains an Endangered Historic Resources list and organizes forums on various civic issues where historic preservation plays a vital role. Also, engages in letter writing campaigns to the Federal and State government urging support for legislation that is sensitive to historic preservation.