Connected communities
Building connections that matter
Communities grow when residents can connect to technologies, educational opportunities and family-centered programs. That’s why Ohio State is actively engaged in community-level solutions to improve the quality of life for Ohioans.
- Helping families create lasting stability
A Butler County mother rebuilt her family and future through Ohio State Extension’s Development of Living Skills program, gaining stability, confidence and custody.
- The road to more age-friendly Ohio communities
Ohio State helped launch a free Marysville shuttle that expands mobility, independence and social connection for older adults as Ohio’s population ages.
- Fishing, science and the future of Lake Erie
Ohio State’s Stone Lab partners with charter captains to track Lake Erie water quality, advancing research, informing policy and helping protect ecosystems, communities and regional economies.
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