As we close out the year, Triple C is looking ahead to a busy start to 2026 with new opportunities to strengthen youth service, civic engagement, and student basic needs across Ohio. Here are the top highlights from our December newsletter.
New Era of Youth Service in America – Statewide Forum
Triple C will host a statewide virtual forum on January 26 (2:00–4:30 PM) focused on advancing youth civic participation in Ohio. Supported by Youth Service America, this interactive event will bring together educators, nonprofits, government partners, and youth-serving organizations to explore strategies, policy ideas, and collaborative solutions as we approach America’s 250th anniversary. Registration is now open.
Your Voice Matters: YSA Community Partner Survey
Youth Service America is gathering input through a national listening tour to shape its upcoming New Era of Youth Service strategy. Triple C encourages partners to complete and share the survey by January 4, 2026, ensuring Ohio perspectives help inform national priorities.
2026 OPCSN Conference – Registration Open
Triple C is proud to co-host the Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network Conference on February 13 at John Carroll University. This full-day event will focus on strengthening democracy through civic engagement and peacebuilding. A call for presenters is open through January 16.
Ping & Hoch Awards Opening Soon
Nominations for the 2026 Ping & Hoch Awards will open mid-December, recognizing students, faculty, and staff who demonstrate excellence in service-learning and community engagement. The nomination deadline is February 20, 2026.
Supporting Student Basic Needs
Triple C continues to help campuses raise funds for student basic needs through a no-cost fundraising partnership, and we are recruiting a VISTA Leader to support our Communities Thriving initiative statewide.
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