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Don't Miss Your Chance to Support Christian Schools AND Save on Your 2024 Taxes!
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Support Christian Schools AND Save on Your 2024 Taxes!

Did you know that you can help provide scholarships for deserving students at Christian schools in your area — at no additional cost to you? By making a gift to the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO), you can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your Ohio state tax liability — up to $750 per individual and $1,500 for a married couple. You're redirecting your state taxes to support Christian student scholarships!

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BREAKING NEWS: Ohio House Passes CCV-backed SB1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges
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BREAKING NEWS: Ohio House Passes CCV-backed SB1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges

The Ohio House of Representatives passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) yesterday by a 59-34 vote. SB1, which was amended and passed out of the Workforce and Higher Education Committee in the Ohio House by a 9-4 vote earlier in the day, now returns to the Ohio Senate for a concurrence vote on the changes before heading to Governor Mike DeWine's desk. Read the statement from Monty Lobb!

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Former ESPN Anchor Sage Steele to Keynote CCV's Cincinnati Gala on FRIDAY, May 9
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Former ESPN Anchor Sage Steele to Keynote CCV's Cincinnati Gala on FRIDAY, May 9

After announcing our Columbus Gala earlier this week, we couldn't be more excited to announce Sage Steele as the keynote for Center for Christian Virtue's Cincinnati Gala on Friday, May 9. A former ESPN Anchor, Sage is a fierce advocate for women’s sports and host a podcast, The Sage Steele Show.

Mark your calendar because table sponsorships will be available shortly!

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WATCH: First Hearing for the Innocence Act to Protect Kids from Porn, AI Deepfakes
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WATCH: First Hearing for the Innocence Act to Protect Kids from Porn, AI Deepfakes

House Bill 84 (HB84), sponsored by State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), is scheduled to receive its first hearing in the Ohio House Technology and Innovation Committee today–March 11–at 10:00 am.

Known as the Innocence Act, this bill would protect children from the porn industry by requiring Ohioans to provide ID for age verification when accessing obscene websites.

The Innocence Act would also prohibit a person’s image from being used against their will to create sexual content, such as “deepfakes” made using artificial intelligence.

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By God's grace, the CCV team is expanding again! Learn more and apply
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By God's grace, the CCV team is expanding again! Learn more and apply

The Lord, in His faithfulness, is growing the reach of Center for Christian Virtue! Because it's too big for us to accomplish on our own, we're looking to fill eight open positions at our Columbus headquarters to meet the needs before us.

Unless otherwise noted, each opening is for a full-time position in Downtown Columbus. Learn more and apply today at CCV.org/Careers!

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The Rundown: How 97% could rise above poverty
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The Rundown: How 97% could rise above poverty

When comparing 100 large US cities, Columbus ranks 77th for middle-class income, with a range of $41,563 to $124,700, depending on household size. Unfortunately, Columbus' rank is Ohio's best with Cincinnati ranked at 93rd, Toledo at 98th, and Cleveland at 99th, where the income range is $26,025 to $78,082. However, the story doesn't have to end there. Following the "Success Sequence"—graduating from high school, securing full-time employment, and getting married before having children—would mean that as many as 97% of young adults would rise above poverty.

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Watch: CCV's Troy McIntosh to testify on bill to expand school choice
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Watch: CCV's Troy McIntosh to testify on bill to expand school choice

Senate Bill 68 (SB68), sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing during the Ohio Senate Finance Committee session today–February 25–at 2:00 pm. 

SB68 would expand Ohio's school choice program to students attending nonchartered nonpublic schools by establishing educational savings accounts (ESAs). Troy McIntosh will testify in support of the bill.

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The #1 remedy for child poverty
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The #1 remedy for child poverty

The strongest predictor of a child’s success? Being raised by a married mom and dad.

It’s time to shift the conversation and address the real issue in Ohio: Children raised by single parents are more likely to be living below the poverty level than children living with their married moms and dads. 

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The Rundown: Child Poverty, Ending Pride, Expanding School Choice
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The Rundown: Child Poverty, Ending Pride, Expanding School Choice

Earlier this week, Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and the Institute for Family Studies released a new report revealing the disastrous effects of marriage decline and family collapse across America. The report includes the Family Structure Index, which ranks all 50 US states based on their family culture, and a strategic plan to rebuild families with public policy and cultural solutions in Ohio. As CCV President Aaron Baer shared with Cleveland.com, the data shows that the best way to reduce poverty–especially child poverty–and decrease the demand for government assistance programs is to ensure strong, stable marriages and families.

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LIVESTREAM: How Marriage Will Decrease Crime and Poverty, Increase Graduation
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LIVESTREAM: How Marriage Will Decrease Crime and Poverty, Increase Graduation

Marriage and Family Collapse is Driving Child Poverty, Violence, and Educational Decline – Join Our Livestream to Hear from Aaron Baer and Brad Wilcox

The 2025 Hope and a Future report from Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), in partnership with Brad Wilcox and the Institute for Family Studies, reveals the disastrous effects the decline of marriage and the collapse of the family have had on Ohio and America.

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