Ohio General Assembly

Ohio Officials, CMHA, 360º Management, and CVS Health Announce Opening of Supportive Housing Community for Human Trafficking Survivors

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Monday, November 27, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan group of elected officials joined representatives from CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), Beacon 360 Management, and community leaders to announce the opening of Harriet's Hope – a 52-unit, multifamily supportive housing community – empowering survivors of human trafficking. Named in honor of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who helped many escape slavery, Harriet's Hope is a first-of-its-kind development for Columbus and among the nation's first service-enriched housing communities exclusive to human trafficking survivors. Residents will live in a community with access to robust onsite case management and social services that address the unique needs of human trafficking survivors, while also encouraging rehabilitation and self-sufficiency. With construction now complete, residents will begin moving in December.

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  • Public-private partnership builds upon Ohio's efforts addressing human trafficking, housing across the state
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan group of elected officials joined representatives from CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority ( CMHA ), Beacon 360 Management , and community leaders to announce the opening of Harriet's Hope – a 52-unit, multifamily supportive housing community – empowering survivors of human trafficking.
  • Building the $15.6 million property was made possible through CVS Health's $10.6 million investment, facilitated through the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing ( OCCH ).
  • Recognizing housing's impact on community health outcomes, CVS Health invested $10.6 million to build Harriet's Hope as the initiative's sole equity funder.
  • Harriet's Hope is a further demonstration of the company's commitment to address housing insecurities – and support Ohio human trafficking survivors.

The Matriots Chooses Bold Visionary Leader as New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 23, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Matriots , a nonpartisan organization dedicated to electing more women to office in Ohio, has tapped Emily Quick Schriver as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Matriots , a nonpartisan organization dedicated to electing more women to office in Ohio, has tapped Emily Quick Schriver as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Founded as a state PAC in 2017, The Matriots is committed to Ohio women candidates who will support an economy in which women can thrive and prosper.
  • "We envision a future where at least 50% of all public offices in Ohio are held by women," said Myrita Craig, chair of The Matriots PAC Board of Directors.
  • "That vision requires a bold leader and Emily is just that.

Statement From Rob Walgate, Vice President of The Ohio Roundtable: Good First Step on Substitute Senate Bill 1

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

CLEVELAND, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rob Walgate, Vice President of the Ohio Roundtable issued the following statement regarding Ohio Substitute Senate Bill 1 which begins the process of reforming Ohio quarantine laws.

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  • CLEVELAND, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rob Walgate, Vice President of the Ohio Roundtable issued the following statement regarding Ohio Substitute Senate Bill 1 which begins the process of reforming Ohio quarantine laws.
  • "The Ohio House amended Senate Bill 1 and took a good first step at restricting the unlimited authority of the Ohio Department of Health to shut down the Ohio economy and strip Ohioans of their civil rights, businesses and future prosperity.
  • Therefore, we are calling upon the Ohio Senate to give timely and careful consideration to a full package of quarantine reform language.
  • Rob Walgate has served as Vice-President of the Ohio Roundtable and the American Policy Roundtable since 2003.