Advocates for Ohio's Future

05/13/2025

We need your help!

AOF stands with Philanthropy Ohio, the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County, and the Cuyahoga Human Services Chamber in opposing a problematic provision included in the House Ways and Means Committee reconciliation language.

This provision would grant the executive branch unilateral authority to revoke the 501c3 status of nonprofits without due process or evidence.

Please join us in contacting U.S. Representative Mike Carey at 202-225-2015, and U.S. Representative Max Miller at 202-225-3876, and urging them to reject this provision tonight.

05/08/2025

The word matters. The proposed Ohio operating budget says that if federal assistance for Medicaid expansion drops below 90%, Ohio’s Department of Medicaid *shall* immediately discontinue all medical assistance for members of the group.
 
That would leave 770,000 Ohioans without health care coverage — and no time to prepare.
 
Ohio Medicaid Matters asks legislators to reconsider this language — and replace “shall” with “may.”
 
Read more at ohiomedicaidmatters.org.

05/08/2025

We want as many Ohioans as possible to have the healthcare they need to work and thrive. That’s why we’ve joined the Ohio Medicaid Matters coalition.

Learn more and join us at ohiomedicaidmatters.org.

01/30/2025

AOF joins The Center for Community Solutions and the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County in celebrating the rescission of the memo to freeze federal funds.

We will remain vigilant and united, and focused on delivering the same high-quality services, supports, and resources our communities and the federal government have long entrusted our sector to provide.

01/16/2025

01/14/2025

In December, Ohio released a proposal to require adults on Medicaid between ages 19 and 55 to prove they are employed or lose their Medicaid coverage, with only a few exemptions. 400,000 Ohioans could lose coverage. Sign on to oppose these requirements here: https://advocatesforohio.org/Medicaid

11/21/2024

The U.S. House has passed legislation that would allow the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to unilaterally rescind the 501c3 status of nonprofit organizations. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate.

Please see our joint statement with The Center for Community Solutions and the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County urging the U.S. Senate to reject this legislation.

08/19/2024

Announcing Economic Mobility Alliance Ohio! This new coalition is committed to mitigating benefits cliffs and creating a more seamless pathway to economic security in Ohio. Help us launch our work in our webinar, Benefits Cliffs 101 on Wed 8/28 at 1pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wfB8aGfXTY-YNi5q2Ai3-g #/registration

04/30/2024

TOMORROW: Don't miss this webinar on Combatting Summer Hunger with the new Summer EBT program, which will provide $120 per child to eligible families for summer food. Learn who qualifies, how to enroll, and when benefits will be distributed. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IopVrfd7TkWUwXKV9cQLEg #/registration

04/29/2024

Today is the last day to sign-on to protect almost $1 billion in nonprofit funding in the federal appropriations process! Add your organization here to urge the U.S. House Appropriations Chair to reverse his decision making nonprofits ineligible: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfca4o2vIELDEdCVDg-bT3c_TCZER5chBV6QpHh93iX8smmiA/viewform

04/26/2024

Nonprofits are under threat of being ineligible for Economic Development Initiative funds from Congress for Fiscal Year 2025! Join AOF, The Center for Community Solutions, Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, and Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County to protect almost $1 billion in nonprofit funding. Sign-on HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfca4o2vIELDEdCVDg-bT3c_TCZER5chBV6QpHh93iX8smmiA/viewform

04/24/2024

In one week, join these incredible panelists for a deep-dive into all you need to know about the new Summer EBT/SUN Bucks program! Help close the summer hunger gap for eligible youth. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IopVrfd7TkWUwXKV9cQLEg #/registration