Ohio Jewish Caucus Secures over $2.3M in Capital Funding for Jewish Community Organizations Across Ohio

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Jewish Caucus today announced the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects.

"This funding represents an important investment not only in Ohio's Jewish communities, but also in the organizations that enrich Jewish life while serving as vital partners to people of all backgrounds," said the Ohio Jewish Caucus. "From social services, cultural programming, and Holocaust education, these institutions strengthen communities, preserve important lessons from history, and bring people together. These dollars will help ensure our communities can continue making a meaningful, lasting impact on Ohioans for generations to come."

Members of the Ohio Jewish Caucus listened to local communities, visited stakeholders across the state, and fought for the inclusion of projects that will benefit many Ohioans, some of which includes:

• $750K to the Holocaust and Humanity Center in Hamilton County to complete necessary upgrades;
• $250K to the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Cuyahoga County for a statewide educational, interactive, civic leadership exhibit;
• $200K to the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation in Mahoning County for renovations and expansions to their community food distribution services;
• $200K to Akron Jewish Community Center in Summit County for pool renovations;
• $200K to Lifetown Columbus for their Village of Life project in Franklin County; and
• $100K to Friendship Circle in Cuyahoga County for advancing disability inclusion in Northeast Ohio.

The Ohio Jewish Caucus is proudly represented by Senator Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson), Reps. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna), Christine Cockley (D-Columbus), Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood), and Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Township).