Center on Social Capital

http://www.griffinhammis.com/social_capital/ 
The Center for Social Capital (CSC) develops relationships that guarantee economic and social participation by people with disabilities. CSC does this by:

• Engaging people with disabilities with their communities;
• Enlisting friends and family members in leveraging social networks;
• Educating professionals and stakeholders about employment and social capital development;
• Engineering rehabilitative practices that result in the accumulation of civic and financial assets;
• Establishing communities of economic cooperation

Check this site for articles and examples about social capital and its role in employment.
 

Kickstarter

http://www.kickstarter.com/   The web site says:  "Kickstarter is the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world. Every week, tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields.   A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. Instead, they offer products and experiences that are unique to each project.   All or nothing funding. On Kickstarter, a project must reach its funding goal before time runs out or no money changes hands. Why? It protects everyone involved. Creators aren’t expected to develop their project without necessary funds, and it allows anyone to test concepts without risk.   Each and every project is the independent creation of someone like you. Projects are big and small, serious and whimsical, traditional and experimental. They’re inspiring, entertaining and unbelievably diverse."  Kickstarter is only accessible through the web site.

Small Business Beanstalk

http://thesbb.com/   1655 Old Leonard Ave., Columbus, OH 43219.  Phone:  614-859-9722.  E-mail:  info@thesbb.com.  The web site says:  "The SBB is a local-first company that leverages connections of all types to support business and community growth. We use problem solving, networking, and relationship-building techniques to grow small businesses through a unique combination of matchmaking and concierge services.

The SBB also connects local retail businesses to our Neighbors, a broad base of active consumers from all throughout the Columbus community. The SBB makes this easier with The SBB card, which provides discounts at independent retailers, restaurants and bars in neighborhoods throughout central Ohio.

We believe there is real, fiscal value when local businesses support other local businesses and when consumers shop local."

ProFounder

https://www.profounder.com/   Phone:  888-391-5458.  The web site says:  "ProFounder is an online crowdfunding platform that provides tools for entrepreneurs to raise their investment capital from their communities.   ProFounder was created to ensure all entrepreneurs have access to the resources they need through the engagement of robust, supportive communities.
Traditional funding sources can be expensive, difficult to access, or not a great fit for many small enterprises.  Communities can be the best source for the energy, encouragement, tools and capital small business entrepreneurs need to succeed.   So, why can’t anyone just invest a few hundred dollars in a small business they love? We’ve heard hundreds of stories from entrepreneurs and small business owners who have tried gathering investments (real investments, not just donations) from friends, family, and other members of their community, but have struggled along the way. Unfortunately, the process is unnecessarily confusing, costly, and complicated.
    ProFounder will change this. We’re giving you the resources to make it easy for your community to contribute financially to your business, so they’re literally invested in your success."

Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati

http://www.lascinti.org/   Butler County office:  10 Journal Square, Suite 300, Hamilton, OH 45011.
Phone:  (513) 241-9400; toll-free:  1-800-582-2682.  Among the services listed on the Society's web site are: 

• Resolving legal problems that interfere with job training or employment
• Securing unpaid wages
• Expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities

The Society's mission:  To resolve serious legal problems of low-income people, promote economic and family stability and reduce poverty through effective legal assistance.

Community Legal Aid

http://www.communitylegalaid.org/services .  50 South Main Street, Suite 800, Akron, Ohio 44308-1828
Phone:  toll free: (866) 584-2350 or (330) 535-4191.  Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low income and senior Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne Counties.  Community Legal Aid is dedicated to providing legal advice, information and representation as assistance for those seeking to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.   We can handle a variety of different cases, including consumer rights, family, housing, foreclosure, health, education, public benefits, wills, probate and taxes.   Community Legal Aid also works with local non-profit groups whose purpose is to benefit the poor and the elderly.

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

http://lasclev.org/ .  1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH 44113.  Phone:  888-817-3777 or
216-687-1900.  Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice and resolve fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions.  Legal Aid represents clients in court and in administrative hearings.  We also provide advice and brief assistance.  Legal Aid handles cases that impact on basic needs such as health, shelter and safety, economics and education, and access to justice.  Legal Aid’s attorneys practice in the areas of consumer rights, domestic violence, education, employment, family law, health, housing, foreclosure, immigration, public benefits, utilities, and tax.