NASW Ohio Region 2

10/07/2026

Register for the NASW Ohio Conference on November 12th and 13th in Columbus to attend many great workshops, such as Region 2 Co-director Renee Leber sharing her knowledge on how to help us all be better social workers in our spaces. Come participate in our great community of people, connections, and resources to walk away refreshed and aligned with the reasons we entered the social work field. 💚💙

Social workers are trained to navigate the intersection of people, systems, policy, and organizational culture, yet their perspectives are often absent from leadership and decision-making. This workshop explores the role of social workers as organizational translators who bridge competing priorities while upholding professional values.

Presented by Renee Leber, LISW-S, CSWM, this workshop is one of many unique sessions available at the 2026 Annual Social Work Conference!

09/27/2026

Your NASW Ohio Region 2 Co-Directors were out supporting Together We Heal, a Su***de Prevention Coalition of Erie County, Ohio this weekend during the Steps of Hope Walk 💚💜

If there is an event that you would like Region 2 (Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Summit and Portage Counties) to promote and show out, please reach out to us. We are here to support, advocate, strengthen and unity our profession 💪🏼

09/19/2026

📣 The neurodivergent young adults social meetup today will still be happening, however the location has changed due to weather ⚡️

The cookout and games will be held at the Pinewood Community Room at 4612 Venice Heights Blvd, Sandusky 44870 ❤️

Come hungry and come to have some fun! Hope to see you there 🌭 today from 3:00 to 6:00.

**Please park at Venice Heights School next to the soccer fields. Community Room is across the street.

09/05/2026

🚨 9/19 UPDATE: CHANGE OF LOCATION 🚨

‼️ DUE TO WEATHER WILL BE MEETING AT PINEWOOD COMMUNITY ROOM LOCATED AT 4612 VENICE HEIGHTS BLVD, SANDUSKY ‼️

🚗 PARK AT VENICE HEIGHTS SCHOOL NEXT TO SOCCER FIELDS - COMMUNITY ROOM IS LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET ❤️

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📣 Come out to our next neurodivergent social gathering Saturday, September 19th from 3-6:00.

We will be having fun in the sun ☀️ on the shores of Lake Erie at Lions Park at the South Pavillon (closest to the entrance) ➡️WEATHER PERMITTING⬅️ so please check back here or our partnering page Neurodivergent Young Adults of Northern Ohio for any updates.

Whether you come solo, bring a friend or invite the whole family along 🧺 food and outdoor games will be provided.

Thank you to our sponsors The Caring Collective and Sandusky Rec for making this event happen and to Family Health Services for helping provide food. 💚 Many thanks to the social workers led by our Erie County Executive Representative, Kelly Wilhelm LISW!

08/29/2026

Hey Region 2, we need your help picking amazing people to be recognized. Please help us nominate people by tomorrow. We really want to celebrate you and them in March 2027.

TOMORROW is your last chance to recognize an amazing agency, social worker, or social work student in your life! Submit your nominations at naswoh.org/awardnominations

Student of the Year - no membership requirement; students who graduated in spring 2026 are eligible
Agency of the Year
Emerging Leader
Outstanding Service to NASW
Social Worker of the Year
Lifetime Achievement

08/22/2026

What a wonderful day at the Akron Pride March! 🏳️‍🌈

It was an honor to represent NASW Ohio Region 2 and stand alongside our community in support, solidarity, and celebration.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and marched with us. You made the day so much fun! And thank you to everyone along the route who waved, cheered, clapped, and encouraged us as we walked. We felt the love every step of the way! ❤️

Social workers believe in the dignity and worth of every person, and today was a beautiful reminder of what it looks like when a community comes together to support one another.

Thank you, Akron, for an amazing Pride! We had an absolute blast! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

08/21/2026

Don't forget to join NASW Ohio Region 2 at the Akron Pride & Equity March! We'll meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, at the Spaghetti Warehouse parking lot, 510 S. Main St. The march begins at 10:00 a.m. and will head down Main Street to Lock 3, kicking off the 10th-anniversary Akron Pride Festival. Come march with fellow social workers in support of equity, dignity, and belonging. Wear your NASW gear if you have it, and stick around afterward to enjoy the Pride Festival! DM this profile if you need help or other info tomorrow.

08/20/2026

🗣️We are seeking nominations for the NASW Ohio 2026 Awards!

Please take a moment to think about your friends, co-workers, agencies, community partners, and beyond 💚 Deadline is approaching so please get them in by August 30th❗️

🎓 Student of the Year: Recognizing Social Work students who have demonstrated great passion and aptitude in the field (students who graduated in Spring 2026 are eligible for nomination)

🌱 Emerging Leader: Recognizing a licensed Social Worker who has been practicing for five years or less having outstanding contributions to the field through community service, advocacy, practice, education, research, management or leadership

🎤 Social Worker of the Year: Recognizing a Social Worker who exemplifies the best of the profession’s values and achievements through things like advocacy for clients, social policy, social work practice, program development, administration, research or outstanding leadership

🌳 Lifetime Achievement: recognizing a Social Worker who has retired or near retirement that has demonstrated repeated outstanding achievements within the profession and having lasting impact

✨ Outstanding Service to NASW: Recognizing a Social Worker for outstanding service through demonstrating social work values and accomplishments in their NASW activities at the local and state level

🏢 Agency of the Year: Recognizing an agency that is led or employs Social Workers that promote and uphold NASW standards and Code of Ethics

You don’t have to be in social work to nominate a Social Worker 💚 For more information on criteria and to nominate: naswoh.org/awardnominations

08/20/2026

Hey Akron & Medina area Social Workers!

💜 Hope & Healing survivor resource center is currently seeking undergrad and graduate level interns for several opportunities such as their Hotline, Housing, and Administrative areas just to name a few!

Those interested in helping others in their healing journey should apply through their website or email [email protected]

08/17/2026

We hope you can join NASW Ohio Region 2 at Akron Pride Festival & Equity March! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ The march begins at 10:00 AM and will head down Main Street to kick off the festival's 10th anniversary.

NASW Social Workers are meeting at 9:00 AM this Saturday, August 22nd in the Spaghetti Warehouse parking lot located at 510 S. Main St. in Akron. Wear any NASW, Social Work, or Pride-Friendly attire.

"There is strength in numbers when we recognize we are on Common Ground!"

RSVP https://www.naswoh.org/events/event_list.asp #