The Latest Updates: August 2024
Upcoming Dates
August 31 is Ohio Overdose Awareness Day. The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services created a digital toolkit to help Ohioans raise awareness about this important day. Visit the OHMAS website (here) to learn more.
September is National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Below are some links to resources that may be helpful to you or your organization:
Executive Director Update
As we continue to drive our mission forward, I want to share some exciting progress we're making to bring grant dollars into your communities!
We’re now beginning to award grants that support innovative, evidence-based projects and programming across Ohio. These grants will help serve a wide range of people and needs, making a real difference – and saving lives.
For the first time ever, the Foundation Board has started to approve grant proposals, and our dedicated staff is working diligently to finalize the grant agreements.
These are just the first of many approvals, and as grant agreements are finalized, we’ll be sharing more details about the awarded projects on a rolling basis.
The response to our first grant application process has been overwhelming. For the $51 million available this cycle, we received funding requests exceeding half a billion dollars.
While we won’t be able to fund all of these great ideas in 2024, we’re committed to this fight for the long haul, and this is just the first of many opportunities to come.
Thank you so much for your continued partnership. We look forward to sharing exciting grant updates soon!
-Alisha Nelson, Executive Director – OneOhio Recovery Foundation
Grant Process Update
OneOhio’s first-ever grant application review and recommendation process is well underway across the state. As of August 22, nine regions have submitted funding recommendations for final approval by the Grant Oversight Committee and Board of Directors. Review and continued application consideration is well underway in the remaining 10 regions.
The chart below will be updated on a regular basis to help illustrate where each of the 19 OneOhio Regions stand in making their recommendations to the Expert Panel, Grant Oversight Committee and Board of Directors.
As grant awards are approved by the Board, OneOhio staff will work to finalize grant agreements and release details about final grant awards on a rolling basis.
Current Status of Grant Review Progress in All 19 Regions (Aug. 22, 2024)
Share Your Feedback
OneOhio is thrilled to begin announcing our first grants to support regional projects, but funding is just one very important piece of the Foundation’s broader mission. OneOhio is also charged with promoting and advocating for the health and safety of Ohioans by supporting and implementing evidence-based programs and services needed to combat the opioid epidemic and prevent its recurrence. As we develop our first comprehensive strategic plan, we’re asking for your input. We hope you’ll take a moment to share your thoughts with our team as we work to make a positive impact across the state.
Share Your Recovery Month Activities
September is National Recovery Month and the team at the OneOhio Recovery Foundation is interested in learning more about the activities that you or your organization have planned for the month. Will you please take a moment to tell us about your event/activity by using this form?
Dr. Richard Whitney’s Presentation
Dr. Richard Whitney spoke with OneOhio Recovery Foundation board members at the July 10, 2024 board meeting. He gave a presentation about the history of addiction and how it requires finding long term solutions.
Sarah Anstine’s Recovery Story
OneOhio Director of Partnership and Outreach Sarah Anstine shared her personal recovery story at the recent Faces of Resilience fundraiser for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Watch her remarks below and learn more about the event here.
OneOhio Mission Moment
As they reflect on their service and mission, the OneOhio Recovery Foundation’s Board of Directors take a moment at the beginning of each meeting to recognize Ohioans impacted by the opioid epidemic. Below are the stories featured during the June and August board meetings.
Gracee Poorman
Learn more about how Gracee endured a dark childhood marred by her parents’ addictions and emerged stronger and with a deep understanding of the empathy and understanding needed to help those affected by drugs and alcohol. Read Gracee’s story here.
Blyth Barnow
Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Blyth Barnow lived in a household impacted by substance use. As a teenager, Blyth had many friends who used drugs, and at just 15 years old, she experienced the loss of her first friend to an overdose. Read Blyth's story here.
OneOhio at the Ohio State Fair
OneOhio Board Member Tour
In Case You Missed It:
2024 Board Meeting Schedule (All meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.)
September 11
October 9
November 13
*TBA Late October Meeting: At their August meeting, the Board of Directors voted to add a voting session on or around October 29, as additional meetings are anticipated to review and approve region grant awards. More details will be announced in advance of the meeting.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Audit & Finance Committee
August 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM
September 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM
October 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM
November 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Executive Committee
August 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM
September 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM
October 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM
November 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Expert Panel
September 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM
September 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM
October 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM
October 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
October 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Grant Oversight Committee
August 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM
September 11, 2024 at 9:30 AM
September 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM
October 9, 2024 at 9:30 AM
October 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM
November 13, 2024 at 9:30 AM
November 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Personnel Committee
September 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM
October 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM
November 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM
For more details, visit OneOhioFoundation.com/Meetings.
Stay Informed & Share Your Thoughts
Join us as we host stakeholder meetings and listening sessions across Ohio– more information coming soon! In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to send us your ideas and thoughts using our online contact form.
Encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up for updates from OneOhio so they’re receiving information regarding the upcoming grant process and other important news.
Follow OneOhio on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, and help us share the latest Foundation news with others across the state.
Tune into the Foundation’s Board of Directors and committee meetings, which are always open to the public and posted on our website.
