IMPACT Community Action October Newsletter
Ripple of Hope Awards Celebration
Join us on Thursday, October 24, for our annual Ripple of Hope Awards Celebration. The event will take place from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at The Boat House, located at 679 W Spring St, Columbus, OH.
Trunk or Treat 2024
On October 31st from 4-6pm IMPACT Community Action is hosting a Trunk or Treat celebration. Our event will be held at our headquarters, 711 Southwood Ave. This family-friendly evening will feature music, entertainment, and of course, plenty of candy for the kids!
ROMA Training
This month, IMPACT hosted a successful Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) Training. A big thank you to Ohio Urban Community Action Network, and to our very own Teresa Gary and Shameikia Smith for delivering such an informative and engaging session. Our attendees walked away with valuable tools to bring back to their agencies and communities.
Climate Justice Initiatives
September was a busy month in CJI with the graduation of the seventh cohort of EMPOWERED! and a week later, the start of Cohort 8! We are very proud and excited for the graduates as they continue their journey into careers within the skilled trades and clean energy industry!
We are also very excited to share that two members of the EMPOWERED! team recently completed the Roots of Success Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor Training. This dynamic curriculum supports theClimate Justice Initiatives
September was a busy month in CJI with the graduation of the seventh cohort of EMPOWERED! and a week later, the start of Cohort 8! We are very proud and excited for the graduates as they continue their journey into careers within the skilled trades and clean energy industry!
We are also very excited to share that two members of the EMPOWERED! team recently completed the Roots of Success Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor Training. This dynamic curriculum supports the current curriculum by providing further insight into the vast opportunities in the clean energy space and supports the City of Columbus’ Climate Action Plan to fill 10,000 “green jobs." By becoming certified Instructors, the EMPOWERED! program continues to grow and allows enrolled participants to be registered in a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship!
Additionally, we continue to partner with the residents of American Addition, the City of Columbus and IMPACT’s Weatherization team to create the nation’s first Historically Black Net Zero neighborhood. Our Community Resiliency Manager and Community Advocates continue to support the neighborhood through community meetings and door-to-door canvassing to share information about the special initiative.Climate Justice Initiatives
September was a busy month in CJI with the graduation of the seventh cohort of EMPOWERED! and a week later, the start of Cohort 8! We are very proud and excited for the graduates as they continue their journey into careers within the skilled trades and clean energy industry!
We are also very excited to share that two members of the EMPOWERED! team recently completed the Roots of Success Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor Training. This dynamic curriculum supports the current curriculum by providing further insight into the vast opportunities in the clean energy space and supports the City of Columbus’ Climate Action Plan to fill 10,000 “green jobs." By becoming certified Instructors, the EMPOWERED! program continues to grow and allows enrolled participants to be registered in a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship!
Additionally, we continue to partner with the residents of American Addition, the City of Columbus and IMPACT’s Weatherization team to create the nation’s first Historically Black Net Zero neighborhood. Our Community Resiliency Manager and Community Advocates continue to support the neighborhood through community meetings and door-to-door canvassing to share information about the special initiative. current curriculum by providing further insight into the vast opportunities in the clean energy space and supports the City of Columbus’ Climate Action Plan to fill 10,000 “green jobs." By becoming certified Instructors, the EMPOWERED! program continues to grow and allows enrolled participants to be registered in a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship!
Additionally, we continue to partner with the residents of American Addition, the City of Columbus and IMPACT’s Weatherization team to create the nation’s first Historically Black Net Zero neighborhood. Our Community Resiliency Manager and Community Advocates continue to support the neighborhood through community meetings and door-to-door canvassing to share information about the special initiative.
Emergency Assistance
*Please note that appointments for mortgage and car repairs are limited.*
The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program starts November 1st.
Next-day appointments are being released at 10 AM.
Youth Services
The Youth Services Department at IMPACT has been actively engaging with the community to raise awareness about our programs designed for young adults ages 14 to 24. We are committed to supporting our participants by breaking down barriers and introducing them to new opportunities right here in Columbus!
