OCCD Statement
As an organization with its history rooted in the Model Cities Program that was created in response to social unrest in the 1960s, we condemn injustice and institutional racism. The Ohio Conference of Community Development stands with communities to demand more accountability regarding unreasonable use of force by our law officers and expect action against those who commit police brutality. Systemic racism cannot be tolerated. We continue to support economic and social equity.
The Ohio Conference of Community Development identifies systemic racism as a root cause of poverty. Its legacy results in disparate negative outcomes in many areas of life, including housing, economic opportunity, employment, mental and physical health, food access, education and criminal justice.
OCCD supports all efforts within the State of Ohio and nationwide to address racism and disparities due to racial inequities. We support economic and social equity. We support policies and resources to promote and protect civil rights and empower communities of color. We ask our members to examine their own communities and work to remove the racial and ethnic prejudice, bigotry and bias that have unfortunately been inherited through unfair practices, policies and laws.
Ohio Conference of Community Development Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship program was established by OCCD to honor two men who dedicated their careers to Public Service.
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Upcoming Events
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OCCD 2021 Virtual Winter Meeting
OCCD 2021 Winter MeetingJan 27, 2021 -
All About Household Assets and Working with Gig Income
Amanda Gross, VP of Training and Compliance Policy at US Housing Consultants, will present the following sessions on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Please mark your calendar. Registration is now open.Feb 10, 2021 -
OCCD 2021 Virtual Spring Meeting
OCCD 2021 Spring MeetingApr 28, 2021 -
OCCD 2021 Summer Meeting
OCCD 2021 Summer MeetingJul 28, 2021 -
OCCD 2021 Fall Meeting
OCCD 2021 Fall MeetingOct 27, 2021