Rise Together Innovation Institute

Harnessing collective power to disrupt structural racism & poverty in Franklin County. Advancing equity through innovation, collaboration & community voice.

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Thank you for showing up for working families.

Let’s keep the pressure on lawmakers to invest in what really matters: our education, our well-being, and our future, not more tax breaks for the wealthy.

📬 Send a letter today: https://t.co/iZGIQob0kW

#RISETogether #Ohio #Budget

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Ohio families are struggling with rising costs—but we can change that!

Join us June 17 from noon – 1:00 pm at the Ohio Statehouse to demand:

💸 Tax relief ($1,000 child tax credit)
👶 Childcare families can afford

RSVP here: https://t.co/RQMJIbeYl9

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

Join us for the 4th Annual PIVOT Summit. This year’s theme is "Innovating for an Inclusive Future” Featuring Keynote Speaker Heather McGhee! Register at https://t.co/QteC51FsRd.

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📢 SAVE THE DATE! 🚀

🌍 The 4th Annual RISE Together PIVOT Summit is back! Join us on May 29, 2025, at Columbus State Community College Workforce Development for a powerful day of innovation, collaboration, and action.
🔥 Theme: Innovating for an Inclusive Future!

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Ohio families deserve a budget that prioritizes children & working parents. Call on state lawmakers to provide relief to families by supporting tax relief for families and making childcare more affordable. Sign on now: https://t.co/q9d04sSSs7

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

Dr. King called poverty a moral crisis—and he was right. More than 50 years later, 40% of Franklin County families still struggle to afford the basics.
Read more about Dr. King’s vision for economic security for all & how we can make it real today. https://t.co/G7bMxlA3Ql

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

Ohio families need relief!
Gov. DeWine’s refundable Child Tax Credit would provide up to $1,000 per child under 7 for families earning under:
$94K (married filing jointly)
Read more: https://t.co/ggW8TgjM11
#DignityForAll #EconomicStability #Relief #RISETogether

[Will Petrik @willpetrik]

We should all have the healthcare we need when we get sick.

But the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is proposing a change that would take healthcare away from an estimated 61,826 people (that's ODM's own estimate) in our state who are already struggling to make ends meet.

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🚨 New Report Alert 🚨

Franklin County is at a crossroads. @RTIICO's latest report underscores the urgency of poverty and economic insecurity in Franklin County while offering actionable solutions to foster economic security and dignity for all. A 🧵

https://t.co/d8cW9D79ZA

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

At yesterday’s Partner and Allies reception, we announced the launch of Ohio Mothers Trust, and we released our 2024 report, "Poverty and Economic Insecurity in Franklin County,"

Special thanks to everyone who was able to join us on this momentous occasion.

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Ohio Mothers Trust is the first monthly guaranteed income pilot in Central Ohio.

This initiative reflects a growing movement to invest directly in families as a pathway to more stability and a better life. A brief 🧵

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

Everyone deserves economic security. But in Franklin County, 39% of households can’t afford basic necessities due to rising costs and too many low-paying jobs.
Together, we can fix this. Check out our latest report to learn more: https://t.co/5JXHn6mxkA

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

Ohio Mothers Trust, Central Ohio’s first guaranteed income pilot, is here!
32 single mothers in Columbus will receive $500/month for a year—no strings attached.

#GuaranteedIncome #OhioMothersTrust #RISETogether

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

The #LinkUS initiative will expand transit, reduce opportunity gaps, and help more people in Franklin County access jobs, education, & healthcare. 🌟
Learn why we’re urging a #YesForIssue47 vote this November. 🗳️ Read more here. #RISETogether #Equity

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

No child should have to go to bed hungry. But today, 63,000 Franklin County children live in poverty.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Poverty Innovation Summit on June 20, 2024. Visit https://t.co/YRFU8nRzbO to join our mailing list for more information. #RISETogether

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Did you know that Franklin County residents who live in single-family homes are less likely to experience poverty?

Visit https://t.co/YRFU8nRzbO to read our full Poverty Snapshot Report.

#RTII #RISETogether

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

Black women in Franklin County are among the highest groups in our community to experience poverty—even more so if they have children.

We can end poverty in our community if we choose to #RISETogether. Visit https://t.co/YRFU8nRzbO to sign up for our newsletter. #RISETogether

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Did you know that 1 out of 7 Franklin County residents are experiencing poverty right now? Visit https://t.co/YRFU8nRzbO to learn more about our research and how you can get involved.

#RTII #RISETogether

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It is our duty to our friends, family, and neighbors to create a community where all children have equitable access to resources and support to achieve a future without poverty. Visit our website at https://t.co/YRFU8nRzbO to read out our Poverty Snapshot Report. #RISETogether

[Rise Together Innovation Institute @RTIICO]

Poverty can impact a community for generations. It costs our community time, resources, and sometimes innocent lives. We must face the realities of poverty in our community head-on to eradicate it.

#WordWednesdays #RTII #RISETogether