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Advice to New Volunteers
April 18, 2025Volunteering is one of the most important and rewarding activities you can do to connect with your community, but we understand that it might seem overwhelming at first. That’s why…
Valley Counseling Services Rebrands as Valley Health Services, Expands to Offer Comprehensive Healthcare
April 1, 2025Valley Counseling Services is excited to announce its rebranding as Valley Health Services, reflecting its expanded commitment to whole-person care. With a fresh new look and logo, Valley Health Services…
Hunger Challenge 2025
March 31, 2025The 2025 Hunger Challenge is set to kick off on April 1st, marking the beginning of a month-long initiative aimed at rallying support from the communities of Kent and Ravenna…
An Interview on Veteran’s Haven’s Container Home Project
February 13, 2025The Project Veteran’s Haven’s latest capital campaign envisions a one-of-a-kind shelter built from shipping containers in Youngstown, featuring 14 individual bedrooms and bathrooms among congregate spaces and other amenities. The…
What Are the Social Drivers of Health?
January 17, 2025The social drivers of health, also known as the social determinants of health, refer to how our living conditions affect our opportunities to live healthy lives. These conditions are often…
How to Start a Donation Drive
December 26, 2024Donation drives are a fantastic way to encourage community togetherness by raising spirits and resources for the people who need it most. They’re a meaningful act of support for a…
Communal Meals Warm the Hearts of Many
December 19, 2024The Center of Hope in Ravenna and Kent Social Services host hundreds of communal meals every year for anyone who walks through their doors. They remain a cornerstone of their…
Gold Star Mother Wins Car Raffle Fundraiser for Veterans
November 19, 2024In August 2024, Harry Donovan Jr. Valor Home partnered with Toth Buick GMC and Northern Ohio Buick GMC to raise money for local veterans by raffling off a brand-new 2024…
Someplace Safe Takes Action for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
November 19, 2024On October 17th, 2024, Someplace Safe hosted their 26th annual Unity Day luncheon for the first time in 5 years. As the only domestic violence shelter in Trumbull County, Someplace…
Hope for the Holidays: Join the Annual Effort to Support Local Families
October 22, 2024With rising living costs making it increasingly difficult for families and seniors to make ends meet, this year’s Hope for the Holidays fundraiser, organized by the Center of Hope and…