COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order awarding funds for several nonprofit organizations across Greater Cleveland and throughout the state.

Specifically, DeWine’s executive order requires the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service to allocate money using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds "to initiatives that will assist struggling families, support children, and encourage workforce development."

Here are the local and statewide organizations that will be receiving TANF funds, plus a description from DeWine's office on how the money will be used:

Up to $50,000 in each of the next two fiscal years (FY2026 and FY2027) will be used to assist Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland in providing mentorship programs to eligible chi

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