Empowering Residents
In order to expand the services available to residents, OCCH offers its Resident Development Fund. The program, funded through OCCH retained earnings, gives OCCH the opportunity to give back to the residents. Through a competitive process, OCCH offers grants to sponsors to develop programs that enhance the educational and economic opportunities of residents. The Resident Development Fund supports activities designed to increase residents' ability to live more satisfying and productive lives. The following goals address the Resident Development Fund's vision to support tenants':
 Educational attainment and employment |
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Life skills, resulting in improved family or economic stability |
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Participation in educational opportunities and computer literacy |
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Potential to become homeowners |
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Savings and money management skills. |
To date, 179 grants totaling over $3,285,876 have been awarded to our nonprofit partners throughout the state of Ohio for projects in which Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing is an equity investor.
The 2008 Resident Development Fund Guidelines and Application are now available.
The deadlines for the 2008 Resident Development Fund application rounds:
Round 1 – Friday, April 25, 2008
Round 2 – Friday, September 12, 2008
RDF Guidelines and Application
RDF
Small Grants Program (SGP)
This initiative has been created for established housing complexes that have a one-time need for an item or items to enhance the lives of residents. This is a one-time annual grant with amounts up to $5,000. There is no application deadline.
For questions,
contact Melanie Shapiro at 614-224-8446 mshapiro@occh.org
or your OCCH Asset Manager.
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