Community Outreach to Diversity Organizations

In order to elevate the issues of quality of life, equal opportunity and effective participation in the community for all people with disabilities in Allegheny County, the Department of Human Services (DHS), through the Office of Community Relations, has created The Disability Connection to help coordinate efforts to improve services to people with disabilities. The Disability Connection embraces the concept that a person should not be defined by his or her disability.

Our mission is to serve communities by providing research-based programs and services that promote healthier families, personal responsibility and public safety.

Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.

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When you say Baker Vocational Services, you get results from day one. There are no egos here. We just have a pure desire to produce great vocational rehabilitation and career consulting services while building trust and mutual respect along the way. We offer a completely unique approach to assisting people with returning to work.

Black Women United for Action (BWUFA) is a diverse, volunteer, non-profit community service organization whose mission is to advocate the concerns of women and improve the lives of impoverished, vulnerable families through a self-sufficiency/empowerment approach. By utilizing combined talents, BWUFA seeks to provide a variety of community programs and support services, through a grassroots “hands-on” method, to create positive change.

The mission of Brighton Center, Inc. is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education and leadership throughout the communities of Northern Kentucky. We will achieve this mission by creating an environment which rewards excellence and innovation, encourages mutual respect and maximizes resources.

Butler County United Way focuses on the most important human service needs facing our community. We use a variety of methods to communicate with community members in order to prioritize the issues and determine the proper solutions to these problems. Whether that means grant writing, fundraising, or collaborating with community partners, Butler County United Way uses community input to solve community issues.

Catholic Social Services has a long and proud history of service to the community – over 90 years. While the services and programs we provide have changed through the years, our commitment to serving those in need has been a constant hallmark of our agency. Our services are open to anyone in the community regardless of religion, race, gender, or national origin.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley has as its core focus the growth and success of your business and the local community.

At Charleston Job Corps, students receive the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce - at no cost to them or their families! If you are looking for a better quality of life and are willing to dedicate yourself to our life changing program, Charleston Job Corps is the place for you!

To build understanding among the citizens of Greater Cincinnati; and to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, and discrimination through collaboration with other community entities, connecting cultures and communities, and convening citizens around important issues.

At Cincinnati Works, our mission is to help willing and capable people living in poverty achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment. Using a holistic approach, we offer access to area employers while providing comprehensive support services, which include: •Behavioral Counseling •Legal Advocacy •Spiritual Support •Childcare Resources •Transportation Assistance •Lifetime Membership By addressing the multiple concerns and needs of our Members, we are able to coach and prepare them for long-term employment and, ultimately, economic self-sufficiency.

Our mission is to act as an advocate, provider and facilitator for the full range of public and private resources, programs and policies which give low- to moderate-income individuals the opportunity to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities. CAA is proud to be a part of the Community Action Partnership, a national association that represents the interests of the nearly 1,000 CAAs across the country, all devoted to ending poverty and empowering people to better their lives.

At Cleveland Job Corps, students receive the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce - at no cost to them or their families! If you are looking for a better quality of life and are willing to dedicate yourself to our life changing program, Cleveland Job Corps is the place for you!

The Dakota Center is a community service center primarily devoted to offering educational and social programs to youth, adults, and seniors on Dayton's West side. Our ultimate goal is to assist our clients to become self-reliant, productive citizens who contribute to the community.

At Dayton Job Corps, students receive the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce - at no cost to them or their families! If you are looking for a better quality of life and are willing to dedicate yourself to our life changing program, Dayton Job Corps is the place for you!