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GivingTuesday: 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.…
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…
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