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Center 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.…
Read MoreRavenna 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, while Ravenna community members were able to raise $20,138.58. Together, Kent and Ravenna community members raised an impressive $37,623.58 for Kent Social…
Read MoreYou Asked and We Answered: FAQs on Mental Health
May 8, 2019By: Vikil Girdhar, MD Your questions, our answers! May is Mental Health Month, which is a month devoted to raising awareness and fighting stigma around mental health. Below are answers to some of the most common FAQ’s regarding mental health, as well as common mental illnesses and treatment options. What does it mean…
Read MoreLetter 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 their mailbox for letter carriers to pick up and distribute to local food pantries, including Kent Social Services, Streetsboro Pantry, and the Brimfield…
Read MoreSummer 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 and locations: King Kennedy Community Center6660 Garfield RoadRavenna, OH 44266(330) 297-9803Breakfast will be served from 8:30–9:30 amLunch will be served from 11:30–12:30…
Read MoreA 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 was published on September 8, 1941: “New Agency Serves Portage, Geauga County Deanery Miss Dorothy Sweeny, an attractive and business-like young lady, sat…
Read MoreThe 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 raise money for hunger in their communities. It is a friendly competition between the Kent and Ravenna communities to get the most monetary and non-perishable food item donations.…
Read MoreSt. 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 years. The comprehensive programming at St. Joseph’s is designed to enhance the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of the children they serve. As…
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