“Those who control the narratives have significant influence on decisions, and therefore have impact on outcomes. A community-driven newsroom, operating at high journalistic standards, can serve as a vehicle for everyday people to develop the power to shape their own narratives.”

—Tim Tramble, President & CEO of Saint Luke’s Foundation

“Signal Ohio is our state’s most promising opportunity to serve communities and their residents with high-quality local news. Informed residents – essential for a healthy democracy – depend on newsrooms covering public affairs in all of our communities. The future of quality, local journalism depends on nonprofit organizations”

—Michael F. Curtin, Former Editor and Associate Publisher, Columbus Dispatch

“Over the past several years, we’ve seen a decline in civic engagement: people are not voting, people are not filling out the Census, people are not engaging…local journalism is so critical, because it brings attention to the diversity of stories that are out there, and it validates people’s experiences.”

—Victor Ruiz, Executive Director, Esperanza

“We are deeply passionate about the transformative potential of local journalism, and Signal Ohio represents a pioneering effort to revitalize community engagement and information access. By supporting Signal Ohio, we empower communities, amplify diverse voices, and lay the groundwork for a robust, independent news ecosystem that fosters civic participation and holds power accountable.”

—Sarabeth Berman, American Journalism Project