"Honoring our Legacy, Shaping our Future"

This special event brings together supporters, alumni, and allies to honor our past accomplishments and envision a brighter future. Enjoy an evening filled with inspiring stories, engaging activities, and the opportunity to connect with fellow advocates who share your passion for positive change.

Keynote speakers Connie Schultz and Sherrod Brown will be presented with our 2025 Ohio Citizen Action Howard M. Metzenbaum Award. Other featured speakers include Ohio Citizen Action co-founder and first executive director Ira Arlook, Ohio Citizen Action's second and longest serving executive director Sandy Buchanan, and current Ohio Citizen Action CEO Rachael Belz.

Attire: Cocktail attire is encouraged. We want you to feel your best as we capture beautiful moments together. Prepare for photo opportunities that will highlight the joy and excitement of this milestone.

Overnight Accommodations:

We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $199 plus tax per night for both Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Courtyard by Mariott hotel, adjacent to the venue . Whether you're joining us for one night or both, we want to ensure you have a comfortable place to stay while celebrating with us.

To secure your room, please follow this link.

Stay Updated:

Be sure to check back on this page often as we will be adding more details as we get closer to the event. We're excited to share more about what's in store for this milestone celebration!

Volunteer: 

We are looking for House Party Hosts! If you're interested in hosting a house party fundraiser to celebrate OCA's 50th anniversary, please reach out to Melissa English for more information and support.

Don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable celebration as we reflect on our achievements and look forward to the future of Ohio Citizen Action. We can't wait to celebrate with you.

See you in Columbus!