Community Solutions

In 2026, more than 400 housing advocates traveled to Washington, D.C. for Habitat on the Hill, an annual conference focused on housing issues and advancing solutions in the United States and internationally. Read more: commsols.com/housingadvocat…

Recent federal actions have expanded work requirements to many programs, and as these policies take effect, greater demand will be pushed onto the workforce development system. Learn more: commsols.com/workforcedevel…

Amid a landscape of elevated prices and a rising cost of living, Americans are feeling financial strain from both a range of daily expenses, such as groceries and utilities, and healthcare expenses. Check out the results from the West Health-Gallup survey: commsols.com/WestHealthGall…

Emily Campbell will moderate a conversation with Claire Babineax-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, on March 18 at 7:00 PM. Register for the free event: loraincounty.com/e/spiritof76

Imagine walking into a doctor’s office and not being able to communicate freely. Now imagine that the conversation is about your mental health, your fears, your struggles, your story. For many in the Deaf community, this is an everyday reality. Read more: communitysolutions.com/resources/acce…

Justice in Aging, a national organization, focused their February webinar on older adults impacted by new Medicaid work requirements, detailed information on exclusions and exemptions, and laid out advocacy strategies. Check out the slides: commsols.com/JusticeInAging…

For Ohio lawmakers, advocates, and community leaders, the message from the numbers is clear: this is not a marginal policy tweak. It is a fundamental shift that puts Ohio families, and Ohio’s budget stability, at risk. Read more: commsols.com/snapcostshifts

AFC welcomes Brian Kimball as Chair and Shelby Kaemmerer as Vice Chair to lead the Advisory Committee for the next two years. Meet them: commsols.com/AFCcommitteele…

After Cuyahoga County's 2024 real property reappraisal, property owners are seeing higher property values reflected in their property tax bills. So how are property taxes calculated and what do they pay for? Learn more: commsols.com/propertytaxfun…

Period poverty refers to limited access to menstrual products, sanitation facilities, and education. The high prices of period products limit many individuals’ ability to afford them, with deep health disparities across populations. Read the report: commsols.com/PeriodPoverty

Health Policy Institute of Ohio recently released an explainer of the key changes to SNAP in HR1. This piece from our partners provides helpful insight into the current and upcoming changes to SNAP and cites our work on urgent SNAP developments last year. commsols.com/HPIOSNAP

Capital project funding applications are due March 12 at 12:00 PM. We have some ideas to help you get your application ready plus a 5 step process to secure support for your community project with a well thought out advocacy strategy and plan. Read more: commsols.com/CapitalProject…

Research Fellow Andrew M. Snyder was recently honored by Full Spectrum in recognition of his leadership and dedication to advancing equity for the Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ community. Take a look: commsols.com/SnyderPresiden…

The SUPPORT Act of 2018 provided unprecedented funding for community-based treatment and recovery programs and enacted key policy changes. The 2025 reauthorization adds new provisions and extends funding to 2030. Learn more: commsols.com/SUPPORTact

Every county in Ohio saw significant increases in broadband access in a 5-year period, 2019-2024. Census tracts are much more detailed than county-level data, and we've got three new maps looking at the updated data. commsols.com/BroadbandMaps

Unexpected HHS grant cuts in January threatened care for people struggling with addiction, homelessness, & mental illness. Mental health & addiction cuts were reversed, but service agencies found themselves grappling with the reality of reduced funding. commsols.com/ohiobhfunding

Check our our first look at the Ohio Office of Budget and Management Property Tax Memo. Replacing property tax revenue with income taxes would quadruple income tax rates. So, what's the plan? commsols.com/TaxMemo

Over the next few months, Community Solutions will explore reproductive health issues for women & girls across the lifespan. We'll examine statistics, health disparities, legislation, & whether health insurances cover reproductive health conditions. More: commsols.com/repohealthawar…

Last summer, Community Solutions started a book club for anyone who wanted to participate. Born from a desire to connect as individuals outside the office and to discuss books, it has become a real community of colleagues. Read more about literacy: commsols.com/literacycommun…

Angela brings more than 15 years of experience within the homeless services sector. She will work to build partnerships among stakeholders: people with lived experience, service providers, city & county governments, philanthropy, & private-sector partners. commsols.com/welcomeangelad…