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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…
Mobile Meals: Empowering Health and Wellness with the Support from Barberton Community Foundation
September 4, 2024Mobile Meals provides consistent, nutritious meals to low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals in Summit, Cuyahoga, and Portage Counties. Their home-delivered meal service, designed by dietitians, offers hot, frozen, kosher, and…
Win a 2024 GMC Terrain and Support Homeless Veterans!
August 24, 2024The Harry Donovan Jr. Valor Home has partnered with Toth Buick GMC and Northern Ohio Buick GMC dealers to present an exciting raffle for a brand-new 2024 GMC Terrain. This…
Get Ready for Safer Futures’ Annual Hope in a Handbag Event!
August 23, 2024Mark your calendars for a night of fun and philanthropy as we gear up for the Safer Futures’ 14th Annual Hope in a Handbag event! This fundraiser is essential in…
Summer Food Service Program: Free Meals for Children in Portage County!
June 14, 2024Summer is here and with it comes the incredible opportunity for children in Portage County to enjoy free nutritious meals through the Summer Food Service Program. This fantastic initiative aims…
Annual Hunger Challenge Begins April 1
March 27, 2024The 2024 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…
Honoring Our Heroes: Introducing the Veteran’s Housing Rehabilitation Program
March 25, 2024Introducing the Veteran’s Housing Rehabilitation Program (VHRP), a collaborative effort by Family & Community Services and Ride with Valor (RWV). Made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of…
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Our Community Centers and Their Legacy
February 28, 2024February is a time of reflection and celebration as we honor Black History Month. At Family & Community Services, we take immense pride in acknowledging the rich history and invaluable…