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We Won’t Be Quiet. We Are Jane Doe.
Three years ago, at Keyholder, we began an important conversation. Tarana Burke, activist, author, and founder of the #metoo movement, shared her lived experience and called on all of us to confront the realities of sexual violence. We also heard from others who bravely shared their stories, including singer-songwriter, producer, and activist MILCK, who performed her anthem “Quiet.” Again, we are reminded that this conversation is far from over. The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio is beginning serious conversations on how we can help stop sexual violence. To every survivor who has shared their story, and to those who have…
Women’s Fund Renews $265,000 Grant to Action for Children to Strengthen Child Care Workforce and Boost Local Economy
The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio has renewed its $265,000 grant to Action for Children for a second year. The grant aims to expand access to quality child care and strengthen the economic stability of women who work at and operate licensed child care programs in Ohio. “This grant simultaneously supports women’s economic success and removes a barrier that prevents parents, primarily women, from fully participating in the workforce,” said Kelley Griesmer, President and CEO of the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio. “We are proud to invest in a trusted organization that has continued to demonstrate such a positive impact…
Public Policy Updates – August 2026
State Updates Given that Ohio already has voter photo identification laws in place, some Ohioans may have been surprised by the early August announcement that the Ohio Ballot Board approved language for Issue 3. Issue 3, the Require Voter Identification Amendment, is a statewide constitutional amendment placed on the November 3rd General Election ballot by the Ohio General Assembly in June before its summer recess. The measure asks Ohioans whether Ohio’s current voter identification requirements should be enshrined in the state constitution. It is not uncommon for the legislature to rush to pass a high number of bills before summer…
