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Action’s Mobile Market Brings Fresh, Affordable Food to the Community
Author: Josh Medore | Photo credit: Josh Medore It wasn’t long into the partnership between ACTION (Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods) and Flying High Inc. to deliver freshly-grown produce into Youngstown neighborhoods that the two nonprofits realized the work could be more efficient and effective. “By the second year, we realized that’s a…
Read MoreHealthy Community Partnership, Congressman Ryan, Community Leaders, Celebrate Critical Investments In Nutrition Incentive Initiative
Author: Sarah Lowry | Photo credit: Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership Warren, OH – The Healthy Community Partnership-Mahoning Valley (the Partnership) celebrated nearly $7 million in state and federal investment in Produce Perks Midwest’s nutrition incentive program in Ohio on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 3 PM at the Warren Farmers Market. Recent investments in Produce Perks…
Read More11 Local Arts & Culture Organizations Receive Challenge Grants During COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Rachael Chacon | Photo credit: Students Motivated by the Arts (SMARTS) Recognizing the important roles that arts and culture organizations will play as the Mahoning Valley rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation offered a new challenge grant opportunity for limited capacity organizations this summer. The Foundation accepted applications from smaller arts and…
Read MoreWeek Nine | Dual Feature: Kathy Hughes & Tammy Engle
Comforting and Protecting Residents During COVID-19 Two women put their efforts into serving others As a visiting Registered Nurse, Kathy Hughes has been on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. She provides exceptional patient care to the homebound, and during this crisis, Kathy has stepped up to lead in a big way. By calming…
Read MoreWeek Eight: Trina Benson
Providing a Safety Net for Students During COVID-19 One woman coordinates resources for students’ families Since 2015, the Taft Promise Neighborhood, now Youngstown Promise Neighborhoods, has provided services and supports to students and families in the neighborhoods surrounding Taft and Wilson Elementary Schools on the southside of Youngstown. When the schools closed because of Safer at…
Read MoreWeek Seven | Dual Feature: Jalaya Provitt & Renda White
Supporting Local Students During COVID-19 Two women inspire, educate and support youth Jalaya Provitt and Renda White have continued to lead their students and staff at Inspiring Minds in Warren as the high school and K8 program coordinators, respectively. When the stay-at-home orders were implemented at the beginning of COVID-19 and schools and other youth service providers…
Read MoreWeek Six: Dionne Dowdy
Fighting to Protect Returning Citizens During COVID-19 One woman provides support and essentials to incarcerated and returning citizens Dionne Dowdy is the executive director of United Returning Citizens, a nonprofit organization serving formerly incarcerated citizens as well as the larger community which has been affected by mass incarceration. She is also the board president for Community…
Read MoreWeek Five: Susan Payton
Connecting to Community Through Food During COVID-19 One woman uses passion for food to expand her impact Susan Payton has taken an active role from the very beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. As an instructor at Youngstown State University, she quickly pivoted to teaching her courses online, including a food lab as part of student coursework.…
Read MoreWeek Four: Dr. Alicia Prieto Langarica
A Lifeline for International Students During COVID-19 One woman keeps students connected to basic needs An associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Youngstown State University, Dr. Alicia Prieto Langarica is also closely connected to the University’s community of international students. Shortly after YSU’s campus closed down because of COVID-19, she put out…
Read MoreWeek Three: Erin Bishop
A Steady Voice for Residents During COVID-19 One woman keeps city residents informed As the City of Youngstown’s Health Commissioner,Erin Bishop’s leadership and courage have been steadfast from day one of the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing in press conferences, briefings, public service announcements, online townhalls, and more, Erin quickly became a source of expertise and a voice…
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