Ohio Women’s Alliance will be closed December 15 - January 2 so our staff can rest and rejuvenate for the new year. OWA’s normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, January 5. 💚

Our Member Assistance Program will be closed from Monday, December 15, through Friday, January 2—any requests for support made after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, will receive a response upon our return on Monday, January 5...1/3

We know you have many choices when it comes to Giving Tuesday, and we hope a gift to OWA is one of them! Donate today! secure.everyaction.com/yieeTBK4_Eur...

Do you have five minutes to fill out our community survey?! Your voice will help shape what’s next! Visit this link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to share your thoughts as we plan for 2026!

Join us next month for our FINAL session of 2025, Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people living in Ohio who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session, which will focus on Acknowledging Progress, Grief, & Growth...1/3

Looking for ways to navigate the holiday season? Take a look at some holiday care tips we’ve created from a Reproductive Justice lens! 1/2

Are you someone or know someone who needs a free, hot meal for this Thanksgiving? Please check out these food resources for the upcoming holiday for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland residents...1/2

We’re back again with some resources! We’ve gathered food resources for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland residents. Take a moment to swipe and share to help raise awareness of resources available for anyone who might need assistance during this time. 1/2

Last week, we had our in-person, November session of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms in partnership with Motherful, JustChoice, and CelebrateOne. 1/3

The Member Assistance Program will be closed from Friday, November 21, through Sunday, November 30. Intakes will close on Thursday, November 20, at 5:00 p.m. Still, our partner organizations and clinics will be able to offer additional support and referrals during the closure...1/2

Do you have five minutes to fill out our community survey?! Visit this link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to share your thoughts as we plan for 2026!

We’re back again with some resources! We’ve gathered rent, utility, and legal resources for Central Ohio. Please take a moment to swipe and share to help raise awareness of resources available for anyone who might need assistance during this time... 1/2

Join our staff on Friday, November 14, at The Main Library for an afternoon of co-working and fellowship. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us this month for our November sessions of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people living in Ohio who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session, which will focus on Seasonal Supports. 1/3

IT’S ELECTION DAY! GET OUT AND VOTE TODAY! There's 1 hour left to vote. Also, remember if you are in line at your polling place by 7:30 pm, stay in line — you have the right to vote! If you get in line by 7:30 pm, and any poll workers try to turn you away....1/2

Earlier this month, we held our last session of the Be Well Leadership Cohort at the Yoga Carriage—where we focused on holistic care through grounding movement, meditation, gratitude, and more. We enjoyed sharing space and reflecting on our journey together throughout the cohort...1/2

What’s scarier than haunted houses and horror movies? When our communities’ voices go unheard. 🕯️👀 This season, don’t ghost your people, check in on your friends, family, and neighbors. 1/2

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, about 1.4 million Ohioans could temporarily lose access to SNAP food assistance benefits in November. Please take a look at the resources we’ve gathered to help citizens navigate these tough times. 1/2

🪪 Make sure your voter ID is valid before you head to the polls! In Ohio, you’ll need a valid photo ID to vote. Accepted forms include: ✅ Ohio driver’s license or state ID ✅ Interim ID form from the BMV ✅ U.S. passport or passport card ✅ U.S. military, Ohio National Guard, or VA ID card 1/4

🚨 Voting tip! 🚨 During early voting, you’ll cast your ballot at your County Board of Elections. 🗳️ But on Election Day, everyone votes at their assigned polling location, and it might be different! 1/2

We love receiving feedback like this from mothers* who attend our Be Well: Sacred Circles sessions! 💚 Knowing that we created a space where Black mothers* can be seen, heard, and valued helps give us the motivation to continue providing the support and resources they need to heal and thrive...1/3

Our 2025 Voter Guide has all the info you need to vote early or on Election Day! Visit the link here www.ohiowomensalliance.org/vote to check your polling location, see what’s on your ballot, and more!

Deadlines matter. ⏰ Absentee ballots make voting more accessible for so many in our communities, and missing the request deadline can mean missing your chance to be heard. Absentee ballot applications must be received by your board of elections by 8:30 p.m. today. 1/2

It’s the scariest and most uncertain time in our country’s recent history, and it’s more important than ever that we take care of us. Click below to make your gift to our Be Well fall campaign, which directly supports OWA wellness programming! secure.everyaction.com/yieeTBK4_Eur...

Join us next month for our November sessions of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people living in Ohio who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session, which will focus on Seasonal Supports. 1/3

Did you know there are different ways school boards can be elected? 🗳️ Right now, Columbus City Schools uses one system, but other cities use different ones that can shape representation and decision-making in powerful ways. 1/3

Feedback like this encourages us to continue doing our work to ensure abortion seekers have the support and resources they need! Are you in need of abortion assistance? We can help! 1/2

Thinking about voting absentee? 🗳️ We’ve pulled together everything you need to know. Visit www.ohiosos.gov/elections/vo... for all the info you need to vote by mail in the upcoming election! 1/3

Columbus City Council got a makeover, candidates are currently campaigning for District 7, and it affects all of us! 🏛️ Now, Councilmembers live in the districts they represent, but the whole city still votes for them. This hybrid system helps make sure leaders know their neighborhoods...1/2

Your vote isn’t just for president or governor, it’s for the people shaping your everyday life. 🗳️ Local elections decide our schools, city budgets, public safety, and community programs...1/2

On World Mental Health Day, we center Black maternal mental health — because caring for Black mothers means protecting their peace, honoring their wellness, and creating space for rest, not just survival. Your mind matters. Your healing is essential....1/2

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON! Join us tomorrow for our October session of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session that will focus on Building Support Systems...1/3

✨ Early voting starts now! ✨ Voting early means making your voice heard on *your* schedule and it gives our communities the power to show up strong from day one. Plan your vote, bring a friend, and let’s lead with the future we believe in. 💜 1/2

✨ Language is power. ✨ When we talk about fighting fascism, it’s important that we’re all grounded in the same language. Knowing these terms helps us name what we’re up against, call it out when we see it, and take action together... 1/3

Join us next month for our October session of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session that will focus on Building Support Systems Internally and Externally. 1/3

Earlier this month, OWA Black staff joined with Black community leaders for the first-ever AIR: Amber Immersion Retreat in honor of Ohio activist Amber Evans. Curated by She, Imprints, over 20 traveled to Panama to rest and rejuvenate in the ongoing fight for justice for our communities.

We are so saddened to learn of the passing of Black revolutionary, visionary, and mother to so many, Assata Shakur. Her courage, wisdom, and vision of radical love and liberation will live on in our hearts and movements forever. 1/2

Join our partners at @ywcacbus.bsky.social next month for this year’s Activists & Agitators, which will confront one of the most urgent challenges facing Central Ohio today: the $25 million funding gap threatening our shelter system. Together, attendees will explore the crisis of housing...1/2

Voting is a reproductive right—and we have to protect it. Your vote is your power. It’s how we show up for abortion access, maternal health, birth justice, and the right to make decisions about our own bodies. 1/2

Hear what our attendees and partners had to say about their experience at the Midwest Strategic Summit! We’re so glad that the Summit was informative, impactful, and meaningful for so many—with conversations that resonated across our community and mission-aligned partner organizations. 1/2

Thank you to all of our sponsors whose generous contributions made our Celebrate BLACK gala possible! We couldn’t have done it without you, and we are so grateful for your investment in the mission and vision of Ohio Women’s Alliance!

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Midwest Strategic Summit! We were thrilled to welcome 75 leaders from Black- and Brown-led organizations to Columbus, where we strategized and built power in the fight for Reproductive Justice and liberation. 1/2

About last Thursday 😍, we’re still on a high! Take a look at these photos that captured the amazing night of Celebrate BLACK! 🌟🖤 Comment if you see yourself or a friend, and be sure to share to your story! 📸Photographer: @3dm_photography 1/2

Join us this THURSDAY for our September session of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session that will focus on Care Navigation & Accessing Resources. 1/4

A special thank you to everyone who attended our Celebrate BLACK Inaugural Gala on Thursday. It was a night of empowerment and unity that celebrated the incredible power that is unleashed when we invest in the vision and leadership of Black women. 1/2

Thanks to your overwhelming support, we fundraised over $40,000 for Celebrate BLACK, far exceeding our goal! Your generosity will directly support our Member Assistance Program, Be Well for Black Moms, and our fall voter education campaign! 1/4

On the last day of our Midwest Strategic Summit, we started off our morning with an empowering poem from Poetress Cynthia that celebrated the beauty of being black and its significance! Then, we moved into our “The Midwest Has Something to Say” powerful panel discussion led by our...1/3

Our breakout sessions for our Midwest Strategic Summit were not only impactful but empowering! 🔥 Check out what an attendee had to say about “Thee Black Female Rap Renaissance”—a session that focused on the intersection between hip-hop, storytelling, and feminism. 1/3

Today has been amazing! We kicked off day two of our Midwest Strategic Summit in partnership with New Voices for Reproductive Justice, filled with great energy. 1/3

We’re only 2 days away from our inaugural gala, Celebrate BLACK on Thursday, September 4 and we’re happy to announce our guest performers will be The Ladies of the Lincoln. We cannot wait to see all of you as we celebrate the incredible power that is unleashed when we invest in the vision...1/2