Suits for Success ~ a proud partnership with the Ohio State Bar Foundation

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Suits for Success provides professional attire to current and former foster youth who are preparing to enter the workforce. This program was created in 2011 by Ohio foster care alumni and the Ohio State Bar Foundation. 

ACTION Ohio (Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now) takes the lead on facilitation, with regional suits drives and behind-the-scenes assistance organized by the Ohio State Bar Foundation. 

The success of this ongoing initiative reflects the support of many organizational partners, including OACCA, the United Methodist Children’s Home, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

We welcome donations from individuals and organizations. Donations accepted include: suits, ties, dress shirts, pants, women's tops, skirts, purses, bags, belts, scarves, accessories, shoes and clothes hangers.

If you are interested in donating, and wish to know the drop-off location nearest you, please contact Communications Chair Lisa Dickson at lisa@fosteractionohio.org

Monetary donations can be sent to our fiscal agent:

OACCA
ATTN: ACTION Ohio - Suits for Success
1151 Bethel Road, Suite 104B
Columbus OH 43220

OACCA's Federal Tax ID #: 34-1168205

Appreciation for the Ohio Family Care Association

On behalf of ACTION Ohio (Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now) and the OHIO Youth Advisory Board (Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio), we want to thank OFCA for recognizing our efforts in their December 2016 newsletter.

Christmas 2015

For Ohio foster care alumni and allies, Christmas is about paying it forward. Sending love and gratitude to Starfish Alliance, LINK-22, and Beacon360... And most of all, to Ann Bischoff.

December 10th Training and Planning Meeting with OSU

December Brainstorming for 2016 #ACTION Steps

2015 Central Ohio Thanksgiving Dinner

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The 2015 Central Ohio Thanksgiving took place in Columbus:  

• Date: Sunday, November 22, 2015 
• Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm 
• Location: eStem Academy, 8579 Summit Road, Reynoldsburg OH 43068
  *Part of Reynoldsburg High School's Summit Campus 

Sponsors: 

• The Columbus Foundation 
• Reynoldsburg City Schools, including the Leo Club 
• National Council of Jewish Women, Columbus Section 
• Starfish Alliance and LINK-22 
• United Methodist Children's Home 
• Cafe Brioso 
• Half Price Books 
• B'Marie School of Dance 
• Chapel North 
• SAFY of Ohio 
• Frisch's 
• Piada Italian Street Food 

Planning Committee Members: 

• Lisa Dickson, ACTION Ohio 
• Ann Bischoff, Starfish Alliance

Ohio's very FIRST Southeast Thanksgiving Dinner

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Ohio's very FIRST Southeast Thanksgiving took place in Athens:

• Date: Sunday, November 15, 2015 
• Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm 
• Location: Ohio University, Jefferson Hall

Sponsors:

• Ohio University 
• Athens AM Rotary Club 
• ACTION Ohio 
• Athens County Children Services 
• Athens County CASA 
• Athens County Foster Parent Association 
• Vinton County Jaycees: The United States Junior Chamber 
• Performance Signs 

Planning Committee:

• Lisa Dickson and Jamole Callahan, ACTION Ohio 
• Jenny Stotts, Athens County CASA
• Jacob Okumu, Ohio University 
• Michael Outrich, Kimberly Moore, OHIO Reach 
• Lisa Seitz, Athens County Children Services