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Holiday Distribution 2019
February 19, 2020 Center of Hope and Kent Social Services’ Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drive and Distribution Ravenna, OH – Many of our neighbors struggle to meet their basic needs and are unfortunately, facing hunger on a daily basis. Of the almost 500,000 food pantry recipients that Kent Social Services and Center of Hope serve…
Read MoreA Heart to Heart About Your Health
January 31st, 2020 In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s important to take the time to slow down and think about your health. February is American Heart Month, where the nationwide focus is all about heart health. The heart is one of the most important organs of the body, and it is important to…
Read MoreNeed a New Year’s Resolution? Try Dry January!
The start of a new year is an exciting time, usually inspiring a fresh start! Often, we find ourselves in a cycle of unhealthy habits, from grabbing that extra piece of pie, to having just one more beer, to putting off that exercise routine just a few more days. Sometimes just a temporary break from…
Read MoreTips and Tricks to Stay Healthy This Flu Season
December 4th, 2019 Between the months of October and February, everyone is vulnerable to the flu season. Flu season is the time of year when the flu is most contagious. Often businesses, schools, and workplaces will put in place precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, usually with flu shots, handwashing, or protective gear.…
Read MoreGivingTuesday: A Global Generosity Movement
December 3, 2019 For most of us, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the “official” start of the holiday shopping season. Did you know that the end of November also marks the official start to the GIVING season? This year on Tuesday December 3rd, celebrate GivingTuesday by supporting your local nonprofits like Family & Community…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters 2019 Jingle Bell Calendar Raffle
November 15, 2019 Ravenna, Ohio – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County, a program of Family & Community Services, is proud to present their 2019 Jingle Bell Calendar Raffle. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased by November 26th. They will be good for the entire month of December. Each day in December,…
Read MoreThis November Make a Stand with HESS to End Homelessness
November 8, 2019 Every person deserves to live without worrying whether they’ll have food on their plate or a roof over their head. But instead, far too many people are forced to make hard choices between paying for food, housing, and other critical expenses. Housing and Emergency Support Services (HESS) is one of the oldest…
Read MoreCenter of Hope and Kent Social Services’ Holiday Food Drive
November 6, 2019 Many of our neighbors struggle to meet their basic needs and are unfortunately, facing hunger on a daily basis. Of the almost 500,000 food pantry recipients that Kent Social Services and Center of Hope serve each month, almost 50% are children. This holiday season with your support, Center of Hope and Kent…
Read More10 Reasons to Practice an Attitude of Gratitude
November 4th, 2019 With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s the time of year when we’re more likely to express our thankfulness. We give thanks for family, for friends and for health. We’re thankful for what we have and do our best to show gratitude. But what exactly is gratitude? The root meaning of gratitude…
Read MoreWhy Do We Wear Pink In October?
October 7, 2019By: Madison Getz October is the month when pink is seen everywhere. From sports teams to people in the community, thousands participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This yearly event is organized by major breast cancer charities that share the same goals: educate people about the treatment and prevention of breast cancer.…
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