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Ravenna Wins Annual Hunger Challenge

May 8, 2019

Ravenna community members have won last month’s Hunger Challenge to raise funds for Kent Social Services in Kent and the Center of Hope in Ravenna. Kent Social Services received $17,485.00,…

Letter Carriers’ Food Drive

Letter Carriers’ Food Drive

May 1, 2019

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold their 27th Annual Food Drive. Kent community members are encouraged to leave non-perishable food donations out near…

Summer Food Service Program

April 16, 2019

Family & Community Services is proud to participate in the Summer Food Service Program from June 3, 2019 – August 2, 2019. Meals will be provided at the following times…

A Look Back to 1941

April 4, 2019

Family & Community Services, which grew out of the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Ravenna deanery, first opened its doors in 1941. This article announcing the opening of the office…

The Hunger Challenge Begins in Kent and Ravenna

April 1, 2019

The Annual Hunger Challenge between Kent Social Services and Center of Hope has officially begun. Each April, the two food pantries team up with local philanthropists and city mayors to…

St. Joseph Early Learning Center Focuses on Friendship

March 18, 2019

Students at St. Joseph Early Learning Center have been learning about friendship. The preschool has offered affordable educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children ages 6-11 for nearly 20…

Summit County Clerk of Courts make “Jeans Day” donation to Summit Liberty House

March 14, 2019

Staff of Summit County Clerk of Courts, Sandra Kurt, are encouraged each Friday to make a donation to a local charity in order to wear jeans to the office. On…

Someplace Safe Welcomes New Director

March 4, 2019

Family and Community Services is proud to announce and welcome Alicia Williamson as the Director of Domestic Violence and Visitation Services for Someplace Safe, Trumbull County’s only domestic violence shelter.…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers are Changing Lives

Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers are Changing Lives

February 20, 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates relationships that have lasting effects on a child’s life. Research has proven that children with mentors perform better in school, are more likely to avoid…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County Announces New Look

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County Announces New Look

January 25, 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County, along with over 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the nation, announced a new look last month with the goal of recruiting…