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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…

MLK Day at Skeels Mathews Community Center

MLK Day at Skeels Mathews Community Center

January 24, 2019

Skeels Mathews Community Center hosted an MLK day breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2019. Dozens of community members gathered for food, music and inspiring speakers. Thank you to everyone who came…

In Celebration of Clyde Louise Adams

August 2, 2018

Rain or shine, Clyde Louise Adams makes her way to the Head Start site in Ravenna, where she has served as a Foster Grandparent for 12 years, tutoring and mentoring…

Happy Independence Day

July 3, 2018

The Fourth of July is a day that we all celebrate our independence with barbecues, parades, and fireworks. While we partake in these festivities, take the time to acknowledge the…