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Veteran’s Haven New Container Home Project
October 3, 2023Veteran’s Haven, a program of Family & Community Services, is set to begin construction on a container home project at the intersection of West Warren Avenue and Hillman Street before…
What Is Purse Bingo? About HIAH’s New Format
August 30, 2023By now you may have heard that this year’s Hope in a Handbag, Safer Futures’ annual fundraiser, is mixing things up with a new bidding format. Previously, the fundraiser was…
Center of Hope Receives Second $10,000 Donation from First Congregational Church of Ravenna
August 4, 2023The donations have made a significant impact on the center, allowing it to continue meeting the growing demands of the community for food pantry assistance that have resulted from cuts in SNAP benefits and other financial difficulties.
Golf Outing to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence
August 4, 2023Someplace Safe and Solace Center, located in Warren, Ohio, are hosting their first annual Golf Outing fundraiser to benefit the thousands of victims they serve each year who are impacted by domestic and intimate partner violence.
Hope in a Handbag: New Format and Venue!
August 3, 2023Safer Futures' annual fundraiser will be hosted a few weeks earlier than in the past and is also showcasing both a new venue and bidding format for its purses.
Miller Community House: Say Hello to Our New Logo!
July 31, 2023We’re excited to reveal Miller Community House’s new logo! As much as we loved our old logos, we wanted a visual identity that better reflected the values and practices of…
Foster Grandparent Volunteer Receives Friends of Education Award
June 8, 2023Clyde Adams, the recipient of the Friends of Education Award, has mentored over 320 children and volunteered 150 hours of her time at Willyard Elementary.
Root House Recovery Facility Celebrates 10 Years
June 2, 2023On June 1, 2013, Root House residential treatment facility opened its doors to males struggling with addiction in Portage County. Now celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the facility has reached over 900 men and their families.
Eagle Scout Gives Back
April 28, 2023From April 10th to May 7th, Matthew Banko will be running a food drive benefitting Family & Community Services’ Food Programs as his Eagle Scout Service Project. This project, which…
DV Shelters Launching New Volunteer Training
April 20, 2023This summer, F&CS’s domestic violence shelters Someplace Safe and Safer Futures are launching an exciting new volunteer opportunity to support survivors of domestic violence.