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Community Organizations

Oberlin has an abundance of organizations that work hand in hand to make this city what it is today: a progressive and community forward city that welcomes and celebrates people of all walks of life.

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A membership-powered community foundation that gives grants to support projects and activities in Oberlin that address basic human needs or enrich cultural life

Bill Long Foundation

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OBP’s goal is to enhance the business climate and improve Oberlin's economic future through the collective voice of our members

Oberlin Business Partnership

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We provide Oberlin with state-of-the-art, reliable, secure and affordable internet and television services.  We are a non-profit business with the sole goal of serving the Oberlin community

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Oberlin Cable Co-op

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The City’s motto is ‘Live, Learn and Lead”.  Our city is  known for: its College, its role in African American and Women’s History, progressive politics and creativity in the arts and sciences

City of Oberlin

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Safety is our number one goal!  Oberlin’s state-of-the-art fire station received a LEED-gold certification in 2009 for environmental features that include solar panels and a gray-water rain-harvesting system

City of Oberlin Fire Station

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Oberlin Community Services

We are a responsive, community-based organization that serves low-income and vulnerable community members throughout southern Lorain County

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Our goal is to nurture the healthy growth of the youngest members of the Oberlin community by fostering respect, diversity, collaboration, access, and creativity

Oberlin Early Childhood Center

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The City of Oberlin, with support from Lorain County Transit, has contracted with Slidr to bring a FREE, electric public transportation option to the Oberlin community

Oberlin Ebus

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We are a community group dedicated to the preservation of the historic Westwood Cemetery grounds, stones, and stories

Friends of Westwood Cemetery

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We are a unique intergenerational program combined with a creative curriculum. We provide a balanced approach for young children to learn and grow

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Kendal Early Learning Center

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Kendal is a vibrant life plan community where older adults can thrive and grow

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Kendal at Oberlin

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Our goal is to give each child the opportunity to succeed in school and in life, to support children and families, and to make this community stronger

Oberlin Kids

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Our goal is community engagement and a positive gardening experience for everyone. Let no one go hungry

Legion Field Community Garden

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We are a nonpartisan political organization that promotes informed and active participation in government

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League of Women Voters

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We provide primary and preventive medical, dental, vision, and behavioral healthcare to all persons regardless of ability to pay

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Lorain County Health & Dentistry

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We provide expert health care for central and southern Lorain County. Our goal is to improve health and well-being and provide help to those in need

Mercy Health Hospital

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Oberlin has a rich, diverse and vibrant community of faith that welcomes all

Places of Worship

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The Oberlin Police Department

Our department is defined by teamwork, respect, integrity and professionalism!

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Our mission is to increase the energy efficiency of homes, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and churches in Oberlin and the surrounding area

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POWER

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Our mission is to inform, educate, inspire and entertain. We create an environment where civic engagement, learning, and literacy thrive!

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Oberlin Public Library

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We envision a Beloved Community where everyone is actively committed to live together by the principles of fairness and justice

Oberlin Social Equity Plan

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Our mission is to educate, unite, promote and support commercial cut flower growers

Specialty Cut Flower Growers

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The Salvation Army service unit in Oberlin is a social service agency providing financial assistance to Oberlin and Kipton residents, including utilities, housing, prescriptions, groceries

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The Oberlin Salvation Army Service Unit

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Sign up to receive time-sensitive text on emergencies of all kinds that impact the entire city, or specific neighborhoods

WENS: Wireless Emergency Notification System

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