Through our workforce & education efforts, we are committed to supporting our local schools to help continue to raise the educational attainment rate and provide pathways that encourage lifelong learning, as well as provide resources to support local and regional business success and workforce development efforts in Crawford County. 

In addition to our cornerstone initiatives outlined below, the Crawford Partnership is working collaboratively with our community partners and educational systems to support programs that strengthen our local workforce and create opportunities for our students. These initiatives include professional training opportunities for managers and executive-level leaders, specialized career fairs and business conventions, wage and benefits surveys, grant writing workshops, and more. 

The Crawford Partnership is also proud to be a supporting partner of Crawford Works, a local program that partners with all willing and capable people to assist them in advancing to economic self-sufficiency through employment. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, Crawford Works offers workforce development training and job placement opportunities through access to area employers, while providing comprehensive support services that will help to build a stronger and better prepared workforce. Find more information about Crawford Works here.

The Crawford Partnership is an active member of the Crawford County Health Partners. The Crawford County Health Partners, established in 2016, is comprised of business, agencies, and individuals working in collaboration to identify, target, and reduce health issues throughout Crawford County. The group leads the crucial effort of creating the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan, which are documents that highlight the strengths and needs of Crawford County, so that organizations involved in the assessment process can make sound decisions using the best available data. These plans help identify unmet needs, increase access to services, and provide insight into the best ways to improve the quality of life for people in Crawford County. Creation and implementation of this comprehensive Community Health Assessment is the result of a strong commitment by dedicated community partners working together to improve the health and quality of life of Crawford County/Galion City residents.

 The health assessment gives a snapshot of our community as well as a comparison to the state of Ohio and our nation. Find the most recent CHIP here.

The Crawford County Health Partners work collaboratively with the Galion City Health Department, Crawford County Public Health, Crawford-Marion County ADAMH Board, Avita Health System,​ Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Together We Hurt, Together We Heal, The Community Foundation for Crawford County, Galion City Schools, Galion Community Center YMCA, United Way of Crawford County, and many more.

Additionally, the Crawford Partnership works closely with our prevention efforts throughout Crawford County. 

To engage or inquire about our prevention coalition efforts, please contact Erin Stine at erins@crawfordpartnership.org.

Our quality of life efforts are centered around enriching and enhancing the quality of life in Crawford County for all members of the community, including seniors, families, working professionals, and children. By enhancing the quality of life here, the team supports all other Partnership efforts, helping businesses thrive, attracting young families, creating a safe and healthy environment for all citizens, and working to reverse the trends of population decline. Quality of life encompasses entertainment, recreation, education, beautification, accessibility, and the overall standards for health, comfort, and happiness in our community.

Through our Leadership Development efforts, we work to create a culture of effective leadership for citizens of all ages in our community. Leadership has emerged as a top priority in community development efforts, as its impact is cross-cutting.

“The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders and continually develops them.”
– John Maxwell